3rd Grade Science TCAP Practice Test ESS

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

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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Which diagram shows the labels that correctly complete the model?

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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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Which type of clouds did the teacher see and for which type of weather

should the teacher prepare?

• cirrus clouds and sunny weather

• detritus clouds and foggy weather

• cumulonimbus clouds and stormy weather

• cumulus clouds and rainy weather

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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.

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

Based on this evidence, which type of natural disaster caused these changes?

• landslide

• flood

• fire

• volcanic eruption

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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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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.

• There are cumulonimbus clouds in the sky, and rain I falling.

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