GL QUIZ SCIENCE GRADE 3

When Earth is seen from outer space, it looks mainly blue. This is because most of Earth is covered with ________

• ice

• mountains

• oceans

• desert

Mold is often found growing on old bread. In a food chain, mold is a

• decomposer

• producer

• consumer

• scavenger

Skunks spray a strong-smelling liquid to

• get rid of wastes

• attract prey

• defend themselves

• help nearby plants grow

Which of these BEST describes the texture of the metal spoon?

• Small

• Smooth

• Flexible

• Shiny

A container was filled with ice cubes. The container was left outside until the ice cubes melted. Based on the picture, how much water came from the melted ice cubes?

• 3 milliliters

• 5 milliliters

• 7 milliliters

• 10 milliliters

Why is it important to protect soil?

• It covers the bedrock layer in the earth.

• It has nutrients used by plants to grow

• It holds many harmful pollutants.

• It dries quickly in sunlight.

A student is blindfolded and given several objects to feel. Which of these would he describe as hard and smooth?

• Screw

• Balloon

• Teddy bear

• Marble

Which of these is the BEST way to save animals and trees?

• Ride bikes more

• Make more farmland

• Take care of forests

• Move to the city

Students planted two types of bean seeds. Both types of bean plants are measured after two weeks. Which of these questions are they MOST likely trying to answer?

• Which type of bean plant grows faster?

• Which type of bean plant is prettier?

• Which type of bean plant tastes better?

• Which type of bean plant costs more?

The teeth of a carnivore are MOSTLY _____________

• pointed

• rounded

• wide

• flat