RC 1 & 2 Science STAAR review

Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown in the picture. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam? (5.6A)

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

• Mechanical energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown here. What is the energy source for these objects? (5.6A)

• Light energy

• Mechanical energy

• Sound energy

• Electrical energy

A class is learning about states of matter. The teacher shows the students how to set up the investigation shown in the diagram. What kinds of energy are needed in this investigation to change the state of matter of the candle?(5.6A)

• Light, mechanical, and thermal

• Electrical and thermal

• Mechanical, light, and electrical

• Thermal and mechanical

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Rube Goldberg was an artist who drew cartoons that showed a very complicated way to do a simple task. The picture shows a cartoon like the ones Goldberg drew. Which form of energy is used to turn on the switch? (5.6A)

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Electrical energy

• Mechanical energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Many types of fans are used in homes. One type of electric fan is shown below. In addition to mechanical energy, which of these is produced as electric current passes through the circuit of this fan? (5.6A)

• Heat

• Mass

• Light

• Water vapor

The toy oven shown uses a lightbulb to bake small cakes. What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes? (5.6A)

• Electrical and thermal

• Mechanical and electrical

• Thermal and mechanical

• Light and sound

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which object requires only mechanical energy to perform its main function? (5.6A)

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In a science experiment, a student is asked to identify the freezing and melting points of water. Which piece of laboratory equipment should be used?

• Triple Beam Balance

• Thermometer

• Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A student is working on a science project and is going through each step of the scientific method. After the student conducts his or her first experiment and records the results of the experimental test, what should the student do next?

• communicate the results

• Draw a conclusion

• Repeat the experiment

• Create a hypothesis

Electrical cords, such as the cords of a television or the cord on a toaster, are covered with rubber or plastic. What would you expect to happen if a portion of the rubber covering were missing when you tried to plug the cord in?

• The appliance would not work after it plugged in

• The person plugging the appliance in would feel an electric shock

• The cover does not matter, all appliances would work normally

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2