8th grade Science STAAR Review

Front

What is the process by which organisms that are suited to a particular environment are better able to survive and reproduce?

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Natural Selection

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Front

What is the SI (Standard) unit for force?

Back

Newton

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Which law states that the net force on an object is equal to the object's mass multiplied by its acceleration?

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Law of Force and Acceleration

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is produced when tectonic plates collide and one moves below the other?

Back

Volcanic islands

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the term for the gradual process of change and replacement in an ecosystem?

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Ecological Succession

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What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

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Biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

What is the chemical formula for baking soda?

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NaHCO₃

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What is the chemical reaction that occurs when baking soda is mixed with hydrochloric acid?

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Bubbles form, indicating a chemical reaction.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate Tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the effect of increased force on an object with mass?

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It results in greater acceleration.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2