STAAR Math Testing Strategies

What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Helium

• Carbon

What is the chemical formula for table salt?

Which law explains the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas at constant temperature?

• Boyle's Law

• Charles's Law

• Avogadro's Law

• Newton's Law

What is the process by which plants make their food using sunlight?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which part of the human brain is responsible for regulating balance and coordination?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Medulla

• Thalamus

What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

• Melting ice

• Boiling water

• Burning wood

• Breaking glass

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2