Earth Science TCAP Review

Which of these most likely shows how Ursa Major looks in winter?

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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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 2 and 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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

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?

CHOOSE 2

• 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.

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

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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Students observe the planets on a computer screen. They note that the outer planets move more slowly and have a larger orbit than the inner planets. Which question is best answered with this information?

• Why do the number of days in a year differ on different planets?

• Why do the outer and inner planets have different compositions?

• Why do the planets have different masses?

• Why do the planets orbit the sun instead of each other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4