California CAA · Science · Grades 5, 8, and High School
Build science readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering living systems, physical science, Earth and space, environmental resources, and scientific practices.
This California CAA Science Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets offer supplemental practice for Grades 5, 8, and high school across life science, physical science, Earth and space science, environmental systems, and scientific investigation.
Complete one 10-question set at a time. Identify the observable evidence, choose the best-supported answer, and review every explanation before moving to the next set.
This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current California Department of Education guidance, official CAA materials, accessibility supports, or testing policies.
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A 10-question California CAA Science practice set on earth and space science, with answers and explanations.
Read each science task carefully, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Earth rotates on its axis..
As Earth rotates, different parts face toward or away from the Sun.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is The Sun.
Solar energy drives many surface and atmospheric processes.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Water flows over land or through streams..
Runoff and streams carry water into rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Erosion moves sediment to another place..
Erosion transports weathered material by wind or water.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is The Sun’s apparent position changes as Earth rotates..
Changing light angle changes the length and direction of a shadow.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Rock and dust..
The Moon has a rocky, dusty surface with no global liquid-water ocean.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is A volcanic eruption.
Eruptions can add lava and ash and change landforms rapidly.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Rain.
Rain is liquid precipitation that falls from clouds.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is They provide evidence about organisms and environments from the past..
Fossils preserve information about past life and conditions.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is They orbit the Sun..
Planets travel in orbits around the Sun because of motion and gravity.
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The page covers supplemental living systems, physical science, Earth and space science, environmental resources, and scientific investigation practice for Grades 5, 8, and high school.
There are five practice sets with 10 questions each, for 50 questions in total. Each set can be completed separately.
No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest California Department of Education information for official materials, accessibility supports, standards, and policies.
