STAAR: Properties of Matter, Force & Motion, Energy, & Space

TEKS:5.6A

1. A. Which material will keep a hot drink warm for the longest period of time?

• Material 1

• Material 2

• Material 3

• Material 4

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

TEKS: 5.6A

1.B Which statement BEST supports the answer to Part A (1.A)

• The material that will keep the drink warm longest insulates thermal energy inside the cup.

• The material that will keep the drink warm longest conducts thermal energy into the cup.

• The material that will keep the drink warm longest conducts thermal energy away from the cup.

• The material that will keep the drink warm longest insulates thermal energy from entering the cup

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

TEKS:5.6B

2. Which mixture is paired with the best tool for separating the materials?

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TEKS:5.6C

A student heats 250 milliliters of water in a cup to approximately 50°C and adds 6 grams of salt. The mixture of salt and water is then stirred for 15 seconds. Which results will the students MOST LIKELY observe after the mixture has been stirred for 15 seconds?

Select TWO correct answers

• The salt will dissolve

• The salt will sink to the bottom of the cup

• The water will remain clear

• The salt will float on the water

• The water will change from clear to opaque white

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-1

TEKS:3.6C

Which statement BEST describes what happens as water changes from one state to another?

• As water is cooled, it freezes and changes from a solid to a liquid

• As water is cooled, it condenses and changed from a gas to a liquid

• As water is heated, it evaporates and changes from a liquid to a solid

• As water is heated, it melts and changes from a gas to a solid

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

TEKS:5.7B

A student wants to investigate how the force with which a ball is thrown affects how high of a splash it makes in a pool.

Which table BEST represents how the investigation should be set up?

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

NGSS.3-PS2-2

TEKS:5.8B

Students make the circuit shown.

Cutting the wire at which numbered position would allow two of the lightbulbs to remain lit?

• Position 1

• Position 2

• Position 3

• Position 4

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-1

TEKS:5.8B

A student builds the circuit shown. The student closes Switch 1 and Switch 3.

Which lightbulb will glow?

Select ONE correct answer.

• L1

• L2

• L3

• L4

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

TEKS:5.8C

A student looks at the picture shown.

Which statement BEST explains why the trees appear on the surface of the lake?

• The trees produce light that reflects off the water

• Light reflect off the trees and reflects off the water

• The trees refract light that then reflects off the water

• Light refracts from the water and is reflected off of the trees

Tags

NGSS.4-PS4-2

TEKS: 5.8C

The diagram shows a light ray that is traveling toward a mirror that is tilted upward.

Which drawing best shows how the light ray travels after it reaches the surface of the mirror?

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Tags

NGSS.4-PS4-2