STAAR Review

Which of Newton's Laws states that an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force?

• First Law

• Second Law

• Third Law

• Fourth Law

What do contour lines that are close together on a topographic map indicate?

• A flat area

• A gentle slope

• A steep slope

• A body of water

What causes seasonal changes on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one lunar cycle?

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 28 days

• 365 days

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According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, the force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration. What is the formula for this law?

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of topographic maps?

• They show elevations.

• They use contour lines to represent the shape of the land.

• They display weather patterns.

• They can show bodies of water.

Which group in the Periodic Table contains the most reactive metals?

• Alkali metals

• Alkaline earth metals

• Transition metals

• Noble gases

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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Which of Newton's Laws explains how rockets are launched into space?

• First Law

• Second Law

• Third Law

• None of the above

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What is the primary factor that causes wind?

• The rotation of the Earth

• Differences in atmospheric pressure

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The Moon's gravitational pull

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