Mastering 5th Grade Science STAAR Test Concepts

What type of energy causes water to evaporate?

• Mechanical energy from nearby streets

• Thermal energy from the environment

• Sound energy from cars

• Light from street lights

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

How long does it take for Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?

• 60 minutes

• 360 days

• 30 days

• 24 hours

Which force causes a wagon to come to a stop?

• Gravity acting in the same direction

• Magnetic force from the Earth

• Friction acting in the opposite direction

• Gravity acting in the opposite direction

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which statement best describes how canyons and mesas are similar?

• Both were formed by erosion from wind and water

• Both were formed by slow-moving glaciers

• Both were part of a mountain weathered by ice

• Both were part of a desert reshaped by a flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What physical properties do a rock, rubber eraser, wooden block, and a ball have in common?

• All are not soluble in water and are solids

• All are magnetic

• All conduct electricity

• All are liquids at room temperature

What is metamorphosis in the context of a lady beetle's life cycle?

• The movement from one habitat to another

• The act of shedding old leaves and growing new ones

• The process of growing larger with age

• The change in body form from larvae to adult

What happens when sunlight interacts with the ocean?

• The ocean temperature decreases significantly

• Salt water turns into fresh vapor

• All water evaporates leaving no salt behind

• Rainfall increases dramatically over the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What characteristic of a tomato plant is least likely to be inherited?

• The number of tomatoes it produces

• The type of its roots

• The shape of its leaves

• The color of its flowers

Which type of sediment transport is the slowest?

• By glaciers

• By ocean currents

• By wind

• By rivers

How do human activities like building a highway through an ecosystem typically affect animal habitats?

• Reduce the competition for resources

• Reduce the habitats available to animals

• Increase the available habitats

• Decrease air and water pollution

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5