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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
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
1. What units would you use to measure the length of this pencil?
A GramsB KilometersC CentimetersD Liters
1. What units would you use to measure the length of this pencil?
A GramsB KilometersC CentimetersD Liters
2. Which of these is MOST likely the hardest to bend?
F Rubber bandG Cloth ribbonH Leather shoeJ Wooden board
2. Which of these is MOST likely the hardest to bend?
F Rubber bandG Cloth ribbonH Leather shoeJ Wooden board
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
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
4. Which shape is MOST like the one made by connecting the bases on the baseball field?
F CircleG SquareH TriangleJ Oval
4. Which shape is MOST like the one made by connecting the bases on the baseball field?
F CircleG SquareH TriangleJ Oval
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
8. Which of these is needed in all stages of the butterfly’s life cycle?
F WingsG EyesH SoilJ Air
8. Which of these is needed in all stages of the butterfly’s life cycle?
F WingsG EyesH SoilJ Air
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.
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.
10. Which of these most likely has the GREATEST mass?
F ChickenG PuppyH LizardJ Horse
10. Which of these most likely has the GREATEST mass?
F ChickenG PuppyH LizardJ Horse
11. What type of plant is MOST likely described?
A A flowering plantB A pine treeC GrassD Cactus
11. What type of plant is MOST likely described?
A A flowering plantB A pine treeC GrassD Cactus
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
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
13. Which of these is a nonliving part of a forest?
A TreeB SoilC WormD Mushroom
13. Which of these is a nonliving part of a forest?
A TreeB SoilC WormD Mushroom
14. A sand dune is shown. Which of these causes sand dunes to form?
F Winds blowingG Plants growingH Animals diggingJ Temperatures rising
14. A sand dune is shown. Which of these causes sand dunes to form?
F Winds blowingG Plants growingH Animals diggingJ Temperatures rising
15. What is the mass of the bottle shown in the picture?
A 47 gramsB 53 gramsC 103 gramsD 150 grams
15. What is the mass of the bottle shown in the picture?
A 47 gramsB 53 gramsC 103 gramsD 150 grams
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
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
17. Both hurricanes and tornadoes always —
A cause floodingB are hundreds of miles wideC have high windsD produce light snow
17. Both hurricanes and tornadoes always —
A cause floodingB are hundreds of miles wideC have high windsD produce light snow
18. In picture 4, what will take the place of the flowers in picture 3?
F BudsG FruitH LeavesJ Roots
18. In picture 4, what will take the place of the flowers in picture 3?
F BudsG FruitH LeavesJ Roots
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?
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?
20. Which machine uses a wheel and axle?
20. Which machine uses a wheel and axle?
21. From what source does almost all heat energy on Earth come?
A WindB WaterC The SunD The Moon
21. From what source does almost all heat energy on Earth come?
A WindB WaterC The SunD The Moon
22. A sign that an apple tree is going to start growing apples is when the tree has —
F rootsG seedsH leavesJ flowers
22. A sign that an apple tree is going to start growing apples is when the tree has —
F rootsG seedsH leavesJ flowers
23. Which picture BEST shows a learned behavior in a dog?
23. Which picture BEST shows a learned behavior in a dog?
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
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
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
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
26. Which of these is MOST flexible?
F Broom handleG Wooden rulerH Drinking strawJ Sewing needle
26. Which of these is MOST flexible?
F Broom handleG Wooden rulerH Drinking strawJ Sewing needle
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
31. Which of these is an example of a lever?
31. Which of these is an example of a lever?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
36. About how wide is this pinecone?
F 1 inchG 2 inchesH 3 inchesJ 4 inches
36. About how wide is this pinecone?
F 1 inchG 2 inchesH 3 inchesJ 4 inches
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
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
38. Ice cubes are an example of which form of water?
F GasG LiquidH SolidJ Natural
38. Ice cubes are an example of which form of water?
F GasG LiquidH SolidJ Natural
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
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
40. Which graph shows the correct type and number of fish in the fish tank?
40. Which graph shows the correct type and number of fish in the fish tank?
