Illinois State Science Review

Illinois State Science Review

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8th Grade

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21 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where are earthquakes most likely to occur? Options: In the middle of plates, In the oceans, Along plate boundaries, Anywhere on the Earth

Back

Along plate boundaries

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does the Earth orbit the Sun and not a planet in the solar system?

Back

The Sun is more massive than the planets so its mass causes the gravitational pull.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why can we see objects that don't produce light?

Back

They reflect the light.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these resources is non-renewable? Options: solar, hydroelectric, wind, oil

Back

oil

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Suppose you find fossils of dinosaurs on an island but no fossils of bird or mammal fossils found on the continent it broke off from. This information provides evidence of _________________

Back

continental drift

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which technology would be useful for studying moon phases? Options: Spectroscope, Space Probe, Telescope, The international Space Station

Back

Telescope

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do folded mountains form?

Back

They form when plates collide or push against each other.

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