3rd Grade Science TCAP Prep, Part 1

What is the main function of the part of the plant shown by the arrow?

• taking in water

• giving support

• making food

• producing offspring

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

Which animals compete for the MOSTS food?

• Egret and Turtle

• Beaver and Egret

• Frog and Beaver

• Turtle and Frog

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The chart lists the steps for planting flower seeds.

Which step BEST completes the chart?

• Add insects in with the seeds.

• Water the flower seeds.

• Place rocks on top of the seeds.

• Let the wind blow on the seeds.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The table lists some facts about four different organisms.

Which organism is MOST likely an animal?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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An adult animal is shown in the picture.

Which picture BEST shows the offspring of this animal?

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NGSS.1-LS1-2

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Parrots are birds that some people keep as pets. Parrots get some things from their parents and some things from their owners. Which can a parrot get from its owner?

• learning to make word-like sounds

• having a strong beak

• being able to fly long distances

• having colorful feathers

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NGSS.4-LS1-2

The fur of sea otters is very thick.

How does this characteristic help sea otters survive?

• The fur keeps them warm.

• The fur helps them breathe.

• The fur protects them from hunters.

• The fur allows them to see underwater.

The picture shows a fossil from an animal that lived a long time ago. Which animal living today is MOST like the fossil?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Look at the picture of the solar system.

Which object in the solar system is the arrow pointing to?

• Mars

• the sun

• a moon

• Earth

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NGSS.5-ESS1-1

Which object do the planets in our solar system orbit?

• the moon

• the sun

• a comet

• an asteroid

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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