Day 7 STAAR Review
Authored by Carol Hentschel
Science
8th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Plate tectonics is responsible for various geological phenomena. Which of the following is NOT caused by plate tectonics?
Ocean basin formation
Earthquakes
Mountain building
Weather patterns
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the beneficial and harmful influences of human activity on groundwater and surface water in a watershed.
Human activity has only beneficial influences on groundwater and surface water.
Human activity has only harmful influences on groundwater and surface water.
Human activity has both beneficial and harmful influences on groundwater and surface water.
Human activity has no influence on groundwater and surface water.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Human dependence and influence on ocean systems can be described by:
The sustainable use of marine resources and conservation efforts.
The complete disregard for marine life and ecosystems.
The exclusive focus on terrestrial ecosystems.
The avoidance of any interaction with ocean systems.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the plate tectonic theory explain?
It explains how Earth's tectonic plates move and interact, driven by convection currents in the mantle.
It describes the process of photosynthesis in plants.
It explains the water cycle and its stages.
It details the structure of the human respiratory system.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a result of the movement of tectonic plates?
Formation of mountains
Occurrence of earthquakes
Creation of oceans
All of the above
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the diagram illustrate about Earth's landmasses?
A) They have remained the same over millions of years.
B) They have moved and changed positions over millions of years.
C) They have only moved in the last few thousand years.
D) They have never moved.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does plate tectonics provide evidence that Earth has changed over time?
By showing the movement of continents over millions of years
By providing evidence of volcanic activity
By explaining the formation of mountains
By demonstrating the existence of ocean currents
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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