3rd Grade TCAP Science

Which does a kitten need in order to stay alive?

• sand
• rocks
• clouds
• water

It is raining really hard and Tommy wants to measure the how much rain is falling. Which tool will help him. 

• thermometer
• barometer
• clock
• rain guage

Iron shavings will always ___________. 

• move away from magnets
• become magnetized
• stay in the same place
  stay in the same place
• move in the same direction as a magnet

Which of these organisms will compete with each other for food?

• grass and seagull
• seagull and crab
• crab and grass
• clam and seagull

Squirrel populations are increasing. Which term best describes the squirrels?

• endangered
• threatened
• thriving
• extinct

Which of the following do you NOT inherit from your parents?

• black hair
• loving to read
• dimples on your cheeks
• being very tall

Why does the lid on a can attract to a magnet?

• there is heat in the lid
• there is metal in the lid
• their is copper in the lid
• the lid will not stick to the magnet

Which of these is an example of conserving?

• throwing trash in the trash can
• watching the television
• keeping the water running while brushing your teeth
• riding your bicycle

Can a mother orca whale pass on a scar to her offspring?

• yes 
• no

Which plant description sounds like it lives in pond?

• Frog's bit
• Skunk Cabbage
• Lamb's Ears
• Hens and Chickens