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

Life Science covers biological topics including cells, organisms, heredity (genetics), and ecosystems (ecological interactions).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Ice melting into water

Answer

Ice melting is a physical change because the substance (water, H2O) remains the same — only the state of matter changes from solid to liquid.

Question 3

What is the function of chlorophyll in plants?

Accepted Answer

To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

Answer

Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plant cells that absorbs light energy (primarily red and blue wavelengths) to power photosynthesis.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Control group

Answer

The control group receives no treatment (no fertilizer) and serves as the baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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

Energy flows from producers (Grass) to primary consumers (Grasshopper) to secondary consumers (Frog) to tertiary consumers (Snake) to apex predators (Hawk).

MAP - Measurement of Academic Progress Practice Test

MAP - Measurement of Academic Progress Practice Test

MAP General Science (Grades 6-8)