Reading STAAR

What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Melting ice

• Boiling water

• Burning wood

• Breaking glass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What is the chemical formula for water?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

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

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

• 100 degrees Celsius

• 90 degrees Celsius

• 80 degrees Celsius

• 70 degrees Celsius

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Gravity

• Electricity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar

• Nuclear

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

• Gold

• Iron

• Diamond

• Silver