STAAR Science Questions

A campfire, fireworks, and a burning candle all produce which forms of energy?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Mechanical Energy

• Thermal energy

• Light energy

• Solar energy

• Electrical energy

The picture shows a child standing in a swimming pool. Why does the lower part of the child appear so much different in size from the upper part? (5.6C)

• The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.

• The light rays that travel through water and then into air are enlarged.

• The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reflected.

• The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reduced.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A canyon with tall, vertical sides is shown. Which of the following most likely led to the formation of this canyon?

• Rapidly moving water

• A hurricane

• Burrowing animals

• Volcanic activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the relationship between the Sun, Earth and Moon?

• Earth revolves around the Moon, Earth revolves around the Sun. 

• The Sun revolves around Earth as the Moon revolves around Earth. 

• The Moon revolves around Earth as Earth revolves around the Sun. 

• Earth revolves around the Moon as the Sun revolves around Earth. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The picture show two views of a certain fish. How does the appearance of this fish most likely help it survive?

• Prey have little chance of seeing this fish as it approaches head-on

• The head-on view of this fish attracts predators

• The narrow body allows this fish to live in deep water

• Predators have a hard time seeing the side view of this fish.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Some facts about birds called Cattle Egrets are listed below. Which of these facts best describes how these birds depends on other animals to survive?

• Fact 1

• Fact 2

• Fact 3

• Fact 4

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NGSS.3-LS2-1

A food web for some organisms in an African rain forest is shown below. Which organisms in this food web eat only consumers? (5.9B)

• Okapis

• Civets

• Leopards

• Gorillas

Camouflage is a method when an ​ (a)   blends in with its ​ (b)   to avoid its ​ (c)   .

• organism

• environment

• predator

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What are structural adaptations (body part to help the organism survive)?

• light weight

• 
• blend in

• 
• protection

• 
• breathe under water

• 

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of these is a behavior that a person learns rather than inherited? (5.10B)

• Swallowing a sweet liquid

• Having a pleasant dream

• Digesting a chocolate-covered strawberry

• Identifying the scent of a rose