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3rd Grade Quiz 2

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

2.

Which state of matter takes the shape of the container and flows?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

3.

Which state of matter fills its container and takes the shape of it?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

4.

What is the process where a solid changes to a liquid?

a)

freezing

b)

condensing

c)

evaporating

d)

melting

5.

What is the process where a liquid changes to a gas?

a)

freezing

b)

condensing

c)

evaporating

d)

melting

6.

What is the process where a gas changes to a liquid?

a)

freezing

b)

condensing

c)

evaporating

d)

melting

7.

What is the process where a liquid changes to a solid?

a)

freezing

b)

condensing

c)

evaporating

d)

melting

8.

When thermal energy is added, a liquid changes to a _______

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

9.

When thermal energy is taken away, a liquid changes to a _____

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

10.

When thermal energy is taken away, a gas changes to a _____

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

11.

When thermal energy is taken away, a liquid changes to a _____

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

12.

A student puts a soft drink and ice cubes into a glass. Later there is water on the outside of the glass. Where did the water come from?

a)

The water squeezed through the glass to the outside.

b)

The water came from water vapor in the air.

c)

The water came from the melting ice cubes.

d)

The water moved up the side of the glass and over the top.

13.

A mirror gets fogged up when someone takes a hot shower. What is the process that explains why water drops form on the mirror?

a)

melting

b)

evaporation

c)

freezing

d)

condensation

14.

Kathy left a glass of water on the table by his bed and forgot about it. A few days later, much of the water was gone. What happened to the water?

a)

It melted.

b)

It condensed.

c)

It evaporated.

d)

It froze.

15.

A spoonful of sand, sawdust, and steel staples are mixed together. Which statement best describes the mixture?

a)

The mixture cannot be separated.

b)

The properties of particle size and mass can be used to separate the mixture.

c)

The properties of density and magnetism can be used to separate the mixture.

16.

Which of the materials below should be classified as a liquid?

a)

juice and milk

b)

air and Cheerios (cereal)

c)

juice and sand

d)

sand only

17.

Which of the materials below should be classified as a solid?

a)

juice and milk

b)

air and Cheerios (cereal)

c)

juice and sand

d)

sand only

18.

Where is the temperature likely to be higher?

a)

in the shade

b)

in the sunlight

19.

True or False: The sun is a star made of gases.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

True or False: The Sun gives off its own light.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Clouds form by the process of--

a)

evaporation

b)

precipitation

c)

condensation

22.

Rain, sleet, and snow are all forms of--

a)

evaporation

b)

precipitation

c)

condensation

23.

The Sun provides heat energy for the ocean. When liquid ocean water rises into water vapor, this process is called--

a)

precipitation

b)

condensation

c)

evaporation

24.

What is the second planet from the Sun?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

25.

What is the eighth planet from the Sun?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Uranus

d)

Neptune

26.

Which answer choice lists the first four planets in order, starting with the Sun?

a)

Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury

b)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

c)

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter

27.

Which of the following contribute to the formation of soil? Choose all that apply.

a)

weathering of rock

b)

decay of plants and animals

c)

Earth's rotation

28.

Which of the following is an example of conserving natural resources by reducing use?

a)

Saving bags from grocery store and taking them with you to put your items into on next week's trip to the store

b)

Placing paper in the recycling bin

c)

Using a plastic soda bottle to make a terrarium

d)

Using both sides of a sheet of paper before getting another one

29.

Which of the following is an example of conserving natural resources by recycling?

a)

Saving bags from grocery store and taking them with you to put your items into on next week's trip to the store

b)

Placing paper in the recycling bin

c)

Using a plastic soda bottle to make a terrarium

d)

Using both sides of a sheet of paper before getting another one

30.

Which of the following is an example of conserving natural resources by reusing? Choose all that apply.

a)

Saving bags from grocery store and taking them with you to put your items into on next week's trip to the store

b)

Placing paper in the recycling bin

c)

Using a plastic soda bottle to make a terrarium

d)

Using both sides of a sheet of paper before getting another one