5th grade Science STAAR REVIEW

Front

Which of these is the best conductor of electricity?
- Glass rod
- Cotton string
- Plastic tubing
- Copper penny

Back

Copper penny

Front

Why would a student shake the salad dressing well before using it?

Back

Vinegar and oil have different densities.

Front

The picture shows a series circuit with three lit bulbs. How many of the bulbs will remain lit if the wire is cut at the point shown by the arrow?

Back

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Front

A group of students built the circuit shown here. The lightbulb does not glow. Which statement explains this observation? Options: The battery is not charged, The lightbulb is not part of a complete circuit, The circuit does not have a switch, The bell uses most of the energy from the battery.

Back

The lightbulb is not part of a complete circuit.

Front

In which situation does light bend?

Back

When light moves through air into water

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Why does the lower part of a child standing in a swimming pool appear different in size from the upper part?

Back

The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.

Front

How can layers of sediment on an ocean floor become rock over many years?

Back

Weight of the water compacts the sediment into rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Model of sedimentary rock formation: 2 cm light sand, 1 cm gravel, 2 cm dark sand. What characteristic does this show?

Back

Sedimentary rock is made of layers

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

What most likely led to the formation of a canyon with tall, vertical sides? Options: Rapidly moving water, A hurricane, Burrowing animals, Volcanic activity.

Back

Rapidly moving water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Which process best describes the formation of a delta?

Back

The deposition of sediments carried by the river

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2