3rd Grade Science Yearly Review

Sarah used a magnifying glass to look at the plant's roots. What is the function of the roots?

• to store food

• to make food

• to take in water

• to take in soil

A group of students have radish and tomato seeds. They ask the following question: Will tomato seeds grow faster if we use fertilizer? Which experiment will best help the students answer the question?

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A student placed a healthy plant outside. Five days later, the student observed the plant looked dried and wilted. Which basic need did the plant most likely lack?

• air

• soil

• water

• sunlight

Which animal eats BOTH plants and animals?

• bear

• cougar

• fish

• deer

Which picture best represents the chicken egg on Day 17?

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Which trait is passed from a parent raccoon to its offspring?

• hunting for fish

• using trees as a home

• staying warm in the winter

• having black fur around the eye

Which picture card would best be placed into Group 1?

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Which animals most likely compete for shelter?

• squirrel & fox

• squirrel & owl

• owl & fox

• owl & bear

A tadpole has gills and a tail. Tadpoles live in water. The gills best help the tadpole survive in water by...

• helping the tadpole stay warm

• helping the tadpole find prey

• helping the tadpole get oxygen

• helping the tadpole escape predators

Which animal is extinct?

• Blue Whale

• Florida Panther

• Giant Panda

• Woolly Mammoth