STAAR Math Vocabulary Review

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

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Melting ice

• Burning wood

• Dissolving sugar in water

• Breaking glass

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What is the primary gas found in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the chemical formula for water?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What force keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Gravity

• Friction

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Power

• Nuclear Power

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Organ

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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Which element is essential for the production of thyroid hormones?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Iodine

• Zinc

What is the pH level of a neutral substance?

• 0

• 7

• 14

• 10