BOB Science Questions (3rd grade)
Easy
1. What is the stage 2 of the life cycle of a butterfly? – Caterpillar
2. What do we call the warm-blooded animals, mostly have hair fur, the young fed milk
produced by the mother’s mammary gland? – Mammals
3. What do we call a group of vertebrate animals with dry scaly skin and hard bony skeletons? –
Reptiles
4. What do we call the animals that eat grass? – Herbivore
5. What do we call the animals that eat meat? – Carnivore
6. What do we call the animals that eat both grass and meat? – Omnivore
7. What do we call a type of bird that doesn’t have the ability to fly? – Penguin
8. What do we call the natural place where an organism lives? – Habitat
9. What is the stage 4 of the Life Cycle of the frog? – Adult frog
[Link] do we call the set of stages of an organism’s life? – Life cycle
[Link] do we call the process of making new organisms? – Reproduction
[Link] do we call the change of form during the life cycle of some animals? – Metamorphosis
[Link] is a stage of the life cycle when a young animal is developing into an adult? –
Adolescence
[Link] do we call a plant that produces flowers during the life cycle? – Flowering plant
[Link] do we call the part of a plant that protects the material that sprouts into a new plant? –
Seed
[Link] is the beginning of the growth process when a plant sprout comes out of a seed? –
Germination
[Link] do we call the transfer of pollen that causes flowering plants to reproduce? – Pollination
[Link] do we call the tiny structure on some flowerless plants that can grow into a new plant? –
Spore
[Link] do we call the feature of a living thing’s body? – Physical trait
[Link] do we call the scientist that studies plants? – Botanist
[Link] is a young organism produced by parents? – Offspring
[Link] is the term we use to describe a two organism that inherit the exact same traits,
causing them to look alike? – Identical
[Link] investigated how the traits are inherited? – Gregor Mendel
[Link] do we call the organism that come from the same parent? – Siblings
[Link] is a group of similar individuals that can reproduce together? – Species
[Link] do we call the difference between things in one thing over time? – Variation
[Link] do we call a group of single type of organism living in the same place at the same time?
– Population
[Link] happens when there are too many of one kind of species in an ecosystem –
Overpopulation
[Link] word means to move from one place to another in different season. – Migrate
[Link] are the two populations that share same ecosystems in Antarctica? – Penguin and Seal
Populations
[Link] do we call the interaction between living things and nonliving things in the same place?
– Ecosystem
[Link] do we call the surrounding area that contains living and nonliving things? – Environment
[Link] do we call the ability of an animals that helps them blend in with surroundings? –
Camouflage
[Link] is the body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive. – Adaptation
[Link] is the term for the complete disappearance of a species from Earth? – Extinct
[Link] do we call the species that is at risk of becoming extinct within the few years? –
Endangered Species
[Link] is the term for the way an organism behaves, or acts? – Behavioral trait
[Link] do we call a person who works to protect plants, animals, habitats, and ecosystems? –
Conservationist
[Link] do we call the remains of a living thing from long ago, usually formed in layers of rock?
– Fossil
[Link] organism causes harm in a place where it does not normally live? – Invasive species
Average
[Link] process breaks down organic matter into simpler substances, returning nutrients to the
soil? – Decomposes
[Link] do we call the introduction of harmful materials into the environment? – Pollution
[Link] type of tissue is responsible for movement in the human body? – Muscle
[Link] type of muscle that contracts without conscious thought? – Involuntary Muscle
[Link] type of muscle that moves because of conscious thought? – Voluntary Muscle
[Link] do we call the type of muscle that controls breathing? – Diaphragm
[Link] is the hard, rigid tissue that forms the framework of the human body? – Bone
[Link] are the strong cords of tissue that connect bones to other bones? – Tendons
[Link] are the cords of tissue that connect bones to other bones? – Ligaments
[Link] is the flexible, rubbery tissue that cushions the ends of bones and reduces friction in
joints? – Cartilage
[Link] do we call the organ that pumps blood and oxygen around the body? – Heart
[Link] do we call the physical organ responsible for most or all mental functions? – Brain
[Link] is the bony structure that protects the brain? – Skull
[Link] are the curved bones that form the cage-like structure around the chest, protecting vital
organs like the heart and lungs? – Ribs
[Link] vitamins are essential for a healthy bone? – Vitamin D
[Link] do we call the tissue that joins bones to muscles or other bones? – Connective Tissue
[Link] is the largest organ in the human body?
[Link] do we call the bones that make up our backbone? – Spine
[Link] are the organs responsible for taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide during
respiration? – Lungs
[Link] is the body system responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that the body can
absorb? – Digestive System
[Link] is the fiber in the body that transmits impulses to and from the brain? – Nerve
[Link] do we call the ability to sense vibration as sound? - Hearing
[Link] do sound waves do to the eardrum? – Vibrate
[Link] is the vibration detected by the sense of hearing? – Sound
[Link] do we call the ability to detect objects that reflect light, the sense of sight? – Vision
[Link] do we call the colored part of the eye? – Iris
[Link] do we call the black circle in the center of the iris? – Pupil
[Link] is the term that refers to things related to the eyes? – Optic
[Link] is the nerve that transfers electrical impulses from the retina cells to the brain? – Optic
nerve
[Link] many bones does an adult human body have? – 206 bones
[Link] many bones do a babies have? – 300 bones
[Link] is the term for the day-to-day atmospheric conditions in a particular region? – Weather
[Link] will you describe the sky when the air pressure is high? – Clear and Sunny skies
[Link] are the effects of low air pressure in an area? Cloudy or Rainy weather
[Link] substance contains mostly nitrogen gas and oxygen gas? – Air
[Link] do we call the layer of earth that surrounds Earth? – Atmosphere
[Link] do we call the weight of the air as it presses on objects below or within it? – Air pressure
[Link] is the term for the measurement of how hot or cold something is? – Temperature
[Link] is the gaseous state of water called? – Water vapor
[Link] is the general term for any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow,
sleet, or hail? – Precipitation
Difficult
[Link] process occurs when liquid water changes into water vapor? – Evaporate
[Link] is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air? – Humidity
[Link] process occurs when water vapor cools and changes back into a liquid state, often
forming clouds or fog? – Condense
[Link] do you call the water you find on the grass in the morning? – Dew
[Link] is the large body of air in the atmosphere? – Air mass
[Link] is the term for the place where two air masses meet? – Front
[Link] is the movement of air from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas? – Wind
[Link] many seasons does a Philippines have? – 2 seasons
[Link] is the term for the measure of how fast wind blows? – Wind speed
[Link] is the term for the direction from which air moves when wind blows? – Wind direction
[Link] are the regular patterns of winds that blow from one direction? – Prevailing winds
[Link] do you call the scientist who studies weather conditions and patterns? – Meteorologist
[Link] instrument is used to measure air temperature? – Thermometer
[Link] instrument is used to measure air pressure? – Barometer
[Link] instrument is used to measure the amount of rainfall? – Rain gauge
[Link] instrument is used to measure the humidity or how much moisture is in the air? –
Hygrometer
[Link] tool is used to measure the wind speed? – Anemometer
[Link] do we call the weather in a place over a long period of time? – Climate
[Link] is the term for the dangerous condition that can cause damage? – Hazard
100. What is a violently rotating column of air that touches the ground, often causing
significant damage? – Tornado
101. What is a type of storm characterized by heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and sometimes
hail? – Thunderstorm
102. What are the small, hard pieces of ice that sometimes fall from the sky during
thunderstorms? – Hail
103. What is a large-scale air mass that spins and causes strong winds, heavy rain, and
sometimes flooding? – Hurricane
104. What do you call a device that can be placed on top of a building to protect it from a
lightning strike? – Lightning rod
105. Who invented the lightning rod? – Benjamin Franklin
106. What do you call a long period of weather with less precipitation than normal? – Drought
107. What is a push or pull that can change an object's motion or shape? – Force
108. What is the process of an object changing position? – Motion
109. What is the collection of forces acting on an object that cancel each other out and produce
no change in the object’s motion? – Balanced forces
110. What is the collection of forces acting on an object that result in a change in the object’s
motion? – Unbalanced forces
111. What do you call the force that pulls objects toward Earth’s surface? – Gravity
112. What force occurs between the surfaces of two subjects that are touching? – Friction
113. What force occurs between two objects that are touching each other? – Contact Force
114. What substance reduces friction between two objects in contact? – Lubricant
115. What material applies the force of magnetism? – Magnet
116. What happens when two objects with the same charge are brought close together?
117. What is the term for the interaction between two electrically charged objects that causes
them to move away from each other, as demonstrated by the repulsion of two electrons? –
Repel
118. What is the term for the interaction between two electrically charged objects that causes
them to move towards each other? – Attract
119. What are the points on a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest? – Magnetic poles
120. What is the name given to a recurring or repeated arrangement of items, objects, or
symbols? – Pattern