IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies by Pavan | Practice Test to Test Your Knowledge
Students

Academic Programs

AI-powered learning for grades 8-12, aligned with major curricula

Engineering Courses
Professional

Professional Courses

Industry-relevant training in Business, Technology, and Design

Certifications
Games

Interactive Games

Fun games to boost memory, math, typing, and English skills

  2. Practice Tests
  3. IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies
IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies

IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies

Complete mock test covering history, geography, economics, and social studies concepts. Features inquiry-based questions, source analysis, and global perspectives on contemporary issues.

2025-07-21
Pavan Pavan
IB Class 8 Grade 8

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

You've not yet enrolled in this practice test. Please login to start practice test.

Questions Preview

What is the primary purpose of a map's legend?

A
To explain the symbols and colors used on the map
B
To show the direction on the map
C
To define the scale of the map
D
To provide information about the map’s source

Which of the following is an example of a physical map?

A
A map showing political boundaries of countries
B
A map showing temperature zones
C
A map showing rivers and mountains
D
A map showing population density

What does the scale of a map represent?

A
The distance between two points on the map
B
The ratio of the distance on the map to the distance on the ground
C
The area covered by the map
D
The height of the landforms shown

Which of the following is a major factor in determining climate?

A
Latitude
B
Population density
C
Type of soil
D
Water resources

Which of the following landforms is typically formed by tectonic forces?

A
Plains
B
Mountains
C
Beaches
D
Plateaus

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical rainforest biome?

A
High temperatures year-round and heavy rainfall
B
Cold winters and low rainfall
C
Seasonal rainfall and scattered trees
D
Dry conditions with sparse vegetation

What is a major cause of urbanization?

A
High agricultural productivity
B
Rural-urban migration for better job opportunities
C
Lack of natural resources in rural areas
D
High population growth in rural areas

What is the primary difference between rural and urban settlements?

A
Urban settlements have smaller populations
B
Rural settlements have higher population density
C
Urban settlements have more diverse economic activities
D
Rural settlements are centered around industrial development

Which of the following best describes a push factor for migration?

A
Better job opportunities in the new area
B
Natural disasters in the home area
C
Access to improved healthcare
D
Social networks in the destination area

What is the primary cause of climate change?

A
Changes in Earth's orbit
B
Increased greenhouse gas emissions
C
Volcanic eruptions
D
Deforestation

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

A
Coal
B
Natural gas
C
Solar energy
D
Oil

Which landform is formed by erosion from water?

A
Mountains
B
Valleys
C
Plateaus
D
Canyons

Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert biome?

A
Low precipitation and extreme temperature variations
B
High rainfall and moderate temperatures
C
Tropical temperatures and high humidity
D
Cold temperatures year-round

Which factor contributes to the growth of cities?

A
Decreased population in rural areas
B
Access to better transportation and communication
C
A lack of natural resources
D
Isolation of trade routes

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

A
Wind energy
B
Timber
C
Fossil fuels
D
Geothermal energy

Which climate zone is characterized by high temperatures year-round and heavy rainfall?

A
Tropical Climate
B
Temperate Climate
C
Polar Climate
D
Desert Climate

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing settlement location?

A
Access to water
B
Proximity to mountains
C
Soil fertility
D
Availability of renewable energy sources

What is the process of urbanization?

A
The growth of rural settlements
B
The movement of people from urban areas to rural areas
C
The expansion of cities and towns due to migration
D
The reduction of agricultural land

Which biome is characterized by extremely low precipitation and adapted plant and animal life like cacti and camels?

A
Tundra
B
Desert
C
Temperate Deciduous Forest
D
Savanna

What is the term for the human activity of clearing forests for agriculture or urban development?

A
Reforestation
B
Deforestation
C
Afforestation
D
Overgrazing

Which of the following is a direct consequence of the greenhouse effect?

A
Cooling of the Earth's atmosphere
B
Increased levels of oxygen in the atmosphere
C
Global warming and climate change
D
Increase in the ozone layer

What does GIS (Geographic Information System) help geographers do?

A
Map the distribution of natural resources only
B
Overlay different types of spatial data to identify patterns
C
Reduce the need for map-making
D
Convert geographical data into simple texts

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

A
Solar power
B
Wind energy
C
Coal
D
Timber

What is the primary cause of desertification?

A
Overfishing
B
Overgrazing by livestock
C
Forest conservation
D
Deforestation

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

A
Wind energy
B
Coal
C
Natural gas
D
Petroleum

Which biome is characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers, with permafrost found in high latitudes?

A
Tundra
B
Boreal Forest (Taiga)
C
Savanna
D
Tropical Rainforest

How does latitude influence the climate of a region?

A
Closer to the Equator means colder temperatures
B
Closer to the Equator means warmer temperatures
C
Latitude has no impact on temperature
D
Latitude only affects rainfall

Which of the following is a common effect of urbanization?

A
Decreased industrial growth
B
Rural population increase
C
Increased demand for housing and services
D
More reliance on agriculture

What is the main factor that determines the location of most urban centers?

A
Proximity to agricultural areas
B
Access to transportation and trade routes
C
Abundant natural resources
D
Access to tourist attractions

What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?

A
Urbanization
B
Migration
C
Industrialization
D
Suburbanization