Science STAAR review

Which statement describes weather, rather than climate?

• 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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A class learns about fossil fuels.  They learn that coal, oil and natural gas are classified as nonrenewable resources because they take so long to form.  How can the class conserve fossil fuels?

• 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

Students conduct and 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

Which testable question could be used to investigate the effects of force on an object?

• 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?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

All of the following are poor insulators of electricity EXCEPT -

• penny
• nail
• eraser
• paperclip

Which mixture can be separated using a coffee filter?

• rocks and sand
• sand and water
• lemon juice and water
• sand and iron filings

What physical property of matter can be measured using the triple beam balance?

• length
• height
• volume
• mass

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which of the following shows conservation of natural resources?

• Throw litter on the side of a highway
• Write on both sides of notebook paper
• Leave the water running while brushing teeth.
• Leave the lights on when exiting a room.

Students are combining dried beans and rice.  What would be the most efficient way to separate the ingredients?

• Evaporation
• Coffee Filters
• Tweezers
• Microscope

What is Matter?

• The amount of space an object takes up.
• Anything that has mass or takes up space.
• The pull of gravity on an object. 
• A solid, liquid or gas.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-5