Weather, Space, and Solar System Assessment for Grade 3

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Moon blocking the Sun

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Sun moving around Earth

• Earth's distance from the Sun

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

• Earth

What is precipitation?

• The speed of wind

• The temperature of air

• Any form of water falling from clouds

• The direction of wind

How does the Moon orbit?

• Around the Sun

• Around Mars

• Around Earth

• It doesn't orbit

What tool is used to measure air temperature?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Venus

• Saturn

What causes wind?

• The Moon's gravity

• The Earth's rotation

Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

• Jupiter

How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun once?

• One month

• One day

• One year

• Six months

What tool measures rainfall?

• Thermometer

• Wind vane

• Rain gauge

• Barometer