8th Grade Earth & Space Science Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Recent Earth & Space Science Quizzes

Unit six was very wide and it is wise to ensure you understood it fully and come exam time you will just have to read on the surface to remind yourself. This quiz is the first of many that is aimed at keeping you on your...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 223 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2025

Sample Question
What is Plate Tectonic Theory?

All of the above

The theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle.

Used to study earthquakes and volcanoes.

Relatively new theory that supports Continental Drift.

Day, Night And Seasons

Day, night and seasons

A quiz for Year 7, 8 or 9 students getting to grips with the basics of local astronomy

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 403 | Last updated: Jun 18, 2025

Sample Question
The Earth moves around

The moon

The sun

In a circle

Backwards

Middle School Science Test Practice.

Middle school science test practice.

This is for a science project but feel free to use it for else wise. Such as your own Middle School Practice test.

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 335 | Last updated: Oct 6, 2025

Sample Question
According to some scientists, the Earth's average, surface temperature is rising as a result of the green house effect. Increase in the atmospheric concentration of which of the following gases is considered to be primarily responsible?

Nitrogen

Oxygen

Sulfur Dioxide

Carbon Dioxide

Earth Science Benchmark #1 Review

This Earth Science Benchmark #1 Review evaluates understanding of basic earth science concepts, including terminology, properties of substances, atmospheric composition, and the ozone layer. It's designed to test knowledge...

Questions: 115 | Attempts: 286 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
What does the prefix/suffix/root mean:Kilo-

1000

1/1000

1/100,000

Test Your Knowledge Of Science: 1 In 4 People Fail This Quiz!

Test your knowledge of science: 1 in 4 people fail this quiz!

This is a copy of the National Science Foundation's simple quiz regarding scientific knowledge in the United States. 1 in 4 people fail this test. This is why Bill Nye "The Science Guy" recently warned...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 418 | Last updated: Mar 16, 2025

Sample Question
The center of the Earth is very hot. True or false?

True

False

Common Exam - Earth Science Review

This quiz should give you a good idea of how you will do tomorrow on the Common Exam. I am going to give you a grade to mix in with your MAJOR GRADES which is 60% of your grade in this class. As long as you are doing...

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 1734 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
Why does Earth experience precession?

Because the Earth revolves around the sun every 365 days

Because of the movement of the circumpolar stars and Polaris

Because the Earth is the third planet from the sun

Because the plane of the moon’s orbit is tilted from the Earth’s elliptical plane

Earth Science CST Practice #1

Earth Science CST Practice #1 is designed to assess knowledge in Earth Science, focusing on various aspects through multiple-choice questions. This quiz is ideal for learners looking to evaluate their understanding and prepare...

Questions: 22 | Attempts: 130 | Last updated: May 6, 2025

Earth In The Universe

Earth In the Universe

This Summative Assessment will evaluate the concepts and ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS studied in Unit 1 of Earth Science.

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 1031 | Last updated: Jul 14, 2025

Sample Question
Precession is the 26,000 year shift of the Earth's Axis from the North Star to Antares.

True

False

Earth And Space Science Final Exam

Earth and Space Science Final Exam

Earth and space science final exam answers provide a comprehensive overview of the vast knowledge encompassed in this field. As students navigate their way through the curriculum, they delve into the intricacies of our...

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 3784 | Last updated: Sep 30, 2025

Sample Question
At the equator, the sun's rays always strike Earth

At a low angle

At nearly a 90 degree angle

18 hours each day

No more than 8 hours each day.

Earth And Space Science: Midterm Exam

Earth and Space Science: Midterm Exam

Please read carefully and answer all questions in the test booklet. Continue answering questions until you have answered all questions in the test booklet. Mark all answers in a seperate scantron for them to be scored. Good...

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 169 | Last updated: May 22, 2025

Sample Question
An atom is a basic chemical building block of matter. Which particles determine the mass of an atom?

Protons and neutrons

Neutrons and electrons

Protons and electrons

Neither of the above

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