TCAP Tips for Science

When the student observes the night sky, which two stars will appear the brightest?

• and 3

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 2 and 4

Which number represents the location of the moon when it is in the new moon phase?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Based on this data table, which galaxies are most likely the same type as the Milky Way galaxy?

• Galaxy 2 and 4--because they are both the same distance from the Milky Way galaxy

• Galaxy 2 and 3--because they have the same shape as the Milky Way galaxy

• Galaxy 4 and 5--because they have a similar number of stars as the Milky Way galaxy

• Galaxy 1 and 5--because they are the galaxies farthest from the Milky Way galaxy

Students observe information for Object 2. Which conclusion is correct based on the objects shape, composition, and orbit?

• Object 2 is a moon.

• Object 2 is an asteroid.

• Object 2 is an inner planet.

• Object 2 is an outer planet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Based on the data, which statement correctly compares the Milky Way to other galaxies?

• The Milky Way is the 4th largest galaxy in the universe.

• The Milky Way galaxy is not one of the largest galaxies in the universe.

• The galaxies in the universe do not get any smaller than the size of the Milky Way.

• The galaxies in the universe do not get any bigger than twice the size of the Milky Way.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which statement correctly describes how the number of daylight hours is different at different times of the year in Tennessee?

• The number of daylight hours is greater in December than in March.

• The number of daylight hours is greater in June than in December.

• The number of daylight hours is greater in September than in June.

• The number of daylight hours is greater in March than in September.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of these is the best conclusion the scientists can make about the extinct fish?

• The extinct fish had fins on its body similar to the fins on many fish that are living today.

• The extinct fish had stripes on its skin similar to the stripes on some fish that are living today.

• The extinct fish could live for many years, similar to some fish that are living today.

• The extinct fish had many predators, similar to many fish that are living today.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which piece of evidence supports the conservation of matter during the changes shown in the diagram?

• The combined mass of the glass and its contents is the same before and after the ice melts.

• The combined mass of the glass and its contents is less after the ice melts.

• The contents of the glass are wet before and after the ice melts.

• The contents of the glass are colorless before and after the ice melts.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which statement correctly compares the Milky Way to another galaxy in the Local Group?

• M. The Milky Way galaxy is larger than galaxy M31.

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

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

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

Based on the features shown, which of these is the best conclusion the scientists can make?

• A. The animal lived in water.

• B. The animal blended in well with its environment.

• C. The animal had many offspring each year.

• D. The animal migrated long distances to find food.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2