Cambridge Intl - Stage 3 - Progression Test Revision

This picture shows the remains of an animal that lived millions of years ago.

Write down the word that describes these remains of a dead animal.

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This animal is a fish.

Which of the following features shows the animal is a fish?

• bones

• gills

• feathers

• tail

Answer explanation

The feature that shows the animal is a fish is gills, as fish are known for having gills to extract oxygen from water.

Select two useful materials found in rocks.

• wood

• metals

• oil

• plastic

Answer explanation

Metals and oil are useful materials found in rocks due to their various industrial applications and economic value.

Match the letter of the plant part to its correct function.

• A

• Makes food

• B

• Takes in water

• C

• Transports water

• D

• Makes seeds

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Plants need water to be healthy.

Select two other conditions plants need to be healthy.

• People

• Sunlight

• Air

• Animals

Answer explanation

Plants need sunlight for photosynthesis and air for respiration to be healthy. These two conditions are essential for their growth and survival.

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Jeff separates a mixture of sand and gravel.

The diagram shows the equipment he uses. What is the name of this equipment?

• evaporating dish

• filter

• sieve

• thermometer

Answer explanation

The equipment used to separate sand and gravel is called a sieve.

Jeff separates a mixture of sand and gravel.

Which of the following explains why only sand can pass through the piece of the equipment.

• The sand is small enough to pass through the holes in the equipment.

• The sand is too big so it cannot pass through the equipment.

Answer explanation

The sand is small enough to pass through the holes in the equipment.

Which word best describes the shape of Earth.

• prism

• cylinder

• polygon

• sphere

Answer explanation

The word 'sphere' best describes the shape of Earth as it is a three-dimensional round object, similar to a ball.

Which force pulls an object towards the center of Earth?

• air resistance

• gravity

• water resistance

• friction

Answer explanation

Gravity is the force that pulls an object towards the center of Earth.

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What is the name of the equipment that is used to measure forces?

• thermometer

• forcemeter

• ruler

• balance

Answer explanation

The correct equipment used to measure forces is a forcemeter.

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