STAAR

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

ocean currents distribute heat

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

• F

• G

• H

• J

Answer explanation

Wind erosion will make the crater less deep over time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

• F

• G

• H

• J

Answer explanation

The color wter represents pollution of ground water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

cold water reduces typhoon and hurricane speed

warm water for and increase speed of hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

cold water reduces typhoon and hurricane speed

warm water for and increase speed of hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

cold water reduces typhoon and hurricane speed

warm water for and increase speed of hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The satellite photograph shows an area in Alaska after a fire occurred. Which statement best describes the most likely effect the fire had on the river in the 12 months after it occurred?

• Less sediment flowed into the river because the fire heated up the soil and made it drier

• The amount of vegetation increased and less sediment flowed into the river because the fire produced ash that mixed with the soil.

• More sediment flowed into the river because the fire destroyed most of the vegetation that was holding it in place with its roots.

• More sediment flowed into the river because the fire disrupted animal habitats and caused animals to leave the area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the elevation of point Q?

• 450 m

• 500 m

• 440 m

• 430 m

There are two hikes you can take to the top of the hill. Which is true?

• Q to R is steeper because the lines are farther apart.

• Q to R is steeper because the lines are closer together.

• S to R is steeper because the lines are closer together.

• S to R is a gentle slope because the lines are closer together.