TCAP Practice Test: 5th Grade Science
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- Q 1/61Score 01. Scientists found some fossil bones from an extinct animal. The scientists used the bones to make a model of the animal’s skeleton. Based on the features shown, which of these is the best conclusion the scientists can make?29C. The animal had many offspring each year.B. The animal blended in well with its environment.A. The animal lived in water.D. The animal migrated long distances to find food.
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- Q11. Scientists found some fossil bones from an extinct animal. The scientists used the bones to make a model of the animal’s skeleton. Based on the features shown, which of these is the best conclusion the scientists can make?C. The animal had many offspring each year.B. The animal blended in well with its environment.A. The animal lived in water.D. The animal migrated long distances to find food.30s
- Q22. A student uses binoculars to observe how Ursa Major looks in the sky during different seasons of the year. Which of these most likely shows how Ursa Major looks in winter?SRMP30s
- Q33. A young horse is called a foal. Five foals are born on a farm. All the foals have different parents. The data table shows the color of the coat of each foal. Which of the following foals most likely had parents with black coats?25330s
- Q4The Local Group is a group that contains the Milky Way and about 50 other galaxies. The table lists data for five galaxies in the Local Group. The distance across a galaxy is measured in light-years, which is a unit of distance that contains millions of kilometers. Which statement correctly compares the Milky Way to another galaxy in the Local Group?The Milky Way galaxy is a different shape than galaxy M32.The Milky Way galaxy is smaller than the Triangulum galaxy.The Milky Way galaxy is larger then galaxy M31The Milky Way galaxy is the same shape as the Pegasus Dwarf galaxy.30s
- Q55. A glass of ice water is placed on a table inside a room that is at room temperature. The ice inside the glass melts. The diagram represents the changes observed. Which piece of evidence supports the conservation of matter during the changes shown in the diagram?C. The contents of the glass are wet before and after the ice melts.B. The combined mass of the glass and its contents is less after the ice melts.D. The contents of the glass are colorless before and after the ice melts.A. The combined mass of the glass and its contents is the same before and after the ice melts.30s
- Q66. Organisms have different types of behaviors. Some of these behaviors are natural responses called instincts. Other behaviors are learned through the use of an organism’s senses through interactions with the environment. Which of the following behaviors are NOT an example of instincts?R. ants living in a colonyT. geese flying in a groupP. monkeys using toolsS. sea turtles swimming30s
- Q77. A student’s data table is shown. The table lists the distance of four stars from Earth. The four stars are of similar mass and are in the same life cycle stage. Each distance in the table is given in light-years. A light-year contains millions of kilometers. When the student observes the night sky, which two stars will appear the brightest?2 and 32 and 43 and 4A. 1 and 330s
- Q88. The picture shows a carousel. The carousel spins while the horses move up and down. A student determines that each horse completes one up-down cycle in 30 seconds. The student rides a horse on the carousel for 2 minutes, which equals 120 seconds. How many times did the student riding the horse complete an up-down cycle?R. 4 timesS. 5 timesM. 2 timesP. 3 times30s
- Q9The model represents the sun-Earth-moon system. The numbers represent four positions of the moon in its orbit around Earth. Which number represents the location of the moon when it is in the new moon phase?421330s
- Q1010. Which question can best be answered using the data collected from the investigation?S. Which student takes the least time to travel a mile?R. Does it take longer to get to school than to get home?P. Does having more wheels make you faster?M. Do students with less mass move faster?30s
- Q1111. What should the students do to produce more precise data regarding the speeds of the methods used?B. Take a different route home in the evening.C. Switch the method used to get to school in the afternoon.A. Conduct the study for three more days.D. Use a different timer in the afternoon than in the morning.30s
- Q1212. Student 3 and Student 4 noticed that they had the same average time. The students want to do a second investigation to find out who is faster. How can the students best determine who is faster during the second investigation?P. Both students should use the same method they used for the first investigation. Student 3 should use roller skates, and Student 4 should use the skateboard.R. The students should take turns using the same method. Student 3 should use the skateboard first and then Student 4 should use the skateboard.M. The students should switch methods. Student 3 should use the skateboard, and Student 4 should use roller skates.S. The students should do only half of the investigation. Student 3 should be timed going to school, and Student 4 should be timed on the way back.30s
- Q1313. For the second investigation, Student 2 decided to use a bike instead of a kick scooter. She was able to obtain an average time of 4 minutes. Which statement correctly describes the difference between Student 1’s first investigation and Student 2’s second investigation?C. Student 2 created a smaller unbalanced force than Student 1, resulting in a slower speed and longer time.B. Student 2 created a larger unbalanced force than Student 1, resulting in a faster speed and shorter time.A. Student 2 created a larger unbalanced force than Student 1, resulting in a slower speed and longer time.D. Student 2 created a smaller unbalanced force than Student 1, resulting in a faster speed and shorter time.30s
- Q1414. Which question do the student’s data most likely help her answer?S. Do big wheels cost more than small wheels?R. Do taller wheels make the ride smoother?M. Do larger wheels make you go faster?P. Do smaller wheels make it easier to turn?30s
- Q15The student looked at the parts on her skateboard and came up with four questions. Which question could scientists help her test?C. Do girls enjoy skateboarding more than boys do?B. How can I become a famous skateboarder?D. Does an all-wood deck last longer than a deck made with fiberglass?A. Why are skateboard wheels bright colors?30s
