STAAR day 3 questions

This topographic map represents the elevation of an area 100 years ago. At that time the highest point had an elevation of 214 m. The highest point has since eroded a total of 7 m. Which profile most likely represents the landscape today?

• Option A

• Option B

• Option C

• Option D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The topographic map shows the location of a park ranger at Point X when a message is received that an injured hiker needs help at Point Z.

• 2,050 m

• 450 m

• 910 m

• 3,650 m

In 2011, Typhoon Nesat struck the Philippines and caused widespread flooding. After hitting the Philippines, Typhoon Nesat was predicted to hit the large city of Hanoi, Vietnam. If Typhoon Nesat had continued along the same path, which development would most likely have reduced its strength before it hit Hanoi?

• The formation of a low-pressure area south of Bangkok

• The formation of a high-pressure area south of Bangkok

• Cool water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

• Warm water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Why are there significantly more thunderstorms in Florida than in California?

• The state of Florida is smaller than the state of California.

• The air in Florida is more stable than the air in California.

• The air above Florida holds less moisture than the air above California.

• The ocean currents near Florida are warmer than the ocean currents near California.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Based on the map, which area probably produced the most violent storm systems?

• Area 1

• Area 2

• Area 3

• Area 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Based on the identification key, which type of tree is this sample from?

• Ginkgo

• Honey locust

• Horse chestnut

• Black maple

Some students take care of a vegetable garden. When it is time to plant in the spring, the students leave part of the garden empty in order to observe ecological succession. Which of these will most likely occur first?

• Development of topsoil

• Growth of weeds and grasses

• Growth of trees and shrubs

• Development of a stream