TCAP

Which bar graph represents the amount of matter present after the sugar cubes can no longer be seen?

• Graph A

• Graph B

• Graph C

• None of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

According to the Mass Data chart, what is the mass of the beaker by itself?

• 135 grams

• 200 grams

• 260 grams

• 10 grams

Students combined substances in four investigations. Their data are shown in the table.

Which investigation resulted in a change in the chemical properties of the substances?

• Investigation 1

• Investigation 2

• Investigation 3

• Investigation 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The diagram shows the forces in newtons (N) acting on a block that is not moving. Which two ways can the forces be changed so the block starts to move toward the right?

• Increase the force pointing to the right.

• Decrease the force pointing to the right.

• Increase the force pointing upward.

• Decrease the force pointing to the left.

• Increase the force pointing to the left.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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.

Which number represents the location of the moon when it is in the new moon phase?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

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.

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.

Which part of the student's explanation best describes why some constellations stay below the horizon at night?

• Statement 1

• Statement 2

• Statement 3

• Statement 5