Quiz about 3rd Grade TCAP Science Review

Question 1

Students placed two sets of identical magnets near each other, as shown

in the Before diagram. The After diagram shows that the magnets in the

first set moved toward each other. The magnets in the second set did not

move toward each other.

Which statement best explains the behavior of one of these sets of

magnets?

Accepted Answer

The magnets in the first set moved toward each other because the opposite

poles of the magnets attracted each other.

Answer

The magnets in the second set did not move toward each other because the

distance between the magnets was too large.

Answer

The magnets in the first set moved toward each other because the north pole of each magnet was stronger than its south pole.

Answer

The magnets in the second set did not move toward each other because these

magnets need electricity to work.

Question 2

Fishery departments set catch limits on fish. Catch limits tell people how many fish they can keep each day.

How are catch limits good for people?

Accepted Answer

Catch limits ensure that there will be a steady food source in the future.

Answer

Catch limits cause the biodiversity in the oceans to go down.

Answer

Catch limits cause the price of fish at local stores to go up.

Answer

Catch limits allow for invasive species to move into the ecosystem.

Question 3

The table lists properties of three different materials.

Which of these is most likely Material 1?

Accepted Answer

Paper

Answer

Air

Answer

Juice

Answer

Oil

Question 4

Dolphins are sometimes seen in groups. The groups are called pods. The picture shows a pod of dolphins.

A student claims that living in pods is better for the dolphins than living

alone. Which two activities are easier for dolphins because they live in a

pod?

Accepted Answer

hunting for prey

Accepted Answer

finding a mate

Answer

communicating with different species

Answer

swimming in calm waters

Answer

breathing above the surface

Question 5

Inner planets are closer to the sun than outer planets are. Inner planets have a smaller orbit around the sun. The table shows orbit data for four planets.

Which planets from the table are most likely inner planets?

Accepted Answer

Planets 1 and 4

Answer

Planets 1 and 2

Answer

Planets 2 and 3

Answer

Planets 3 and 4

Question 6

The chart shows four changes made by heating.

Which change CANNOT be reversed by cooling?

Accepted Answer

Change 4

Answer

Change 1

Answer

Change 2

Answer

Change 3

Question 7

A student had four blocks made of the same type of solid wood. The student measured and recorded the mass of each block. Then the student made some predictions about Block C.

Which three predictions are best supported by the models?

Accepted Answer

The mass of Block C is 3 grams.

Accepted Answer

The volume of Block C is greater than the volume of Block B.

Accepted Answer

The mass of Block C is the same as the masses of Block A and Block B together.

Answer

The length of Block C is 3 centimeters.

Answer

The mass of Block C is greater than the mass of Block D.

Question 8

The diagram shows a student model of the water cycle. A sealed bag with water in it is taped to a window. The sun warms the water in the bag and turns some of it to gas. Droplets form on the inside and run down the bag. The droplets collect at the bottom of the bag.
Which diagram shows the labels that correctly complete the model?

Which diagram shows the labels that correctly complete the model?

Accepted Answer

Option B is correct

Answer

A.

Answer

C.

Answer

D.

Question 9

A diagram of a mountainside is shown. Builders want to construct a new neighborhood in the area marked on the diagram.

Which three solutions will best reduce the threat of landslides for the new

neighborhood?

Accepted Answer

Place pipes under the new neighborhood to drain water away.

Accepted Answer

Use machines to make the stream flow away from the houses.

Accepted Answer

Add plants that have wide and deep root systems.

Answer

Form a hill at the bottom of the slope.

Answer

Build smaller houses.

Question 10

A student builds a circuit with a fan, a battery, and some wire. The battery is being drained too quickly.

Which of these should the student add to the circuit so the battery drains more slowly?

Accepted Answer

a switch, so the fan can be turned on and off

Answer

a lightbulb, to show when the battery is getting low

Answer

a different battery that provides less energy

Answer

a different fan that requires more power

Question 11

A teacher plans an outdoor science experiment. In the morning, he looks at the sky and sees the clouds shown.

Which type of clouds did the teacher see and for which type of weather should the teacher prepare?

Accepted Answer

cumulonimbus clouds and stormy weather

Answer

cirrus clouds and sunny weather

Answer

stratus clouds and foggy weather

Answer

cumulus clouds and rainy weather

Question 12

A student rolls a ball down a ramp that has a toy car sitting at the bottom. The ball hits the car at the bottom. The car rolls off the ramp and onto the floor.

The student wants to make the car roll farther and faster. In which of these ways can the student give the car more energy?

Accepted Answer

Use a taller ramp that raises the ball higher off the ground.

Answer

Use a different ball that weighs less.

Answer

Tape a small weight to the top of the car so it is heavier.

Answer

Make the bottom of the ramp longer so the ball has to roll farther before hitting the car.

Question 13

The graph shows the highest monthly temperature for each month of one year.

Summer months are usually the hottest months. Winter months are usually the coldest months. Which two statements are correct about the graph?

Accepted Answer

Months J, K, and L are the summer months.

Accepted Answer

Months Q and R are winter months but Month S is not.

Answer

Months Q, R, and S are the winter months.

Answer

Months N and O are summer months but Month P is not.

Answer

Months M and N are summer months but Month O is not.

Question 14

Magnets have north and south poles.

Which systems show magnets that will repel each other?

Accepted Answer

System 2 and System 3

Answer

System 1 and System 2

Answer

System 3 and System 4

Answer

System 4 and System 1

Question 15

The picture shows a common blackbird. Blackbirds can be found all over the United States.

Blackbirds are known to eat small seeds that have hard shells. Which part of the bird helps it crack open the seed?

Accepted Answer

beak

Answer

eyes

Answer

feathers

Answer

wing

Question 16

Data on four planets in the solar system are shown.

Which piece of data best helps determine if a planet is an inner planet?

Accepted Answer

Description of the Surface

Answer

Shape of the Orbit

Answer

Shape of the Planet

Answer

Color of the Planet

Question 17

Properties of five objects are recorded in the data table shown.

Which three statements are best supported by the data?

Accepted Answer

All of the objects have the same length.

Accepted Answer

Objects 1 and 5 have four properties in common.

Accepted Answer

Objects 2 and 3 have the greatest difference in their masses.

Answer

All of the objects have the same mass.

Answer

Objects 3, 4, and 5 have the same texture.

Question 18

A student makes a box with a hidden magnet. The student ties a string to a paper clip. The student tapes the string to the bottom of the box. The picture shows how the paper clip moves.

Which number shows where the magnet is hidden?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4

Question 19

In the past, a hillside once had plants and bushes. All of the bushes have now been crushed by rocks. The trees are leaning or have been crushed by rocks as well. There are no signs of water or heat damage.

Based on this evidence, which type of natural disaster caused these

changes?

Accepted Answer

landslide

Answer

flood

Answer

fire

Answer

volcanic eruption

Question 20

A healthy pond ecosystem is shown in the picture.

A scientist predicts that the pond will dry up and fill with sandy soil.

Which two organisms will most likely survive the change?

Accepted Answer

The frog will survive because it will be able to move to another pond.

Accepted Answer

The duck will survive because it will be able to find food to eat in another area.

Answer

The fish will survive because it will be able to breathe air with its gills.

Answer

The snail will survive because it will learn to eat minerals from the soil.

Answer

The water plants will survive because they will learn to live on land.

Question 21

Students studied weather for a city in another part of the world. The students used online resources to find weather data for that city. The table shows the temperature and rainfall data for each season of the year.

The students must draw a conclusion about the climate of the city. Which climate best describes the city?

Accepted Answer

polar

Answer

temperate

Answer

tropical wet

Answer

hot desert

Question 22

A magnet was tested to see if it could attract iron screws. The magnet was placed at three different distances from the screws. The table shows the results of the test.

Why did the magnet attract the screws only from Trial 3?

Accepted Answer

The magnet was too far from the screws in the other trials.

Answer

The magnet changed strength.

Answer

The magnet did not always attract iron.

Answer

The screws were different sizes in the other trials.

Question 23

The picture shows some organisms and their adaptations.

Which two adaptations best defend the organism against attacks from predators?

Accepted Answer

Spines

Accepted Answer

Quills

Answer

Gills

Answer

Blubber

Answer

Tail

Question 24

The water cycle is shown in the diagram.

Which table lists the correct labels for the diagram?

Accepted Answer

Option A is correct

Answer

B.

Answer

C.

Answer

D.

3rd Grade TCAP Science Review

30 questions

Fishery departments set catch limits on fish. Catch limits tell people how many fish they can keep each day.
How are catch limits good for people?

The table lists properties of three different materials.
Which of these is most likely Material 1?

Dolphins are sometimes seen in groups. The groups are called pods. The picture shows a pod of dolphins.
A student claims that living in pods is better for the dolphins than living
alone. Which two activities are easier for dolphins because they live in a
pod?

Inner planets are closer to the sun than outer planets are. Inner planets have a smaller orbit around the sun. The table shows orbit data for four planets.
Which planets from the table are most likely inner planets?

The chart shows four changes made by heating.
Which change CANNOT be reversed by cooling?

The picture shows a building that has special features. These features help keep the building from falling down during an earthquake.
Which feature most likely helps the building stay standing during an earthquake?

A student had four blocks made of the same type of solid wood. The student measured and recorded the mass of each block. Then the student made some predictions about Block C.
Which three predictions are best supported by the models?

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3rd Grade TCAP Science Review

30 questions

Fishery departments set catch limits on fish. Catch limits tell people how many fish they can keep each day.How are catch limits good for people?

The table lists properties of three different materials.Which of these is most likely Material 1?

Dolphins are sometimes seen in groups. The groups are called pods. The picture shows a pod of dolphins.A student claims that living in pods is better for the dolphins than livingalone. Which two activities are easier for dolphins because they live in apod?

Inner planets are closer to the sun than outer planets are. Inner planets have a smaller orbit around the sun. The table shows orbit data for four planets.Which planets from the table are most likely inner planets?

The chart shows four changes made by heating.Which change CANNOT be reversed by cooling?

The picture shows a building that has special features. These features help keep the building from falling down during an earthquake.Which feature most likely helps the building stay standing during an earthquake?

A student had four blocks made of the same type of solid wood. The student measured and recorded the mass of each block. Then the student made some predictions about Block C.Which three predictions are best supported by the models?