TCAP Review

Which 3 statements can students make about the soil layers?

• Fossils collected in Layer 1 will be younger than fossils collected from Layer 4.

• Fossils collected in Layer 3 contain organisms larger than those found in Layer 2.

• Fossils collected from Layer 1 will be the same age as those collected from Layer 3.

• Fossils collected from Layer 4 will be older than those collected from Layer 2.

• Fossils collected from Layer 2 could be closely related to those collected in Layer 1.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Based on the location of the dot on the foam ball, what is the reason for the difference in seasons between December and June?

• Earth is closer to the sun in December and farther from the sun in June.

• Earth is closer to the sun in June and farther from the sun in December.

• Earth is tilted away from the sun in December and tilted toward the sun in June.

• Earth is tilted away from the sun in June and tilted toward the sun in December.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of these correctly compares the age of the fossil in rock layer 3 to fossils in the other rock layers?

• The fossils in Layer 3 are younger than the fossils in Layers 1 and 2.

• The fossils in Layer 3 are the same age as those in Layers 2 and 4.

• The fossils in Layer 3 are younger than the fossils in Layer 2 and older than the fossils in Layer 5.

• The fossils in Layer 3 are older than the fossils in Layer 2 and younger than the fossils in Layer 5.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The table shows some properties of three stars. Which conclusion is correct based on the star data?

• Rigel is the hottest, so it looks the dimmest from Earth.

• The sun has the smallest diameter, so it looks the smallest from Earth.

• Betelgeuse is farthest from Earth, so it looks the largest from Earth.

• The sun is closest to Earth, so it looks the brightest from Earth.

The diagram shows Earth at four points in its orbit around the sun. The dot on Earth represents the location of Tennessee. Tennessee has the same number of daylight hours and nighttime hours two times each year. At which two points in Earth’s orbit does this occur?

• Points W and Y

• Points X and Z

• Points W and X

• Points Y and Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The diagram shows two cliffs that are located very close to each other. Both cliffs have rock layers that contain fossils.

Which statement correctly compares the ages of the rock layers?

• Rock layer F is the same age as rock layer E.

• Rock layer J is younger than rock layer D.

• Rock layer B is the same age as rock layer A.

• Rock layer A is older than rock layer G.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is the first step in the student's investigation of sugar cubes?

• Pour water into the beaker and measure the mass of the water and beaker.

• Measure the mass of an empty beaker.

• Add the three sugar cubes to the water in the beaker.

• Measure the mass of three sugar cubes.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

According to the student's data, what is the mass of the beaker with water?

• 135 grams

• 10 grams

• 260 grams

• 125 grams

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

How much do the three sugar cubes weigh?

• 135 grams

• 10 grams

• 260 grams

• 125 grams

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which bar graph represents the amount of matter present after the sugar cubes can no longer be seen?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5