WorksheetsCountdown to Science STAAR 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
In a simple investigation during science
class, hot water is poured into a plastic cup.
Then the plastic cup is covered with plastic
wrap. After a few minutes, students begin
to observe water droplets forming on the
inside of the plastic wrap.
Why are water droplets observed on the
inside of the plastic wrap?
The water vapor in the cup is
evaporating.
The liquid water in the cup is
condensing.
The water vapor in the cup is
condensing.
The liquid water in the cup is
precipitating.
Which of the following materials conduct
electricity?
Metal paper clip
Colored pencil
Plastic ruler
Rubber easer
A science teacher mixes clay beads, wood beads and iron beads all together in a beaker during an experiment.
Which experimental procedure listed below is the best way to separate the three types of beads?
When water from a river reaches a lake or an ocean, the flow of water slows down. Then sediment is dropped near the mouth of the river. Which type of landform is created?
V-shaped valley
Delta
Dune
Canyon
A teacher shows the class the following
list. She asks the students to determine
whether each activity listed is a pulling
force or a pushing force.
Which statement below is correct?
One activity is push and four
are pull.
Two activities are push and three
are pull.
Three activities are push and two
are pull.
Four activities are push and one
is pull.
Which type of organism transfers the
most energy within a food web?
Consumer
Decomposer
Prey
Producer
All the following are inherited traits except –
pulling your hand away from a hot stove
liking to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
having straight, blonde hair
being able to roll your tongue
The Arctic ecosystem is a very cold environment, covered in snow and ice, and in
complete darkness during the winter months each year. Despite the harsh weather, there are many animals that call the Arctic their home.
Which of these animals most likely inhabits the Arctic ecosystem?
A geologist uncovered a sedimentary
rock layer containing many primitive fern
fossils, like the ones shown in the image
below.Which of the following environments most
likely existed when this sedimentary rock
layer was formed?
Ocean
Forest
Desert
Tundra
Which letter in the
water cycle diagram
is an example of
absorption of solar
energy?
A
B
C
D
Spider monkeys have very long and flexible tails. They use them for moving around, grabbing objects and swinging from trees. Similarly, opossums have long tails, which they use for wrapping around trees and carrying objects.
Why is the long tail beneficial to both species of animals?
The long tail is an inherited trait that does not serve any purpose.
The long tail allows them to grab onto trees and objects.
The long tail is useful for swimming in rivers, ponds and lakes.
The long tail helps attract the attention of other animals.
The balances below show equal size cylinders, all made
from different materials.Using the information in the picture, which lists the order of the cylinders lowest mass to highest mass?
3, 2, 1, 4
2, 3, 4, 1
4, 1, 2, 3
4, 1, 3, 2
