SCIENCE YEAR 3 NAME : ___________________ YEAR : 3 ( ) MARKS: ___________% DATE : ___________

A. Tick ( ( 10M)

) the correct statements. Cross ( X ) the wrong statements.

1. All plants grow well in garden soil. 2. Different plants grow well in different types of soil. 3. Clay soil is most suitable to grow vegetables. 4. Sandy soil consists lots of humus, therefore cactus plants grow well in it. 5. When carrying out a fair test to compare the growth of plants in different types of soil, the same amount of soil and water is to be used.

B. Underline the correct answers for the sentences below.(12M) 1. We change the type of ( beaker , water , soil ) in this experiment. 2. We use the same ( amount of water , type of soil ) in this experiment. 3. We want to measure the ( amount of water , type of soil ) in this experiment. 4. ( Clay , Sandy ) soil lets water flow through faster than clay soil. 5. Water flows through sandy soil very ( fast , slow ). 6. Clay soil contains the ( smallest , largest ) soil particles. C. Write the correct answers.( 18M)
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1. Mixtures are _____________ , so we should handle them with care. 2. Mix ___________________ with ______________ , and then put the mixture into an oven. It will turn into bread. 3. Wheat can be used to make ______________ and ______________ . 4. _______________ , _______________ and ______________ can be used to preserve food.

5. Normally, mother uses a ________________ to filter mixtures.

D. Circle the correct answers.(20M) 1. A spring will not return to its original size and shape after being A. squeezed B. overstretched C. twisted

2. Which of the following soils holds the least amount of water? A. Garden soil B. Clay soil C. Sandy soil

3. The absorbent of a sponge depends on the ___________ and ____________ of the sponge. A. smoothness, shape B. shape, kind C. shape, size D. size, kind

4. Which of the following is a weak water absorber? A. Raincoat B. Sweater C. Towel D. Socks

5. Soil can decompose all the following materials, except A. the dead body of animals C. box of polystyrene B. earthworm D. dry fallen leaves

6. Which kind of soil does the earthworm like to live in? A. Clay B. Garden soil C. Sand D. Stone

7. Which of the following statements is not true about sandy soil? A. Has a lot of air B. Contains a lot of water C. Consists of bigger particles D. Water flows through it easily

8. Why does the sugar in water disappear slowly? A. It has been filtered. B. It has dissolved in the water. C. It has evaporate. D. It sink under water.

9. Which of the following is the function of vinegar? I. Dissolving material II. Food preservation III. Flavouring IV. To make the iron dissolve faster

A. I and II B. I and IV

C. II and III D. II, III and IV

10. Some of the mixed substances cannot be separated by filtration. Why? A. Because they dissolve at the same speed. B. Because their melting points are different. C. Because the mixed substances have dissolved. D. Because the solids have dissolved.