3rd Grade Final Exam Review Science

Some insects have wings that look like leaves. How does this help them survive in their environment?

• It helps them fly faster through the trees.

• It helps them blend in with the plants and avoid predators.

• It helps them collect sunlight to make their own food.

• It helps them find water on leaves.

A factory accidentally spills waste into a nearby lake. What is the most likely effect this will have on the animals that live in or near the lake?

• The animal population will increase because the lake water will be cooler.

• The animal population will stay the same because animals can drink any kind of water.

• The animal population will decrease because the water is unsafe to drink.

• The animal population will increase because the waste will feed the fish.

The picture shows an area in Georgia with tall, tree-covered hills and cooler temperatures. What type of habitat is this?

• Wetlands

• 
  Mountains

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

Derek places a cup of cold juice (6°C) on the kitchen counter where the air is warmer (22°C). What will most likely happen to the temperature of the juice after an hour?

• The juice's temperature will decrease because the cold will move into it from the counter.

• The juice's temperature will stay the same because it is not being heated.

• The juice's temperature will increase because heat will move from the warmer air to the cooler juice.

• The juice's temperature will decrease because it is not in the refrigerator.

Liam sees a plant growing in the mountains of northern Georgia. He wonders if the same plant could also live on the Georgia coast. Which question would BEST help him find out?

• Can the plant grow in rich, moist soil?

• Can the plant survive hot summers and salty air?

• Can the plant grow near pine trees and cold winds?

• Can the plant survive without being watered?

A student goes outside on a chilly morning and begins to feel cold. Which action would help the student warm up?

• Sit on a cold bench

• Wave their arms up and down quickly

• Drink a glass of ice water

• Stand in the shade of a building

How does recycling help protect the Earth?

• It keeps factories running all the time.

• It adds more trash to landfills.

• It helps reduce the amount of garbage we throw away.

• It uses more trees to make new products.

A student is learning about Georgia's habitats. She reads about an area that is mostly flat, has dry, sandy soil, and is close to the ocean. Which Georgia habitat is she most likely learning about?

• Mountains

• Wetlands

• Piedmont

• Coast

Landfills are large areas where trash is buried. Which statement about landfills is NOT correct?

• Landfills can take up space where animals live.

• Landfills help reduce the amount of trash on Earth.

• Landfills can cause pollution that affects soil and water.

• Landfills give animals a clean place to find food and build homes.

he picture shows a deep valley with a river at the bottom.
Over many, many years, the land has changed.

What is the most likely reason this landform was created?

• The sun melted the rock and made a deep hole.

• Animals dug tunnels that made the land fall in.

• The river slowly carved the land away over a long time.

• People used tools to break down the rock quickly.