MAP General Science (Grades 6-8)

Question 1

On the MAP Growth Science test, which domain includes understanding of cells, heredity, and ecosystems?

Accepted Answer

Life Science

Answer

Earth and Space Science

Answer

Physical Science

Answer

Engineering and Technology

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

Accepted Answer

Ice melting into water

Answer

Wood burning in a fire

Answer

Iron rusting

Answer

Baking a cake

Question 3

What is the function of chlorophyll in plants?

Accepted Answer

To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

Answer

To absorb water from the soil

Answer

To transport nutrients up the stem

Answer

To store energy as starch

Question 4

A student tests whether plants grow faster with fertilizer. The plants receiving no fertilizer are the:

Accepted Answer

Control group

Answer

Experimental group

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Independent variable

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Dependent variable

Question 5

Which of the following describes a food chain where energy flows correctly?

Accepted Answer

Grass to Grasshopper to Frog to Snake to Hawk

Answer

Hawk to Snake to Frog to Grasshopper to Grass

Answer

Grasshopper to Grass to Frog to Snake to Hawk

Answer

Hawk to Frog to Snake to Grasshopper to Grass

Question 6

What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

Accepted Answer

An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force

Answer

Force equals mass times acceleration

Answer

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

Answer

The greater the mass, the greater the force needed