Science STAAR Review

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What laboratory equipment is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Magma from a volcanic eruption cools and hardens.

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What is a hypothesis?

Back

A hypothesis is a statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment.

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What do carnivores primarily eat?

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Carnivores primarily eat animals.

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are traits that help organisms survive in their environment.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What is the melting point of water?

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0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What is the role of a hypothesis in an experiment?

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It guides the experiment by stating what is being tested.

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What is an example of a carnivore?

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A lion is an example of a carnivore.

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How do organisms adapt to their environment?

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They develop traits over time that help them survive.