
Science test 75 marks
Created on 13th June 2025
Grade level: Grade 8th grade
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1. What is the primary function of a microscope?
To observe small objects
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2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?
Invisibility
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3. What is the process of pollination?
The transfer of pollen from male to female parts of a flower
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4. Which measurement is used to determine the mass of an object?
Grams
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5. In an ecosystem, what does a food chain illustrate?
The flow of energy from one organism to another
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6. What is the main purpose of a chemical equation?
To represent a chemical reaction
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7. What is diffusion?
The spreading of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration
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8. What is germination?
The process of a seed developing into a new plant
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9. What type of change is rusting of iron?
Chemical change
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10. Which of the following best describes osmosis?
The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane
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11. What is the main purpose of a microscope in scientific research?
To magnify small objects for better observation
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12. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?
Ability to move independently
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13. Which of the following best describes diffusion?
Movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration
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14. What are the three main parts of a seed?
Embryo, cotyledon, seed coat
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15. How do plants perform photosynthesis?
By using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose
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16. What is the primary function of the flower in plants?
To produce seeds
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17. Which of the following is a physical change?
Melting of ice
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18. What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
To break down dead organic matter
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19. What is the purpose of human reproduction?
To maintain genetic diversity
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20. What is the periodic table used for?
To display the properties of elements
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