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The GED Science Test

Can you pass the science part of the GED test?

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Find information about the GED science test on this page. For info on the other parts of the GED test:

Go to GED Test - Language Arts, Writing.
Go to GED Test - Language Arts, Reading.
Go to GED Test - Social Studies.
Go to GED Test - Mathematics.

Source: Compiled from information from The American Council on Education, the official GED Testing Service, in an easy-to-use format.

What You Need to Know about Science

The science test covers three areas:

  • Physical Science (physics and chemistry) (35% of your score)
  • Life Science (plants and animals) (45%)
  • Earth and Space Science (20%)

Question Format

There are 50 multiple-choice questions. You will be given a paragraph, chart, table, graph, map, or figure and asked to understand, interpret, or apply the information. You will choose the one best answer to each question.

Time Allowed on Test

80 minutes (1 hour, 20 minutes)

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