STAAR Do Now Quiz 2025

Which student correctly identifies an element based on its physical properties?

• Student A: Sodium is a nonmetal because it has a high conductivity, is not malleable and lacks luster.

• Student B: Iron is a metalloid because it has a high conductivity, is malleable and lacks luster.

• Student C: Silicon is a metalloid because it has moderate conductivity, is not malleable and has a shiny luster.

• Student D: Argon is a metal because it has a high conductivity, is malleable, and has a shiny luster.

Which star is COOL and DIM?

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is the average precipitation for City 4?

• 26.4 cm

• 129.7 cm

• 92.3 cm

• 137.4 cm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the role of Mesquite Borers in the ecosystem described?

• Pollinating flowers

• Eating wood

• Spreading seeds

• Providing shelter

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which bird has a beak adapted for opening seeds?

• Golden-cheeked warbler

• Pileated woodpecker

• Evening grosbeak

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What type of boundary is shown in the image?

• Transform boundary

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Subduction boundary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following would be LEAST affected by overfishing for cod in the arctic waters?

• Toothed Whale

• Baleen Whale

• Seal

• Shrimp

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the acceleration of the blocks if the total force is 45 N and the total mass is 30 kg?

• 1.5 m/s²

• 2.0 m/s²

• 3.0 m/s²

• 4.5 m/s²

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

An index card is placed across the top of a drinking glass.

A coin is then placed on top of the index card. A student quickly  the pulls the index card off the glass.

Which of the following explains why the coin falls into the glass rather than moving to the side with the index card?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

The diagram below shows energy transformations in a moving car. Place the energy transformations in order as they occur.

​ (a)   -->​ (b)   ​-->​ (c)  

• Solar
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Chemical