ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 7th Grade 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?
- Jupiter
- Saturn (Correct answer)
- Uranus
- Neptune
Correct answer: Saturn
Saturn has the most confirmed moons, surpassing Jupiter with over 140 known moons.
Question 2: Solve: 3x + 9 = 24
- x = 3
- x = 5 (Correct answer)
- x = 7
- x = 11
Correct answer: x = 5
Subtract 9 from both sides: 3x = 15; divide by 3: x = 5.
Question 3: A passage states: 'The ancient Romans built roads that connected their vast empire.' What is the author's main claim?
- Romans were the first to build roads.
- Road construction helped unify the Roman Empire. (Correct answer)
- Roman roads were wider than modern roads.
- All roads in Europe were built by Romans.
Correct answer: Road construction helped unify the Roman Empire.
The passage focuses on roads as a tool that connected and therefore helped unify the Roman Empire.
Question 4: Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?
- Sedimentary
- Metamorphic
- Igneous (Correct answer)
- Limestone
Correct answer: Igneous
Igneous rock forms when magma (underground) or lava (on the surface) cools and solidifies.
Question 5: What is 35% of 200?
- 55
- 65
- 70 (Correct answer)
- 75
Correct answer: 70
35% of 200 = 0.35 × 200 = 70.
Question 6: In which part of a persuasive essay does the writer address and refute opposing arguments?
- Introduction
- Conclusion
- Thesis statement
- Counterargument section (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Counterargument section
The counterargument section acknowledges opposing views and explains why the writer's position is stronger.
Question 7: Which process do plants use to convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose?
- Respiration
- Transpiration
- Photosynthesis (Correct answer)
- Fermentation
Correct answer: Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, CO₂, and water to produce glucose and oxygen.
ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 7th Grade 3
Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?