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Year 3 - Science

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 4hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Soaks up liquids easily.

a)

absorbent

b)

air

c)

alive

d)

aluminum

e)

amphibians

2.

The gas that animals, including humans, breathe in.

a)

absorbent

b)

air

c)

alive

d)

aluminum

e)

amphibians

3.

Living and breathing.

a)

absorbent

b)

air

c)

alive

d)

aluminum

e)

amphibians

4.

Light, silvery-grey metal.

a)

absorbent

b)

air

c)

alive

d)

aluminum

e)

amphibians

5.

Cold-blooded animals that live in water and on land such as frogs.

a)

absorbent

b)

air

c)

alive

d)

aluminum

e)

amphibians

6.

Make louder.

a)

amplify

b)

anchor

c)

attract

d)

backbone

e)

bacteria

7.

To pull towards (a magnet pulls some metal objects towards it)

a)

amplify

b)

anchor

c)

attract

d)

backbone

e)

bacteria

8.

Spine or vertebral column.

a)

amplify

b)

anchor

c)

attract

d)

backbone

e)

bacteria

9.

Germs that can cause diseases.

a)

amplify

b)

anchor

c)

attract

d)

backbone

e)

bacteria

10.

Eating the right amount of a variety of foods from each food group.

a)

balanced diet

b)

bar chart

c)

biodegradable

d)

bird

e)

bitter

11.

Diagram or graph that uses bards to compare the results of information collected in an investigation.

a)

balanced diet

b)

bar chart

c)

biodegradable

d)

bird

e)

bitter

12.

Will rot away and can become part of soil.

a)

balanced diet

b)

bar chart

c)

biodegradable

d)

bird

e)

bitter

13.

Warm-blooded animal with feathers, it has 2 legs and 2 wings (most, but not all can fly); it lays eggs.

a)

balanced diet

b)

bar chart

c)

biodegradable

d)

bird

e)

bitter

14.

One of the five basic tastes, described as unpleasant, sharp and not agreeable.

a)

balanced diet

b)

bar chart

c)

biodegradable

d)

bird

e)

bitter

15.

What parts do all plants have?

a)

flower

b)

stem

c)

leaf

d)

roots

e)

All of the above

16.

The process of taking air into and out of the lungs to stay alive.

a)

breathing

b)

Carroll diagram

c)

classify

d)

cobalt

e)

compound leaves

17.

Chart that helps to sort information into categories.

a)

breathing

b)

Carroll diagram

c)

classify

d)

cobalt

e)

compound leaves

18.

To arrange in classes or groups that share features or properties.

a)

breathing

b)

Carroll diagram

c)

classify

d)

cobalt

e)

compound leaves

19.

Hard, brittle metal, bluish-white color.

a)

breathing

b)

Carroll diagram

c)

classify

d)

cobalt

e)

compound leaves

20.

Leaves that are made up of smaller leaflets on one stem.

a)

breathing

b)

Carroll diagram

c)

classify

d)

cobalt

e)

compound leaves

21.

The things needed for a plant to grow well (such as water, warmth and light).

a)

conditions

b)

copper

c)

deciduous

d)

diet

e)

dormant

22.

Reddish-brown metal, often used to make low-value coins.

a)

conditions

b)

copper

c)

deciduous

d)

diet

e)

dormant

23.

Trees or plants with green leaves in summer and no leaves in winter (they fall off).

a)

conditions

b)

copper

c)

deciduous

d)

diet

e)

dormant

24.

Foods that humans and other organisms eat.

a)

conditions

b)

copper

c)

deciduous

d)

diet

e)

dormant

25.

Resting or sleeping.

a)

conditions

b)

copper

c)

deciduous

d)

diet

e)

dormant

26.

Long period of time with no rain.

a)

drought

b)

dull

c)

durable

d)

ear trumpets

e)

edible

27.

Not shiny.

a)

drought

b)

dull

c)

durable

d)

ear trumpets

e)

edible

28.

Something that is hard-wearing (tough and strong).

a)

drought

b)

dull

c)

durable

d)

ear trumpets

e)

edible

29.

Type of hearing aid, used before hearing aids were invented, to amplify sounds if a person could not hear well.

a)

drought

b)

dull

c)

durable

d)

ear trumpets

e)

edible

30.

Can be eaten.

a)

drought

b)

dull

c)

durable

d)

ear trumpets

e)

edible

31.

A change because of an action.

a)

edible

b)

effect

c)

energy

d)

entire

e)

evergreen

32.

Helps the body to function, comes from the foods we eat (is measured in kilojoules).

a)

effect

b)

energy

c)

entire

d)

evergreen

e)

evidence

33.

Leaves that are not serrated, lobed or compound, they are simple with smooth edges.

a)

effect

b)

energy

c)

entire

d)

evergreen

e)

evidence

34.

Trees or plants that are green all year.

a)

edible

b)

effect

c)

energy

d)

entire

e)

evergreen

35.

Proof or results.

a)

edible

b)

effect

c)

energy

d)

entire

e)

evidence

36.

Moving around, working out or playing sports to keep fit and healthy.

a)

exercise

b)

eyelashes

c)

eyes

d)

fabrics

e)

fat

37.

Hairs under the eye and on the upper eyelid - they protect the eyes.

a)

exercise

b)

eyelashes

c)

eyes

d)

fabrics

e)

fat

38.

Organs for sight (being able to see).

a)

exercise

b)

eyelashes

c)

eyes

d)

fabrics

e)

fat

39.

Types of cloth (flexible materials), made by weaving natural things (such as cotton, wool or linen), or man-made (such as nylon or polyester).

a)

exercise

b)

eyelashes

c)

eyes

d)

fabrics

e)

fat

40.

One of nutrient groups in a balanced diet, _____ is source of fuel, which we store as energy.

a)

exercise

b)

eyelashes

c)

eyes

d)

fabrics

e)

fat

41.

Things that are unique about something.

a)

features

b)

fibres

c)

fingerprints

d)

fish

e)

flexible

42.

Plant materials, thin threads that may be used to make paper cloth.

a)

features

b)

fibres

c)

fingerprints

d)

fish

e)

flexible

43.

A unique set of patterns on the fingers (arches, loops or whorls).

a)

features

b)

fibres

c)

fingerprints

d)

fish

e)

flexible

44.

Cold-blooded, scaly animals that live in water, they breathe through gills.

a)

features

b)

fibres

c)

fingerprints

d)

fish

e)

flexible

45.

Able to bend easily, for example, by folding, twist, stretching or squashing.

a)

features

b)

fibres

c)

fingerprints

d)

fish

e)

flexible

46.

Part of the life cycle of a plant, flowers produce new seeds.

a)

flower

b)

food groups

c)

force

d)

force meter

e)

friction

47.

A collection of similar foods such as dairy foods or vegetables and fruits.

a)

flower

b)

food groups

c)

force

d)

force meter

e)

friction

48.

A push or a pull, it makes something speed up, slow down or change direction.

a)

flower

b)

food groups

c)

force

d)

force meter

e)

friction

49.

Used to measure forces (such as weight) in newtons (N).

a)

flower

b)

food groups

c)

force

d)

force meter

e)

friction

50.

The force between two things moving across each other, it slows a moving object.

a)

flower

b)

food groups

c)

force

d)

force meter

e)

friction

51.

Produced by plants, contains seeds and are often edible.

a)

fruits

b)

function

c)

germinate

d)

gills

e)

gold

52.

The job something does (role of, or reason for using something).

a)

fruits

b)

function

c)

germinate

d)

gills

e)

gold

53.

To start growing.

a)

fruits

b)

function

c)

germinate

d)

gills

e)

gold

54.

Breathing organs of fish (and amphibians, which also have lungs).

a)

fruits

b)

function

c)

germinate

d)

gills

e)

gold

55.

A shiny, yellow, attractive precious metal, it is very valuable.

a)

fruits

b)

function

c)

germinate

d)

gills

e)

gold

56.

The pulling force that keeps us on Earth.

a)

gravity

b)

grow

c)

health benefit

d)

healthy

e)

hearing

57.

To get bigger in size, such as taller or wider.

a)

gravity

b)

grow

c)

health benefit

d)

healthy

e)

hearing

58.

Something good for your body.

a)

gravity

b)

grow

c)

health benefit

d)

healthy

e)

hearing

59.

Keeping fit so that the body can fight illness and has lots of energy.

a)

gravity

b)

grow

c)

health benefit

d)

healthy

e)

hearing

60.

One of the five senses, the ability to use your ears to listen to sounds.

a)

gravity

b)

grow

c)

health benefit

d)

healthy

e)

hearing

61.

Device that allows people who are hard of hearing to hear better.

a)

hearing aid

b)

heart

c)

heartbeat

d)

height

e)

hibernation

62.

The muscular organ that pumps the blood around the body.

a)

hearing aid

b)

heart

c)

heartbeat

d)

height

e)

hibernation

63.

One squeeze of the heart muscle (each squeeze sends the blood to all the parts of the body).

a)

hearing aid

b)

heart

c)

heartbeat

d)

height

e)

hibernation

64.

The measure of something upwards, often from the ground (how tall something is).

a)

hearing aid

b)

heart

c)

heartbeat

d)

height

e)

hibernation

65.

When an animal sleeps deeply during winter when there is little food.

a)

hearing aid

b)

heart

c)

heartbeat

d)

height

e)

hibernation

66.

When 2 things rub together and cannot move over each other easily.

a)

high friction

b)

identification keys

c)

inner ears

d)

invertebrates

e)

iris

67.

Used to classify (sort) living things).

a)

high friction

b)

identification keys

c)

inner ears

d)

invertebrates

e)

iris

68.

Part of the ear that controls hearing and balance.

a)

high friction

b)

identification keys

c)

inner ears

d)

invertebrates

e)

iris

69.

Animals without a backbone.

a)

high friction

b)

identification keys

c)

inner ears

d)

invertebrates

e)

iris

70.

The colored part of the front of the eye.

a)

high friction

b)

identification keys

c)

inner ears

d)

invertebrates

e)

iris

71.

A heavy strong metal that holds heat well but rusts easily when left out (it is used for making cookware, pans, screws and bolts).

a)

iron

b)

kevlar

c)

kilojoules

d)

kiting

e)

larva

72.

A very strong man-made material

a)

iron

b)

kevlar

c)

kilojoules

d)

kiting

e)

larva

73.

Unit of measurement of energy in foods.

a)

iron

b)

kevlar

c)

kilojoules

d)

kiting

e)

larva

74.

Also called ballooning, when animals float on threads.

a)

iron

b)

kevlar

c)

kilojoules

d)

kiting

e)

larva

75.

A young form of many insects (such as a dragonfly or caterpillar) or animals (such as a frog) that hatch from eggs.

a)

iron

b)

kevlar

c)

kilojoules

d)

kiting

e)

larva

76.

The part of a plant that makes food.

a)

leaf

b)

leaflets

c)

life cycle

d)

life processes

e)

life span

77.

Very small leaves on one stem.

a)

leaf

b)

leaflets

c)

life cycle

d)

life processes

e)

life span

78.

Time span of the changes that animals and plants go through (being born, growing up, until they are dead).

a)

leaf

b)

leaflets

c)

life cycle

d)

life processes

e)

life span

79.

Activities that all living things do (nutrition, movement, growth and reproduction).

a)

leaf

b)

leaflets

c)

life cycle

d)

life processes

e)

life span

80.

Time it takes for an animal or plant to complete its life cycle.

a)

leaf

b)

leaflets

c)

life cycle

d)

life processes

e)

life span

81.

At the back of the eye, they send messages to the brain so that you can see.

a)

light sensors

b)

living

c)

lobed

d)

low friction

e)

luminous

82.

Something that performs all the life processes.

a)

light sensors

b)

living

c)

lobed

d)

low friction

e)

luminous

83.

In leaves, lobes or divisions that are less than halfway to the middle of the stem (such as a maple leaf).

a)

light sensors

b)

living

c)

lobed

d)

low friction

e)

luminous

84.

Happens when 2 things slide easily over each other.

a)

light sensors

b)

living

c)

lobed

d)

low friction

e)

luminous

85.

Shiny, bright, glowing (something that gives off light).

a)

light sensors

b)

living

c)

lobed

d)

low friction

e)

luminous

86.

Organs in your chest for breathing.

a)

lungs

b)

magnet

c)

magnetic

d)

mammals

e)

mass

87.

A piece of iron or steel that attracts some metals.

a)

lungs

b)

magnet

c)

magnetic

d)

mammals

e)

mass

88.

A material such as iron or steel that has the ability to attract some metals.

a)

lungs

b)

magnet

c)

magnetic

d)

mammals

e)

mass

89.

Warm-blooded, hairy animals, most females have live babies.

a)

lungs

b)

magnet

c)

magnetic

d)

mammals

e)

mass

90.

How much matter (stuff) there is in an object - _____ is measured in kilograms (kg).

a)

lungs

b)

magnet

c)

magnetic

d)

mammals

e)

mass

91.

Substances that can be used to make something else (such as wool, leather).

a)

materials

b)

metamorphosis

c)

minerals

d)

moult

e)

movement

92.

A process some animals go through to become adults (e.g., tadpole --> frog).

a)

materials

b)

metamorphosis

c)

minerals

d)

moult

e)

movement

93.

Substances found in rocks and soils, all living things need them for health.

a)

materials

b)

metamorphosis

c)

minerals

d)

moult

e)

movement

94.

When an animal sheds its skin.

a)

materials

b)

metamorphosis

c)

minerals

d)

moult

e)

movement

95.

1 of the 5 live processes of living things (changing place or position).

a)

materials

b)

metamorphosis

c)

minerals

d)

moult

e)

movement

96.

Sticky, slimy substance in the nose, which helps to trap dirt and dust.

a)

mucus

b)

muscles

c)

nerves

d)

newton

e)

nickel

97.

Areas of soft, stretchy tissue inside animals' bodies - _____ make all the movements in the body possible.

a)

mucus

b)

muscles

c)

nerves

d)

newton

e)

nickel

98.

The pathways that pass information to the brain so that you can do things (such as see, touch, hear, move).

a)

mucus

b)

muscles

c)

nerves

d)

newton

e)

nickel

99.

The unit used to measure the strength of a force, named after Sir Isaac _____ who lived from 1642 to 1726.

a)

mucus

b)

muscles

c)

nerves

d)

newton

e)

nickel

100.

A silvery white metal.

a)

mucus

b)

muscles

c)

nerves

d)

newton

e)

nickel

101.

Things that were once alive, but no longer show any of the life processes such as nutrition, movement, growth and reproduction.

a)

non-living

b)

non-magnetic

c)

nostrils

d)

nutrients

e)

nutrition

102.

The 2 open tubes in the nose through which you breathe air.

a)

non-living

b)

non-magnetic

c)

nostrils

d)

nutrients

e)

nutrition

103.

The process of living things taking in and using nutrients.

a)

non-living

b)

non-magnetic

c)

nostrils

d)

nutrients

e)

nutrition

104.

Something that tricks the eye into sending a false message to the brain.

a)

optical illusion

b)

particles

c)

pull

d)

pupil

e)

push

105.

Very small pieces of anything.

a)

optical illusion

b)

particles

c)

pull

d)

pupil

e)

push

106.

A force that moves or drags an object to make it move (for example, a donkey will _____ the cart).

a)

optical illusion

b)

particles

c)

pull

d)

pupil

e)

push

107.

The hole in the middle of the eye (it widens or narrows to let in different amounts of light).

a)

optical illusion

b)

particles

c)

pull

d)

pupil

e)

push

108.

A force that moves an object (usually from behind) to make it move (for example, the student will _____ the door shut).

a)

optical illusion

b)

particles

c)

pull

d)

pupil

e)

push

109.

The distance or amount between 2 end-points (for example, the _____ between 5 years and 11 years is 6 years).

a)

range

b)

recyclable

c)

reflective

d)

repel

e)

sight

110.

Able to be used again or changed in some ways to make something new.

a)

range

b)

recyclable

c)

reflective

d)

repel

e)

sight

111.

When light bounces off smooth, shiny surfaces (such as mirrors and shiny metals) and reflects light well).

a)

range

b)

recyclable

c)

reflective

d)

repel

e)

sight

112.

To push, or force, something away.

a)

range

b)

recyclable

c)

reflective

d)

repel

e)

sight

113.

1 of the 5 senses, being able to use the eyes to see.

a)

range

b)

recyclable

c)

reflective

d)

repel

e)

sight

114.

An organ, outer layer covering the body.

a)

skin

b)

smell

c)

sound waves

d)

species

e)

taste

115.

1 of the 5 senses, the ability to use the nose to sense (notice).

a)

skin

b)

smell

c)

sound waves

d)

species

e)

taste

116.

Vibrations formed when air particles bump into one another - this travels through the air, helping you to hear.

a)

skin

b)

smell

c)

sound waves

d)

species

e)

taste

117.

Animals with a backbone (such as: mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians).

a)

vertebrates

b)

Venn diagram

c)

touch

d)

vitamin C

118.

Represents sets of groups of things in a picture using 2 circles that overlap.

a)

vertebrates

b)

Venn diagram

c)

touch

d)

vitamin C

119.

1 of the 5 senses, to use the skin to feel things.

a)

vertebrates

b)

Venn diagram

c)

touch

d)

vitamin C

120.

For healthy teeth, skin and bones.

a)

vertebrates

b)

Venn diagram

c)

touch

d)

vitamin C