Year 8 Science Exam Revision 2024

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What role do stomata play in photosynthesis?

  • They facilitate the uptake of nutrients from the soil.
  • They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. (correct)
  • They store excess water for plant use.
  • They release oxygen during cellular respiration.

How do stomata influence transpiration in plants?

  • They enhance nutrient absorption from the soil.
  • They absorb water through the leaf surface.
  • They regulate water loss by opening and closing. (correct)
  • They prevent water from escaping during dry conditions.

Which process is primarily affected by stomata?

  • Nutrient uptake
  • Photosynthesis (correct)
  • Translocation
  • Cellular respiration

What would happen to a plant if its stomata were completely closed?

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In what condition would stomata typically close to conserve water?

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Which factor does NOT influence the opening and closing of stomata?

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How does the opening of stomata relate to plant respiration?

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What effect does high transpiration rate have on a plant?

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What does the cell theory state about all living things?

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Which of the following correctly identifies a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

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Which organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

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What function does the cell membrane serve?

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Which statement best describes the difference between light microscopes and electron microscopes?

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Which of the following best describes the role of natural flora in human health?

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What is the significance of the surface area to volume ratio in cells?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of cell theory?

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What are the main components of blood and their primary functions?

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Which organ is not part of the human respiratory system?

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What condition is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways?

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How does penicillin primarily work to combat pathogens?

<p>By disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a potential problem associated with antibiotic overuse?

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Which term refers to the functional unit of the kidney involved in filtering blood?

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Which characteristic is not typical of the human circulatory system?

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Flashcards

Cell Theory

All living things are made of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and new cells come from existing cells.

Electron Microscope

A microscope that uses beams of electrons to magnify objects; allows for much greater magnification than light microscopes.

Compound Light Microscope

A microscope that uses visible light and multiple lenses to magnify objects.

Cell Membrane

The thin layer surrounding a cell that controls what enters and exits.

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Surface Area to Volume Ratio

The ratio of a cell's surface area to its volume. Important for efficiency of material exchange.

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Chloroplast

Organelle in plant cells that carries out photosynthesis.

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Mitochondria

Organelle that produces energy for the cell.

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Ribosomes

Organelles that make proteins for the cell.

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Natural Flora

The beneficial microorganisms naturally found in or on the body.

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Pathogens

Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease.

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Penicillin

A first widely used antibiotic, effective against many bacterial infections.

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Antibiotic Overuse

Using antibiotics more often than necessary, potentially creating resistant bacteria.

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Digestion

The process of breaking down food into simpler substances the body can use.

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Peristalsis

The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

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Chyme

Semifluid mass of partly digested food.

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Villi

Tiny fingerlike projections that line the small intestine, increasing the surface area for nutrient absorption.

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Atoms and Elements

Atoms are the smallest unit of an element that can exist. Elements are pure substances made up of only one type of atom.

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Bonding

The process of atoms joining together to form molecules or compounds. Bonds can be ionic (transfer of electrons) or covalent (sharing of electrons).

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Physical Change

A change in the appearance or form of a substance, but not its chemical composition. It's reversible.

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Chemical Change

A change where new substances with different properties are formed. It's usually irreversible.

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Reactants and Products

Reactants are the starting materials in a chemical reaction. Products are the substances formed as a result of the reaction.

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Collision Theory

Reactions occur when reactant particles collide with sufficient energy and correct orientation.

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Catalyst

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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Study Notes

Year 8 Science Exam Revision 2024

  • Exam date: See exam timetable
  • Topics covered: Term 3 (Cells, Body Systems), Term 4 (Physical and Chemical Changes)
  • Exam duration: 60 minutes (with 5 minutes reading time)
  • Equipment needed: Black/blue pen, pencil, eraser, ruler

Revision Guidelines

  • Print and complete a study timetable to designate days/nights for preparation
  • Use "Key areas" and "You should be able to" sections for topic summaries
    • Include key definitions/glossary words
    • Include useful diagrams with labels
    • Include helpful hints for remembering things
    • Include simple explanations of important concepts using glossary words
  • Complete review questions to test understanding
  • Use past topic tests/revision sheets for further review
  • Use online program Quizlet for online review and sharing with peers

Term 3: Cells

  • Key Areas Covered: Cell Theory, Plant and Animal Cells, Microscopes, Organelles, Bacteria and Fungal Cells
  • Glossary Terms: Binary fission, Binocular, Cell, Cell membrane, Cell theory, Chlorophyll, Chloroplast, Compound light microscope, Cytoplasm, DNA, Electron microscope, Eukaryotic cell, etc.
  • Learning Intentions: Explain cell theory, compare and contrast light and electron microscopes, calculate magnification, describe cell functions (membrane, cytoplasm, DNA, mitochondria, ribosomes, chloroplasts, vesicles), compare natural flora and pathogens, explain the benefits of natural flora to human health, describe the development of penicillin and problems associated with antibiotic overuse.

Term 3: Body Systems

  • Key Areas Covered: Cells, organs, tissues, Digestive System, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, Excretory System, Plant Systems
  • Glossary Terms: Abomasum, Alveoli, Amino acids, Ammonia, Aorta, Arterioles, etc.
  • Learning Intentions: Define digestion, peristalsis, chyme, villi, list main digestive organs, describe differences in digestive systems, describe digestive malfunctions, identify key respiratoy organs (trachea, bronchi, lungs, pharynx, epiglottis, alveoli, diaphragm), describe symptoms of asthma, emphysema and pneumonia, list key circulatory organs (capillaries and veins), describe blood components, describe main circulatory diseases (e.g., coronary heart disease), describe key excretory organs (kidneys, skin, bladder, liver), explain the structure and function of a nephron, list and describe plant tissues (stems, leaves, roots, xylem, phloem), describe stomata's function in transpiration and photosynthesis.

Term 4: Physical and Chemical Change

  • Key Areas Covered: Atoms and elements, bonding, physical change, chemical change, reaction rates
  • Glossary Terms: Atom, boiling point, catalyst, chemical reaction, collision theory, combustion, compound, etc. (see further details from the document)
  • Learning Intentions: Define and describe features of the periodic table, relate atomic number/mass number to subatomic particles, define/explain molecules, compounds, elements, and mixtures, define vaporisation/condensation/melting/etc., explain physical vs chemical changes, define chemical reactions, describe collision theory, concentration, catalysts, enzymes, explain factors that increase reaction rates, classify recycling of plastic as physical or chemical changes, describe the benefits of recycling.

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