Grade 3 Science Review (Unit 1 & 2)

Which of these describes an outer planet?

• has no moons or rings

• has rings and many moons

• has no moons and is smaller than Earth

• has two moons and is smaller than Earth

Student 1 claims that Mars is an outer planet because it is farther away from the sun than Earth.

Student 2 claims that Mars is an inner planet.

Which two pieces of evidence could Student 2 use to support the argument that Mars is an inner planet?

• Mars is red.

• Mars has a rocky surface.

• Mars does not have water.

• Mars does not have rings.

• Mars is much colder than Earth.

Based on the data in the table, which location most likely has a tropical climate?

• Location 1

• Location 2

• Location 3

• Location 4

Which container best meets the students' needs?

• a large wooden box

• a plastic bucket with a handle

• a small paper bag

• a glass jar with a lid

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Which two body parts help the woodpecker get the insects from under the bark?

• strong, dark wings for flight

• long, sturdy tail feathers for support while climbing trees

• strong, pointed beak for hammering on trees

• small, oval-shaped head that protects the brain

• strong, long claws for gripping tree bark tightly

Which three statements support the student's claim that lions benefit by living in groups?

• The lions can share food.

• Male lions fight other males for mates.

• Hunting in groups makes it easier for the lions to catch prey.

• The group of lions can provide protection for the young.

• Other animals can see the group of lions easily.

Which of these is most likely Material 1?

• Paper

• Air

• Juice

• Oil

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?

• Communicating with different species

• swimming in calm waters

• breathing above the surface

• hunting for prey

• finding a mate

Which change cannot be reversed by cooling?

• Change 1

• Change 2

• Change 3

• Change 4

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Which feature most likely helps the building stay standing during an earthquake?

• many windows to prevent the building’s walls from breaking during an earthquake

• a square shape so that the building will not roll during an earthquake

• many metal bars to stop the building from shaking during an earthquake

• a tall height so that the building will be far above the ground during an earthquake

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