STAAR Science Questions

What force is being applied to the marble, causing it to move down the ramp?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Gravity

• Air pressure

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Object 1 is ​ (a)   ​​

Object 2 is ​ (b)  

Object 3 is ​ (c)  

• same density as water

• less dense than water

• more dense than water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which soil is made of the SMALLEST particles?

Canyon is formed by

• Glacial movement

• Erosion from flowing water

• Deposition from wind

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

a

b

c

e

Collection

Evaporation

Transpiration

Precipitation

Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

River delta is formed by

• Sediment from a flowing river eroded and deposited

• Ocean waves deposit sediments at the mouth of the river

• Sediment is deposited at the mouth of the river by strong wind

• Water pressure pushed soil from the flowing river and deposited it

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which organism obtains the LEAST energy?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which picture shows the new moon?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Carrying sediment from one place to another ​​ (a)  

Breaking down of the rock ​ (b)  

Leaving sediment in a new place ​​ (c)  

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which planet is between Mars and Saturn?