Science TCAP

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Students place 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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

The water cycle is shown in the diagram.

Which table lists the correct labels for the diagram?

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which object in the solar system is the arrow pointing to?

• Mars

• the sun

• a moon

• Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which object do the planets in our solar system orbit?

• the moon

• the sun

• a comet

• an asteroid

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which animals compete for the MOSTS food?

• Egret and Turtle

• Beaver and Egret

• Frog and Beaver

• Turtle and Frog

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The chart lists the steps for planting flower seeds.

Which step BEST completes the chart?

• Add insects in with the seeds.

• Water the flower seeds.

• Place rocks on top of the seeds.

• Let the wind blow on the seeds.

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

NGSS.5-LS1-1