TCAP Science 1

Question 1

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

Accepted Answer

To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration

Answer

Mitochondria are the 'powerhouses' of the cell, generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through cellular respiration, providing energy for cellular functions.

Question 2

Which layer of the Earth is composed of liquid iron and nickel?

Accepted Answer

Outer core

Answer

The outer core is a liquid layer composed primarily of iron and nickel, and its movements generate Earth's magnetic field through the dynamo effect.

Question 3

What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Accepted Answer

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

Answer

Newton's Third Law states that for every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force. Forces always come in pairs.

Question 4

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

Answer

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Question 5

What is the difference between a chemical change and a physical change?

Accepted Answer

A chemical change creates new substances; a physical change does not

Answer

A chemical change results in the formation of new substances with different properties (burning, rusting), while a physical change alters appearance without changing the substance's identity (melting, cutting).

(TCAP) Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program Practice Test

(TCAP) Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program Practice Test

TCAP Science 1