Science TCAP Review

A student makes the claim that lions benefit by living in groups. Which three statements support the student’s claim?

• The lions can share food.

• Male lions fight other males for mates.

• Hunting in groups makes it easier for the lions to catch prey.

• The group of lions can provide protection for the young.

• Other animals can see the group of lions easily.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A student stands at the bottom of a small, grassy hill and kicks a ball. The ball rolls up the hill and stops at the top of the hill. How does the ball get the energy to roll up the hill?

• Energy is transferred from the student to the ball.

• Energy is released from inside the ball.

• Energy is transferred from the grass on the hill to the ball.

• Energy is released from gravity acting on the ball.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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Students are asked to make an electric candle that lights up. The picture shows one design. Which change should the students make so the bulb will successfully light up?

• Add a second battery.

• Put the switch on the bottom of the candle.

• Use a larger bulb.

• Use another wire to connect the switch to the bottom of the battery.

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-1

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-2

NGSS.3-PS2-3

Students need a container to carry birdseed to a bird feeder. The students make a list of properties: - must be easy to carry - must not break easily - must last all year Which container best meets the students' needs?

• a large wooden box

• a plastic bucket with a handle

• a small paper bag

• a glass jar with a lid

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

This model is showing us a...

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

• phases of the moon

• earth eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

As the Earth travels around the Sun, it creates a pattern that makes _____

• the months

• the years

• the seasons

• day and night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

• one day

• one week

• one month

• one year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is happening at the boiling point?

• liquid to gas

• solid to liquid

• gas to liquid

• liquid to solid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Earth's gravity _________________________________.

• pulls us towards the sun

• pushes us away from each other

• pulls us towards each other

• pulls us towards the Earth's center

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NGSS.5-PS2-1

What is this moon phase?

• 1st quarter

• waning crescent

• waxing crescent

• waxing gibbous

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1