Third Grade Science Review

A student learns that the temperatures are getting warmer on Earth. The student claims that warmer temperatures are bad for polar bears. Which polar bear action supports the student's claim?

• The bears build dens in the same place.

• The bears move to colder areas to find ice.

• The bears change fur color to find a mate.

• The bears produce more cubs in warmer seasons.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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?

• landslide

• flood

• fire

• volcanic eruption

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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?

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

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

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

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A student makes the claim that lions benefit by living in groups. Which THREE statements support the student's claim?

• 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 early.

Astronauts use tools on the space station. When the astronauts are not using their tools, they need a way to keep the tools from floating around. Some students think this problem can be solved with magnets. The astronauts would glue a magnet to each of their tools. They would also glue magnets to the walls. The magnets would keep each tool on the wall until the astronaut needs to use it. Which TWO of these need to be true for the magnet solution to work?

• Glue has to work the same in outer space as it does on Earth.

• There is no atmosphere in space.

• Two magnets can attract each other in outer space.

• The tools must be made of metal.

• Objects move faster in outer space than on Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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.

A student stands at the bottom of a small, grassy hill and kicks a ball. The ball rolls up the hill and stops at the top of the hill. How does the ball get the energy to roll up the hill?

• Energy is transferred from the student to the ball.

• Energy is released from inside the ball.

• Energy is transferred from the grass on the hill to the ball.

• Energy is released from gravity acting on the ball.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

The table shows data about planets. 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

The table shows climate data from four different locations. Each location has a different climate. Both measurements listed are averages for the year. Based on the data in the table, which location MOST LIKELY has a tropical climate?

• Location 1

• Location 2

• Location 3

• Location 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Students need a container to carry birdseed to a bird feeder. The students make a list of properties as shown in the picture. 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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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3