Science STAAR

What process is occurring at point B?

• solidification

• erosion

• deposition

• precipitation

Match the science vocabulary word or concept to the correct definition: "the theory that states crustal regions (or plates) of Earth are moving driven by convection currents in the Earth’s mantle."

• Plate Tectonics

• Seafloor Spreading

• Magnetic Reversal

• Continental Drift

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Match the science vocabulary word or concept to the correct definition: "the process of rocks breaking down due to rain, snow, ice, and wind."

• Evaporation

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

Which of the following landscapes is most likely located far away from a tectonic plate boundary?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the primary function of the chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To break down sugar molecules to release energy

• To store water and nutrients

• To capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy

• To control the entry and exit of substances in and out of the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air through their leaves?

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

• Weight

• Density

• Mass

• Volume

What type of symbiotic relationship benefits one organism without harming the other?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Predation

Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Dissolving salt in water

• Boiling water

• Burning wood

• Melting ice

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the term for the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Active transport

• Endocytosis