Year 8 ICAS Science 5-Question Sample

Question 1 of 5 Observing and measuring

During a classroom investigation, use the table. How much taller was the seedling on Friday than on Monday?

Seedling height

Day	Height
Monday	5 cm
Friday	11 cm

A 6 cm B 11 cm C 5 cm D 16 cm

Question 2 of 5 Investigating

In a science notebook task, a class tests whether salt affects how quickly ice melts. Which setup is the fairest test?

A Different size ice cubes, different rooms, different salt B Same size ice cubes, same room, different amounts of salt C Same salt on every ice cube, different rooms D Different size ice cubes, same salt, same room

Question 3 of 5 Interpreting

For a fair-test discussion, a student uses a clear glass cup to watch food colouring spread through water. Which property best explains why the glass cup is useful for this observation?

A absorbs the coloured water B reflects all light like a mirror C lets light pass through D stretches around the water

Question 4 of 5 Predicting and concluding

During an observation check, use the table. Which conclusion is best supported?

Toy car distance

Surface	Distance
Rough mat	22 cm
Smooth board	32 cm

A The rough mat made the toy car travel farther. B The two surfaces had exactly the same effect. C The toy car did not move on either surface. D The smooth board slowed the toy car less than the rough mat.

Question 5 of 5 Reasoning and problem solving

In a practical science question, a torch circuit has a battery, wires and a globe, but the switch is open. What will happen?

A The globe will not light because the circuit is not complete. B The globe will light dimly because the battery is connected. C The globe will light after a short delay once current reaches the switch. D The globe will light if the wires are touching the battery tightly enough.

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