ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 7th Grade 5

Question 1

Which map feature tells the reader what the symbols on a map represent?

Accepted Answer

Legend (key)

Answer

A map legend or key explains what each symbol, color, or line on the map represents.

Question 2

Simplify the expression: 4(3x − 2) + 5x

Accepted Answer

12x − 8 + 5x = 17x − 8

Answer

Distribute: 4 × 3x − 4 × 2 + 5x = 12x − 8 + 5x = 17x − 8.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a reliable source for a research report?

Accepted Answer

A peer-reviewed scientific journal article

Answer

Peer-reviewed journals are evaluated by experts and are considered credible, authoritative sources for research.

Question 4

The United States Constitution's Bill of Rights primarily protects:

Accepted Answer

Individual freedoms and civil liberties of citizens

Answer

The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) guarantees individual rights such as free speech, religion, and due process.

Question 5

A science experiment shows that plants in sunlight grew 12 cm and plants in the dark grew 3 cm. What is the ratio of sunlight growth to dark growth?

Accepted Answer

4:1

Answer

12 ÷ 3 = 4, so the ratio of sunlight growth to dark growth is 4:1.

ITBS - Iowa Test of Basic Skills Exam Practice Test