Third Grade 3.1
Prediction: What type of seed would you have to buy more often? ______
Why do you think this? ______
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Measure each line to the nearest centimeter.
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
Simple Machines Unit Test (3.2)
Name: ______
1 Which of the following pictures shows how a wedge works?
F G `
H J
2 Which of the following is being used to hold the door open?
A A wedge B A screw C A lever D A pulley
SOL 3.2a
3 Which of these objects is a type of screw? A Flagpole B Doorknob C Roller skates D Jar lid SOL 3.2d 4
The head of an axe is wide at one end and pointed at the other to help cut or trim trees. The axe head is an example of —
F a pulley G a wheel and axle H a wedge J an inclined plane
SOL 3.2a
5 Which one of these would be best to use to move the box out of the truck?
F A pulley G A lever H A wheel and axle J An inclined plane
SOL 3.2b
6 The basket is being lifted by —
F a pulley G a wheel and axle H an inclined plane J a lever
SOL 3.2a
7 Which of these best shows wheels and axles being used?
SOL 3.2c 8 Which of these shows an inclined plane?
SOL 3.2c
9 Which person is using a wedge?
SOL 3.2a 10 The picture shows a simple machine used at home and at school. Which type of simple machine is shown in the picture?
F A pulley G A screw H A lever J A wedge
SOL 3.2c
11 A student wants to look under a heavy rock. Which simple machine would be BEST to use to lift the rock?
A Wheel and axle B Lever C Inclined plane D Screw
12 Which of these shows a pulley?
A C
B D Lever Inclined Plane Wedge Wheel and Axle Screw Pulley
In the blank under each picture, write the type of simple machine pictured above. SPELL THE WORDS CORRECTLY!
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______Write the name of the simple machine that is described in the sentences below. SPELL THE WORDS CORRECTLY!
Lever Inclined Plane Wedge
Wheel and Axle Screw Pulley
13. These two parts act as one simple machine. They roll and are found on cars, bikes and wheelbarrows. ______
14. A rope, a wheel with a groove in it and a weight make up this simple machine. You can pull down on the rope to lift the weight. ______
15. This simple machine can be used to lift a weight. It has a fulcrum, or pivot point, which can be located in the center, near the end, or at the end of this simple machine. ______
16. This simple machine can be used to split things apart or hold a door open. ______
17. This simple machine can be used to hold things together. It is made up of an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder. ______
18. A heavy object could be rolled up this simple machine, instead of lifting it straight up. Using this simple machine can save effort, although the object must usually cover more distance if this simple machine is used. ______
19. Name the three simple machines in this compound machine ______, ______, ______,
20. Name two simple machines in this compound machine ______, ______,
21. Name two simple machines in this compound machine ______, ______, Extra Credit – Label the four simple machines found in this bicycle.
Third Grade Benchmark 3.2
Circle the best answer.
1. A flat surface that is raised so one end is higher than the other. It is used to help move heavy objects up or down. a. Lever b. Inclined plane c. Wedge d. Wheel and Axle e. Screw f. Pulley
2. Two inclined planes placed together. It is pointed at one end and wide at the other. It is used to help cut objects. a. Lever b. Inclined plane c. Wedge d. Wheel and Axle e. Screw f. Pulley
3. A stiff bar that moves about a fixed point. It is used to help push, pull or lift things. a. Lever b. Inclined plane c. Wedge d. Wheel and Axle e. Screw f. Pulley
4. A rod attached to a wheel. It helps move and turn things. a. Lever b. Inclined plane c. Wedge d. Wheel and Axle e. Screw f. Pulley
5. A wheel and axle used with a rope. Used to help lift things. a. Lever b. Inclined plane c. Wedge d. Wheel and Axle e. Screw f. Pulley
6. An inclined plane wrapped around a rod. Used to lift things. a. Lever b. Inclined plane c. Wedge d. Wheel and Axle e. Screw f. Pulley
Label the simple machine found in each picture.
Third Grade Benchmark 3.3
Label each event as a physical change or a chemical change.
1. Cutting a piece of paper. ______
2. Burning a piece of wood. ______
3. Baking a cake. ______
4. Breaking a piece of glass. ______
5. Cutting a piece of fruit. ______
1 When water evaporates, it changes into a —
F solid G mixture H gas J solution
SOL 2.3b
2 The pictures below show an ice cube left on a plate in a warm room. Which picture was taken last?
A
B
C
D
SOL 3.1k
3 A car, a tree, a grain of sugar, and a drop of ink are alike because they are all made of —
A metal B sunlight C smaller parts D air and water
SOL 3.3a
4 Which of these properties will change when a rock is broken?
F Its color G Its shape H Its hardness J Its texture
SOL 3.3c
5 Which of these will change when a piece of wood is chopped into smaller pieces?
A The weight of each piece B The hardness of each piece C The color of each piece D The grain of each piece
SOL 3.3c
6 Some children are making mud balls. They cut the mud balls in half. Which of these changed when the mud balls were cut in half?
A The softness of the mud ball B The size of the mud ball C The color of the mud ball D The stickiness of the mud ball
SOL 3.3c
7 Which of these best shows a change in a state of matter?
SOL 2.3 b 8
The picture shows a stick of clay. When the clay was cut into pieces, which of these was the only thing that changed?
F Its stickiness G Its softness H Its shape J Its color
SOL 3.3c
9 In order to change an item from a solid to a liquid, what do you need to add?
A Cold B Heat C Water D Air
10 A physical property is –
F something you use in PE G a place you build your house H part of your body J anything you observe with your senses
11 All materials are made of —
F liquid G wood H smaller parts that cannot be seen J parts that do not stick together
12 A glass jar broke into pieces when it fell on the floor. What is now different about the glass?
F The material in the glass G The color of the glass H The total amount of glass J The shape of the glass
A B
C D
13 The observations recorded above BEST describe —
F a sugar cube G an ice cube H a cherry snow cone J an ice cream cone
14 What will happen to the water in the pot if left over the campfire?
F The water will turn into a solid. G The water will turn into a gas. H The water will turn into a liquid. J The water will turn into ashes.
15 When you sharpen a pencil, it becomes —
F smaller G harder H smoother J more flexible
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The picture shows a glass of hot water. There are water drops on the inside edge of the glass. Where did the water come from?
F It leaked through the glass. G It was sweat from a person. H The glass was tipped over by someone. J It condensed from the rising steam.
SOL 2.3b
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When water disappears from a glass on a hot sunny day, it is —
F boiling G condensing H melting J evaporating
SOL 2.3b 18 What are 3 physical properties of a penny?
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19 What are 3 physical properties of a pencil?
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20 List the three states of matter ______
21 Matter is anything that takes up ______and has ______.
22 A rock, a nail and a marble are examples of this state of matter ______.
23 Milk and orange juice are examples of this state of matter ______.
24 Oxygen and helium are examples of this state of matter ______.
25 A ______takes up a specific amount of space and has a definite shape.
26 A ______has a volume that stays the same, but it can change its shape.
27 A ______does not have a definite shape or a definite volume.
Choose a word from the word box to identify how matter changes it state in each example
melting evaporation freezing condensation
28 An ice-cream cone starts to drip on a warm day ______
29 Water turns to ice in a freezer ______
30 Rain puddles dry up after the sun comes out ______
31 An ice-cold glass of water starts to “sweat” on the outside of the glass.
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32 Little drops of dew form on the grass in the early morning. ______Virginia Standards of Learning – Unit Test Adaptations (3.4) Grade 3 Science
Name ______Date ______
1 The stinger on a wasp is used to — 3 Which type of frog foot is best adapted for swimming? F attract other wasps G carry food H protect the wasp J build its home
SOL 3.4a
2 Which box shows animals that depend most on camouflage for protection?
SOL 3.4b SOL 3.4a
4 Which of these shows food-storing behavior?
F A dog barking at a cat G A bird building a nest H An ant carrying a larva to a new nest J A squirrel burying nuts 6 What protects this animal from SOL 3.4a predators?
A Large shell B Large mouth 5 Which box shows an animal that C Thick legs mimics the other animal for D Long neck protection? SOL 3.4a
7 People learn many things, but they do some things by instinct. Which of these is instinctive behavior?
F Swallowing food G Turning off a television set H Talking with friends J Reading a book
SOL 3.4b
8 Some birds fly south for the winter. Birds know when and where to fly because of —
F camouflage G mimicry H instinct J hibernation
SOL 3.4b SOL 3.4b
9 Smelts are fish that lay their eggs in the sand on beaches. When the eggs hatch, the babies know to go to the water. This is an example of —
F instinct G hibernation H camouflage J learned behavior
SOL 3.4b
10 People learn some things by instinct, but they have to learn other things. Which of these is learned behavior? 13 What would the horns of this animal be used for? F Swallowing food G Blinking your eyes A Finding shelter H Breathing B Finding and storing food J Reading a book C Protection D Rearing young SOL 3.4b SOL 3.4
11 Which of these will cause an animal to hibernate?
F Heavy rains G Cloudy skies H Cold weather J Longer days
SOL 1.7b (2003)
12 How do frogs survive the cold winter? 14 Which animal in this picture uses his A They migrate. tail to signal that a predator is near? B They become camouflaged. C They hide in the trees. F Beaver D They hibernate. G Turtle
SOL 2.7a H Insect J Fish
Use the words in the box to fill in the blanks below
adaptation camouflage mimicry
15. Allows organisms to blend in with their environment ______
16. Helps an organism survive in its environment ______
17. Organisms that look like other organisms ______
For each example below, write whether it is an example of camouflage or mimicry
18. A rabbit’s white fur ______
19. A caterpillar that looks like a snake. ______
20. A viceroy butterfly looks a lot like the monarch butterfly. ______
21. A chameleon turns green when it is on green leaves. ______
List two examples of instinctive behavior
22. ______
23. ______
List two examples of learned behavior
24. ______
25. ______
Third Grade Benchmark 3.4
What will this brown bear do in the winter to help it survive? ______
Why does the brown bear do this? ______
Leaf bug Owl Look at the leaf bug and the owl. One is using camouflage, and one is using mimicry to help it survive. What is camouflage? ______What is mimicry? ______How does camouflage and mimicry help these animals survive? ______Which is using mimicry? ______Which is using camouflage? ______
Some animals like the Canadian Goose migrate each year. What does it mean to migrate? ______
Why would an animal migrate each year? ______
Virginia Standards of Learning – Unit Test Food Chains (3.5) Grade 3 Science
Name ______Date ______
1 3 The snake in this food chain is a In this food chain, which organism is predator because it — the producer? A eats other animals B is eaten by the hawk F Snake C is the largest animal G Frog D eats only plants H Caterpillar J Leaf SOL 3.5c SOL 3.5a
4 Raccoons eat fish, berries, nuts, and 2 Which of these is a herbivore? green plants. The raccoon is —
A A cat that eats mice F B A cow that eats grass a producer G C A frog that eats insects an omnivore H D An opossum that eats fruit and fish a decomposer J a carnivore SOL 3.5b SOL 3.5b
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Which living thing produces its own 5 Bethany saw this jawbone while food? walking in the woods. She could tell by the teeth that this animal was — F Cat G Bird F a herbivore H Grasshopper G a producer J Dandelion plant H a decomposer SOL 3.5a J a carnivore
SOL 3.5b
6 The spotted turtle is common in fresh water. It eats insects, tadpoles, dead fish, and tender aquatic plants. Which of these best describes the spotted turtle?
A A herbivore B A carnivore C An omnivore D A decomposer
SOL 3.5b 9
In the food chain above, what will 7 Why are decomposers important in likely happen if all of the mice leave any environment? the area?
A They make food using sunlight. A There will not be enough insects in B They make places for animals to the food chain. live. B The plants will increase in number. C They help to break down dead C Snakes will not have enough food. organisms. D The food chain will not be harmed. D They are a big part of the water SOL 3.5c cycle.
SOL 3.5a Match the vocabulary words with their meanings by drawing a line from each word to its meaning
10. herbivore An animal that eats both plants and animals
11. carnivore An animal that is eaten for food
12. omnivore A living thing that eats other living things
13. predator A living thing that makes its own food
14. prey An animal that eats only plants
15. producer An animal that hunts other animals for food
16. consumer An organism that breaks down dead things
17. decomposer An animal that eats only meat
18. Write three examples of each type of organism in the chart below (three producers, three consumers, and three decomposers)
Producer Consumer Decomposer
19. Draw a food chain for the following organisms (include the arrows) – person, minnow (small fish), Trout (big fish), algae (plant)
20. Draw a food web for the following organisms (include the arrows): rabbit, snake, hawk, mouse, clover (plant)
Grade Three Benchmark 3.5 a-c
Label the parts of the food chain Using the words in the word box.
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Herbivore , Decomposer, Producer, Carnivore
______------In which biome would each animal be found?
Aquatic Desert Rain Forest
Grassland Deciduous Forest
Third Grade Science – Ecosystems (3.6) – Unit Test
Name ______
1 2
What type of animals would be found in the above environment?
A Forest animals B Grassland animals C Rain forest animals D Pond animals
SOL 3.6b
Which set of names best fits the two boxes?
F Roots and Stems G Evergreen and Deciduous H Edible and Nonedible J Flowering and Nonflowering
SOL 1.4c
3 Flies reproduce very rapidly. Some can lay hundreds of eggs. What keeps the world from being overpopulated with flies?
A They are too small. B They fly in the air. C Many of them are eaten. D Many of them migrate.
SOL 3.6c
4 Which of these is more important for plants than for animals in order to live? 6 A Air Which type of habitat is this animal B Water best suited for? C Sunlight D A place to live F Marshlands G Open plains SOL 1.4a H Sandy beaches J Freshwater ponds
5 Which of these is a nonliving thing 7 Which of these can a tree live that mice need to live? without?
A Water A Air B Grass B Water C Seeds C Birds D Rocks D Light
SOL 2.5a SOL 1.4a
8 The roots of a desert plant are close to 10 Which of these does not live in the the surface of the ground. This helps same place as the others? the plant —
A stay warm B get more air C make food more quickly D take in rainwater quickly
SOL 3.6b
SOL 3.6a
9 11 How do animals help oak trees?
What natural event most likely caused A They crack open the acorns. the damage to this forest habitat? B They eat extra leaves.
C They carry acorns to different places. F A flood D They build nests in the tree branches. G A fire H A hurricane SOL 3.10a J An earthquake
SOL 3.10c
12 14 Bobby has a pet lizard that eats insects. Which of these does not need to be in the lizard’s cage?
F Air G Plants H Clean water J Grasshoppers
SOL 1.5a
The picture shows a large area and the animals that live there. Which is the largest population in this area?
A The mountain lion B The deer C The rabbit D The hawk
15 SOL 3.6c This cactus has a thick skin that feels like wax. This type of skin is important because it —
F helps to save water G keeps the plant warm H allows the plant to get food from the 13 air J keeps the plant from falling over
SOL 3.6b
These animals can be grouped together because they all —
F live in the water G have webbed feet H have feathers J live in a cold place
SOL 1.1c 16 Which picture shows an ocean community?
F
G 17
Which of these correctly tells about what is in the pond?
H
A
J
B
C
D
SOL 1.1d
SOL K.1h
18 Which of these must an apple tree have in order to grow?
F Rocks G Fruit H Flowers J Water 20 Which of these animals MOST likely made the hole in the cactus to find water?
19 Which of these do all living things need to stay alive?
F Soil G Water A B H Clothing J Wind
C D
21. What is a population? ______
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22. What is a community? ______
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23. List three types of freshwater environments. ______,
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24. List three types of dry land environments ______,
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25. What is an example of a salt-water environment? ______
26. List at least two animals and one plant that live in a desert. ______
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27. List at least two animals and one plant that live in the grasslands. ______
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28. List at least two animals and one plant that live in a pond. ______
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29. List at least two animals and one plant that live in an ocean. ______
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30. What is one way that people change the environment that can help the environment? ______
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31. What is one way that people change the environment that can hurt the environment? ______
______Third Grade Benchmark 3.6 a b c
Label each animal with the environment in which it lives.
Ocean Desert Rain Forest
Pond Grassland Deciduous Forest
Marsh Swamp Stream River
Science – Soil Unit Test (3.7)
Name ______
1 In which Earth layer do most grasses 5 Which of these is a natural part of grow? soil?
F Solid rock F Paper G Topsoil G Plastic H Subsoil H Silt J Bedrock J Tires
SOL 3.7b SOL 3.7c
6 Soil is important for plant growth because it-
A makes the Earth’s surface hard B moves easily from one place to another C does not let plant roots grow too 50 mL of Water Added to Each deeply Funnel D contains nutrients to help plants grow
3 This experiment shows that — SOL 3.7a
A clay and humus do not hold water B humus holds water better than clay C clay holds water better than humus D clay and humus hold the same amount of water
SOL 3.7c 4 Soil helps trees because soil —
F makes food for the trees G gives nutrients to the trees H turns the roots into new trees J moves the tree seeds to new places
SOL 3.7a
7 Humus, silt, clay, and sand are all parts of —
A soil B fungi C rocks D plants
SOL 3.7c
8 Water and wind can break rock into small pieces. What happens to these small pieces when they break away?
A Plants use them for energy. B They become part of the soil. C They become food for animals. D They turn into earthworms.
SOL 3.7b 11 Plants are MOST likely to get nutrients from area — 9 Why is it easier to grow plants in topsoil than in subsoil? A 1 B 2 A Topsoil has more clay. C 3 B Topsoil has more rocks. D 4 C Topsoil has more dust. D Topsoil has more humus.
SOL 3.7 12 Which of these is NOT a part of
soil?
A Humus 10 Soil is needed by plants because it B Bits of rock gives the plants — C Clay A nutrients D Plastic B rocks C sand D light
SOL 3.7a
What are three types of materials found in soil?
13. ______
14. ______
15. ______
What are two ways that rocks are broken down into smaller pieces to create soil?
16. ______
17. ______
Label the soil layers in the diagram, using the following terms:
subsoil bedrock topsoil
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19
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Third Grade Benchmark 3.7
Label the three layers of the earth’s soil.
Label each type of soil.
Sand Clay Rock Silt Humus
Match the type of soil with its definition.
1. Sand A. decayed matter in soil which adds nutrients to soil
2. Silt B. Small grains of worn down rock
3. Clay C. Very small broken pieces of rock, larger pieces than clay
4. Rock D. solid pieces of mineral
5. Humus E. very small particles, holds water well
Wind and rain have washed away soil to create this formation. What is this called? ______
Earth, Moon and Sun Unit Test (3.8a)
Name ______
1 When the moon is seen from the Earth as a whole circle, it is called a —
A full moon B crescent moon C new moon D half moon
SOL 3.8a
2 The pictures below show the same tree at different times of the year. Which picture was taken during the winter?
SOL 3.8a
3
These pictures show the seasons changing from —
A spring to summer B summer to fall C fall to winter D winter to spring
SOL 3.8a
4 Which of the following weather conditions would make you put on a heavy, warm coat and gloves?
A B
C D
SOL 1.7c
5 About how long does each season last?
F 3 minutes G 3 weeks H 3 months J 3 years
SOL 3.8a 6 Leaves on some trees change colors from green to yellow and from orange to red during —
A autumn B spring C summer D winter
7. Sometimes the Moon looks like this …….. and sometimes the moon looks like this.
What causes the Moon to change its appearance this way?
A As the moon revolves around the Earth, Earth’s shadow covers the moon. B. Clouds block part of the moon from our view. C As the moon orbits around the Earth, we see different views of the Moon’s sunlit side.
8 Which of these is caused by the turning (or rotation) of the Earth?
F Day and night G Summer and winter H Moon phases J Stars
9 Which of these is caused by the revolution of the Earth around the sun?
F Day and night G Summer and winter H Moon phases J Stars
10. How long does it take the Earth to make one rotation on its axis? ______
11. How long does it take the Earth to make one revolution around the sun? ______
12. How long does it take the moon to make one revolution around the Earth? ______
13. How many high tides are there every day?______
14. Which season is it in the northern hemisphere in this diagram? ______
15. Which season is it in the northern hemisphere in this diagram? ______
16. Fill in the blank to identify each phase of the moon below
17. What causes the seasons? ______
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18. What causes high and low tides? ______
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19. What causes the phases of the moon? ______
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20. What causes day and night? ______
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What’s going on? 3
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Explanations:
Third Grade Science Unit - Life Cycles (3.8b) Unit Test
1 Which of the following is missing above?
2 Which of these shows an animal that looks similar to its parent during its life after hatching?
3. Which of these pictures shows the way a seed would grow?
4. As a baby, which animal looks most different from its parent?
F G
H J
5. Some of the stages in the development of a dandelion are shown above, but they are out of order. What should be the order of the pictures?
A 1,4,2,3
B. 1,3,2,4
C 4,1,2,3
D 4,3,2,1
6. Roberto found the young plant shown in the picture above. Which of the four plants shown below might later have developed from that young plant?
7. The pictures above were taken each year, but one picture was lost. Which one of the pictures below is probably the missing picture?
F G H J
8. Which of these will look most like its parent when it hatches from an egg?
F A butterfly G A frog H A snake J A moth
9. The last stage in the life cycle of an animal is —
F having babies G growing H dying J being born
10. Which group of pictures is in the correct order to show the life cycle of a frog?
11. Look at the pictures showing an acorn becoming a tree. Put the pictures in order by writing 2, 3, 4, 5 on the lines below each picture. Number 1 has been filled in for you.
______1 ______
______12. Draw the life cycle of a butterfly. • Include all four stages of the life cycle • Label each stage • Draw arrows to show which direction the life cycle goes. Third Grade Benchmark 3.8 a
1. How many days are in a year? ______
2. How many hours are in a day? ______
3. A repeated pattern is a ______.
4. When the earth travels one time around the sun to make a year, it has taken one ______.
a. Rotation b. Revolution
5. When the earth turns one time to form a day, it has taken one ______. a. Rotation b. Revolution
6. How many high tides are in one 24 hour day?______
7. How many low tides are in one 24 hour day? ______
Third Grade Benchmark 3. 8 b
1. Draw and label the four stages of a frog’s life in the order that they happen. (adult frog, tadpole, egg, tadpole with legs)
2. Draw and label the five stages of a plant’s life in the order that they happen. (plant with fruit, seedling, seed, plant, plant with flower,)
3. Name three of the five things a plant need in order to grow. a. ______b. ______c. ______
Water Cycle Unit Test (3.9)
Name: ______Date: ______
1 What is the volume of the water?
A 5.1 mL B 5.5 mL C 51 mL D 55 mL
SOL 3.1i
2
When water disappears from a glass on a hot sunny day, it is —
F boiling G condensing H melting J evaporating
SOL 2.3b
3 The energy that drives the water cycle comes from —
F tides G wind H sunlight J plants
SOL 3.9a
4 What is the volume of water in the eyedropper?
A 2.0 milliliters B 2.2 milliliters C 20 milliliters D 25 milliliters
SOL 3.1i
5 What is the volume of salt water in this cylinder?
A 40 mL B 41 mL C 44 mL D 50 mL
SOL 3.1i
6 Snow and sleet are two kinds of —
F precipitation G evaporation H condensation J temperatures
SOL 2.6a
7 All rivers flow to oceans or lakes because water —
F can evaporate G flows downhill H is clear J can freeze
SOL K.5b
8
The picture shows the water cycle. At which point in the cycle does most evaporation occur?
A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4
SOL 3.9b
9 Which kind of precipitation can be seen on a July day in Virginia?
F Rain G Snow H Ice J Sleet
K.8a
10 Which cloth will most likely dry first?
F
G
H
J
SOL 3.1a
11 When water evaporates, it changes into a —
F solid G mixture H gas J solution
SOL 2.3b
12
This is a picture of a dry riverbed. What part of the water cycle is needed for the river to run?
F Evaporation G Condensation H Precipitation J Weathering
SOL 3.9b
13
The picture shows a glass of hot water. There are water drops on the inside edge of the glass. Where did the water come from?
F It leaked through the glass. G It was sweat from a person. H The glass was tipped over by someone. J It condensed from the rising steam.
SOL 2.3b
14 The pictures below show an ice cube left on a plate in a warm room. Which picture was taken last?
A
B
C
D
SOL 3.1k
15 What will happen to the water in the pot if left over the campfire?
F The water will turn into a solid. G The water will turn into a gas. H The water will turn into a liquid. J The water will turn into ashes.
16 The picture of the water cycle shows how —
F the sun warms the Earth G mountains are formed H water from the ocean becomes rain on land J ocean tides decrease and increase
17 What can we do to reduce water pollution?
A Pour chemicals into drains B Use lots of fertilizer C Dump trash into lakes D Clean up oil spills properly
18 A student uses a pan to catch rainwater for watering plants. Which of these would be BEST to use for measuring the amount of rainwater in the pan?
F
G
H
J
19 List three ways to conserve water at home or at school
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20 List three sources of water pollution
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21 List three sources of water for the community (where do we get water from?).
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22 List three places fresh water is found on earth
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24 What is water called in each of the three states of matter?
Liquid ______
Solid ______
Gas ______
25. Draw and label the water cycle. Be sure to include all three stages as well as arrows showing the direction of the cycle.
Third Grade Benchmark 3.9
Label each part of the water cycle, and tell what is happening in 1 each.
1. ______2 3 2.______3.______
4. Is water a renewable resource? ______5. Explain why or why not. ______
Science – Interdependence Unit Test (3.10)
1 Which of these do people build to help stop flooding?
A Dams B Streets C Bridges D Sidewalks
SOL 3.10c
2 What natural event most likely caused the damage to this forest habitat?
F A flood G A fire H A hurricane J An earthquake
SOL 3.10c
3 Which of these probably causes the most air pollution?
A Trees B Cars C Wind D Rain
SOL 1.8b
4 Which of these carries away the most soil?
A Fires B Floods C Earthquakes D Volcanoes
SOL 3.10c
5 Which of these will probably cause the most changes in a pond habitat?
F A frog swimming in the pond G A human fishing in the pond H Rocks at the bottom of the pond J Many years with little rain in the pond
SOL 2.5b
6 How do animals help oak trees?
A They crack open the acorns. B They eat extra leaves. C They carry acorns to different places. D They build nests in the tree branches.
7 What can we do to reduce air pollution?
A Take showers instead of baths B Drive cars less often C Pick up litter D Recycle aluminum cans
8. What is a community? ______
______
Name three natural events that can affect natural environments.
9. ______
10. ______
11. ______
Name three ways that people can damage the environment.
12. ______
13. ______
14. ______
Third Grade Benchmark 3.10
1. Something found in nature that humans use is called a a. Resource Renewal b. Natural Resource c. Natural Event d. Conservation
2. The careful use and preservation of our natural resources is called a. Resource Renewal b. Natural Resource c. Natural Event d. Conservation
3. A conservation practice in which species are protected, for example protecting endangered plants by saving their seeds. a. Resource Renewal b. Natural Resource c. Natural Event d. Conservation
4. What would happen to the animals and plants in a grassland if it were flooded? Give at least two examples. ______
Science – Resources Unit Test (3.11)
1 Which item can be used over and over again?
SOL K.10a
2 Which of these is a natural resource?
A Coal B Plastic C Cloth D Brick
SOL 3.11c
3 Turning off lights when you leave a room is a way to —
F recycle materials G save energy H reuse natural resources J reduce trash
SOL K.10c
4 Which of these is not a natural resource?
F Plastic G Water H Forests J Soil
SOL 1.8a
5 The energy used in MOST cars comes from —
A sun B coal C oil D water
6 Which of these is not a natural resource?
F Plants G Insects H Cars J Soils
SOL 1.8
7 Even on the coldest winter days, there is some heat in the air. Almost all of the heat in the air comes from —
F forest fires G volcanoes H the sun J the wind
SOL 3.11a
8 Recycling and reusing are very important ways to help people —
A save natural resources B clean up their homes C make soil for plants D kill harmful germs
9 Which of these models might help show how a windmill works?
10 Which of these is NOT a fossil fuel? A coal B oil C water D natural gas
11 Fossil fuels are formed from A plants and animals B garbage C people making them D they have always been there
12 A material found in nature and used by living things is called a A resource B mine C product D house
13 Which of these is a renewable resource? A trees B coal C oil D natural gas
14 Which of the following resources can get dirty, but can never run out?
A trees B water C coal D aluminum
Use the words in the word box to complete the sentences below. SPELL IT CORRECTLY! renewable resource nonrenewable resource
15. A ______is a resource that will never run out and can’t be used up or can be replaced in a human lifetime.
16. A ______is a resource that will be used up one day.
Use the words from the word box to complete the chart below
coal natural gas water wind oil sun wood
Renewable Resource Nonrenewable Resource 18 22
19 23
20 24
21
For each picture below write the type of resource being used from the box below. One word will be used twice. SPELL IT CORRECTLY!
renewable nonrenewable
25______26______
27______28______
29______30______
Third Grade Benchmark 3.11
1. Name the three sources of natural energy. a. ______b. ______c. ______
2. Energy sources that can be replaced are called a. Renewable b. Non-renewable
3. Energy sources that cannot be replaced are called a. Renewable b. Non-renewable
4. Give one example of a renewable resource. ______
5. Give one example of a non-renewable resource. ______
6. Explain how fossil fuels are created. ______
7. Give one example of a fossil fuel. ______