Category 2- Force, Motion and Energy STAAR release

STAAR 2023- Q28

This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

A student makes a terrarium containing plants and a lizard. Lizards are cold-blooded animals, which means that their body temperature varies with the temperature of the environment. Because of this, they cannot live in extremely hot or cold environments. The student places the terrarium on a windowsill so that the sun will shine on the lizard.
Part A

Which of these could the student use with the terrarium that would help the lizard survive at night?

• A) A lamp

• B) A thermometer

• C) A radio

• D) A mirror

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

STAAR 2023- Q28

A student makes a terrarium containing plants and a lizard. Lizards are cold-blooded animals, which means that their body temperature varies with the temperature of the environment. Because of this, they cannot live in extremely hot or cold environments. The student places the terrarium on a windowsill so that the sun will shine on the lizard.
Part B

Which statement BEST explains the answer to Part A?

• A) It is difficult to see in the dark.

• B) The air temperature is cooler at night.

• C) It is much more quiet at night.

• D) Moonlight can reflect from the plants.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

STAAR 2022- Q7

A student uses the setup shown to investigate ways to speed up evaporation. Which forms of energy are being compared in the student’s investigation?

• A) Light energy and electrical energy

• B) Mechanical energy and electrical energy

• C) Light energy and thermal energy

• D) Mechanical energy and thermal energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

STAAR 2022-Q13

Examples of objects that use different types of energy to perform their functions are shown. Which examples use mechanical energy to perform their functions?

• A) Examples 1, 2, and 4

• B) Examples 1, 3, and 4

• C) Examples 1 and 2 only

• D) Examples 3 and 4 only

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

STAAR 2021-Q1

A student recorded the time it took for all the water in a puddle on a sidewalk to evaporate after a rain. Which kind of energy causes water to evaporate?

• A) Light energy from streetlights

• B) Sound energy from passing cars

• C) Thermal energy from the environment

• D) Mechanical energy from nearby streets

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

STAAR 2021-Q10

A science class is observing a pet turtle in a small plastic pool. The students turn on a portable camping lamp that is clamped on to a counter next to the pool.

Which kind of energy is used by the portable lamp to produce light?

• A) Mechanical energy, because the lamp is clamped on to the counter

• B) Thermal energy, because the lamp increases the temperature of the water

• C) Electrical energy, because the lamp is battery-operated

• D) Sound energy, because the lamp vibrates when clicked on

STAAR 2023-Q5

Students made the circuit shown. Cutting the wire at which numbered position would allow two of the lightbulbs to remain lit?

• A) Position 1

• B) Position 2

• C) Position 3

• D) Position 4

STAAR 2023-Q29

A group of students builds the electric circuit shown. Which switches must be closed for Bulb 1 to remain dark but Bulb 2 to produce light?

• A) Switch 1 only must be closed.

• B) Switches 2 and 3 must be closed.

• C) Switches 1 and 3 must be closed.

• D) Switches 1, 2, and 3 must be closed.

STAAR 2022- Q1

Which circuit shown will produce light when the switch is closed?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

STAAR 2022- Q24

A group of students is building the circuit represented in the diagram. What object can be used at Position X for the buzzer to sound when Switch K is closed?

• F) A power source

• G) An insulated wire

• H) Another bulb

• J) Another switch