STAAR Release Questions

The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called

• groups

• towers

• periods

• atomic numbers

The horizontal (side to side) rows in the Periodic Table are called

• groups

• families

• periods

• atomic numbers

What is the net force?

• 5000 N right

• 4000 N right

• 40 N left

• 4000 N left

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

At position A, which hemisphere would have summer?

• Northern hemisphere

• Southern hemisphere

• Neither hemisphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the primary function of the chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To break down sugar molecules to release energy

• To store water and nutrients

• To capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy

• To control the entry and exit of substances in and out of the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft

• 850 ft

• 900 ft

• 1000 ft

What is the primary function of the mitochondria in animal cells?

• To produce proteins for the cell

• To generate energy in the form of ATP

• To store genetic information

• To synthesize lipids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Melting of ice

• Boiling of water

• Rusting of iron

• Breaking of glass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

• To slow down reactions

• To act as a reactant

• To speed up reactions

• To provide energy for reactions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen