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GRADE 3SCIENCE
©2008 by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120.
VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNINGSpring 2008 Released Test
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DirectionsRead each question and choose the best answer. Then fill in the circle on youranswer document for the answer you have chosen.
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A student holds a model of Earth that can rotate on a stick.Another student shines a flashlight on the model as it turns. This model is MOST likely used to show —
A high and low tidesB seasons changingC day and nightD phases of the Moon
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A student holds a model of Earth that can rotate on a stick.Another student shines a flashlight on the model as it turns. This model is MOST likely used to show —
A high and low tidesB seasons changingC day and nightD phases of the Moon
1.
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2 Which of these dissolve in water?
F Sand grainsG Sugar cubesH Plastic strawsJ Wooden spoons
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2 Which of these dissolve in water?
F Sand grainsG Sugar cubesH Plastic strawsJ Wooden spoons
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3 Which will have a bad effect on the air people breathe?
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3 Which will have a bad effect on the air people breathe?
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A kazoo is a toy that makes a sound when a person hums into it.Sound comes out of the kazoo because it —
F is shinyG can floatH is plasticJ can vibrate
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A kazoo is a toy that makes a sound when a person hums into it.Sound comes out of the kazoo because it —
F is shinyG can floatH is plasticJ can vibrate
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5 Most plants begin their life cycle as —
A leavesB flowersC rootsD seeds
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5 Most plants begin their life cycle as —
A leavesB flowersC rootsD seeds
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Which of these is the BEST title for the picture?
F How Magnets AttractG Using the Sense of TouchH How to Measure DistanceJ Using a Magnetic Compass
6.
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Which of these is the BEST title for the picture?
F How Magnets AttractG Using the Sense of TouchH How to Measure DistanceJ Using a Magnetic Compass
6.
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7. Students grew some seeds in a plastic bag. They then took apicture each day to have a record of growth. Which of these isprobably the first picture the students took?
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7. Students grew some seeds in a plastic bag. They then took apicture each day to have a record of growth. Which of these isprobably the first picture the students took?
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8 Where will a sidewalk feel hottest on a warm, clear day?
F Under a picnic tableG In direct sunlightH Under a puddleJ In the shade
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8 Where will a sidewalk feel hottest on a warm, clear day?
F Under a picnic tableG In direct sunlightH Under a puddleJ In the shade
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9. Which is one way the young male cardinal will change as itgrows up?
A It will grow more toes.B Its tail feathers will become shorter.C It will grow a pointed crest.D Its beak will become long and narrow.
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9. Which is one way the young male cardinal will change as itgrows up?
A It will grow more toes.B Its tail feathers will become shorter.C It will grow a pointed crest.D Its beak will become long and narrow.
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10. Which of these contains the coldest water?
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10. Which of these contains the coldest water?
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11. These living things are in a pond food chain. Which of these are producers?
A AlgaeB DragonfliesC FrogsD Snakes
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11. These living things are in a pond food chain. Which of these are producers?
A AlgaeB DragonfliesC FrogsD Snakes
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12. Which animal looked MOST like its parents when it hatched?
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12. Which animal looked MOST like its parents when it hatched?
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13. On her vacation, Mrs. Smith saw a snake. The snake was a solid color and had dark rings around its head. Which is MOST like the snake Mrs. Smith saw?
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13. On her vacation, Mrs. Smith saw a snake. The snake was a solid color and had dark rings around its head. Which is MOST like the snake Mrs. Smith saw?
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14. Which of these is the BEST reason to study weather?
F To be prepared for stormsG To learn how fossils are formedH To see changing phases of the MoonJ To find ways for animals to live longer
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14. Which of these is the BEST reason to study weather?
F To be prepared for stormsG To learn how fossils are formedH To see changing phases of the MoonJ To find ways for animals to live longer
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15. Based on the chart, which pickle will MOST likely taste sweet?
A Dill picklesB Zesty picklesC Candied picklesD Pickled peppers
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15. Based on the chart, which pickle will MOST likely taste sweet?
A Dill picklesB Zesty picklesC Candied picklesD Pickled peppers
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16. Which of these is MOST likely a behavior of tame animals that is different from wild animals?
F Moving to a warmer climate in winterG Eating out of the hands of humansH Hunting for their own foodJ Staying away from people
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16. Which of these is MOST likely a behavior of tame animals that is different from wild animals?
F Moving to a warmer climate in winterG Eating out of the hands of humansH Hunting for their own foodJ Staying away from people
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17. An ice cube placed in sunlight melts quickly. Which BEST explains this event?
A The Sun is far away.B The Sun makes heat.C The ice cube is a solid.D The ice cube looks clear.
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17. An ice cube placed in sunlight melts quickly. Which BEST explains this event?
A The Sun is far away.B The Sun makes heat.C The ice cube is a solid.D The ice cube looks clear.
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18. Which picture shows objects with shapes MOST alike?
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18. Which picture shows objects with shapes MOST alike?
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19. A student looks at a leaf and writes down how it looks. Which of these BEST matches the leaf the student looked at?
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19. A student looks at a leaf and writes down how it looks. Which of these BEST matches the leaf the student looked at?
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20 . Which of these is an example of something being recycled?
F Taking glass bottles to a place that makes them into new bottlesG Using the same foil to cover food several timesH Wrapping glasses with newspaper to put them in a moving boxJ Carrying lunch to school every day in the same plastic bag
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20 . Which of these is an example of something being recycled?
F Taking glass bottles to a place that makes them into new bottlesG Using the same foil to cover food several timesH Wrapping glasses with newspaper to put them in a moving boxJ Carrying lunch to school every day in the same plastic bag
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21. Which of these is MOST likely made from only one material?
A A pencilB A bicycleC A paper clipD A pair of shoes
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21. Which of these is MOST likely made from only one material?
A A pencilB A bicycleC A paper clipD A pair of shoes
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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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