3rd Grade Science Module 3 Review Questions

Which of the following best explains what caused the population of dark-colored moths to increase?

• The dark-colored moths found a better food source and more of them survived to reproduce.

• The dark-colored moths began having more offspring each time they reproduced.

• The dark-colored moths were smarter and more of them survived to reproduce.

• The dark-colored moths were better camouflaged and more of them survived to reproduce.

Which of these is not a reason bear cubs stay with their mothers the first year and a half?

• They rest and grow strong under the protection of their mother.

• They help hunt for food with their mothers.

• They must nurse for several months.

• They must be taught how to survive.

After the field trip, Mrs. Jackson asks her students the following question: Based on the life cycles of the 4 different kinds of organisms, which of the following organisms' life cycle is most similar to that of a butterfly?

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How do building and using special objects to create nests provide male bowerbirds with advantages in surviving and reproducing?

• These behaviors bring in prey.

• These behaviors scare predators away.

• These behaviors get the attention of female bowerbirds.

• These behaviors keep the other male birds out of a bowerbirds’ territory.

Based on the chart, which of the Cat’s Claw trees would have the best chance to survive?

• Tree A would have the best chance to survive because it makes more seeds to reproduce.

• Tree B would have the best chance because its long hooks protect it from being eaten.

• Tree C would have the best chance because its short hooks will help it to find a mate.

• Tree D would have the best chance because it lives in a place with more wind to spread its seeds.

Which statements identify traits the foal most likely inherited from its parents?

Select the two correct answers.

• gray hair from its mother

• a white tail from its mother

• a solid hair color from both parents

• a spotted hair pattern from its father

• white hair on its face from both parents

Male mockingbirds sing complicated songs. Some male mockingbirds also dance. They leap

into the air and flap their wings while they sing.

How do singing and dancing behaviors provide male mockingbirds with advantages in

surviving or reproducing?

• These behaviors attract prey.

• These behaviors scare predators away.

• These behaviors get the attention of female mockingbirds.

• These behaviors keep other male birds out of a mockingbird’s territory.