TCAP Science Practice Test

Students placed two sets of identical magnets near each other, as shown

in the Before diagram. The After diagram shows that the magnets in the

first set moved toward each other. The magnets in the second set did not

move toward each other.

Which statement best explains the behavior of one of these sets of

magnets?

• The magnets in the first set moved toward each other because the opposite

  poles of the magnets attracted each other.

• The magnets in the second set did not move toward each other because the

  distance between the magnets was too large.

• The magnets in the first set moved toward each other because the north pole

  of each magnet was stronger than its south pole.

• The magnets in the second set did not move toward each other because these

  magnets need electricity to work.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Fishery departments set catch limits on fish. Catch limits tell people how

many fish they can keep each day.

How are catch limits good for people?

• Catch limits cause the biodiversity in the oceans to go down.

• Catch limits cause the price of fish at local stores to go up.

• Catch limits allow for invasive species to move into the ecosystem.

• Catch limits ensure that there will be a steady food source in the future.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The table lists properties of three different materials.

Which of these is most likely Material 1?

• paper

• air

• juice

• oil

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Dolphins are sometimes seen in groups. The groups are called pods. The

picture shows a pod of dolphins.

A student claims that living in pods is better for the dolphins than living

alone. Which two activities are easier for dolphins because they live in a

pod?

• communicating with different species

• swimming in calm waters

• breathing above the surface

• hunting for prey

• finding a mate

Inner planets are closer to the sun than outer planets are. Inner planets

have a smaller orbit around the sun. The table shows orbit data for four

planets.

Which planets from the table are most likely inner planets?

• Planets 1 and 2

• Planets 2 and 3

• Planets 3 and 4

• Planets 1 and 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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The chart shows four changes made by heating.

Which change cannot be reversed by cooling?

• Change 1

• Change 2

• Change 3

• Change 4

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The picture shows a building that has special features. These features

help keep the building from falling down during an earthquake.

Which feature most likely helps the building stay standing during an

earthquake?

• many windows to prevent the building’s walls from breaking during an

  earthquake

• a square shape so that the building will not roll during an earthquake

• many metal bars to stop the building from shaking during an earthquake

• a tall height so that the building will be far above the ground during an

  earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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A student had four blocks made of the same type of solid wood. The

student measured and recorded the mass of each block. Then the student

made some predictions about Block C.

Which three predictions are best supported by the models?

• The mass of Block C is 3 grams.

• The length of Block C is 3 centimeters.

• The mass of Block C is greater than the mass of Block D.

• The volume of Block C is greater than the volume of Block B.

• The mass of Block C is the same as the masses of Block A and Block B

  together.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The diagram shows a student model of the water cycle. A sealed bag with

water in it is taped to a window. The sun warms the water in the bag and

turns some of it to gas. Droplets form on the inside and run down the

bag. The droplets collect at the bottom of the bag.

Which diagram shows the labels that correctly complete the model?

• 
• 
• 
• 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A student has to place photographs on the metal door of a cabinet. The

student has to follow these instructions.

• The photographs cannot be damaged.

• The metal door of the cabinet cannot be damaged.

• It should be easy to change the position of the photographs.

The student uses the information in this table to choose a tool.

Based on the evidence, which tool is the best to use?

• nails

• tape

• magnets

• glue

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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