Released Science STAAR

• A Open the switch and then connect the two wires that are attached to the wood block

• B Switch the positions of the two wires that are connected to the battery and then open the switch

• C Move the switch closer in the circuit to the battery

• D Connect the two wires that are attached to the woodblock

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• A Biofuel

• B Hydroelectric

• C Geothermal

• D Solar

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• A Salt and water

• B Gravel and water

• C Shampoo and water

• D Sugar and water

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Which statement best describes the processes of weathering and erosion?

• F Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for the breakdown of any type ofrock into smaller particles and the carrying away of the loose sediments.

• G Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for depositing loose sediments on the bottom of the ocean, forming layers of sediment.

• H Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for the amount of water in a river that transports sediments to the sea.

• J Weathering and erosion are directly responsible for the transportation, deposition, and compaction of loose sediments on the seafloor.

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A group of students is performing an investigation to measure how much liquid water is produced from a 10 L sample of snow. What must occur in order for the students to perform this investigation?

• The sample must be kept in a freezer.

• The temperature of the sample must change.

• The investigation must be performed outside.

• The physical state of the sample must remain the same.

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This valley was most likely formed by —

• A a rapid series of earthquakes

• B volcanic activity

• C a flood with rapidly moving water

• D the movement of a glacier

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Which organisms have a life cycle that is most like that of abalones?

• F Humans

• G Frogs

• H Birds

• J Snakes

• A LEDs 1, 3, and 4 only

• B LEDs 1, 2, 3, and 4

• C LEDs 3 and 4 only

• D LEDs 1, 3, 4, and 5

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The Grand Canyon is more than 400 km long and in some places almost 2 km deep. Which model best represents the main process that formed the Grand Canyon?

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