MAAP 8th Science Practice Test #3

Choose the claim that describes the relationship between wind turbines and human dependency on the use of nonrenewable resources and choose the supporting statement that defends the claim.

• Claim:

  Wind turbines allow humans to become less dependent on nonrenewable resources.

• Claim:

  Wind turbines cause humans to become more dependent on nonrenewable resources.

• Supporting Statement:

  Wind turbines use a renewable energy resource to generate electricity.

• Supporting Statement:

  Wind turbines use a nonrenewable energy resource to generate electricity.

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In some windy locations, a group of wind turbines may be built near each other. These are known as wind farms. Which pair of statements best describes a disadvantage and an advantage of building a wind farm instead of a single wind turbine?

• A wind farm uses more nonrenewable energy than a single wind turbine uses. / A wind farm can be built close to towns that need electricity.

• A wind farm produces less electricity than a single wind turbine produces. / A wind farm can easily be built in locations far from birds.

• A wind farm is more dangerous to birds than a single wind turbine. / A wind farm produces enough sound to keep birds away.

• A wind farm produces more noise pollution than a single wind turbine produces. / A wind farm produces a greater amount of electricity than a single wind turbine produces.

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The incomplete model shows the processes involved in the rock cycle. Drag and drop the rock types in the correct boxes to complete the model.​

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b

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metamorphic rock

sedimentary rock

igneous rock

molten rock

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__________ rock is best for the formation of fossils in the fossil record.

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

A student is preparing investigations to demonstrate behaviors of light waves. The diagrams show the setup for each investigation. Write the number of each investigation setup diagram in the box that labels the behavior it best demonstrates. There are three behaviors: Reflection, Refraction, and Transmission.

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b

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2

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3

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The graph shows how two fish species tolerate different oxygen levels in water. Which argument about fish survival is best supported by the evidence shown in the graph?

• The blacktail shiner can survive any oxygen level in its environment.

• The blackstripe topminnow can survive any oxygen level in its environment.

• The blackstripe topminnow is better able to survive a wide range of oxygen levels in its environment than the blacktail shiner.

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The diagram shows relationships between certain structures within cells.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The map shows the movement of the Indian landmass over the past 71 million years. Which observation would provide the best evidence of the northward movement of India?

• a change in water level in the Indian Ocean

• a large rift between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate

• the formation of the island of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean

• the presence of a mountain range where the Indian plate meets the Eurasian plate

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Which set of information identifies the labels the student should use to complete the model and describes a process shown in the model?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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