LIFE SCIENCE 1: Cells, Flow of Matter
LIFE SCIENCE1: Energy, Heredity
LIFE SCIENCE2:
EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE: The Universe, The Earth,
The Atmosphere
PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1: Matter and Energy
100

As a city’s population grows, wooded areas are replaced by housing developments. What effect will this most likely have on the species in the wooded areas? A More natural predators will move to the wooded areas. B New species will migrate to the wooded areas. C A few species will adapt to become predators. D The population of some species will become zero.

What is D The population of some species will become zero?

100

A certain type of mite is a parasite of honeybees. Which statement best describes the relationship between the mites and the bees? A The mites harm the bees by feeding on their blood. B The mites get honey in return for helping the bees stay healthy. C The mites help the bees fi nd food but get nothing in return. D The mites live in the hive of the bees but do not interact with the bees.

What is A The mites harm the bees by feeding on their blood. ?

100

Four objects were dropped at the same time from the same height. Which object will most likely have the longest drop time? A an iron ball B a large book C an open umbrella D a horseshoe magnet.

What is C an open umbrella ?

100
Which planet is the largest in our solar system? A. Mars B. Earth C. Jupiter D. Saturn
What is C. Jupiter?
100
Which of these describes a chemical change in matter? A. Wax melts. B. Paper burns. C. Rocks break. D. Copper shines.
What is B Paper burns?
200
The development of the microscope made it possible for people to F. measure the force of gravity. G. view the planets in the solar system. H. explain the types of heat transfer. J. view the small structures inside cells
What is J view the small structures inside cells?
200
Which organism obtains energy in the same way as a tree? A. lizard B. field mouse C. grass D. jackrabbit
What is C. grass?
200
Lichens are made of fungi and algae that benefit from growing together. Which of these best describes this relationship? A. parasitic B. commensal C. competitive D. mutualistic
What is D mutualistic?
200
A star chart is best to use to A. see stars up close. B. identify constellations. C. travel around the stars. D. predict how constellations move.
What is B. identify constellations?
200

Which of these is a physical property? A ability to rust in water B ability to react with acid C ability to melt when heated D ability to burn in oxygen

What is C ability to melt when heated ?

300
What is the role of the nucleus in a plant or animal cell? A. controls what enters and leaves the cell B. stores nutrients for the cell C. produces food for the cell D. controls the activities of the cell
What is D controls the activities of the cell?
300
A male guinea pig receives information that determines its physical characteristics. This information comes from A. both parents. B. neither parent. C. only the dominant parent. D. only the male parent.
What is A. both parents?
300
TCAP sample test question 3.
What is C scavengers?
300
A student looks for the Big Dipper constellation in the night sky. Which tool best helps the student identify this constellation? F. star chart G. microscope H. binoculars .J globe
What is F. star chart?
300
Which of these is the best example of potential energy? A. a ball rolling on a soccer field B. a boulder sitting on top of a steep hill C. a marble at rest on the floor D. a person riding a bicycle on a flat surface
What is B a boulder sitting on top of a steep hill?
400
Plant and animal cells both contain a thick, jelly-like material that fills most of the cell. What is this jelly-like material in both plant and animal cells? A cytoplasm B cell membrane C chloroplast D vacuole
What is A cytoplasm?
400
Which of these is an inherited trait? A. braided hair B. pierced ears C. ability to read D. eye color
What is D. eye color?
400
An ecosystem of forests was destroyed and replaced with a large shopping mall. Predict how this will most likely affect the environment of the area. F. result in habitat destruction G. provide more wildlife habitats H. cause an increase in the number of species J. cause a decrease in human population
What is F result in habitat destruction?
400

Which of these most likely results from plate movement? A sandy beaches B mountain ranges C ocean currents D global winds

What is B mountain ranges?

400
During a heat transfer demonstration, students observed water being pumped around a closed loop in an engine. The moving water carries heat from the hot engine to the radiator. Which type of heat transfer is involved when the cooler water absorbs heat while in contact with the hot engine? A. convection B. conduction C. insulation D. radiation
What is B conduction?
500

An airplane is slowing down and flying lower as it prepares to land at an airport. Which statement best describes the energy of the airplane? A The kinetic energy decreases, and the potential energy decreases. B. The kinetic energy decreases, and the potential energy increases. C. The kinetic energy increases, and the potential energy decreases. D. The kinetic energy increases, and the potential energy increases.

What is A The kinetic energy decreases, and the potential energy decreases.?

500
Which plant reproduces by runners? A. corn plant B. moss C. strawberry plant D. apple tree
What is C. strawberry plant?
500

Which statement best describes photosynthesis? A process of using sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water B process of breaking down materials by wind, water, or temperature change C process of changing from an immature form to an adult form D process of forming clouds through evaporation and condensation

What is A process of using sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water ?

500
The Blue Ridge Mountains form part of the eastern Appalachian Mountains. How were these mountains most likely formed? A. Earthquakes caused rocks to form piles. B. Large moving earth plates ran into one another. C. Wind blew sediments into clumps. .D Rivers wore away rock, leaving peaks.
What is B Large moving earth plates ran into one another?
500
The fur of Arctic hares changes from brown in the summer to white in the winter. The white fur helps Arctic hares blend with the snow. In which environment are Arctic hares found? A rain forest B desert C wetland D tundra
What is D tundra?
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