WorksheetsReporting Category 3 Assessment - Earth and Space
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
A student’s family dug a deep hole in the yard to plant a tree. They notice that the soil appears to be layered. They draw the following diagram of the soil. The top layer is most likely made of —
wet sand and sticky clay
small pieces of rock and decaying organisms
rough gravel and smooth pebbles
solid bedrock
A class is surprised when books on the shelves begin to shake and pencils fall off desks. Just as quickly as the shaking begins, it stops. What must have happened?
Blizzard
Thunderstorm
Earthquake
Hurricane
A table is made from hardwood. Which characteristic is LEAST important when choosing a natural resource for building a table?
Sturdiness
Cost
Availability
Color
A student observes the weather and draws the picture below to illustrate weather conditions. By observing the picture, one can conclude that the weather is —
cloudy and hot
sunny and windy
cloudy and rainy
warm and sunny
A teacher asks students to design an investigation to test how the air temperature is affected by sunlight. What would be the best investigation to test this concept? 3.2(A)
Measure and record temperatures throughout the day in the classroom
Measure and record temperature readings throughout the day in the same area outside
Measure and record outside and inside temperatures in the morning
Measure and record outside and inside temperatures in the afternoon
The model shows the relationship of the sun, Earth, and moon. What can be inferred from observing the model?
The moon stays in one place as Earth orbits the sun.
The moon travels around Earth as Earth orbits the sun.
The sun travels around Earth as the moon orbits the sun.
Earth orbits the moon as the sun stays in one place.
The solar system includes the sun, eight planets, and other objects such as asteroids and comets. What is the center of our solar system?
Earth
Jupiter
Moon
Not here
Plants grow best in soil containing large amounts of decomposing plants and animals. Which soil type would most likely contain the greatest amount of decomposing plants and animals?
Clay
Loam
Gravel
Sand
A team of scientists observes the results of a recent landslide. The scientists want to measure the length and width of the scarp. What tool should scientists use to measure the scarp?
A Yardstick
B Graduated cylinder
C Meter stick
D Metric ruler
Fabric is tested to determine its purpose for being worn. Scientists test firefighter equipment to make sure it is made of fabric that will withstand the hazards faced by a firefighter. Which would be a safety issue related to the tests scientists perform?
Testing to see if the fabric is waterproof by putting a drop of water on it
Testing the fabric’s ability to resist heat
Testing the fabric’s strength and durability by pulling on it
Testing the fabric’s transparency by shining a light on it
Which most likely would NOT be included in a weather investigation?
Recording wind speed and air temperature
Recording precipitation and humidity
Using a Celsius thermometer and rain gauge
Using a meter stick and spring scale
Students are given a marble, a baseball, and a beach ball. They were told to use the objects to create a model of the sun, moon, and Earth system. Which would create the most accurate model?
Sun–marble, Moon–baseball, Earth–beach ball
Sun–baseball, Moon–beach ball, Earth–marble
Sun–beach ball, Moon–marble, Earth–baseball
Sun–beach ball, Moon–baseball, Earth–marble
Deep inside the sun’s core are constant explosions that create enormous amounts of energy. The sun provides energy for —
the Milky Way galaxy
other stars
organisms
all of the above
A teacher gives a student a picture of objects found in Earth’s solar system. The teacher asks the student to circle the planets. Which object should NOT be circled by the student?
Moon
Sun
Pluto
All of the above
Which is NOT a factor in soil formation?
A. Earthworms
B. Decay
C. Time
D. Metamorphosis
Which forces rapidly change Earth's surface?
Decomposing rocks and soil
Earthquakes and volcanoes
Weathering and landslides
Tsunamis and thunderstorms
Natural resources are used for everyday products. A group of students creates a plan to conserve natural resources. Which plan describes conserving natural resources?
A group of students conducts an investigation that involves floating toys in water. When the investigation is complete, the students pour the water in the sink.
A group of students discusses what to do with the leftover worksheets they have in class. They decide to throw the papers in the trash.
A group of students builds a tree house using logs from the forest. Then the students plant new trees to replace the ones used.
A group of students decides to have a car wash fundraiser. One student hooks up the water hose and turns on the water so they can begin washing cars as soon as the first car comes.
A third-grade class is studying weather. Each day they record the air temperature in their Texas hometown and in Ithaca, New York. What is the most likely reason the class wants to track this information?
To predict the weather for the coming week
To look for patterns in temperature in both locations
To record the amount of precipitation in both locations
To determine what date winter will begin
Which planet is between Mars and Saturn?
A Planet W
B Planet V
C Planet X
D Planet Y
The sun is a star. What is the composition of the sun?
Magma
Gases
Yellow liquids
None of the above
A student group is given a penny, a dime, and a quarter to construct a model of the sun, Earth, and moon system. How would the students best use these items to represent the system? 3.3(B)
Place the penny at the center of the table with the quarter orbiting the penny and the dime orbiting the quarter
Place the quarter at the center of the table with the penny orbiting the quarter and the dime orbiting the penny
Place the dime at the center of the table with the quarter orbiting the dime and the penny orbiting the quarter
Place the quarter at the center of the table with the penny and dime orbiting the quarter in separate orbits
