Rapid Review STAAR Questions (Earth and Space)

What are the main stages in a star's life?

• Birth, Life, Death

• Light, Heat, Explosion

• Moon, Planet, Sun

• Small, Medium, Large

What diagram do scientists use to classify stars?

• Life Cycle Chart

• H-R Diagram

• Star Graph

• Color Spectrum

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What kind of galaxy is the Milky Way?

• Irregular

• Elliptical

• Spiral

• Circular

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What is redshift used to study?

• Star color

• Universe size

• Galaxy speed

• Universe expansion

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What energy source drives weather on Earth?

• Moon

• Ocean

• Sun

• Volcanoes

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What happens when air and water interact?

• Nothing

• Earthquakes

• Weather forms

• Wind stops

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What are global wind patterns?

• Predictable air movement

• Local breezes

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Where do hurricanes hit most in Texas?

• North

• West

• Gulf Coast

• Panhandle

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What helps form hurricanes?

• Cold dry air

• Warm ocean water

• Snow

• Gravity

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How do ocean currents affect weather?

• They create deserts

• They regulate temperature

• They cause earthquakes

• They stop rain

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