STAAR Science Review

a

b

c

e

Transpiration

Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

Collection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What force is being applied to the marble, causing it to move down the ramp?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Gravity

• Air pressure

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Object 1 is ​ (a)   ​​

Object 2 is ​ (b)  

Object 3 is ​ (c)  

• same density as water

• less dense than water

• more dense than water

Which soil is made of the SMALLEST particles?

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-LS2-2

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

Canyon is formed by

• Glacial movement

• Erosion from flowing water

• Deposition from wind

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Reorder the following

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

• Cementation

River delta is formed by

• Sediment from a flowing river eroded and deposited

• Ocean waves deposit sediments at the mouth of the river

• Sediment is deposited at the mouth of the river by strong wind

• Water pressure pushed soil from the flowing river and deposited it

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which organism obtains the LEAST energy?

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