8th grade science STAAR review

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What does abiotic mean?

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Abiotic refers to nonliving components of an environment.

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What is average speed?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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What might you observe in an area experiencing a long-term drought?

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You might observe reduced vegetation and dry soil.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Which star is most like the sun?

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The star that has similar size, temperature, and brightness to the sun.

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How do you describe the movement of an object on a graph?

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You describe it by analyzing the slope and direction of the line on the graph.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3