Science TCAP

The diagram shows a plant with a part labeled A.

What is the function of the labeled part?

• creating new seedlings

• producing food for the plant

• releasing oxygen in the air

• absorbing water and nutrients

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Why do fish that live near the surface look different than fish that live deep in the ocean?

• The ocean has less water near the surface.

• The fish adapt to survive in different environments.

• The ocean has the same conditions near the bottom and the top.

• The same fish changes as it swims deeper into the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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How do the tail feathers help male peacocks?

• The tail feathers help male peacocks grow over time.

• The tail feathers help male peacocks survive and reproduce.

• The tail feathers help male peacocks swim in deep water.

• The tail feathers help male peacocks grow and behave.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Seeds from a tree are spread by the wind and by animals. How does this help the tree species?

• The seeds give the tree energy.

• The seeds cause the tree to become extinct.

• The seeds help the tree reproduce and survive.

• The seeds help the tree get water.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Identify an example of each of the three states of matter present when the candle is burning.

• The fire/flame

• Liquid

• The hard wax of the candle

• Solid

• The melting wax

• Gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Match the following

• D

• Transpiration

• C

• Precipitation

• A

• Evaporation

• B

• Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Form a hypothesis

Ask a question

Draw conclusions

Analyze results

Communicate results

Conduct experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

One species of marmot is classified as a type of large ground squirrel that lives mainly in the mountain regions of the United States. Its entire body is covered with brown-colored fur. It has hairless pads on its feet and curved claws.

How do these structural adaptations help the marmot survive in its environment?

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Which example supports the claim that plants respond to changes in their habitats?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The stream outside a school has been polluted with trash. A student researches ways to clean the stream. The table shows the research.

The solution needs to be safe. Which solution(s) can the student use?

• nets only

• nets and vacuums

• dam only

• vacuums and dam

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2