Science TCAP Review

1. 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?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

2. 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?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

3. The table (in your booklet) lists properties of three different materials. Which of these is most likely Material 1?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

4. 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?

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5. 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?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

6. The chart shows four changes made by heating. Which change cannot be reversed by cooling?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

7. The picture shows a building 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?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

8. 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?

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9. The diagram (in your booklet) 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

10. A student has to place photographs on the metal door of a cabinet. The student has to follow these instructions (in your booklet). The student uses the information in this table to choose a tool.

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

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3