10 Days to STAAR: Day 3

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

• Evaporation and condensation

• Heat and pressure

• Weathering and erosion

• Compaction and cementation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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?

• A) More motion could be seen in the second game because forces were balanced.

• B) More motion could be seen in the first game because forces were unbalanced.

• C) Less motion could be seen in the first game because forces were balanced.

• D) 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

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-LS4-1

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.

Which TWO planets listed below are outer planets? Check all that apply.

• Mercury

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Neptune

• Venus

Globes are models of the Earth. Most models have limitations. Which TWO statements below are limitations of a globe?

• 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.

8. Part A: How do canyons form?

• Through volcanic activity

• By the erosion of rock by rivers

• Due to tectonic plate movements

• From the accumulation of sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

8. U-shaped valleys form due to:

• erosion by glaciers

• wind erosion

• river erosion

• tectonic activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the primary difference in the formation of canyons and U-shaped valleys? Mark only one oval.

• Agent of change

• Speed of formation

• Wind speed

• Constructive vs. destructive forces