wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

3rd grade science 3 6 weeks test final

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do people use natural resources? Select ONE correct answer. Humans use ________ as fuel to move goods from one place to another. They burn ________ to power steam engines.

a)

petroleum, coal

b)

petroleum, water

c)

soil, water

d)

soil, coal

2.

People use natural resources to grow food. Which resources do they use?

a)

soil, water

b)

oil, water

c)

soil, rocks

d)

oil, rocks

3.

A class discussing uses of fresh water recorded their responses on a graphic organizer. What could students add to this chart?

a)
Building homes
b)

Growing Crops

c)

Provide clothing

d)

Recycling

4.

Wood is a natural resource. How can humans use wood?

a)

To fuel cars

b)

To water plants

c)

To build homes

d)

To make phones

5.

True or False

Wood is used to build houses.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

True or False

Gas is used to move cars.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or False

Oil is used to grow plants.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

True or False

Clay is used to make TVs.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

How can you conserve water?

a)

Water plants during the day.

b)

Take shorter showers.

c)

Use only cold water for bathing.

d)

Let the water run while brushing your teeth.

10.

A cone shaped island suddenly appears in the Pacific Ocean. This island was probably caused by —

a)

an earthquake

b)

a landslide

c)

a tornado

d)

a volcano

11.

The mountain landscape had a rapid change. What most likely caused this change?

a)

Hurricane

b)

Landslide

c)

Tornado

d)

Tsunami

12.

A large crack appears suddenly in the earth. What most likely caused this change?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Landslide

c)

Tornado

d)

Volcano

14.

Landslide

On May 20, 2017, a landslide occurred on the coast of California. Rocks and soil from the cliff above the road covered the road and fell into the ocean below. During the winter before the landslide happened, a lot of rain fell in the area.

14.

Complete the sentence by selecting the correct kind of event.

A __________ caused the road to be covered with rocks and soil.

a)

rapid event

b)

slow event

13.

Which statement best describes the actions of a landslide?

a)

Earth's surface suddenly shakes, causing buildings to collapse.

b)

A layer of Earth's surface suddenly and rapidly moves downhill.

c)

Magma flows violently through a crack in Earth's surface.

d)

The Earth's surface is slowly weathered by moving water.

15.

After a rain storm, a family's rain gauge had the above reading. How much did it rain in their area?

a)

A little more than an inch

b)

A little less than an inch

c)

About half an inch

d)

Two inches

16.

The images above show the day-to-day temperatures in four different cities. Which city had the largest change in temperature between the two days?

a)

El Paso

b)

Odessa

c)

Pampa

d)

Stowell

17.

Which statement best describes how the temperatures in the different cities compare?

a)

City A and City B are in cooler areas of the country.

b)

City A and City C are in cooler areas of the country.

c)

City C and City D are in warmer areas of the country.

d)

City B and City C are in warmer areas of the country.

18.

Which statement below best describes the weather data listed?

a)

Sedona, AZ has more rainfall than Longview, TX.

b)

Tennessee Ridge, TN has less rainfall than Walker, MN.

c)

Walker, MN has less rainfall than Sedona, AZ and more rainfall than Longview, TX.

d)

Longview, TX has more rainfall than Sedona, AZ and less rainfall than Tennessee Ridge, TN.

19.

Which would most likely cause the outdoor temperature to become slightly warmer?

a)

Increasing cloud cover

b)

A brief rain shower

c)

Decreasing cloud cover

d)

The Sun setting in the evening