Worksheets3rd Grade TCAP Science Item Release
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of these describes an outer planet?
has no moons or rings
has rings and many moons
has no moons and is smaller than Earth
has two moons and is smaller than Earth
Student 1 claims that Mars is an outer planet because it is farther away from the sun than Earth. Student 2 claims that Mars is an inner planet.
Which two pieces of evidence could Student 2 use to support the argument that Mars is an inner planet?
Mars is red.
Mars has a rocky surface.
Mars does not have water.
Mars does not have rings.
Mars is much colder than Earth.
Based on the data in the table, which location most likely has a tropical climate?
Location 1
Location 2
Location 3
Location 4
Which container best meets the students’ needs?
a large wooden box
a plastic bucket with a handle
a small paper bag
a glass jar with a lid
Which two of these need to be true for the magnet solution to work?
Glue has to work the same in outer space as it does on Earth.
There is no atmosphere in space.
Two magnets can attract each other in space.
Tools must be made of metal.
Objects move faster in outer space than on Earth.
Which two body parts help the woodpecker get the insects from under the bark?
strong, dark wings for flight
long, sturdy tail feathers for support while climbing trees
strong, pointed beak for hammering on trees
small, oval-shaped head that protects the brain
strong, long claws for gripping tree bark tightly
A student makes the claim that lions benefit by living in groups.
Which three statements support the student’s claim?
The lions can share food.
Male lions fight other males for mates.
Hunting in groups makes it easier for the lions to catch prey.
The group of lions can provide protection for the young.
Other animals can see the group of lions easily.
A student stands at the bottom of a small, grassy hill and kicks a ball. The ball rolls up the hill and stops at the top of the hill.
How does the ball get the energy to roll up the hill?
Energy is transferred from the student to the ball.
Energy is released from inside the ball.
Energy is transferred from the grass on the hill to the ball.
Energy is released from gravity acting on the ball.
At which ramp height did the marble have the most energy?
1 book
2 books
3 books
4 books
Which change should the students make so the bulb will successfully light up?
Add a second battery.
Put the switch on the bottom of the candle.
Use a larger bulb.
Use another wire to connect the switch to the bottom of the battery.
