Science TCAP Practice

Which part of a plant cell is NOT found in an animal cell?

• cell membrane

• nucleus

• vacuole

• chloroplast

Which tool best helps doctors study how cells work in the human body?

• telescope

• microscope

• reading glasses

• magnifying glass

What is the role of the fern in the energy pyramid?

• producer

• herbivore

• carnivore

• decomposer

Which level of the pyramid contains the greatest amount of energy available?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What will most likely happen if a rose species is not pollinated?

• The species will attract more bees.

• The species will increase in number.

• The species will produce more flowers.

• The species will become extinct.

Which diagram BEST shows complete metamorphosis?

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Which would most likely result if another predator of the bird was introduced into this food chain?

• The grasshopper and bird populations would decrease.

• The fox and snake populations would increase.

• The snake population would increase.

• The bird population would decrease.

How do the claws of the grizzly bear most likely help it survive?

• move quickly

• stay warm

• hide from predators

• catch food

Whooping cranes like to nest near water where people build homes and farms. What most likely caused the whooping crane to become endangered?

• a disease

• loss of habitat

• a changing climate

• hunting by predators

This picture shows two phases of the moon. Which phase of the moon happens next?

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