Earth Science TCAP Practice

5. Inner planets are closer to the sun than outer planets are. Inner planets have 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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7. The picture shows a building that has special features. These features help keep the building from falling down during and 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-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

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9. 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 show the labels that correctly complete the model?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

12. A diagram of a mountainside is shown. Builders want to construct a new neighborhood in the area marked on the diagram. Which three solutions will best reduce the threat of landslides for the new neighborhood?

• Place pipes under the new neighborhood to drain water away.

• Use machines to make the stream flow away from the houses.

• Add plants that have wide and deep root systems.

• Form a hill at the bottom of the slope.

• Build smaller houses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

14. A teacher plans an outdoor science experiment. In the morning, he looks at the sky and see the clouds shown. Which types of clouds did the teacher see and for which type of weather should the teacher prepare?

• cirrus clouds and sunny weather

• stratus clouds and foggy weather

• cumulonimbus clouds and stormy weather

• cumulus clouds and rainy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

16. The graph shows the highest monthly temperatures for each month of one year. Summer months are usually the hottest months. Winter months are usually the coldest months. Which two statements are correct about the graph?

• Months J, K, and L are the summer months.

• Months Q, R, and S are the winter months.

• Months N and O are summer months but Month P is not.

• Months M and N are summer months but Month O is not.

• Months Q and R are winter months but Month S is not.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

19. Data on four planets in the solar system are shown. Which piece of data best helps determine if a planet is an inner planet?

• Shape of the Orbit

• Shape of the Planet

• Color of the Planet

• Description of the Surface

23. In the past, a hillside once had plants and bushes. All of the bushes have now been crushed by rocks. The trees are leaning or have been crushed by rocks as well. There are no signs of water or heat damage. Based on this evidence, which type of natural disaster caused these changes?

• landslide

• flood

• fire

• volcanic eruption

25. Students studied weather for a city in another part of the world. The students used online resources to find weather data for that city. The table show the temperature and rainfall data for each season of the year. The students must draw a conclusion about the climate of the city. Which climate best describes the city?

• temperate

• tropical wet

• polar

• hot desert

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

26. A student looks out the window to see what the weather is like. The student reports that the weather is good today. Which of these is the best evidence for the student's report?

• There are cumulus clouds in the sky, and the sun is shining.

• There are stratus clouds in the sky, and the tree has leaves.

• There are cirrus clouds in the sky, and the temperature is cold.

• The are cumulonimbus clouds in the sky, and rain is falling.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5