Worksheets3rd grade science
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name one thing that can cause erosion.
Moving water
wind
gravity
all of the above
This is a nonliving solid with a definite chemical makeup; IT IS MADE OF ONE MATERIAL!
hardness
luster
texture
mineral
A solid material made up of two or more minerals.
hardness
rock
luster
color
What is it called when weathered rock is carried away?
weathering
erosion
deposition
breaking
What is the breaking apart or wearing away of rock into smaller pieces?
erosion
deposition
weathering
whooshing
The remains or mark of an animal or plant that lived long ago is____
fossil
paleontologist
fossil fuels
extinct
A ______________________ is a scientist who studies fossils.
biologist
chemist
paleontologist
astronomer
________ include bones, teeth, shells, and imprints of plants or animals that were pressed into mud and sand.
silt
lime
fossils
Loam
______ is a type of soil that is composed of sand, silt, clay, and humus. Many plants grow well in this.
sand
loam
clay
humus
How many types of soil are there?
5
3
6
7
Which type of soil feels sticky, holds water well, but isn't good for planting due to how hard it is for roots to grow through?
sand
silt
loam
clay
What is the softest mineral?
feldspar
muscovite
talc
diamond
Which type of soil has the smallest particles?
sand
hummus
clay
silt
Which of the following soils has the largest particle size?
sand
silt
clay
the way a mineral shines, or reflects light
Hardness
Rock
Luster
Mineral
The loose material that covers most of Earth’s surface.
Sand
Fossil
Soil
Erosion
Sand
Material erosion moves from place to place (made of sand, soil, and bits of rock)
Loose material that covers much of the Earth’s surface
Has large grains (particles) and feels gritty and is too dry for plant growth
The movement of weathered rock material from one place to another
True or false: A diamond is the hardest mineral.
True
False
What is the Mohs hardness scale?
The Mohs hardness scale is used to determine the size of a mineral.
The Mohs hardness scale is usesd to determine the color of a mineral.
The Mohs hardness scale is a scale used to determine the softness or hardness of
a mineral.
What is the least helpful property when identifying a mineral?
texture
hardness
color
size
Minerals have different ________ that help scientists identify them.
properties
Colors
______ of a mineral describes how easily it can be scratched by another mineral, a steel nail, a copper penny, a piece of glass, or a fingernail.
What is the softest mineral?
feldspar
muscovite
talc
diamond
The hardness of a mineral is measured by a scale known as...
Luster scale
Hardness scale
Moh's scale
Transmissivity scale
What does SAND feel like?
smooth
silky
gritty/rough
soft
What soil is smooth, holds water, and is okay for planting?
silt
sand
clay
loam
How are fossils formed?
A living plant or animal dies, gets buried, and the bones are hidden for a long time.
A living animal dies and becomes extinct.
The museum creates them with special tools.
An animal dies and stays hidden for a little while.
