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NGS Grade 3 - Science - Term 3 - Midterm Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Scientists found a whale fossil in the middle of the desert because…

a)

whales live in the desert habitat.

b)

whales used to live in the desert habitat.

c)

there used to be a lake in the middle of the desert habitat.

d)

the desert habitat used to be an ocean.

2.

The green anoles today are such good climbers because… (choose the best answer)

a)

they like climbing trees.

b)

they need to be able to climb to get food that is high up in the trees

c)

they need to be able to get away from brown anoles on the ground.

d)

the green anoles that were poor climbers were more likely to get eaten by brown anoles, so they had fewer babies.

3.

Which is NOT an example of evidence that dinosaurs looked like big reptiles?

a)

Dinosaur skulls had similar skulls to reptiles today.

b)

Some dinosaurs had sharp teeth.

c)

Scientists found imprint fossils of scaly dinosaur skin.

d)

Dinosaurs laid eggs.

4.

We can learn about extinct animals by studying their fossils and comparing them to animals living today.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

When habitats change, the kinds of animals and plants that live there change, too.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of the following would NOT protect people from getting diseases carried by mosquitoes?

a)

Leaving buckets outside to catch rainwater

b)

Covering porches and beds with mosquito nets

c)

Using powerful fans in doorways where insects might get in

d)

Spraying uncovered skin with mosquito repellant

7.

You are most likely to find mosquitoes in a habitat that is...

a)

dry and hot

b)

cold and wet

c)

warm and wet

d)

cold and dry

8.

Any physical structure (body part or covering) or behavior that helps an animal survive:

a)

habitat

b)

instinct

c)

fur

d)

adaptation

9.

Which example below is a physical adaptation? (body parts or body coverings)

a)

Young lions play together.

b)

Zebras form a herd and watch for predators.

c)

A bird builds a nest.

d)

A deer has flat teeth for chewing plants.

10.

The shape of a bird’s foot is an adaptation that helps the bird survive in its environment. Which foot is most likely an adaptation of a bird that needs to swim to find food?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

Dogs such as Chihuahuas are examples of....

a)

Human Selection

b)

Natural Selection

12.

If Pondville has a drought next year, will mosquitoes become more or less common? Support your answer with reasoning.

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