STAAR Review Ciencias

The students have 4 materials to choose from. Which material is LEAST useful as an insulator?

• Aluminum

• Cardboard

• Plastic

• Rubber

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

When the students connects the wires as shown, which of the bells will ring>

• Bells 3 and 4 only

• Bell 1 only

• Bells 1 and 4 only

• Bells 1,2,3,and 4

This experiment can be best used to determine....

• how the force used to pull a dictionary affects the mass of a box of marbles

• how mass affects the force needed to move objects

• how the mass of a box of marbles affect the mass of a dictionary

• how mass affect the force needed to move objects

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which diagram models the process of compaction leading to the formation of sedimentary rock?

• F

• H

• G

• J

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

• They produce their own food through photosynthesis.

• They consume other organisms for energy.

• They break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil.

• They are the primary consumers of plants.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is a habitat?

• A large area of water

• The role an organism plays in its ecosystem

• The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism

• A group of the same species living together

The size and shape of this delta over tie are NOT likely to be changed by-

• the amount and size of sediments carried by the river and streams

• the number and height of tides along the shore

• the amount of hunting and fishing in the delta

• the number and size of wave from the ocean that reach the shore

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of these best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky each day?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which observation describes this anole lizard interacting with the living elements in its environment?

• The anole rested on the rocks

• The anole jumped from the rock and scattered sand with its tail

• The anole climbed the plants and then ate the cricket on one of the leaves

• The anoloe drank some water and then ran across the sand

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes?

• Light and Sound

• Thermal and Mechanical

• Electrical and Thermal

• Mechanical and Electrical

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3