3rd Grade CP3 Review

Which student made a correct claim about Mercury?

• A. Student 1

• B. Student 2

• C. Student 3

• D. Student 4

Two students classify planets in our solar system. Student A claims that Saturn is an inner planet. Student B claims that Saturn is an outer planet. Which two facts could Student B use to support her claim that Saturn is an outer planet?

• A. Saturn has a large red spot.

• B. Saturn has a gaseous surface.

• C. Saturn has rings.

• D. Saturn has a rocky surface.

• E. Saturn takes 10 hours to rotate on its axis.

Based on the data, which planets are most likely inner planets?

• A. Planet R and Planet S

• B. Planet R and Planet U

• C. Planet S and Planet U

• D. Planet R and Planet T

Which statement is correct about inner and outer planets?

• Inner planets are much larger than outer planets.

• Inner planets take longer to orbit the sun than outer planets.

• Inner planets have a rocky surface. Outer planets have gas surfaces.

• Inner planets have rings. Outer planets do not have rings.

Which list correctly orders the planets from closest to farthest from the Sun?

• Planet K, Planet J, Planet M, Planet L

• Planet J, Planet K, Planet M

• Planet M, Planet J, Planet K

• Planet L, Planet M, Planet J, Planet K

Which numbered arrow shows the movement of water from evaporating to condensing?

• Arrow 1

• Arrow 2

• Arrow 3

• Arrow 4

Students create a model of the water cycle. They use a glass jar and add soil for land. The students add water for a lake. Which addition to the model will show a part of the water cycle?

• Add a mountain so water will slide down the mountain. This will show condensation.

• Add a heat lamp to warm up the water to show evaporation.

• Add a fence around the lake to stop the water. This will show condensation.

• Add fish to the lake to move the water to show precipitation.

A student creates a model of the water cycle. Which step shows where liquid water changes into water vapor?

• Step 1 only

• Step 2 and Step 3

• Step 3 only

• Step 1 and Step 2

Which two statements describe the process shown in Step 3 of the model?

• A. Clouds form when water droplets join together.

• B. Water soaks into the ground.

• C. Clouds become heavy with water.

• D. Water changes from a gas to a liquid.

• E. Water changes from liquid to gas.

A student observes the sky. She notices thin wispy clouds. She draws her observations. Which of the following statements correctly describe the weather?

• Today, we will have calm, fair weather.

• It will soon be cold and start to snow.

• Today, we will have a thunderstorm.

• Soon there will be a light drizzle of rain.