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Grade 8 General science ministry exam, 2015 E.C. (2023)

Real questions from the Grade 8 ministry exam in General science, as students sat it in 2015 E.C. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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  • 2015 E.C. (2023)

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Question 1

Which one of the following is a derived unit of measurement?

  1. A.Cubic meter
  2. B.Kilo gram
  3. C.Second
  4. D.Meter
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Answer: A Cubic meter

Why

A cubic meter is a derived unit of volume (derived from the base unit of length, the meter), whereas the kilogram, second, and meter are base units of the SI system.

Question 2

The distance from Arat kilo to Kotebe is measured to be 10 km. This distance is equal to:

  1. A.10 m
  2. B.100 m
  3. C.1,000 m
  4. D.10,000 m
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Answer: D 10,000 m

Why

Since 1 kilometer (km) is equal to 1,000 meters (m), multiplying 10 km by 1,000 yields 10,000 m.

Question 3

The actual mass of the block is 5 kg. If you measure the mass of this block twice to get 2.5 kg and 2.6 kg values, this measurement is:

  1. A.neither precise not accurate.
  2. B.precise but not accurate.
  3. C.accurate but not precice.
  4. D.Both accurate and precise.
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Answer: B precise but not accurate.

Why

The measurements 2.5 kg and 2.6 kg are very close to each other, indicating high precision (repeatability), but they are far from the true value of 5 kg, meaning they are not accurate.

Question 4

While looking for solution to a problem, a person using scientific method begins the investigation process with:

  1. A.developing a hypothesis.
  2. B.testing the hypothesis.
  3. C.observing the problem.
  4. D.analyzing the results.
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Answer: C observing the problem.

Why

The scientific method begins with observing a phenomenon or identifying a problem that requires an explanation or solution.

Question 5

Which one of the following components comes before others in implementing a scientific method?

  1. A.developing a hypothesis.
  2. B.testing the hypothesis.
  3. C.Background research.
  4. D.analyzing the results.
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Answer: C Background research.

Why

Before forming a hypothesis, a researcher must conduct background research to understand what is already known about the problem or observation.

Question 6

The last step in the scientific investigation process is:

  1. A.analyzing the result.
  2. B.close observation .
  3. C.testing of the hypothesis.
  4. D.communicating the results.
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Answer: D communicating the results.

Why

The final step of the scientific investigation process is communicating the results so that other scientists can review, replicate, and build upon the findings.

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