PagineNova Scotia Grade 12 Biology Practice Tests
Five free, full-length practice tests for Grade 12 biology in Nova Scotia, written to the Nova Scotia curriculum. Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~20 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.
What these tests cover
Nova Scotia curriculum strands:
Course: Biology 12
Skills across all five tests: Molecular Genetics (12) · Homeostasis (12) · Genetics (11) · Diversity of Living Things (10) · Evolution (10) · Metabolic Processes (10) · Biochemistry (10) · Animal Systems (9) · Population Dynamics (6) · Cells & Genetics (6)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with some calculation questions from Grade 7 up.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- Structures with a common origin but different functions, like a whale flipper and a human arm, are…
A. homologous structures B. vestigial structures C. analogous structures D. convergent structuresShow answer
homologous structures - A species is usually defined as a group of organisms that can…
A. look similar B. eat the same food C. live in the same place D. interbreed and produce fertile offspringShow answer
interbreed and produce fertile offspring - Most nutrient absorption happens in the…
A. large intestine B. small intestine C. stomach D. esophagusShow answer
small intestine - Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is an example of…
A. mitosis B. genetic engineering C. artificial selection D. natural selectionShow answer
natural selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these Nova Scotia Grade 12 Biology practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with some calculation questions from Grade 7 up. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the Nova Scotia curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the Nova Scotia curriculum — the strands are Life science, Physical science, Earth and space science, STSE (science, technology, society and environment). Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.
Can I print them?
Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key, so you can use it in class or at the kitchen table.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.