TCAP Science Review

The local forecast predicts it will be cold and rainy. Which term best describes this information?

• season

• weather

• climate

• habitat

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which object is most likely transparent?

• black shirt

• glass window

• wooden door

• mental cabiet

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Giraffes have long, slim necks. This adaptation helps the animals survive because the giraffes can

• run faster.

• lead the herd.

• reach more food.

• drink more water.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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 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

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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

What should the student do after measuring the mass of the three sugar cubes and before adding them to the water in the beaker?

• Measure the mass of the beaker again.

• Measure the mass of an empty beaker.

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

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

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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?

Student's Data:

Beaker--Mass of 135 grams

Beaker with water--Mass of 260 grams

Three sugar cubes--Mass of 10 grams

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

According to the Mass Data chart, what is the mass of the beaker by itself?

• 135 grams

• 200 grams

• 260 grams

• 10 grams