Science TCAP

Parrots are birds that some people keep as pets. Parrots get some things from their parents and some things from their owners. Which can a parrot get from its owner?

• learning to make word-like sounds

• having a strong beak

• being able to fly long distances

• having colorful feathers

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The fur of sea otters is very thick.

How does this characteristic help sea otters survive?

• The fur keeps them warm.

• The fur helps them breathe.

• The fur protects them from hunters.

• The fur allows them to see underwater.

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The picture shows a fossil from an animal that lived a long time ago. Which animal living today is MOST like the fossil?

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Which type of clouds did the teacher see and for which type of weather

should the teacher prepare?

• cirrus clouds and sunny weather

• detritus clouds and foggy weather

• cumulonimbus clouds and stormy weather

• cumulus clouds and rainy weather

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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

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

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Which diagram shows the labels that correctly complete the model?

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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.

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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.

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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