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STAAR Review 1

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40 questions
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5.5.A
1
5.5.A
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5.5.A
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5.5.B
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5.5.B
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3.5.C
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5.6.A
1
5.6.B
1
5.6.C
1
5.6.C
1
5.6.C
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5.6.C
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3.6.B
3
5.7.A
3
5.7.A
1
5.7.B
1
5.7.B
1
5.7.B
4
5.8.A
1
5.8.B
1
5.8.C
1
5.8.C
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4.7.A
5
4.7.C
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4.8.A
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4.8.B
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5.5.A
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Question 2
2.

Objects are represented by letters A, B, C, & D. Put the objects in order from least to greatest mass (least on top). All amounts are shown in grams.


  1. A
  2. D
  3. B
5.5.A
1
Question 3
3.

5.5.A
1
Question 4
4.

5.5.A
1
Question 5
5.

5.5.A
1
Question 6
6.

5.5.A
1
Question 7
7.

5.5.A
Question 8
8.

Complete the table using the substances in the bank below.

Students set up four beakers of water. They conducted an investigation in which they added a different substance to each of the four beakers and stirred for 2 minutes.
Other Answer Choices:
vegetable oil
sand
baking soda
lemon juice
Question 9
9.

Complete the table using the objects from the term bank.
Other Answer Choices:
copper wire
aluminum washer
iron nail
plastic tube
Question 10
10.

Complete the table using the headings from the term bank.
Other Answer Choices:
Magnetic
Soluble in Water
Less Dense than Water
Same Physical State
Question 11
11.
Other Answer Choices:
evaporation
tweezers
magnet
paper filter
Question 12
12.
Other Answer Choices:
Increased volume
Decreased mass
lighter color
Question 13
13.
Other Answer Choices:
melting
evaporation
condensation
freezing
1
5.6.A
1
5.6.A
1
5.6.A
1
5.6.A
1
5.6.A
Question 19
19.
Other Answer Choices:
Electrical
Sound
Light
Thermal
Mechanical
Question 20
20.


Which TWO switches can be opened and still allow all of the parts to operate?

1
5.6.B
1
5.6.B
Question 23
23.

Question 24
24.

Question 25
25.
1. Material Y _____________ light as light ____________ off it.

2. Material X is ________________ . Material X _____________ light.

3. Even as the light ray reflected and refracted, light always ____________ in a _____________ line.
Other Answer Choices:
refracts
reflects
travels
straight
bounces
transparent
Question 26
26.
How does the _________ affect the amount of force needed to move the block across the ______________.
Other Answer Choices:
lab table
spring
mass
Question 27
27.

Question 28
28.
Fill in the blanks using the the Term Bank.

Rocks ___________ into sediments and are ____________ to a new place.

Sediments are ______________ in ___________ .

Pressure _____________ the sediments, packing the layers tight.

Sediments harden into sedimentary rock during ________________ .
Other Answer Choices:
compacts
carried
eroded
layers
deposited
cementation
Question 29
29.
Plants received energy from the ________.

Plants died. _____________ plants fell to the bottom of the ocean.

The decaying organic material was buried under layers of _____________.

Over _____________ of years, heat and _____________ changed the decaying matter into _________________.
Other Answer Choices:
decaying
millions
Sun
pressure
fossil fuels
sediment
Question 30
30.

Question 31
31.

Question 32
32.

Question 33
33.


Decide if each item below is an example of climate or weather.

Question 34
34.
Other Answer Choices:
evaporates
precipitation
condensation
solar
vapor
Question 35
35.
Other Answer Choices:
10:00 AM
4:00 PM
4:00 AM
10:00 PM
Question 36
36.


Which letter represents the area that the house's shadow would most likely appear at 8:00 AM?

Question 37
37.
Other Answer Choices:
sand
gravel
clay
silt
Question 38
38.


Sort the items below as either Renewable Resources or Nonrenewable Resources.

Question 39
39.




Which temperature would you most likely predict in San Antonio on February 9?

Question 40
40.
Other Answer Choices:
Sun
evaporation
water vapor
gas
liquid
precipitation
Question 1
1.

Categorize each item below as either a solid, liquid, or gas.

  • oxygen
C
Categorize each item below as either less dense than water or more dense than water.
vegetable oil
sand
aluminum bolt
brass key
syrup
wood chip
plastic ball
soap bubble
Less Dense than Water
More Dense than Water
Categorize each item below as either Insoluble in Water or Soluble in Water.
sand
feather
baking soda
glass lens
honey
lemon juice
vegetable oil
drink mix
Insoluble in Water
Soluble in Water
Categorize each item below as either a Good Electrical Conductor (poor electrical insulator) or Poor Electrical Conductor (good electrical insulator).
rubber ball
iron needle
brass key
cork
aluminum washer
cardboard
cotton ball
copper wire
Good Electrical Conductor (poor electrical insulator)
Poor Electrical Conductor (good electrical insulator)
Categorize each item below as either a Good Thermal Conductor (poor thermal insulator) or Poor Thermal Conductor (good thermal insulator).
air
copper sheet
newspaper
nickel rod
wood lumber
steel spoon
cotton fabric
iron rod
Good Thermal Conductor (poor thermal insulator)
Poor Thermal Conductor (good thermal insulator)
Categorize each item below as either a Magnetic or Non-Magnetic.
copper
glass
cotton
steel
aluminum
nickel
cobalt
iron
Magnetic
Non-Magnetic
Question 14
14.

Decide if each item below uses mechanical energy or does NOT use mechanical energy.

  • Fire melts a candle's wax
  • A child pours milk into his glass
Question 15
15.

Decide if each item below uses light energy or does NOT use light energy.

  • A radish plant makes its food during photosynthesis
  • Solar panels absorb light from the sun
Question 16
16.

Decide if each item below uses thermal energy or does NOT use thermal energy.

  • A teenager bakes cookies in the oven
  • A man uses an iron to straighten the wrinkles in his shirt
Question 17
17.

Decide if each item below uses electrical energy or does NOT use electrical energy.

  • A wind turbine spins
  • A teacher charges his cell phone
Question 18
18.

Decide if each item below uses sound energy or does NOT use sound energy.

  • Students listen to a marching band
  • A bat uses echolocation as it flies to find its prey
Switch D
Question 21
21.

Which LEDs would produce light if Switch 2 closed while Switch 1 remained open?

Question 22
22.

Which LEDs would produce light if Switch 1 closed while Switch 2 remained open?

Climate
Weather
wind
coal
minerals
wood
corn
natural gas
gasoline
water
petroleum
fish
Renewable Resources
Nonrenewable Resources
16° C3
3° C
alcohol
honey
dish soap
carbon dioxide
helium
flour
sugar cube
plastic cube

Solid

Liquid

Gas

A wind turbine spins
Turbines in a hydroelectric dam spin as water flows through
A family paddles a kayak in the lake
An iron is moved across a shirt
A teacher charges his cell phone
A baseball player throws a ball
Solar panels absorb light from the sun
Uses Mechanical Energy
Does NOT use Mechanical Energy
Fire melts a candle's wax
A traffic light signals when to stop and go
A child uses a small lamp to read a book
A siren alerts people that an ambulance is nearby
The motor in a hairdryer turns
A laptop is plugged in to the wall
A teacher charges their cell phone
Uses Light Energy
Does NOT use Light Energy
A campfire keeps campers warm
The motor in a hairdryer turns
A traffic light tells us when to stop and go
Heating gasoline powers a car
A laptop is plugged in
Fire melts a candle's wax
A woman boils some water to make tea
Uses Thermal Energy
Does NOT use Thermal Energy
A man uses an iron to straighten the wrinkles in his shirt
A laptop is plugged in
The wheels of a bicycle turn
A campfire keeps campers warm
A student uses headphones to listen to music
Fire melts a candle's wax
We plug the toaster into the wall
Uses Electrical Energy
Does NOT use Electrical Energy
A siren alerts people that an ambulance is nearby
Students listen to a news report on the TV
A campfire keeps campers warm
The microwave beeps to signal that it is done
A man uses an iron to straighten the wrinkles in his shirt
A student answers a question aloud.
Flashing lights alert people that a police car is nearby
Uses Sound Energy
Does NOT use Sound Energy