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Worksheets3rd Science TEKS 3.8 B, C and D
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
The Sun is a giant ball of gases. It is not solid like the Earth. There is no ground to walk on. The Sun produces heat and light that spreads through the solar system.
Which fact about the Sun tells why we have the warmth we need on Earth?
A The Sun is a giant ball of gases.
B The Sun produces light energy.
C The Sun is not solid like the Earth.
D The Sun produces heat energy.
All of the following are true about the Sun EXCEPT ―
A the Sun emits the light we see
B the heat from the Sun is reflected from the Moon to the Earth
C sunlight is Earth’s primary source of energy
D the Sun is mostly made up of hydrogen and helium
One sunny morning a boy left a shallow bowl of water on the window ledge in his kitchen. He meant to put the water on the floor for his cat.
Refer to the above information and image. When he
returned home from school, most of
the water was gone.
Which energy source most likely caused the change?
A Heat energy from the kitchen stove
B Heat energy stored in the window ledge
C Heat energy stored in the bowl
D Heat energy from the Sun
The energy that causes evaporation in the water cycle comes from —
A lakes
B the Sun
C the wind
D thunderstorms
A third grade class has started learning about the solar system. A student suggests that the class go outside and record some observations about the Sun in their science notebooks.
All of the following are good safety procedures while the observing the Sun except —
A wearing sunscreen
B wearing protective eyewear
C staring directly at the Sun
D sitting down during the observations
A third grade class has started learning about the solar system. A student suggests that the class go outside and record some observations about the Sun in their science notebooks.
After recording their observations about the Sun, which statement could not be supported?
A The Sun gives Earth light.
B The Sun is close.
C The Sun gives Earth heat.
D The Sun is bright.
Which of the following describes the Sun?
A a comet
B a moon
C a planet
D a star
Which of the following is the MAJOR source of heat energy for Earth?
A moon
B wind
C sun
D water
Which of these statements BEST describes the Sun?
A It has a shiny surface that reflects light.
B It is a ball of hot, glowing gas.
C It has a hard, solid surface.
D It has craters on its surface.
Why does the Sun appear larger than stars seen in the night sky?
A The Sun is the hottest star.
B The Sun is the closest star.
C The Sun is the biggest star.
D The Sun is the heaviest star.
What is the center of our solar system?
A Moon
B Milky Way
C Sun
D Earth
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Sun?
A It is a ball of hot, glowing gas.
B It is a bright star.
C It gives off heat and light.
D It has rings and craters.
