TCAP SCIENCE PRACTICE

Which of these describes what will be seen when looking at the stars from Earth?

• Capella appears brighter than Sirius but dimmer than Polaris when viewed from Earth.

• Spica appears dimmer than Polaris but brighter than Capella when viewed from Earth.

• Capella appears brighter than Spica but dimmer than Sirius when viewed from Earth.

• Polaris appears brighter than Spica but dimmer than Capella when viewed from Earth.

Which two distances are the best predictions to complete the table?

• 18 cm

• 20 cm

• 24 cm

• 28 cm

• 30 cm

A solar eclipse is most likely to occur when the moon is in which position?

• position 1

• position 2

• position 3

• position 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which three statements correctly describe how gravity is affected by mass and distance?

• The gravity between Earth and the moon would be stronger if the moon were closer to Earth.

• The gravity between the sun and Earth would be weaker if Earth were closer to the sun.

• The gravity between Earth and the moon would be stronger if the moon had more mass.

• The gravity on the surface of the moon would be weaker if the moon stayed the same size but had more mass.

• The gravity on the surface of Earth would be stronger if the distance to the center of Earth were smaller but had the same mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The changes in the number of daylight hours on Earth are caused by

• the tilt of Earth’s axis.

• the tilt of the sun’s axis.

• the distance of Earth from the sun.

• the movement of the sun around Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Because Organism T was found in rock layers 4 and 5, what conclusion can be made?

• Layer 1 is the oldest of the rock strata in the diagram.

• Layer 3 was formed less than 250 million years ago.

• The formation of layer 5 occurred less than 250 million years ago.

• Organism T existed on Earth for only a few years.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which three plant characteristics are most likely a result of interactions with the environment?

• All of the seeds sprout roots that grow down.

• If the plants are not watered, they start to droop.

• The mature plants produce long green pods containing beans.

• The plants have green stems, green leaves, and white flowers.

• The shoots all bend to grow toward the only source of sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which mixture went through changes that produced new substances?

• Mixture 1, because it formed only a liquid

• Mixture 1, because it had no color

• Mixture 2, because bubbles formed

• Mixture 2, because no solid formed

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which objects are most likely moons?

• Objects 1 and 2.

• Objects 2 and 4.

• Objects 3 and 4.

• Objects 1 and 3.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

The student starts a timer when she leaves Location 1. How many seconds will it take her to return to Location 1?

• 4.4 seconds

• 4.6 seconds

• 4.8 seconds

• 5.6 seconds