TCAP Tips for Science

The image shows two ways of transmitting signals for television broadcasting. Historically, in aerial transmissions for television, the analog signals were transmitted from a television station tower and received at homes through an antenna. In current satellite transmissions, the signals are digitized and transmitted from the sender to the receiver through a satellite. Why are satellite transmissions used instead of aerial transmissions?

• Only satellite transmissions can work in bad weather.

• Satellite transmissions can serve a much larger area.

• Unlike aerial transmissions, satellite transmissions are a wireless mode of transmission.

• Unlike aerial transmissions, satellite transmissions do not have to pass through the air.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-3

The model shows four different positions (W-Z) of the Moon in its orbit around Earth. Which position(s) of the Moon will cause spring tides on Earth? (remember- straight line, spring tide, springs higher)

• X only

• X and Z

• W and Y

• Y only

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which statement correctly compares the Milky Way to another galaxy in the local group?

• The Milky Way galaxy is larger than galaxy M31.

• The Milky Way galaxy is the same shape as the Pegasus Dwarf galaxy.

• The Milky Way galaxy is a different shape than galaxy M32.

• The Milky Way galaxy is smaller than the Triangulum galaxy.

Which of these best describes the positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth during a solar eclipse?

• The sun, the moon, and Earth are in a straight line, and the moon is between the sun and Earth.

• The sun, the moon, and Earth are in a straight line, and the sun is between the moon and Earth.

• The sun and Earth are in a straight line. The moon is not in a line but is at an angle between the sun and Earth.

• The sun and Earth are in a straight line. The moon is not in line but is at an angle on the side of Earth away from the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which two statements are true based on the actual brightness of stars?

• It is possible that Star W could appear brighter than Star X.

• It is possible that Star X could appear dimmer than Star Z.

• It is possible that Star Y could appear brighter than Star X.

• It is possible that Star Y could appear dimmer than Star Z.

• It is possible that Star Z could appear brighter than Star W.

A student concludes that Object 4 is a comet. Which information best supports this conclusion?

• Object 4 has a tail and is composed of ice.

• Object 4 has craters on it like an asteroid.

• Object 4 has less mass than the sun.

• Object 4 is not composed of gas.

Which part of the student's explanation best describes why some constellations stay below the horizon at night?

• Statement 1

• Statement 2

• Statement 3

• Statement 5

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 seasons are the correct labels for one of the dates on the model?

• September 21: winter in the Northern Hemisphere, spring in the Southern Hemisphere

• December 21: winter in the Northern Hemisphere, summer in the Southern Hemisphere

• June 21: spring in the Northern Hemisphere, summer in the Southern Hemisphere

• March 21: spring in the Northern Hemisphere, spring in the Southern Hemisphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1