STAAR Release Questions

If the mass number of this chlorine atom is 36, how many neutrons does it have?

• 17

• 18

• 19

• can't be determined

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What does the tilt of the earth cause?

• heating

• Seasons

• Atmosphere

• Years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Earth's ________ on its axis causes day and night.

• rotation

• revolution

• phase

• comet

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the chemical formula for water?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Energy

• Nuclear Energy

What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?

• 9.8 m/s^2

• 8.9 m/s^2

• 10.2 m/s^2

• 7.5 m/s^2

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the process by which plants make their food using sunlight?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

• 100°C

• 90°C

• 80°C

• 110°C

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4