International examinations
Edexcel science
Grade 3
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Circle the correct answer. (20 × 1 = 20 marks)
1. What is an adaptation?
a) A change in the weather
b) A special feature that helps an animal survive
c) The color of an animal’s skin
2. Which animal has a hump to store fat?
a) Elephant
b) Camel
c) Lion
3. Polar bears have thick fur to:
a) Swim faster
b) Stay warm
c) Hide in the snow
4. Which teeth are used for tearing food?
a) Incisors
b) Canines
c) Molars
5. Animals that eat both plants and meat are called:
a) Herbivores
b) Carnivores
c) Omnivores
6. All food chains begin with:
a) Animals
b) Plants
c) Sunlight
7. Which rock is formed from cooled lava?
a) Sedimentary
b) Igneous
c) Metamorphic
8. Soil that drains water quickly is:
a) Clay soil
b) Sandy soil
c) Loamy soil
9. Which animal is a primary consumer?
a) Lion
b) Rabbit
c) Eagle
[Link] do decomposers do?
a) Hunt prey
b) Make food from sunlight
c) Break down dead matter
[Link] of these is a vertebrate?
a) Snail
b) Fish
c) Spider
12.A camel’s long eyelashes help to:
a) See at night
b) Keep sand out
c) Swim better
[Link] type of rock may contain fossils?
a) Igneous
b) Sedimentary
c) Metamorphic
[Link] example of a carnivore is:
a) Cow
b) Tiger
c) Bear
[Link] is weathering?
a) Melting of rocks
b) Breaking down of rocks
c) Forming of rocks
[Link] bird has a long, thin beak for drinking nectar?
a) Eagle
b) Hummingbird
c) Owl
[Link] hard, white outer layer of a tooth is called:
a) Root
b) Enamel
c) Gum
[Link] soil is best for growing plants?
a) Sandy
b) Clay
c) Loamy
19.A food web is:
a) One food chain
b) Many connected food chains
c) A type of plant
[Link] animal is not an invertebrate?
a) Bee
b) Crab
c) Frog
Write T for True and F for False (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
1. ______ All animals have the same adaptations.
2. ______ A fish uses gills to breathe in water.
3. ______ Herbivores have sharp teeth for tearing meat.
4. ______ Plants are producers.
5. ______ Igneous rocks often contain fossils.
6. ______ Clay soil has large grains.
7. ______ Animals can make their own food.
8. ______ The sun is the main source of energy for food chains.
9. ______ A snail is a vertebrate.
10.______ Teeth help in digestion.
Use words from the box: (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
habitat, canines, camouflage, weathering, omnivore, gills, humus, predator, loam, molars
1. A place where an animal lives is called its _______________.
2. Fish use _______________ to breathe underwater.
3. ______________ teeth are used for grinding food.
4. An animal that hunts another is called a _____________.
5. Blending into the environment is called ______________.
6. Breaking down of rocks is called _______________.
7. Soil rich in decayed matter is called ______________.
8. An animal that eats both plants and meat is an ______________.
9. The best soil for planting is _________________.
10._______________ teeth are used for tearing food.
Draw a line to match the animal with its adaptation. (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
Animal Adaptation
1. Camel a. Sharp claws for climbing
2. Fish b. Thick fur for warmth
3. Polar bear c. Hump for storing fat
4. Owl d. Fins for swimming
5. Cat e. Silent flight
Answer in complete sentences. (5 × 4 = 20 marks)
1. What is the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates? Give one example of
each.
2. How is a camel adapted to live in the desert?
3. Why are plants important in a food chain?
4. Name the three types of rocks and give one example of each.
5. How does brushing your teeth help keep them healthy?
Diagram and Labeling (2 × 5 = 10 marks)
1. Draw and label a simple food chain with four living things.
2. Draw and label the parts of a tooth (crown, root, gum).
(2 × 5 = 10 marks)
1. What would happen if all the plants in a forest died? Explain.
2. “How can you test which soil — sand, clay, or garden soil — holds the most water?”
Would you like me to give a short answer or experiment steps for it too?
(10 marks)
Group the following animals into Vertebrates and Invertebrates:
Fish, Snail, Owl, Bee, Frog, Crab, Snake, Starfish, Elephant, Butterfly
Vertebrates Invertebrates