Matter and Energy 5th Grade STAAR Review

The diagram shows a periscope used to see objects that are behind or under a barrier. What makes it possible to see an object when looking through a periscope? The periscope –

• contains mirrors that reflect the object

• magnifies small objects so they can be seen

• absorbs the light rays passing through it

• separates the light into different colors

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following describes the next step they should take in their investigation to understand how mass affects the force needed to move an object?

• Pull the spring scale a longer distance.

• Cover the table top with a carpet square.

• Repeat the same steps using a heavier mass.

• Attach a smaller block to the spring scale.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

To determine if the force of the rolling marble changed, what should the students measure?

• The mass of Marble #2 before and after being struck by Marble #1

• The distance Marble #2 moves after being struck by Marble #1

• The time it takes Marble #2 to move after being struck by Marble #1

• The direction Marble #2 moves after being struck by Marble #1

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Based on the observations shown here, which surface had the greatest amount of friction?

• Surface A

• Surface B

• Surface C

• Surface D

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What factor are the students testing the effect of on the time it takes the washers to swing?

• Height of desk

• Length of string

• Number of washers

• Number of swings

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A student did an experiment using water. Food coloring was added to help identify the different water samples. Each sample was slowly poured into different containers of warm and cold water. The results are shown in the table here. What question could this experiment have been designed to answer?

• Does the color of the food coloring affect how water reacts in room temperature water?

• How fast does food coloring change the color of water when added to warm water?

• Will hot water react differently when placed in containers of warm and cold water?

• How will different water temperatures react when they are put in warm and cold water?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

According to the data in the table, which of the following statements is true?

• Substances Y and Z have a greater density than W and X.

• Substances Y and W have a greater density than Z and X.

• Substances W and Z are magnetic while Y and X are not.

• Substance Y has a greater mass than Z.

What properties would help you separate white sand and salt?

• Color and texture

• Solubility and density

• Magnetism and elasticity

• Hardness and transparency

Jayla has a bottle of saltwater and sand. She filtered out the sand and was left with saltwater. What could she do to speed up the separation of the water and salt?

• Heat the mixture

• Use a magnet

• Add more sand

• Freeze the mixture

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What could a student use instead of a battery in a circuit?

• A solar cell

• More wires

• A larger bulb

• A switch