NAEP 2005 Assessment Results - Science: Test Yourself Grade 8

Test Yourself Sample Questions: Science Grade 8

The following science questions were included in the 2005 NAEP science assessment at grade 8. As in the actual assessment, some of the questions are multiple-choice, and others are constructed-response questions requiring students to provide their own response. Although students are asked to hand-write their responses, you can type yours in the space provided.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the questions below, then click submit at the bottom of the page.

Question 1: There are many different kinds of human-made satellites orbiting the Earth. List three things that these satellites are used for.

Question 2: Each figure below shows a force measured in newtons pushing on a block. If there are no other forces pushing on the block, in which case is the acceleration of the block greatest?

A.
4 Newtons pushing against a 4 Kilogram block

B.
1 Newton pushing on a 4 Kilogram block

C.

D.

Question 3: In the picture of a cell below, which label indicates the part of the cell that contains most of the cell's genetic material?

Cross-section of a cell with the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 pointing to 4 different parts of the cell.

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

4

Question 4: On steep slopes along the sides of new roads, highway department workers often grow plants to prevent the soil from being eroded. Describe two ways that these plants keep the soil from eroding.

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