Staar review science 2023 #2

A connection of food chains with many food energy paths in an ecosystem is a ____________.

• ecosystem
• food web
• environment
• population

What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape

• solid
• liquid
• plasma
• gas

Before the front passed through Houston, the temperature was 14 ⁰C. Which temperature is a reasonable prediction after the front has passed?

• 26 ⁰C
• 14 ⁰C
• 8 ⁰C
• 16 ⁰C

• F

• G

• H

• J

Which statement is true about the sedimentary rock layers?

• The top layer is the oldest.
• The area was a desert first then became an ocean
• The area was an ocean first then became a forest
• The bottom layer is the youngest

Which example below shows what will happen to light when it strikes a mirror?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which process describes water evaporating from the plant leaves?

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Runoff

Students are asked to classify renewable and non-renewable resources during class. The classification chart is shown below. 
Which two answer choices best complete the blanks. 

• Petroleum and water
• Plants and coal
• Timber and natural gas
• Air and fish

Which planet doesn't have rings?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Saturn

Which adaptation is important for aquatic animals?

• down feathers

• long tail

• webbed feet

• large wings