grade 3 science ©2009 by the commonwealth of virginia, department of education, p.o. box 2120,...
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GRADE 3SCIENCE
©2009 by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNINGSpring 2009 Released Test
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DirectionsRead each question and choose the best answer.
SAMPLEWhen Earth is seen from outer space, it looks mainly blue. This is because most of Earth is covered with
A iceB mountainsC oceansD deserts
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1. What units would you use to measure the length of this pencil?
A GramsB KilometersC CentimetersD Liters
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1. What units would you use to measure the length of this pencil?
A GramsB KilometersC CentimetersD Liters
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2. Which of these is MOST likely the hardest to bend?
F Rubber bandG Cloth ribbonH Leather shoeJ Wooden board
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2. Which of these is MOST likely the hardest to bend?
F Rubber bandG Cloth ribbonH Leather shoeJ Wooden board
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3. Which of these lists has only products that come from plants?
A Paper, spices, and fibersB Wool, lumber, and butterC Medicines, leather, and milkD Cotton, rubber, and eggs
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3. Which of these lists has only products that come from plants?
A Paper, spices, and fibersB Wool, lumber, and butterC Medicines, leather, and milkD Cotton, rubber, and eggs
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4. Which shape is MOST like the one made by connecting the bases on the baseball field?
F CircleG SquareH TriangleJ Oval
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4. Which shape is MOST like the one made by connecting the bases on the baseball field?
F CircleG SquareH TriangleJ Oval
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5 Tony is studying ladybugs in a garden. Which of these would BEST help Tony to count the spots on a ladybug?
A StopwatchB ThermometerC Measuring cupD Magnifying glass
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5 Tony is studying ladybugs in a garden. Which of these would BEST help Tony to count the spots on a ladybug?
A StopwatchB ThermometerC Measuring cupD Magnifying glass
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6. What causes fewer plants to grow on the rocky side of the river?
F There is not enough sunlight.G There is not enough soil.H There is not enough water.J There is not enough air.
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6. What causes fewer plants to grow on the rocky side of the river?
F There is not enough sunlight.G There is not enough soil.H There is not enough water.J There is not enough air.
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7. Which would help conserve water?
A Turn off water while brushing teethB Wash the car every dayC Water the lawn every dayD Run the dishwasher after each meal
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7. Which would help conserve water?
A Turn off water while brushing teethB Wash the car every dayC Water the lawn every dayD Run the dishwasher after each meal
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8. Which of these is needed in all stages of the butterfly’s life cycle?
F WingsG EyesH SoilJ Air
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8. Which of these is needed in all stages of the butterfly’s life cycle?
F WingsG EyesH SoilJ Air
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9. How are a tree and grass alike?
A Both make wood.B Both have roots.C Both need moonlight.D Both have short lives.
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9. How are a tree and grass alike?
A Both make wood.B Both have roots.C Both need moonlight.D Both have short lives.
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10. Which of these most likely has the GREATEST mass?
F ChickenG PuppyH LizardJ Horse
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10. Which of these most likely has the GREATEST mass?
F ChickenG PuppyH LizardJ Horse
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11. What type of plant is MOST likely described?
A A flowering plantB A pine treeC GrassD Cactus
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11. What type of plant is MOST likely described?
A A flowering plantB A pine treeC GrassD Cactus
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12. The BEST way to make a shadow on a living room wall is to —
F hold a lamp near the floorG turn off the lights in the roomH sit close to the wall near a windowJ stand between a light and the wall
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12. The BEST way to make a shadow on a living room wall is to —
F hold a lamp near the floorG turn off the lights in the roomH sit close to the wall near a windowJ stand between a light and the wall
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13. Which of these is a nonliving part of a forest?
A TreeB SoilC WormD Mushroom
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13. Which of these is a nonliving part of a forest?
A TreeB SoilC WormD Mushroom
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14. A sand dune is shown. Which of these causes sand dunes to form?
F Winds blowingG Plants growingH Animals diggingJ Temperatures rising
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14. A sand dune is shown. Which of these causes sand dunes to form?
F Winds blowingG Plants growingH Animals diggingJ Temperatures rising
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15. What is the mass of the bottle shown in the picture?
A 47 gramsB 53 gramsC 103 gramsD 150 grams
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15. What is the mass of the bottle shown in the picture?
A 47 gramsB 53 gramsC 103 gramsD 150 grams
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16.Which kind of work is made easier by the wheels of a wagon?
F Pulling a heavy loadG Lifting a wide loadH Dividing a large loadJ Holding a small load
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16.Which kind of work is made easier by the wheels of a wagon?
F Pulling a heavy loadG Lifting a wide loadH Dividing a large loadJ Holding a small load
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17. Both hurricanes and tornadoes always —
A cause floodingB are hundreds of miles wideC have high windsD produce light snow
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17. Both hurricanes and tornadoes always —
A cause floodingB are hundreds of miles wideC have high windsD produce light snow
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18. In picture 4, what will take the place of the flowers in picture 3?
F BudsG FruitH LeavesJ Roots
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18. In picture 4, what will take the place of the flowers in picture 3?
F BudsG FruitH LeavesJ Roots
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19. Students in a class count their pets. All together, they have seven cats, nine dogs, and three fish. Which graph shows the correct number of pets?
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19. Students in a class count their pets. All together, they have seven cats, nine dogs, and three fish. Which graph shows the correct number of pets?
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20. Which machine uses a wheel and axle?
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20. Which machine uses a wheel and axle?
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21. From what source does almost all heat energy on Earth come?
A WindB WaterC The SunD The Moon
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21. From what source does almost all heat energy on Earth come?
A WindB WaterC The SunD The Moon
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22. A sign that an apple tree is going to start growing apples is when the tree has —
F rootsG seedsH leavesJ flowers
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22. A sign that an apple tree is going to start growing apples is when the tree has —
F rootsG seedsH leavesJ flowers
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23. Which picture BEST shows a learned behavior in a dog?
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23. Which picture BEST shows a learned behavior in a dog?
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24 . While a sailor was out fishing, he got lost at sea. Which object would help him direct the boat back to shore?
F RopeG Magnetic compassH BlanketJ Measuring tape
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24 . While a sailor was out fishing, he got lost at sea. Which object would help him direct the boat back to shore?
F RopeG Magnetic compassH BlanketJ Measuring tape
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25. Which two senses would BEST help a person measure hair length?
A Taste and smellB Touch and sightC Sight and hearingD Smell and hearing
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25. Which two senses would BEST help a person measure hair length?
A Taste and smellB Touch and sightC Sight and hearingD Smell and hearing
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26. Which of these is MOST flexible?
F Broom handleG Wooden rulerH Drinking strawJ Sewing needle
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26. Which of these is MOST flexible?
F Broom handleG Wooden rulerH Drinking strawJ Sewing needle
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27. After winter, which of these will MOST likely make a tree start to bud?
A More windB Fewer clouds in the skyC Less rainfallD More hours of daylight
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27. After winter, which of these will MOST likely make a tree start to bud?
A More windB Fewer clouds in the skyC Less rainfallD More hours of daylight
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28. The picture shows a balance. One side of the balance holds an empty balloon. The other side holds the same kind of balloon full of air. Which of these is shown by the balance?
F Air is solid.G Air has heat.H Air has mass.J Air is energy.
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28. The picture shows a balance. One side of the balance holds an empty balloon. The other side holds the same kind of balloon full of air. Which of these is shown by the balance?
F Air is solid.G Air has heat.H Air has mass.J Air is energy.
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29. Which thing near this house will wash away the MOST during a heavy rain?
A Gravel drivewayB Dirt pileC Stepping stonesD Soil under grass
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29. Which thing near this house will wash away the MOST during a heavy rain?
A Gravel drivewayB Dirt pileC Stepping stonesD Soil under grass
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30. For a plant to stay alive indoors, where does it need to be placed?
F In a dry areaG In a dark roomH On a plant standJ Near a sunny place
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30. For a plant to stay alive indoors, where does it need to be placed?
F In a dry areaG In a dark roomH On a plant standJ Near a sunny place
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31. Which of these is an example of a lever?
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31. Which of these is an example of a lever?
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32. Students want to know how big the leaves of an oak tree are. The BEST way to measure the size of the leaves is to —
F read a storyG use a rulerH cut up some leavesJ use a magnifying glass
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32. Students want to know how big the leaves of an oak tree are. The BEST way to measure the size of the leaves is to —
F read a storyG use a rulerH cut up some leavesJ use a magnifying glass
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33. Soil is important to a forest because the soil —
A stores sunlight in the leavesB attracts insects that eat leavesC provides nutrients to the treesD warms the air around the trees
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33. Soil is important to a forest because the soil —
A stores sunlight in the leavesB attracts insects that eat leavesC provides nutrients to the treesD warms the air around the trees
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34. A student is asked to bring something that feels rough to class.Which would be BEST for him to bring?
F PillowG MarbleH SandpaperJ Trading card
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34. A student is asked to bring something that feels rough to class.Which would be BEST for him to bring?
F PillowG MarbleH SandpaperJ Trading card
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35. A black bear eats many different things, including grasses, roots, and berries. It also eats insects, fish, and other small animals.Which of these BEST describes a black bear?
A OmnivoreB CarnivoreC HerbivoreD Producer
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35. A black bear eats many different things, including grasses, roots, and berries. It also eats insects, fish, and other small animals.Which of these BEST describes a black bear?
A OmnivoreB CarnivoreC HerbivoreD Producer
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36. About how wide is this pinecone?
F 1 inchG 2 inchesH 3 inchesJ 4 inches
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36. About how wide is this pinecone?
F 1 inchG 2 inchesH 3 inchesJ 4 inches
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37. Which of the following is one nonliving part in the habitat of a bluebird?
A Insects they eatB Air they breatheC Hawks that eat themD Plants they use for nests
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37. Which of the following is one nonliving part in the habitat of a bluebird?
A Insects they eatB Air they breatheC Hawks that eat themD Plants they use for nests
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38. Ice cubes are an example of which form of water?
F GasG LiquidH SolidJ Natural
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38. Ice cubes are an example of which form of water?
F GasG LiquidH SolidJ Natural
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39. Martina only washes her sweater after she has worn it several times. Martina is helping the environment by —
A wasting waterB reusing waterC recycling waterD conserving water
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39. Martina only washes her sweater after she has worn it several times. Martina is helping the environment by —
A wasting waterB reusing waterC recycling waterD conserving water
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40. Which graph shows the correct type and number of fish in the fish tank?
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40. Which graph shows the correct type and number of fish in the fish tank?
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