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3rd Grade Fall Benchmark Practice

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A student compared the mass of two books. Which statement is true about the two books?

a)

Book A is heavier than Book B

b)

Book B is lighter than Book A

c)

Book A has less mass than Book B

d)

Book B has less mass than Book A

2.

Bethany is identifying mixtures in her science class. Which of the following items do NOT form a mixture?

a)

Lettuce and tomatoes

b)

Marbles and Paper clips

c)

Ice and water

d)

Leaves and sticks

3.

A student tested to see which items would float or sink. Which data table below represents the results of the experiment?

a)

b)

c)

d)

4.

Observe the steam rising from the pot. Which statement is true about the boiling water?

a)

It remains in the same state of matter.

b)

It is changing from a solid to a liquid.

c)

It is changing from a liquid to a solid.

d)

It is changing from a liquid to a gas.

5.

Observe the melting ice. Which statement is true about the melting ice?

a)

It is remaining in the same state of matter.

b)

It is changing from a solid to a liquid.

c)

It is changing from a liquid to a solid.

d)

It is changing from a liquid to a gas.

6.

Which object would change from a solid into a liquid if left outside in the sun on a hot day?

a)

rock

b)

popsicle

c)

marble

d)

paper clip

7.

Students observe a glass of ice and water. The glass is dry on the outside. After ten minutes students see drops of water on the outside of the glass. Which statement BEST explains the students’ observations?

a)

The water vapor in the air changes to a liquid when it touches the cold glass.

b)

The cold water inside the glass rises and then slides down the outside of the glass.

c)

The ice in the glass melted and caused the water to overflow the glass.

d)

The water moved to the outside surface through tiny holes in the glass.

8.

A glass of ice water was left outside on a hot day. Water droplets formed on the outside of the glass after a few minutes. What physical change is demonstrated?

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Gravity

d)

Erosion

9.

A student separated the following items on a table as a mixture or not a mixture. Which choice would complete the table?

a)

big and little pieces of sponge

b)

sugar and sugar cubes

c)

flat and crumpled paper

d)

metal and plastic paper clips

10.

A student conducts an investigation using caramel candy, paper plates, and a stopwatch. The student places a piece of the caramel candy on each of three plates. The student puts the plates in different locations around the school. The student will record the time it takes for each piece of caramel candy to change state and other observations in the table below. Which question is the student most likely trying to answer with this investigation?

a)

In which location does the caramel candy change state the fastest?

b)

What causes the caramel candy to keep its shape?

c)

Why does the caramel candy change state?

d)

At what temperature does the caramel candy melt?

11.

Observe the students pulling the rope. If Team A pulls harder which direction will the scarf move?

a)

b)

c)

d)

12.

A wagon is pushed and begins to move. As the wagon moves, it slows and comes to a stop. The wagon and the direction it is pushed are shown. What force causes the wagon to stop?

a)

The force of gravity which is acting in the same direction as the arrow

b)

The force of friction which is acting in the same direction as the arrow

c)

The force of gravity which is acting in the opposite direction of the arrow

d)

DThe force of friction which is acting in the opposite direction of the arrow

13.

Observe the diagram. Which force is causing the paper clip to extend upward?

a)

Electrical force

b)

Frictional force

c)

Gravitational force

d)

Magnetic force

14.

A student observed the following actions.

●A ball rolling down a hill

●An apple falling from a tree

●A sled sliding down a slope

●A falling leaf floating to the ground

These actions are a result of —

a)

gravity

b)

magnetism

c)

electricity

d)

sound

15.

A student places an ice cube into a cup. The student moves the cup into the sunlight and records observations. The student's observations are shown below. 

Select TWO statements that are NOT supported by the data.

a)

Water is always a liquid 

b)

Ice is the solid form of water

c)

Heat caused the ice to melt.

d)

Heat caused the water to freeze

16.

Two students were given a section of clay. Each section had the same mass. One student created a clay ball.

The other student created a clay boat. Each clay item was placed in an aquarium. The boat floated. The ball sank. What property of matter was different between the two items?

a)

color

b)

mass

c)

shape

d)

texture

17.

Students fill a cart with books. The cart has a handle on each end.

Which actions will make moving the cart in one direction easiest for the students?

a)

Student 1 pulls the cart to the left while Student 2 pulls the cart to the right.

b)

Student 1 pulls the cart to the left while Student 2 pushes the cart to the left.

c)

Student 1 pushes the cart to the right while Student 2 pushes the cart downward.

d)

Student 1 pushes the cart to the right while Student 2 pulls the cart upward.

18.

A student strikes Ball A with a stick.

Which direction will Ball B travel?

a)

b)

c)

d)

19.

Four students stand facing a box. The diagram below shows an overhead view of the box. The numbered circles represent the positions of the students. What do the students need to do to slide the box to the northeast?

a)

Students 1 and 2 push, and Students 3 and 4 pull.

b)

Students 1 and 4 push, and Students 2 and 3 pull.

c)

Students 2 and 3 push, and Students 1 and 4 pull.

d)

Students 3 and 4 push, and Students 1 and 2 pull.

20.

Four students tested some items to see if they were magnetic and placed the information on a data table. Which data table is correct?

a)

b)

c)

d)