Science STAAR Review

Appearance, texture, and density are classified as...

• Physical properties

• Physical properties

• Magnetic properties

• Thermal properties

What will happen if Switch 1 and 3 is closed and the other switches are left open?

• Only the white bulb will operate.

• All of the bulbs will operate.

• Only the red, white and yellow bulbs will operate.

• Only the red and blue bulbs will operate.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

In this experiment a bucket hangs on one side of the seesaw, while on the other side a stack of books are set in the seesaw. The student adds a liter of water on the bucket at a time. Which question is the student most likely is trying to answer in this investigation?

• How long it take for the seesaw moves?

• How much liters of water will force the seesaw to move the books opposite direction?

• What is the distances between the books and the water?

• Will the seesaw supports the bucket of water?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?

• climate
• temperature
• weather
• air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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In which mixtures do all the ingredients does NOT maintain their physical state?

• Mixtures 3 and 4 only

• Mixtures 1, 3, and 4

• Mixtures 1, 2, and 5

• Mixtures 2 and 5 only

What is true about hail? Mark all that apply.

• Hail usually forms in large thunderstorms.

• Hail can be larger than your fists.

• Hail forms when rain moves through freezing air.

• Hail falls when it becomes to heavy for wind to keep it in the clouds.

• Hail can only happen when it is cold.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which answer choice best explains how the Sun and the ocean interact in the water cycle?

• The Sun heats the ocean and creates a warm climate for marine life.

• The Sun heats the ocean and evaporates the water but leaves the salt behind.

• The Sun heats the ocean and evaporates the water and the salt.

• The Sun heats the ocean and creates tidal waves.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Antarctica always has frigid temperatures.

• Weather

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A student read a brochure about the Piney Woods of Texas and learned the average annual rainfall is 40-52 inches (100-150 cm) each year and the humidity is typically high. The information the student read is called

• a weather forecast

• local erosion factors

• regional climate data

• last year's weather data

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Short term conditions in the atmosphere.

• Weather

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5