10 Days to STAAR: Day 3

1. The diagram below shows a simplified progression of coal formation. What two important factors needed for coal formation are NOT included in the captions?

• Evaporation and condensation
• Heat and pressure
• Weathering and erosion
• Compaction and cementation

2. A diagram of the water cycle is shown in the image below. Four main processes are labeled with A, B, C, and D. Which part of the diagram shows a process that would happen faster on a hot, sunny day?

• Process A
• Process B
• Process C
• Process D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3. Students at recess played two games of tug-of-war. All students have equal strength. Which answer choice describes a difference in motion that could be seen during the two games?

• More motion could be seen in the second game because forces were balanced.
• More motion could be seen in the first game because forces were unbalanced.
• Less motion could be seen in the first game because forces were balanced.
• Less motion could be seen in the second game because forces were unbalanced.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

4. Archaeologists digging in an area noticed several different fossil layers. Which statement correctly explains the ages of the layers?

• Layer A is the oldest. Layer D is the youngest.
• Layer A is the youngest. Layer D is the oldest.
• All layers are the same age.
• There is no way to determine the order of the layers, since they may have gotten mixed up over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

5. The life cycle of a watermelon is shown below. Which statement correctly compares this life cycle to another organism's life cycle?

• Stage A of the watermelon's life cycle is most similar to the egg stage of a butterfly's life cycle.
• Stage C of the watermelon's life cycle is most similar to the adult stage of a cat's life cycle.
• Stage D of the watermelon's life cycle is most similar to the larva stage of a bee's life cycle.
• Stage F of the watermelon's life cycle is most similar to the tadpole stage of a frog's life cycle.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

6. Which TWO planets listed below are outer planets?

• Mercury
• Jupiter
• Mars
• Neptune
• Venus

7. Globes are models of the Earth. Which three statement below show likeness between globe and Earth?

• Globes do not represent the true size of the Earth.
• Globes show the major continents and bodies of water on Earth.
• Globes are able to rotate on their axis.
• Globes are not able to show every city on Earth.
• Globes are the same basic shape as the Earth.

What is the primary difference in the formation of canyons and U-shaped valleys?

• Canyons form rapidly, while U-shaped valleys form slowly.
• Canyons form due to weathering and erosion by rivers, while U-shaped valleys form due to glacial weathering and erosion.
• Strong winds form canyons, while weaker winds form U-shaped valleys.
• Canyons form because of deposition, while U-shaped valleys form because of fossil formation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

9. A chocolate bar was brought outside. After half an hour, it changed. Name the change that occurred AND tell how this change could be reversed.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4