Science MCQ
Science MCQ
SCIENCE
Australian Curriculum
YEAR
8
TEST 1
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30 MULTIPLE CHOICE
QUESTIONS
Science
Year 8 Test 1
Answer all questions in this section. Write the letter for the correct answer in the box.
A correct answer scores 1 mark, an incorrect answer scores 0. No mark will be given for a question
if two or more letters are written in the box. Marks will not be deducted for incorrect answers and
you should attempt every question.
Question 1
Some living organisms are made up of many cells while others consist of only one cell. What is the
name given to an organism that has only one cell?
A. multicellular
B. macroscopic
C. microscopic
D. unicellular
20 ONE MARK
SHORT ANSWER
QUESTIONS
Science
Year 8 Test 1
Question 1
Organisms can reproduce sexually or asexually. The organism above is reproducing by dividing in
half. Which type of reproduction is occurring? Sexual or asexual.
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10 TWO MARK
SHORT ANSWER
QUESTIONS
Science
Year 8 Test 1
There are 10 short answer questions in this section each worth 2 marks. Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Marks will not be deducted for incorrect answers and you should attempt every question.
Question 1
Microscopes are a common tool that scientists use to observe cells and the structures within cells.
A. Briefly explain how to prepare a ‘wet mount’ specimen for observing under the microscope.
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DETAILED ANSWERS TO
30 MULTIPLE CHOICE
QUESTIONS
Science
Year 8 Test 1
Q1 D Q11 A Q21 B
Q2 C Q12 D Q22 D
Q3 A Q13 B Q23 C
Q4 B Q14 A Q24 A
Q5 D Q15 D Q25 C
Q6 C Q16 D Q26 B
Q7 A Q17 A Q27 C
Q8 B Q18 C Q28 D
Q9 D Q19 B Q29 A
Q10 C Q20 C Q30 B
Question 1 D
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Difference between unicellular and multicellular
DETAILED ANSWERS TO
20 ONE MARK
SHORT ANSWER
QUESTIONS
Science
Year 8 Test 1
Q4 Ca Q14 mitochondria
Q6 32 Q16 cartilage
Q8 23 Q18 12
Question 1
ACSSU150
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What the Difference between Asexual and Sexual Reproduction?
DETAILED ANSWERS TO
10 TWO MARK
SHORT ANSWER
QUESTIONS
Science
Year 8 Test 1
Question 1
Part A
Preparation of a ‘wet mount’:
Place drop of water/stain over the specimen on the slide. (1/2 mark)
Slowly/carefully lower cover slip: (from its edge over the specimen)/(to exclude air bubbles) (1/2
mark) (Note: This is the minimum answer. Some answers may include extra steps. Accept answers
where specimen is placed into the drop of water/stain.)
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Part B
Stains are used to highlight/show up/make obvious/contrast various structures of the cell. (1 mark)
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• 40 short answer questions with detailed answers (20 × 1 = 20 marks), (10 × 2 = 20 marks), (10 × 3 = 30 marks)
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