CITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
RAJAJIPURAM CAMPUS I
SCIENCE
CLASS III
CHAPTER- Living and Non living things
Which of the following is a characteristic of living things?
● A) Producing waste
● B) Staying stationary forever
● C) Not needing food
● D) Not growing Answer: A
What is a waste product released by humans?
● A) Gums
● B) Rubber
● C) Faeces
● D) Resins Answer: C
Which organism breathes through gills?
● A) Bird
● B) Fish
● C) Insect
● D) Mammal Answer: B
Which is a man-made non-living thing?
● A) Soil
● B) Bike
● C) Cloud
● D) Tree Answer: B
What is the process of releasing wastes called?
● A) Reproduction
● B) Excretion
● C) Breathing
● D) Growth Answer: B
Which organism lives longer than humans?
● A) Mayfly
● B) Crow
● C) Tortoise
● D) Butterfly Answer: C
What happens when you touch Mimosa leaves?
● A) They become sticky
● B) They fold
● C) They prick
● D) They fall Answer: B
Why might a plant in a glass jar die?
● A) Lack of water
● B) Lack of sunlight
● C) Lack of air
● D) Lack of heat Answer: B
Which is a natural non-living thing?
● A) Car
● B) Soil
● C) Bike
● D) Building Answer: B
What might plants use to make food?
● A) Gills
● B) Sunlight
● C) Moist skin
● D) Air holes Answer: B
Which animal might lay eggs?
● A) Dog
● B) Fish
● C) Cow
● D) Horse Answer: B
Which organism has spiracles for breathing?
● A) Fish
● B) Insect
● C) Mammal
● D) Bird Answer: B
What is incorrectly classified as a plant waste?
● A) Gums
● B) Faeces
● C) Rubber
● D) Resins Answer: B
Which body part helps humans breathe?
● A) Gills
● B) Lungs
● C) Stomata
● D) Moist skin Answer: B
What might cause tomato plants to grow in a wet garden?
● A) Lack of water
● B) Rain and seeds
● C) Dry soil
● D) No sunlight Answer: B
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:
What role might breathing play if you place a fish in a jar of water, and how would you
ensure it survives?
● Breathing through gills is vital. Ensure the water has enough oxygen by not
overcrowding the jar or adding an air pump.
Design a simple experiment to show how a plant grows when supported by a stick,
using items from your home.
● Place a small plant next to a stick, tie it gently with a string, water it daily, and
observe if it grows upward over a week, using sunlight.
How could you apply the idea of movement to help a snail reach food faster in the
images?
● Place food closer to the snail or create a smooth, moist path to reduce friction,
helping it slide faster to its food.
What might happen if you touch a Mimosa plant repeatedly, and how does this relate
to its survival?
● The leaves might fold repeatedly, possibly tiring the plant. This response helps it
protect itself from harm, aiding survival.
Can you identify two wastes released by humans and suggest where they might go in
nature?
● Faeces and urine. They might go into soil or water, where they decompose and
enrich the earth if managed properly.
If a tomato seed grows into a plant after rain, how could you use this knowledge to
start a small garden?
● Plant tomato seeds in wet soil, water them regularly, and place them in sunlight to
encourage growth, mimicking the rain effect.
How might the concept of needing food apply if you observe animals in the images
searching for it?
● Animals like dogs or birds need food for energy and growth, so they move to find it,
showing a key living thing characteristic.