TCAP Review

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.

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.

Based on the location of the dot on the foam ball, what is the reason for the difference in seasons between December and June?

• Earth is closer to the sun in December and farther from the sun in June.

• Earth is closer to the sun in June and farther from the sun in December.

• Earth is tilted away from the sun in December and tilted toward the sun in June.

• Earth is tilted away from the sun in June and tilted toward the sun in December.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of these correctly compares the age of the fossil in rock layer 3 to fossils in the other rock layers?

• The fossils in Layer 3 are younger than the fossils in Layers 1 and 2.

• The fossils in Layer 3 are the same age as those in Layers 2 and 4.

• The fossils in Layer 3 are younger than the fossils in Layer 2 and older than the fossils in Layer 5.

• The fossils in Layer 3 are older than the fossils in Layer 2 and younger than the fossils in Layer 5.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Design an experiment to differentiate between physical and chemical changes. Describe the steps you would take and the observations that would indicate a chemical change.

• Mix vinegar and baking soda, observe the formation of gas bubbles.

• Freeze water into ice, observe the change in state.

• Cut a piece of paper, observe the change in shape.

• Heat sugar without burning, observe the melting.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

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

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 two statements are true based on the actual brightness of stars?

• 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