Science, Tech, Math › Science 3rd Grade Science Quiz Science of Matter, Energy, Plants, Animals, and the Earth Take this quiz to see if you know as much science as a third grade student. Hero Images / Getty Images Science Chemistry Activities for Kids Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 08, 2017 1. A mineral is a natural crystalline solid formed from geological processes. Which is not an example of a mineral? a diamond wood gold salt 2. Grouping or organizing objects into categories based on their characteristics is called: classifying them. comparing them. contrasting them. 3. Some soils hold water better than others. The difference is caused by: the heaviness of the grains of soil. the size of the grains of soil. the size of the spaces between the grains of soil. the temperature of the water as it enters the soil. 4. Recycling refers to: burning trash completely burying trash in a landfill reducing the amount of waste left over from using a product reusing a resource to make something new 5. Which of the following usually is not a way to conserve water during a water shortage? taking a shower instead of a bath fixing leaky faucets turning off the water while brushing your teeth waiting until you have enough dishes to fill the dishwasher before running it 6. Which of the following is an example of matter? atoms of the element carbon a block of wood your house All of the above are examples of matter. Matter is anything that takes up space. 7. Grass appears green because: It absorbs green light. It reflects green light back to your eyes. It reflects red light back to your eyes. 8. A simple machine: increases the amount of work required to perform a task. decreases the amount of work required to perform a task. requires the same amount of work to complete a task but is automated so that it does the work for you. reduces the force or effort required to do a task or changes the direction of force used to perform a task. 9. A solar eclipse occurs when: the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon. the Moon's shadow falls on the Earth. the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon. Venus is between the Sun and the Earth. 10. A plant is an example of a producer. Producers are living organisms that: make their own food break down dead organisms for food eat other organisms for food eat other organisms for food 3rd Grade Science Quiz You got: % Correct. Not Winning the Science Fair Anytime Soon BRIAN MITCHELL / Getty Images Nice try! You're not quite ready to pass third grade science, but you made it all the way to the end of the quiz, so you know more now that you did before. One way to hone your skills is to try a science project or experiment. If you decide to study, focus on the basics of Earth science, how to classify plants and animals, and how scientists study the world around them. Are you ready to try another quiz? Try this general science trivia test. Sometimes it's easier to remember random facts than material you'd find in a textbook. Share Your Results 3rd Grade Science Quiz You got: % Correct. Average Third Grade Science Student Jutta Klee / Getty Images Good job! You'd probably pass a third grade science quiz, although you might miss a few questions. From here, learn science by doing it. Apply the scientific method to explore an interesting experiment or project. Ready for another quiz? Skip a grade and see if you could pass a 5th grade science test. Share Your Results 3rd Grade Science Quiz You got: % Correct. 3rd Grade Science Whiz David Harrigan / Getty Images Excellent! You've mastered third grade science and are ready to move on to bigger and better things. Have fun with science by making an experiment you can actually eat. If you'd rather try another quiz, skip ahead and see if you know as much science as a 6th grade student. Share Your Results