TCAP Science Practice

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What is a prototype?

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A prototype is a model of a product that is tested before making the final version.

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What should workers do after testing a prototype?

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Use results of the test to improve the prototype before making the final product.

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What does Newton's first law of motion state?

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An object at rest remains at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

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What can scientists conclude from fossil bones?

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They can make inferences about the animal's habitat and behavior based on the features of the bones.

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If Student A is two meters above the ground, where is Student B when Student A is at ground level?

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Student B is at ground level.

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What is the importance of testing a prototype?

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Testing a prototype helps identify flaws and improve the design before final production.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to change its state of motion.

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How do scientists use models in their research?

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Scientists use models to represent and understand complex systems or organisms.

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What does it mean for an object to be at rest?

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An object is at rest when it is not moving and remains in the same position.

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What is the relationship between height and seesaw position?

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The height of students on a seesaw changes based on their positions relative to each other.