STAAR Science Review

Which diagram best represents the Sun-Earth-Moon system?

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• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which list correctly identifies the physical characteristics both Earth and its moon have in common?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which image best represents one or more living organisms depending on another living organism for survival?

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• B

• C

• D

A group of students want to determine how light affects a lima bean’s ability to germinate. Which procedure should the students follow?

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• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Data for three animal populations in a small area was collected over a period of 20 years. In 2002, an outdoor shopping mall was built in the area. Researchers found that the squirrel and raccoon populations grew between 2000 and 2010 due to additional food sources while the population of deer decreased. Which graph best shows the change in animal populations?

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• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Three objects are shown. Based on their common properties, how should these objects be classified?

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5.5A

Six animal behaviors are listed. Which of the behaviors are inherited?

• Behaviors 1, 3, and 5 only

• Behaviors 2, 3, 4, and 6 only

• Behaviors 2, 4, 5, and 6 only

• All 6 behaviors

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5.10B

Which organism has a life cycle that is most like that of a butterfly?

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• B

• C

• D

Students conduct and investigation to determine which substances are soluble in water.  All of the following have the property of solubility in water EXCEPT - 

• sugar cubes

• salt crystals

• cooking oil

• food coloring

Plants are known as producers because they produce their own food.  How do producers receive the energy for this process?

• By consuming soil nutrients

• By absorbing sunlight

• By releasing water

• By producing oxygen

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3