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Grade 3 Science Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface and then returns as precipitation?

a)

Water cycle

b)

Sunshine cycle

c)

Cloud cycle

d)

Rainbow cycle

2.

What are the three main stages of the water cycle?

a)

Freezing, melting, boiling

b)

Evaporation, condensation, precipitation

c)

Sunrise, sunset, midnight

d)

Running, walking, jumping

3.

How does climate change affect the Earth's weather patterns?

a)

It has no effect on weather patterns

b)

It only affects the temperature

c)

It causes an increase in rainfall only

d)

It causes shifts in temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns.

4.

What are some of the effects of climate change on the environment?

a)

Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, melting ice caps, and sea level rise

b)

Expansion of natural habitats

c)

Increase in wildlife population

d)

Decrease in air pollution

5.

What are some examples of natural hazards that can occur on Earth?

a)

Power Outage

b)

Pollution

c)

Alien invasions

d)

Tornadoes, and Hurricanes.

6.

How can natural hazards like earthquakes and hurricanes be prepared for?

a)

Creating emergency plans, securing buildings, and having emergency supplies

b)

Not having any emergency supplies

c)

Leaving all the windows and doors open

d)

Ignoring the warnings and staying in the area

7.

What are the names of the eight planets in our solar system?

a)

Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto

b)

Sun, Moon, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

c)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

d)

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto

8.

What is the largest layer of the Earth's crust called?

a)

crust

b)

atmosphere

c)

mantle

d)

core

9.

What are the two types of crust that make up the Earth's surface?

a)

continental crust and oceanic crust

b)

mountain crust and valley crust

c)

volcanic crust and sedimentary crust

d)

desert crust and forest crust

10.

How do scientists study the Earth's crust to learn more about its composition and structure?

a)

Collecting data from satellites orbiting the Earth

b)

Using telescopes to observe the Earth's surface

c)

Seismic imaging, drilling, and studying rock samples

d)

Analyzing weather patterns to understand the Earth's crust

11.

What are 3 states of matter?

a)

Liquid, Water, Soda

b)

Rock, Brick, Shoes

c)

Solid, Liquid, Gas

12.
Which part of the plant makes the food?
a)
roots
b)
stem
c)
leaf
d)
flower
13.
Plants need sunlight to ________.
a)
breathe
b)
keep the plant warm
c)
make food for the plant
d)
plants do not need sunlight
14.

Mammals USUALLY have __________ on their bodies

a)

hair

b)

scales

c)

toenails

d)

flowers

15.

This is an animal that lives part of its life in water and part of its life on land.

a)

mammal

b)

amphibian

c)

bird

d)

reptile

16.
About 97% of the water on Earth is ___________________.
a)
fresh water
b)
groundwater
c)
salt water
d)
ice
17.
Where is pollution found on Earth?
a)
in water and land
b)
only in air
c)
in air, land and water
d)
in air and water
18.

9.  Which two planets take less time than Earth to orbit the sun?

a)

Mercury and Mars

b)

Mars and Jupiter

c)

Uranus and Neptune

d)

Mercury and Venus

19.

Which of these vegetables is a root that you eat?

a)

Carrot

b)

Corn

c)

Cabbage

d)

Tomato

20.

What is the process by which water vapour in the atmosphere forms clouds?

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Sublimation

d)

Freezing