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WorksheetsNGS Grade 3 - Science - Term 3 - Midterm Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
Scientists found a whale fossil in the middle of the desert because…
whales live in the desert habitat.
whales used to live in the desert habitat.
there used to be a lake in the middle of the desert habitat.
the desert habitat used to be an ocean.
The green anoles today are such good climbers because… (choose the best answer)
they like climbing trees.
they need to be able to climb to get food that is high up in the trees
they need to be able to get away from brown anoles on the ground.
the green anoles that were poor climbers were more likely to get eaten by brown anoles, so they had fewer babies.
Which is NOT an example of evidence that dinosaurs looked like big reptiles?
Dinosaur skulls had similar skulls to reptiles today.
Some dinosaurs had sharp teeth.
Scientists found imprint fossils of scaly dinosaur skin.
Dinosaurs laid eggs.
We can learn about extinct animals by studying their fossils and comparing them to animals living today.
True
False
When habitats change, the kinds of animals and plants that live there change, too.
True
False
Which of the following would NOT protect people from getting diseases carried by mosquitoes?
Leaving buckets outside to catch rainwater
Covering porches and beds with mosquito nets
Using powerful fans in doorways where insects might get in
Spraying uncovered skin with mosquito repellant
You are most likely to find mosquitoes in a habitat that is...
dry and hot
cold and wet
warm and wet
cold and dry
Any physical structure (body part or covering) or behavior that helps an animal survive:
habitat
instinct
fur
adaptation
Which example below is a physical adaptation? (body parts or body coverings)
Young lions play together.
Zebras form a herd and watch for predators.
A bird builds a nest.
A deer has flat teeth for chewing plants.
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
B
C
D
Dogs such as Chihuahuas are examples of....
Human Selection
Natural Selection
If Pondville has a drought next year, will mosquitoes become more or less common? Support your answer with reasoning.
