Grade 3 Science (Animals & Plants)

A bird is flying high and suddenly needs to change direction to avoid an obstacle. Which body part helps it change direction?

• Beak

• Tail

• Wings

• Feet

A fish is swimming against a strong current in the river. What combination of body parts helps it stay balanced and move forward?

• Gills and mouth

• Tail and fins

• Scales and gills

• Mouth and fins

A cat is hunting at night. It quietly sneaks up on its prey before pouncing. Which part helps the cat stay quiet and balanced?

• Ears

• Whiskers

• Tail

• Paws

If a turtle’s shell is cracked, how will this affect the turtle?

• It won’t be able to breathe.

• It will lose its ability to move.

• It will lose its protection from predators.

• It won’t be able to swim.

A scientist discovers an animal that has scales and lays eggs but lives both on land and in water. How should this animal be classified?

• Bird

• Amphibian

• Fish

• Reptile

A person living in a very cold place wants to raise animals for wool to keep warm. Which of the following animals would be the best choice?

• Cow

• Sheep

• Chicken

• Dog

An animal has webbed feet, a beak, and waterproof feathers. What can this animal most likely do?

• Climb trees

• Swim in water

• Fly very high

• Run very fast

You are asked to classify a bat. It has wings but gives birth to live young and feeds them milk. How should it be classified?

• Bird

• Mammal

• Reptile

• Amphibian

What body part do cats use to feel and sense things around them?

• Nose

• Ears

• Whiskers

• Tail

Which type of plant has a woody stem and grows very tall?

• Herb

• Shrub

• Tree

• Vine