STAAR Like Questions

A group of students built the circuit shown. The light bulb does not glow. Which statement explains this observation?

• The battery is not charged
• The lightbulb is not part of a complete circuit.
• The circuit does not have a switch.
• The bell uses most of the energy from the battery.

Many types of fans are used in homes. One type of electric fan is shown. In addition to mechanical energy, which of these is produced as electric current passes through the circuit of this fan?

• Heat
• Mass
• Light
• Water Vapor

The diagram shows a fish being viewed from above the water. The fish appears to be closer to the surface than it really is. What causes this difference?

• Light is reflected.
• Light is refracted.
• Light is focused.
• Light is blocked.