STAAR Science 8th Grade Review

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the order of components in the universe from smallest to largest?

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Planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What happens to the chemical energy in a match when it burns?

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The chemical energy stored in the match changes to thermal energy and light energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is the Southern Hemisphere?

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The Southern Hemisphere is the half of Earth that is south of the equator.

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What is the role of producers in a food web?

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Producers are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore eats only plants, while a carnivore eats only animals.

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What is Earth's tilt?

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Earth's tilt is the angle at which Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the Sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1