STAAR Review Week 1

Earth is the 3rd closest planet to the Sun. Which of these planets does NOT orbit next to Earth?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

Which diagram BEST represents the position where a gentle force was applied to the ball?

• Position 2

• Position 3

• Position 4

• Position 5

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Samantha learned that days in some seasons have more daylight hours than in other seasons. Which season receives the LEAST hours of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere?

• fall

• spring

• summer

• winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes the different phases of the Moon as observed from Earth?

• Earth's rotation

• The Moon's rotation

• Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The Moon's orbit around Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

As the Earth moves in the direction of the arrows, what change will occur?

• The change from one year to another

• The change from one month to another

• The change from fall to spring

• The change from day to night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Harper noticed the Sun moving across the sky while playing outside. Which of the following is the most accurate explanation for this apparent movement?

• Earth revolving around the Sun

• Earth spinning on its axis

• Sun orbiting on its axis

• Earth spinning on its orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What happens to the lightbulb and the bell when the switch is closed?

• The lightbulb glows, and the bell rings.

• The lightbulb glows, and the bell does not ring.

• The lightbulb does not glow, and the bell rings.

• The lightbulb does not glow, and the bell does not ring.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which numbered position should be cut to ensure only one light bulb remains lit?

• Position 1

• Position 2

• Position 3

• Position 4

In the circuit shown, what combination of switches should a student use to turn on the blue and red lights only?

• The student cannot follow any procedure to turn on the blue and red lights only.

• The student can close switch A and switch B, but leave switch C open.

• The student can close switch B and switch C, but leave switch A open.

• The student can close switch A and switch C, but leave switch B open.

Which of these scenarios involves the bending of light? Select TWO correct answers.

• Observing a rainbow in the sky

• Seeing your reflection in a pond

• Watching a straw appear bent in a glass of water

• Viewing a shadow on the ground

• Looking at a painting on a wall

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2