STAAR Review Ciencias

What is the downward force that pulls objects to Earth?

• Magnetism

• Air pressure

• Electricity

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

A student wants to show how the force of gravity can move a book. Which of the following would best show how gravity can move a book?

• Sliding a book across the table

• Dropping a book onto the floor

• Carrying a book to a bookshelf

• Turning the book face down

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

What force makes the needle of a compass point north?

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Friction

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Which movement is the result of gravity?

• A wheel turning

• A knife cutting bread

• An electric fan blowing air

• A raindrop falling to the ground

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

A student placed two magnets on the table. If the student slowly pushes Magnet 1 in the direction of the arrow, then which of the following actions will Magnet 2 perform?

• Move closer to Magnet 1

• Move away from Magnet 1

• Not move until Magnet 1 touches it

• Get stronger as Magnet 1 gets closer

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

A student rolled an iron ball down a ramp with a strong magnet near the bottom. Which of the arrows shows the path the ball will most likely follow?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

At which point on the roller coaster does the car have the most potential energy? (6.8A)

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

The car shown above uses three different forms of energy. Which of the following identifies the energy transformation represented by the car? (6.9C)

• mechanical →chemical →electrical

• chemical →electrical →mechanical

• electrical →radiant →chemical

• radiant →electrical →mechanical

A battery is placed inside a handheld lantern. When the light is turned on, the chemical energy of the battery is changed into all of the following forms of energy except— (6.9C)

• light energy

• heat energy

• mechanical energy

• electrical energy