Landforms and Resources Quiz 3rd Grade

What is the main difference between a hill and a mountain?

• Mountains form in groups while hills do not.
• Mountains have snow on them and hills don't.
• Mountains are taller while hills are shorter.
• Mountains are made of rocks while hills are not.

What is the main difference between a hill and a mountain?

• Mountains form in groups while hills do not.
• Mountains have snow on them and hills don't.
• Mountains are taller while hills are shorter.
• Mountains are made of rocks while hills are not.

What is a way to create less waste?

• Buy many small items.
• Reuse old containers.
• Overfill your plate.
• Throw away old clothes.

Moby is hot. How can he use the least amount of energy?

• Put the air conditioner to the coldest setting.
• Open the freezer door to cool the room.
• Turn on an electric fan to create a breeze.
• Open the window to let in a breeze.

Which of the following would not be considered an important earth material people MUST have in order to survive? (live)

• water to take a shower
• air to breathe
• rocks to provide shelter
• food to eat

Which landform has flat land?

• valley
• plain
• mountain
• glacier

Which is a natural resource?

• plants
• glass
• paper
• leather

Which item breaks down easily in the environment?

• plastic bottle
• aluminum can
• batteries
• banana peel

Which characteristic of wood makes it useful as a BUILDING material?

• It can be cut into useful shapes.
• It can catch on fire and release heat.
• It rots and decomposes quickly.
• It is an inexhaustible resource that is readily available.

Moby brings his lunch in a paper sack everyday. What can he do instead to save paper?

• Ride the bus to school.
• Eat fruits and vegetables.
• Use a reuseable lunch box.
• Recycles glass and metal.