Grade 3 Science Quiz on Matter

What are the three states of matter?

• Liquid, Gas, Plasma

• Solid, Water, Air

• Solid, Liquid, Fire

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

Which property describes a solid's ability to resist scratching?

• Malleability

• Hardness

• Ductility

• Brittleness

What shape does a liquid take?

• Square shape

• Circular shape

• Shape of its container

• Definite shape

Which of the following is a property of gases?

• Definite shape

• Definite volume

• Can be compressed

• Can be solid

What is the texture of a solid?

• Wet or dry

• Light or heavy

• Smooth or rough

• Hot or cold

Which of the following is an example of a ductile material?

• Wood

• Clay

• Copper

• Glass

What is the volume of a liquid measured in?

• Grams

• Milliliters

• Meters

• Kilograms

What happens to gas when it is compressed?

• It takes a definite shape

• It moves closer together

• It expands

• It moves freely

Which of the following is a property of liquids?

• Is always cold

• Is always clear

• Can flow

• Has a definite shape

What is malleability?

• Ability to break easily

• Ability to be stretched

• Ability to flow

• Ability to be flattened