SCIENCE GRADE 8

1. Which of the following is not a factor that affects the motion of an object?

a) Gravity

b) Friction

c) Velocity

d) Color

2. According to the Laws of Motion, an object will remain at rest or continue moving in a straight line at a constant
speed unless acted upon by:

a) Gravity

b) Inertia

c) Friction

d) Acceleration

3. What is the scientific definition of work?

a) Physical effort

b) Achieving a goal

c) Applying a force over a distance

d) Completing a task

4. Which statement best describes how temperature difference affects the transfer of energy?

a) Energy transfer occurs more rapidly with larger temperature differences.

b) Energy transfer occurs more rapidly with smaller temperature differences.

c) Temperature difference has no effect on energy transfer.

d) Energy transfer occurs only in certain temperature ranges.

5. Which state of matter is most effective in transferring thermal energy?

a) Solid

b) Liquid

c) Gas

d) Plasma

6. How do active faults generate earthquakes?

a) By colliding with other tectonic plates

b) By releasing stored energy in the Earth's crust

c) By volcanic activity

d) By the movement of glaciers

7. What is the primary source of energy for tropical cyclones?

a) Solar radiation
 b) Volcanic eruptions

c) Earthquakes

d) Ocean waters

8. Which of the following is not a member of the solar system?

a) Venus

b) Mars

c) Sirius

d) Jupiter

9. What are the particles that matter is made of?

a) Electrons and protons

b) Atoms and molecules

c) Ions and isotopes

d) Quarks and leptons

10. How are ingredients in food and medical products absorbed by the body?

a) In the form of ions

b) In the form of vitamins

c) In the form of carbohydrates

d) In the form of proteins

11. What is reproduction?

a) The growth of organisms

b) The exchange of genetic material

c) The process of cell division

d) The formation of gametes

12. What is the process of digestion primarily focused on in lower grades?

a) Proper nutrition

b) Absorption of nutrients

c) Breakdown of food

d) Elimination of waste

13. How can we protect and conserve economically important species used for food?

a) By reducing pollution

b) By promoting sustainable fishing practices

c) By enforcing strict hunting regulations

d) By increasing deforestation
14. Which of the following is not a factor that affects the motion of an object?

a) Gravity

b) Inertia

c) Velocity

d) Color

15. According to Newton's First Law of Motion, an object will continue to move at a constant velocity unless acted
upon by an external force. This principle is also known as the law of:

a) Inertia

b) Action and reaction

c) Acceleration

d) Conservation of energy

16. Work is defined as the product of:

a) Force and acceleration

b) Mass and velocity

c) Force and displacement

d) Power and time

17. Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

a) A moving car

b) A stretched rubber band

c) A burning candle

d) A falling apple

18. How does the type of medium (solid, liquid, or gas) affect the transfer of energy?

a) It has no effect on energy transfer.

b) Energy transfer is faster in solids than in liquids or gases.

c) Energy transfer is faster in liquids than in solids or gases.

d) Energy transfer is faster in gases than in solids or liquids.

19. Which process leads to the growth of organisms through cell division?

a) Respiration

b) Reproduction

c) Photosynthesis

d) Digestion

20. What is the primary source of energy for tropical cyclones?

a) Ocean currents

b) Geothermal heat
 c) Warm ocean waters

d) Solar radiation

21. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

a) Venus

b) Mars

c) Jupiter

d) Saturn

22. What are the smallest particles that make up elements?

a) Electrons

b) Atoms

c) Molecules

d) Protons

23. How are nutrients from food absorbed by the body?

a) In the form of ions

b) In the form of vitamins

c) In the form of carbohydrates

d) In the form of proteins

24. What is the purpose of cell division in reproduction?

a) To repair damaged cells

b) To create genetic diversity

c) To increase the size of organisms

d) To produce new cells for growth

25. Why is proper nutrition important for overall wellness?

a) It improves physical appearance.

b) It boosts mental health.

c) It enhances athletic performance.

d) It provides essential nutrients for the body.

26. How can we protect economically important species used for food?

a) By promoting sustainable fishing practices

b) By increasing deforestation

c) By using pesticides and herbicides

d) By releasing invasive species

27. Which of the following is not a factor that affects the motion of an object?

a) Gravity
 b) Inertia

c) Velocity

d) Color

28. According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the:

a) Force acting on it

b) Velocity of the object

c) Mass of the object

d) Displacement of the object

29. What is the layman's definition of work?

a) Physical effort

b) Achieving a goal

c) Completing a task

d) Getting paid

30. How does temperature difference affect the transfer of energy?

a) Energy transfer occurs more rapidly with larger temperature differences.

b) Energy transfer occurs more rapidly with smaller temperature differences.

c) Temperature difference has no effect on energy transfer.

d) Energy transfer occurs only in certain temperature ranges.

31. Which state of matter has the least amount of kinetic energy?

a) Solid

b) Liquid

c) Gas

d) Plasma

32. How do active faults contribute to the generation of earthquakes?

a) By releasing stored energy in the Earth's crust

b) By causing volcanic eruptions

c) By increasing atmospheric pressure

d) By generating electromagnetic waves

33. What is the primary source of energy for tropical cyclones?

a) Solar radiation

b) Geothermal heat

c) Ocean currents

d) Atmospheric pressure
34. Which of the following is not a member of the solar system?

a) Mercury

b) Venus

c) Sirius

d) Mars

35. What are the building blocks of matter?

a) Electrons and protons

b) Atoms and molecules

c) Ions and isotopes

d) Quarks and leptons

36. How are nutrients from food absorbed by the body?

a) In the form of ions

b) In the form of vitamins

c) In the form of carbohydrates

d) In the form of proteins

37. What is the process of cell division called?

a) Respiration

b) Digestion

c) Reproduction

d) Photosynthesis

38. Why is digestion important for overall wellness?

a) It provides energy for the body.

b) It helps maintain a healthy weight.

c) It removes waste from the body.

d) It supports the growth of organisms.

39. How can we protect and conserve economically important species used for food?

a) By reducing pollution

b) By promoting sustainable farming practices

c) By enforcing strict hunting regulations

d) By increasing deforestation

40. Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

a) A moving car

b) A stretched rubber band

c) A burning candle
 d) A falling apple

41. According to Newton's First Law of Motion, an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external:

a) Force

b) Mass

c) Velocity

d) Acceleration

42. How is work defined in scientific terms?

a) Physical effort

b) Achieving a goal

c) Applying a force over a distance

d) Completing a task

43. How does temperature difference affect the transfer of energy?

a) Energy transfer occurs more rapidly with larger temperature differences.

b) Energy transfer occurs more rapidly with smaller temperature differences.

c) Temperature difference has no effect on energy transfer.

d) Energy transfer occurs only in certain temperature ranges.

44. Which state of matter is the most effective in transferring thermal energy?

a) Solid

b) Liquid

c) Gas

d) Plasma

45. How do active faults generate earthquakes?

a) By colliding with other tectonic plates

b) By releasing stored energy in the Earth's crust

c) By volcanic activity

d) By the movement of glaciers

46. What is the primary source of energy for tropical cyclones?

a) Solar radiation

b) Volcanic eruptions

c) Earthquakes

d) Ocean waters

47. Which of the following is not a member of the solar system?

a) Venus

b) Mars
 c) Sirius

d) Jupiter

48. What are the particles that matter is made of?

a) Electrons and protons

b) Atoms and molecules

c) Ions and isotopes

d) Quarks and leptons

49. How are ingredients in food and medical products absorbed by the body?

a) In the form of ions

b) In the form of vitamins

c) In the form of carbohydrates

d) In the form of proteins

50. What is reproduction?

a) The growth of organisms

b) The exchange of genetic material

c) The process of cell division

d) The formation of gametes

ANSWER KEY!

1. d) Color

2. b) Inertia

3. c) Applying a force over a distance

4. a) Energy transfer occurs more rapidly with larger temperature differences.

5. c) Gas

6. b) By releasing stored energy in the Earth's crust

7. d) Ocean waters

8. c) Sirius

9. b) Atoms and molecules

10. a) In the form of ions

11. c) The process of cell division

12. c) Breakdown of food

13. b) By promoting sustainable fishing practices

14. d) Color

15. a) Inertia

16. c) Force and displacement

17. b) A stretched rubber band

18. b) Energy transfer is faster in solids than in liquids or gases.

19. b) Reproduction

20. c) Warm ocean waters

21. b) Mars

22. b) Atoms

23. a) In the form of ions

24. d) To produce new cells for growth

25. d) It provides essential nutrients for the body.

26. a) By promoting sustainable fishing practices

27. d) Color

28. a) Force acting on it

29. a) Physical effort

30. a) Energy transfer occurs more rapidly with larger temperature differences.

31. a) Solid

32. b) By causing volcanic eruptions

33. a) Solar radiation

34. c) Sirius

35. b) Atoms and molecules

36. a) In the form of ions

37. c) Reproduction

38. a) It provides energy for the body.

39. b) By promoting sustainable farming practices

40. b) A stretched rubber band

41. a) Force

42. c) Applying a force over a distance

43. a) Energy transfer occurs more rapidly with larger temperature differences.

44. c) Gas

45. b) By releasing stored energy in the Earth's crust

46. d) Ocean waters

47. c) Sirius

48. b) Atoms and molecules

49. a) In the form of ions

50. c) The process of cell division