5th Grade Science STAAR Review

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If you wanted to test the effect of gravity on an object, which set of materials should you choose? Options: battery, wires, lightbulbs, hot plate, water, thermometer, two different types of balls, metric ruler, two cups, two different types of soil, water and seeds

Back

two different types of balls, metric ruler

Front

Which statement describes weather, rather than climate? Options: The weather is usually hot and humid year around, The destination has hot summers and cold winters, The summer temperatures average between 29 and 35 degrees, The humidity level on Tuesday was 30%

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The humidity level on Tuesday was 30%

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How can the class conserve fossil fuels? Options: Use both sides of notebook paper, Arrange a car pool to and from school, Create a backyard compost pile, Plant flowers in front of the school

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Arrange a car pool to and from school

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Students conduct an investigation to observe the Sun's movement.   Which safety procedure should students follow during this investigation?

Back

Never look directly at the Sun

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Students conduct an investigation to determine which substances are soluble in water. All of the following have the property of solubility in water EXCEPT - sugar cubes, salt crystals, cooking oil, food coloring

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cooking oil

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Which testable question could be used to investigate the effects of force on an object? Options: Why do toy cars move?, Which type of battery lasts the longest?, Where can magnets be purchased?, Do balls roll faster on rough or smooth surfaces?

Back

Do balls roll faster on rough or smooth surfaces?

Front

Which of the following is a learned behavior of a kitten? Options: Having gray fur, Drinking Water, Having two ears

Back

Playing with yarn

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A bear receives the energy it needs to survive after it -

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eats fish and berries

Front

All of the following are poor insulators of electricity EXCEPT - penny, nail, eraser, paperclip

Back

eraser

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Which mixture can be separated using a coffee filter? Options: rocks and sand, sand and water, lemon juice and water, sand and iron filings

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sand and water