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WorksheetsEnrichment 4/12 - 8th Science STAAR Review
Total questions: 164
Worksheet time: 2hrs 54mins
An atom of which element is represented by the model below?
Carbon
Boron
Lithium
Oxygen
Which of the following best describes an electron?
It has no charge and about the same mass as a proton.
It has a negative charge and much less mass than a proton.
It has a positive charge and much more mass than a neutron.
It has a negative charge and about the same mass as a neutron.
Which of these describes a divergent boundary?
Two continental plates moving away from each other, forming a rift valley
Two oceanic plates rubbing against each other, forming a mid-ocean ridge
Two continental plates colliding, forming a mountain range
Two oceanic plates colliding, forming a volcanic arc
Different species of carnivorous animals that share the same habitat in an ecosystem may –
become decomposers
compete for biotic food
produce their own food
mate with each other
A scientist spilled a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl) on a lab table. For safety purposes, the scientist sprinkled some baking soda (NaHCO3) onto the spill. Which observation would provide the best evidence that a chemical reaction occurred?
The baking soda and hydrochloric acid combined, and bubbles formed.
The baking soda absorbed the hydrochloric acid.
Some of the baking soda dissolved in the hydrochloric acid.
The hydrochloric acid evaporated, leaving only the baking soda.
Some students measure the acceleration of a wheeled cart being acted on by varying forces. The students record their data in the table shown below. According to the data table, how much force is acting on the cart when the students measure an acceleration of 2.6 m/s?
13 N
7 N
8 N
12 N
Which topographic map best represents this landform?
What is the primary energy source that drives all weather events, including precipitation, hurricanes, and tornados?
the Sun
the Moon
Earth’s gravity
Earth’s rotation
Based on the key, which type of tree is the sample from?
Ginko
Sweet gum
Horse chestnut
Honey locust
three hydrogen (H)
one sulfur (S)
four oxygen (O)
Produce light
When we breathe in, oxygen goes into our lungs. The Lungs are part of the:
Muscular System
Respiratory System
Circulatory System
Digestive System
What does the digestive system do?
Breaks down food into nutrients
Pumps blood throughout the body
Helps you breathe
Helps your arms and legs move
8.6C (2019-Q 16)
A large rock is motionless on a flat sidewalk. Which statement best explains why the rock remains motionless?
F There are no forces acting on the rock.
G The only force acting on the rock is directed toward the sidewalk.
H The forces acting on the rock are all balanced.
J The sidealk exerts an unbalanced force ont the rock.
(8.6C 2019 – Q41)
A pitcher throwas a ball toward a player holding a softball bat. The player uses the bat to hit the ball. The bat applies a 10-newton force to the ball.
Which statement correctly describes the reaction force to the ball?
A the reaction force is the force that causes the bat to move toward the bat.
B The reaction force is the force appliked to the bat by the player h9oling the bat.
C The reaction force is the force that pulls the ball toward the ground.
D The reaction force is the force of the ball on the bat.
(8.6C 2018 – Q14)
The picture shows an aerialist walking on a tightrope an holding a balancing bar. An anction-reaction pair of forces exists between -
F the aerialist's feet and the rope
G the rope and the balancing bar
H the two ends of the rope
J the aerialist's arms and legs
(8.5C 2019 – Q13)
Group 2
Group 8
Group 12
Group 18
(8.5C 2018 – Q11)
How many valence electrons aarre in an atom of each element in Group 15 in the periodic table? (Record your answer using the correct place value.)
(a)
(8.5C 2018 – Q31)
A
B
C
D
(8.5C 2017-Q2)
F
G
H
J
(8.C -Q30)
Which pair of properties describes the elements in Group 18?
F They are chemically stable and liquid at room temperature.
G They have eight balence electrons and are flammable.
H They are maganetic and boil at low temeperatures.
J They are gaseous and room temperature and chemically stable.
(8.5D 2019-Q17)
A
B
C
D
(8.5D 2019-Q32)
1
2
4
5
(8.5D 2017Q-13)
A
B
C
D
(8.5D 2017-Q42)
F
G
H
J
(8.6A 2019-Q6)
F
G
H
J
(8.6A 2019-Q11)
The net force on a vehicle that is accelerating at a rate of 1.5m/s2 is 1,800 newtons. What is the mass of the vehicle to the nerarst kilogram? (Hint: Force=Mass x Acceleration; F=ma)
(a)
(8.6A 2019-Q36)
F
G
H
J
(8.7B 2019-Q24)
F
G
H
J
(8.7B 2019-Q27)
A
B
C
D
(8.7B 2018-Q19)
A
B
C
D
(8.7B 2018-Q30)
F
G
H
J
(8.7B 2017-Q8)
F
G
H
J
(8.7B 2017-Q31)
A
B
C
D
A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table
Molecule
Period
Family
Atom
What is one way Neutrons are different from electrons?
they both are negative
neutrons have no charge, while electrons have a negative charge
Both are in the nucleus( center of atom)
Electrons are inside nucleus and neutrons are outside the nucleus.
What is the atomic number?
35
18
17
52
How many neutrons does Chlorine have?
18
17
35
52
I am shiny
Metal
Nonmetal
Metalloid
I am malleable
Metal
Nonmetal
Metalloid
I am a good conductor of electricity and/or heat
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
I am ductile - I can be draw into wires
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
I could be shiny OR dull
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
I can be nonmalleable or malleable
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
I am a semi-conductor
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
I am only dull
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
I am NOT malleable
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
Find the volume if a substance has a density of 19.3g/cm3 and a mass of 10g.
.52cm3
193cm3
1.93cm3
29.3cm3
What is the net force?
3 N
3 N, right
17 N, right
3 N, left
What is the unit to MEASURE force?
Kilogram
Meter
Pounds
Newton
A ____________ is a push or a pull on an object.
friction
force
magnet
gravity
At what point is the speed the greatest?
C-D
B-C
A-B
D-E
Match the graph to the description:
"The car is slowing down."
What is this graph showing?
Gradually slowing down
Gradually speeding up
Constant speed
Stopped
D = 10 meters
Time = 2 seconds
What is the Speed?
Hint: S = D÷T
10 m/s
5 m/s
2 m/s
20 m/s
Speed = 20 miles/hour
Time = 2 hours
Distance = ?
Hint: Use the Density Triangle.
40 miles
0.1 miles
20 miles
10 miles
What front does this symbol represent?
warm front
cold front
stationary front
occluded front
What type of front does this symbol represent?
warm front
cold front
stationary front
occluded front
The cold front is moving
east and southeast
west and northwest
north
south
The cycle of the moon lasts about ___________.
15 days
7 days
27-28 days
30-31 days
Which side is steeper?
The left side of the hill
The right side of the hill
What kind of plate boundary is shown here?
Divergent
Convergent
Transform
Strike Slip
What kind of plate boundary is shown here?
Divergent
Convergent
Transform
Submergent
What kind of plate boundary is shown here?
Divergent
Convergent
Transform
Strike Slip
What geologic feature/event will most likely be found at a transform boundary?
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Mountains
Rift Valleys
What geologic feature/event would most likely occur at a divergent boundary between two oceanic plates?
Rift Valley
Mid-Ocean Ridge
Island Arc
Flat Land
What geologic feature would most likely be found at a convergent boundary between two continental plates?
Volcano
Rift Valley
Mountain
Island Arc
A subduction zone is formed...
when a more dense plate sinks below a less dense plate
at EVERY type of convergent boundary
at EVERY type of divergent boundary
when a less dense plate sinks below a more dense plate
What is the "magic" that is happening in the mantle that helps move the lithospheric plates?
Convection
Radiation
Condensation
Conduction
Aside from Earthquakes, what is the only other thing you will find at transform boundaries?
Volcanoes
Subduction Zones
Folded Mountains
Fault Lines
sort of cool, dim (not too much light), and red?
For a black hole to form...
The gravitational force has to be stronger than the force of the supernova.
The force of the supernova has to be stronger than the gravitational force.
Which law of motion says that you must push or pull objects harder if they have more mass?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Letting go of a balloon full of air is demonstrating Newton's ______ _______ ________ _________ because the air comes out of the back and the balloon moves forward.
1st law of motion
2nd law of motion
3rd law of motion
13th law of motion
What law is best described by inertia?
1st
2nd
3rd
law of conservation of mass
A person not paying attention while skateboarding hits a rock. The skateboard stops...they don't.
The Law of Inertia (1st law)
The Law of Acceleration (2nd law)
The Law of Conservation of Momentum
Action Reaction Law (3rd law)
What is Newton's First Law
F=ma
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
An object at rest stays at rest, an object in motion stays in motion.
Friction
Newton's third law states that any action will have a(n) _______ and ______ reaction
Equal and similar
Equal and opposite
Equal and different
Greater and opposite
What quantity can you calculate if you know that a car travels 30 km in 20 min?
average speed
direction
velocity
instantaneous speed
The rate at which velocity changes is...
acceleration
direction
speed
velocity
A ___________ is a boundary separating two types of weather.
storm
climate
front
fence
Low pressure systems bring _______ while high pressure systems bring ________.
sunny skies, clouds
wind and clouds, sunny skies
snow, warm weather
sunny skies, wind
The formula for Speed is...
Speed = distance/ time
Speed = time/ distance
