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WorksheetsTCAP Science Practice Test
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 8hrs 30mins
Students placed two sets of identical magnets near each other, as shown
in the Before diagram. The After diagram shows that the magnets in the
first set moved toward each other. The magnets in the second set did not
move toward each other.
Which statement best explains the behavior of one of these sets of
magnets?
The magnets in the first set moved toward each other because the opposite
poles of the magnets attracted each other.
The magnets in the second set did not move toward each other because the
distance between the magnets was too large.
The magnets in the first set moved toward each other because the north pole
of each magnet was stronger than its south pole.
The magnets in the second set did not move toward each other because these
magnets need electricity to work.
Fishery departments set catch limits on fish. Catch limits tell people how
many fish they can keep each day.
How are catch limits good for people?
Catch limits cause the biodiversity in the oceans to go down.
Catch limits cause the price of fish at local stores to go up.
Catch limits allow for invasive species to move into the ecosystem.
Catch limits ensure that there will be a steady food source in the future.
The table lists properties of three different materials.
Which of these is most likely Material 1?
paper
air
juice
oil
Dolphins are sometimes seen in groups. The groups are called pods. The
picture shows a pod of dolphins.
A student claims that living in pods is better for the dolphins than living
alone. Which two activities are easier for dolphins because they live in a
pod?
communicating with different species
swimming in calm waters
breathing above the surface
hunting for prey
finding a mate
Inner planets are closer to the sun than outer planets are. Inner planets
have a smaller orbit around the sun. The table shows orbit data for four
planets.
Which planets from the table are most likely inner planets?
Planets 1 and 2
Planets 2 and 3
Planets 3 and 4
Planets 1 and 4
The chart shows four changes made by heating.
Which change cannot be reversed by cooling?
Change 1
Change 2
Change 3
Change 4
The picture shows a building that has special features. These features
help keep the building from falling down during an earthquake.
Which feature most likely helps the building stay standing during an
earthquake?
many windows to prevent the building’s walls from breaking during an
earthquake
a square shape so that the building will not roll during an earthquake
many metal bars to stop the building from shaking during an earthquake
a tall height so that the building will be far above the ground during an
earthquake
A student had four blocks made of the same type of solid wood. The
student measured and recorded the mass of each block. Then the student
made some predictions about Block C.
Which three predictions are best supported by the models?
The mass of Block C is 3 grams.
The length of Block C is 3 centimeters.
The mass of Block C is greater than the mass of Block D.
The volume of Block C is greater than the volume of Block B.
The mass of Block C is the same as the masses of Block A and Block B
together.
The diagram shows a student model of the water cycle. A sealed bag with
water in it is taped to a window. The sun warms the water in the bag and
turns some of it to gas. Droplets form on the inside and run down the
bag. The droplets collect at the bottom of the bag.
Which diagram shows the labels that correctly complete the model?
A student has to place photographs on the metal door of a cabinet. The
student has to follow these instructions.
• The photographs cannot be damaged.
• The metal door of the cabinet cannot be damaged.
• It should be easy to change the position of the photographs.
The student uses the information in this table to choose a tool.
Based on the evidence, which tool is the best to use?
nails
tape
magnets
glue
A student learns that the temperatures are getting warmer on Earth. The
student claims that warmer temperatures are bad for polar bears.
Which polar bear action supports the student’s claim?
The bears build dens in the same place.
The bears move to colder areas to find ice.
The bears change fur color to find a mate.
The bears produce more cubs in warmer seasons.
A diagram of a mountainside is shown. Builders want to construct a new
neighborhood in the area marked on the diagram.
Which three solutions will best reduce the threat of landslides for the new
neighborhood?
Place pipes under the new neighborhood to drain water away.
Use machines to make the stream flow away from the houses.
Add plants that have wide and deep root systems.
Form a hill at the bottom of the slope.
Build smaller houses.
A student builds a circuit with a fan, a battery, and some wire. The
battery is being drained too quickly.
Which of these should the student add to the circuit so the battery drains
more slowly?
a switch, so the fan can be turned on and off
a lightbulb, to show when the battery is getting low
a different battery that provides less energy
a different fan that requires more power
A teacher plans an outdoor science experiment. In the morning, he looks
at the sky and sees the clouds shown.
Which type of clouds did the teacher see and for which type of weather
should the teacher prepare?
cirrus clouds and sunny weather
stratus clouds and foggy weather
cumulonimbus clouds and stormy weather
cumulus clouds and rainy weather
A student rolls a ball down a ramp that has a toy car sitting at the
bottom. The ball hits the car at the bottom. The car rolls off the ramp and
onto the floor.
The student wants to make the car roll farther and faster. In which of
these ways can the student give the car more energy?
Use a different ball that weighs less.
Tape a small weight to the top of the car so it is heavier.
Use a taller ramp that raises the ball higher off the ground.
Make the bottom of the ramp longer so the ball has to roll farther before
hitting the car.
The graph shows the highest monthly temperature for each month of one
year.
Summer months are usually the hottest months. Winter months are
usually the coldest months. Which two statements are correct about the
graph?
Months J, K, and L are the summer months.
Months Q, R, and S are the winter months.
Months N and O are summer months but Month P is not.
Months M and N are summer months but Month O is not.
Months Q and R are winter months but Month S is not.
Magnets have north and south poles.
Which systems show magnets that will repel each other?
System 1 and System 2
System 2 and System 3
System 3 and System 4
System 4 and System 1
The picture shows a common blackbird. Blackbirds can be found all over
the United States.
Blackbirds are known to eat small seeds that have hard shells. Which part
of the bird helps it crack open the seed?
Eyes
Beak
Feathers
Wing
Data on four planets in the solar system are shown.
Which piece of data best helps determine if a planet is an inner planet?
Shape of the Orbit
Shape of the Planet
Color of the Planet
Description of the Surface
Properties of five objects are recorded in the data table shown.
Which three statements are best supported by the data?
All of the objects have the same length.
All of the objects have the same mass.
Objects 1 and 5 have four properties in common.
Objects 2 and 3 have the greatest difference in their masses.
Objects 3, 4, and 5 have the same texture.
Elephants live in groups called herds. A student claims that living in herds
helps elephants survive. The picture shows larger elephants in a herd
surrounding a young, small elephant.
How does the elephant behavior shown support the student’s claim?
The larger elephants in the herd step on the smaller elephant.
The larger elephants in the herd keep the smaller elephant from eating food.
The larger elephants in the herd protect the smaller elephant from predators.
The larger elephants in the herd can get to water more easily than the
smaller elephant can.
A student makes a box with a hidden magnet. The student ties a string to
a paper clip. The student tapes the string to the bottom of the box. The
picture shows how the paper clip moves.
Which number shows where the magnet is hidden?
1
2
3
4
In the past, a hillside once had plants and bushes. All of the bushes have
now been crushed by rocks. The trees are leaning or have been crushed
by rocks as well. There are no signs of water or heat damage.
Based on this evidence, which type of natural disaster caused these
changes?
landslide
flood
fire
volcanic eruption
A healthy pond ecosystem is shown in the picture.
A scientist predicts that the pond will dry up and fill with sandy soil.
Which two organisms will most likely survive the change?
The fish will survive because it will be able to breathe air with its gills.
The frog will survive because it will be able to move to another pond.
The snail will survive because it will learn to eat minerals from the soil.
The water plants will survive because they will learn to live on land.
The duck will survive because it will be able to find food to eat in another
area.
Students studied weather for a city in another part of the world. The
students used online resources to find weather data for that city. The
table shows the temperature and rainfall data for each season of the
year.
The students must draw a conclusion about the climate of the city. Which
climate best describes the city?
temperate
tropical wet
polar
hot desert
A student looks out the window to see what the weather is like.
The student reports that the weather is good today. Which of these is the
best evidence for the student’s report?
There are cumulus clouds in the sky, and the sun is shining.
There are stratus clouds in the sky, and the tree has leaves.
There are cirrus clouds in the sky, and the temperature is cold.
There are cumulonimbus clouds in the sky, and rain is falling.
A magnet was tested to see if it could attract iron screws. The magnet
was placed at three different distances from the screws. The table shows
the results of the test.
Why did the magnet attract the screws only from Trial 3?
The magnet changed strength.
The magnet did not always attract iron.
The screws were different sizes in the other trials.
The magnet was too far from the screws in the other trials.
The picture shows some organisms and their adaptations.
Which two adaptations best defend the organism against attacks from
predators?
Spines
Gills
Blubber
Quills
Tail
A student is given an object. The student makes a list of some of the
object’s properties, as shown.
The student decides that the object is a solid.
Which property is the reason the student says the object is a solid?
The object is white.
The object feels cold.
The object keeps its own shape.
The object can be moved.
The water cycle is shown in the diagram.
Which table lists the correct labels for the diagram?
