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Grade 3 Rocks and Minerals Test

This document provides a science test on rocks and minerals for third grade students. It includes short answer questions to identify rock properties and uses, list components of soil, and describe weathering and erosion. It also has matching, multiple choice, and long answer questions involving identifying rock and mineral samples, drawing soil layers and the rock cycle. The test evaluates students on learning outcomes related to comparing and identifying rocks/minerals, describing their composition and properties, and understanding their formation and uses.

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Grade 3 Rocks and Minerals Test

This document provides a science test on rocks and minerals for third grade students. It includes short answer questions to identify rock properties and uses, list components of soil, and describe weathering and erosion. It also has matching, multiple choice, and long answer questions involving identifying rock and mineral samples, drawing soil layers and the rock cycle. The test evaluates students on learning outcomes related to comparing and identifying rocks/minerals, describing their composition and properties, and understanding their formation and uses.

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ROCKS AND MINERALS

Science Unit Test: Grade 3


Name: _______________________________

This test is based on the following outcomes:


3.5.1: compare samples of various kinds of rock, and identify similarities and differences
3.5.2: given a description of the properties of a particular rock or mineral, identify a sample rock or
mineral that matches those properties.
3.5.3: describe and classify a group of rocks and minerals, based upon the above properties
3.5.4: recognize that rocks are composed of a variety of materials; and given a course-grained rock and
magnifier, describe some of the component materials
3.5.5: recognize and describe the various components within a sample soil
3.5.6: describe ways in which rocks break down to become soil, and demonstrate one of more of these
ways
3.5.7: describe some common uses of rocks and minerals; and identify examples of those uses within the
school, home, or local community

Short Answer
Answer each question completely.
1. List three different properties of a rock/mineral. For each property, give an
example of how you might describe that property. (3.5.2) 3 points

Property How might you describe that property?

2. Give three examples of what rocks or minerals are used for in your life. (3.5.7)
3 points
a. ___________________________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________________________
c. ___________________________________________________________
3. A scoop of soil has many things in it. List 3 things that you might find in a scoop
of soil. (3.5.5) 3 points
a. ___________________ b. ____________________ c. _____________________

4. Give two examples of what can cause erosion and weathering. (3.5.6) 1 point
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

5. Choose one of the rock families and explain how it is formed. Draw a picture to
support your answer. (3.5.3) 2 points
Rock family: ______________________________
Explanation:
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

Matching
Place the correct letter in front of the definition given. (3.5.5, 3.5.6) 3 points
6. _____When rocks are broken down a. humus
7. _____When soil and sediment is moved to another place b. sand
8. _____The layer of rich soil with plant and animal matter c. erosion
d. weathering
Multiple Choice
Read each question and circle the correct answer. 3 points
9. Which of the following it not a type of rock? (3.5.1)
a. Igneous
b. Metamorphic
c. Mineral
d. Sedimentary

10. Which statement is true about all rocks? (3.5.1)


e. All rocks are very hard
f. All rocks are bumpy and rough
g. All rocks form under the ocean
h. All rocks have minerals in them

11. Which of the following would you NOT use to determine the hardness of a
rock? (3.5.2)
i. Screw
j. Flashlight
k. Penny
l. Fingernail

Long Answer
12. In the box below, draw the different layers of soil in the correct order. Label
your diagram using the words given in the word box. (3.5.5) 2 points

Bedrock Organic Material


Subsoil Topsoil
13. Fill in the blanks and arrows to complete the rock cycle. (3.5.3) 5 points
Melting

Magma
Weathering/ Erosion

Heat and Pressure

Melting

Weathering and Erosion

Compaction

Sedimentary Rock

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