WorksheetsGrade 3 - Science - Semester 1 Test
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 38mins
In ________, liquid water heats up and turns into water vapor (from liquid water to gas).
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
In ________, water vapor condenses in the sky and turn into clouds (GAS to LIQUID).
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
In ________, water falls to the earth from the sky (rain, snow, hail).
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
How high or low compared to the sea.
elevation
temperature
adaptation
humidity
Atmosphere is ___
heat (hot) from the sun
a blanket of air surrounding the Earth
a long period of time with no rain
a large swirling mass of wind
How much WATER VAPOR is in the air
humidity
atmosphere
air pressure
solid
How COLD or HOT an object or a place is.
temperature
humidity
air pressure
The conditions in a place’s atmosphere in a SHORT PERIOD OF TIME and they change FAST.
weather
climate
humidity
temperature
Choose all the examples of WEATHER:
sunny
rainy
windy
stormy
tropical
Weather patterns that repeat for a LONG TIME. It changes SLOWLY.
weather
climate
humidity
temperature
Choose all the examples of CLIMATE:
tropical
temperate
polar
stormy
What is the weather of polar climate?
very cold and dry
has big differences between seasonal weather patterns, there are 4 seasons
warm and hot all year, has a wet season and a dry season
What is the weather of temperate climate?
very cold and dry
has big differences between seasonal weather patterns, there are 4 seasons (spring, summer, fall/autumn, winter)
warm and hot all year, has a wet season and a dry season
What is the weather of tropical climate?
very cold and dry
has big differences between seasonal weather patterns, there are 4 seasons
warm and hot all year, has a wet season and a dry season
Different times during a year with different types of weather (temperate climate has 4 and tropical climate has 2).
seasons
climate
weather
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather changes FAST, climate changes SLOWLY
Climate changes FAST, weather changes SLOWLY
What is the weather like in summer?
warm and rainy
hot and sunny
cool and windy
cold and snowy
What is the weather like in spring?
warm and rainy
hot and sunny
cool and windy
cold and snowy
What is the weather like in fall/autumn?
warm and rainy
hot and sunny
cool and windy
cold and snowy
What is the weather like in winter?
warm and rainy
hot and sunny
cool and windy
cold and snowy
The weight of air above us in the atmosphere.
air pressure
humidity
temperature
climate
What do we use to measure TEMPERATURE?
thermometer
barometer
hygrometer
rain gauge
wind vane and wind sock
What do we use to measure AIR PRESSURE?
thermometer
barometer
hygrometer
rain gauge
wind vane and wind sock
What do we use to measure HUMIDITY?
thermometer
barometer
hygrometer
rain gauge
wind vane and wind sock
What do we use to measure RAIN FALL?
thermometer
barometer
hygrometer
rain gauge
wind vane and wind sock
What do we use to measure the DIRECTION OF THE WIND?
thermometer
barometer
hygrometer
rain gauge
wind vane and wind sock
A disturbance in the atmosphere with a lot of WIND and RAIN.
storm
hurricane
tornado
drought
A storm that forms over warm ocean water
storm
hurricane
tornado
drought
A large mass of swirling wind
storm
thunderstorm
tornado
drought
It is caused by heavy rain and there is too much water.
storm
thunderstorm
flood
drought
A long period of time with very little or no rain.
drought
hurricane
flood
storm
What is the difference between a drought and a flood?
Drought is a long time with no rain, but flood is from heavy rain.
Flood is a long time with no rain, but drought is from heavy rain.
What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?
A tornado is a large mass of swirling wind on land, but a hurricane is a storm that forms over warm ocean water.
A hurricane is a large mass of swirling wind on land, but a tornado is a storm that forms over warm ocean water.
Is this climate or weather?
The Sahara Desert is hot and dry all year.
climate
weather
Is this climate or weather?
Today has been really hot and sunny.
climate
weather
Is this climate or weather?
Last Wednesday was really windy!
climate
weather
Is this climate or weather?
England has cold and wet winters.
climate
weather
Is this climate or weather?
There was a big thunderstorm last night!
climate
weather
Choose all the examples of precipitation:
rain
snow
hail
cat
school
This season comes right after winter. It's warmer and flower blossoms.
spring
summer
fall
winter
This season is the hottest.
spring
summer
fall
winter
This season comes after summer. It's a little bit colder and the leaves fall.
spring
summer
fall/autumn
winter
This season is the coldest.
spring
summer
fall/autumn
winter
Which climate zone has a dry season and a wet season?
tropical
temperate
polar
Which of these areas belong to the tropical climate ?
rainforest
arctic
What is the impact/effect of flood?
Strong wind blows houses, cars, and people away.
Animal and plants die because there is no water.
This can wash away roads and bridges, making it
difficult for people to travel.
What is the impact/effect of drought?
People might not have enough water to drink or grow food.
The powerful wind blows away the roofs of some houses
This can wash away roads and bridges, making it
difficult for people to travel.
This can cause flooding and blow down trees, houses
and power lines.
What is the impact/effect of tornado?
The powerful WIND will blow away the roofs of some
houses.
People might not have enough WATER to drink or to
grow food.
This can WASH AWAY roads and bridges, making it
difficult for people to travel.
This can cause FLOODING and BLOW DOWN trees, houses
and power lines.
What is the impact/effect of STORM?
The powerful WIND will blow away the roofs of some
houses.
People might not have enough WATER to drink or to
grow food.
This can WASH AWAY roads and bridges, making it
difficult for people to travel.
This can cause FLOODING and BLOW DOWN trees, houses
and power lines.
Imaginary line that divides the Earth in half (in the middle of the planet)
equator
tropical
temperate
climate
The (a) gases in the atmosphere cause the atmosphere to trap more heat.
The __________ describes how the atmosphere traps energy from sunlight and keeps Earth warm
greenhouse effect
climate
weather
tropical
__________ is when the temperature of the Earth is getting hotter.
global warming
climate
weather
tropical
Where do greenhouse gases come from?
Choose ALL the correct answers.
Factories burning fossil fuels.
Using cars and motorbikes.
Raising cows in farming.
Rocks, clouds
What will help slow down climate change?
recycling
leaving the lights on all day
use lots of plastic bags
drive cars everywhere
What are organisms?
(a)
What is a life cycle?
The series of changes in water
The series of changes in the life of an organism
______ is when organisms, or living things, make more organisms of the same kind as the parent (make babies).
reproduction
organisms
growth and development
maturity
How does this organism reproduce?
by giving birth
by laying eggs
through seeds
How does this organism reproduce?
by giving birth
by laying eggs
through seeds
What is the correct order of a life cycle?
life begins -> growth and development -> maturity -> reproduction
reproduction -> growth and development -> maturity -> life begins
life begins -> maturity -> growth and development -> reproduction
reproduction -> growth and development -> life begins -> maturity
Something that you got from your parents or ancestors (something you had when you were born)
Inherited trait
Acquired trait
Something that you were not born with
Inherited trait
Acquired trait
What are two traits the boy has inherited from his father?
(a)
A/An ___ is a characteristic of an organism that helps it survive in its environment.
adaptation
acquired
inherited
How do gills help a fish to survive underwater?
Gills help fish to breathe underwater
Gills help fish to swim underwater
Gills help fish to play underwater
Gills help fish to run underwater
Why do camels adapt well to the desert?
Choose ALL that are correct.
Camels have hump to store FAT
Camels have long eyelashes to protect their eyes.
Camels like to live in the desert.
Why do cheetahs adapt well to the savanna?
Choose ALL that are correct.
Cheetahs have yellow fur to camouflage
Cheetahs have long legs to run fast
Cheetahs have sharp teeth to eat meat.
Why do meerkats live in group?
To protect themselves
To hunt animals
To keep warm
Why do lions form group?
To protect themselves
To hunt animals
To keep warm
