STARR Science Review

Question 1

To recharge the battery and not the light bulb,which of the following switches should be closed

Accepted Answer

Switches R and T only

Question 2

The farmer makes several observations about the bees. Which of these is a learned behavior?

Accepted Answer

Bees make return trips to their hive.

Question 3

Which of these is not an example of the bicycle using mechanical energy?

Accepted Answer

The reflector allows the bicycle to be seen at night.

Question 4

The whiskers of an otter and the antennae of a roach are shown. How do they benefit organisms?

Accepted Answer

They help the organisms detect their surroundings.

Question 5

The fish appears to be closer to the surface than it really is. What causes this difference?

Accepted Answer

Light is refracted

Question 6

Students built the circuit.The lightbulb does not glow. Which statement explains this?

Accepted Answer

The lightbulb is not part of a complete circuit.

Question 7

What instrument does Mr. Kearney's son, Nate play in the GHS marching band?

Accepted Answer

Tuba

Question 8

Which property of light makes it possible to produce hand shadows?

Accepted Answer

Light travels in straight lines.

Question 9

Based on the table, which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wires?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Question 10

Which of these living organisms was interacting with another living organism in the environment

Accepted Answer

Bee

Question 11

Which statement provides evidence that Earth is rotating on its axis?

Accepted Answer

The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day

Question 12

You into a mirror and see an image of an X. Which diagram shows where the X is located?

Accepted Answer

F

Question 13

This valley was most likely formed by —

Accepted Answer

a glacier

Question 14

Which organisms transfer the most energy within the food web?

Accepted Answer

Algae, because they are the producers in this web

Question 15

The water from a vent is 387°C. How many degrees above the boiling point is this temperature?

Accepted Answer

287°C

Question 16

A teacher gives a student four clear containers. Which container contains a gas?

Accepted Answer

container 3

Question 17

Which of these resourcesis classified in the same category as coal?

Accepted Answer

Petroleum

Question 18

Which of these is produced, as electric current passes through the circuit of this fan?

Accepted Answer

Heat

Question 19

Which property of the sugar remains the same when the sugar is added to a tea solution?

Accepted Answer

The taste of the sugar

Question 20

Which diagram below does not correctly represent the location of the sun at the time indicated?

Accepted Answer

H

Question 21

Look at the table below. Which organism obtains energy without depending on another organism?

Accepted Answer

Oak tree

Question 22

Which of these is most important to the development of a hydroelectric power plant?

Accepted Answer

There is a river that flows rapidly from nearby mountains.

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