CBSE Science Class 3 questions Chapter wise

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This is a sample question paper for science class 3 under the CBSE board. All questions have been included chapter wise from the lesson number 11 to 14. This will help the students reading in class 3 and preparing for the 2nd half of the examination.

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Chapter No. 11

A. Choose the correct option for each of the following.

  1. The soil rich in nutrients is called ——————-

(a) clay  (b) Fertile soil    (c) gravel             (d) Sand

  • ————— is the uppermost layer of the Earth’s surface.

(a) Air    (b)  Soil                 (c) Sun                  (d) None

  • 3. We find this type of soil in deserts and near seashores.

(a)  Sand              (b) Loam             (c) Clay                   (d) Gravel

  • ——————- is a mixture of sand, clay and humus.

(a) Gravel            (b) Clay                 (ç) Loam                 (d) sand

  • 5. Which of the following does not live in soil?

(a) Rabbit                            (b) Rat                  (Y) Parrot            (d) Earthworm

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B. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

  1. ————— break down to form stones, pebbles and soil. (Rocks/Sand)
  2. ————— is formed by the breaking dowm of rocks. (Rivers/Soil)
  3. ————— are the substances which make the soil fertile. (Rocks/
  4. ————— is used in construction of buildings. (Gravel/Loamy)
  5. ————— is the best soil for growing fruits and vegetables. (Sand/Loam)

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C. Match the following.

Column AColumn B
BedrockLive inside the soil
Fertile soilSoil rich in nutrients
Clayey soilNon-porous layer
Centipedes and scorpionsCannot hold air

D. Give two examples for each of the following.

  1. Layers of soil  ——————  and ——————
  2. Kinds of soil  ——————  and ——————
  3. Plants that grow in sandy soil ——————  and ——————
  4. Insects that live in soil ——————  and ——————
  5. Animals that build their homes in soil ——————  and ——————
  6. Animals that build their homes in soil  ——————  and ——————

E. Give reasons for the following.

  1. Topsoil is the most fertile layer of the soil.
  2. When soil is heated on a low flame in a covered metal vessel for 5-10 minutes, you can see water droplets on the inner side of the lid
  3. Soil is useful for both plant and animal life.
  4. Gravel soil holds a lot of air but it does not hold any Water.
  5. Clayey soil cannot hold air.

F. Answer the following questions briefly.

  1. What is soil?
  2. What does it contain?
  3. Name the different layers of soil.
  4. What is loam?
  5. Write any two uses of soil.

G. Answer the following questions.

  1. How is soil formed?
  2. Explain the different layers of soil with the help of a diagram.
  3. How can you prove that soil contains air?
  4. Name the different types of soil. Also, give one use of each type.

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Chapter No. 12

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

  1. —————— have a fixed shape. (Solids/Liquids)
  2. ——————  occupy a fixed space. (Liquids/Gases)
  3. ——————  is an example of liquid. (Milk/Pencil)
  4. Air is an example of ——————  (solid/gas)
  5. Ice is the —————— form of water. (solid/liquid)

B. State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

  1. Solids do not occupy any space.
  2. Liquid turns into gas on cooling.
  3. Gases do not flow by themselves.
  4. Water exists in all the three forms.
  5. Honey is an example of solid.

C. Match the following

ColumnColumn B
1. Oxygen(a) Liquid
2. Pencil(b) Gas
3. Milk(c) Solid

D. Give two examples for each of the following.

  1. Solids ——————  and ——————
  2. Liquids ——————  and ——————
  3. Gases ——————  and ——————

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E. Give reasons for the following.

  1. If we keep a solid object inside a bowl, its shape will not change.
  2. Heating or cooling can change the forms of water.
  3. Gases flow easily by themselves.
  4. Milk flows when poured down.

F. Answer the following questions briefly.

  1. Write two properties of solids.
  2. Write two properties of liquids.
  3. Write two properties of gases.
  4. How does a block of ice change into water?

G. Answer the following questions.

  1. What are the differences between solids, liquids and gases?
  2. What is the difference between melting and freezing?
  3. B. How is evaporation different from condensation?
  4. How does water change its forms? Explain.

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Chapter No. 13

A. Choose the correct option for each of the following.

  1. We see objects when —————–
    1. light falls on the objects  (b) objects produce own light
    1. our eyes produce light  (d) light falls on us
  2. Shadow can be formed only if there is ——————–

(a) object            (b) light

(c) screen            d) object, light and screen

  • The longest shadow of an object under the sun is formed during

(a) morning    (b) evening

(c) noon    (d) morning and evening

  • Which of the following sounds would be called music?

(a) A child crying   (b) An artist playing a flute

(c) School bell ringing    (d) Car horn

  • A push or a pull applied on an object is called

a) motion            (b) sound           (c) light                 (d)  force

B. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

  1. Objects that do not give out light are called  ——————– Objects. (luminous/non-luminous)
  2. Music is a ———————  sound. (pleasant/unpleasant)
  3. can make an object move. (Forge/Friction)
  4. Force can change the ————–  of an object. (shape/colour)
  5. Friction  ——————- the movement of an object. (fastens/slows)

C. State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

  1. A shadow is always dark, irrespective of the colour of the object.
  2. Noise is pleasant to your ears.
  3. To move a table, you need to push or pull it.
  4. Force can m make a moving object stop.
  5. If there is too much friction, objects would slide.

D.  Give two examples for each of the following.

  1. Luminous objects —————- and ——————-
  2. Non-luminous objects  —————- and ——————-
  3. Pleasant sounds  —————- and ——————-
  4. 4.  Unpleasant sounds   —————- and ——————-
  5. Effects of force  —————- and ——————-

E. Give reasons for the following.

  1. A bulb is a luminous object.
  2. A table is a non-luminous object.
  3. A shadow cannot be formed in the absence of a light source.
  4. The sound of traffic is considered as noise.
  5. We will find it difficult to walk on a wet surface.

F. Answer the following questions briefly.

  1. What helps us to see objects around us?
  2. What is friction?
  3. Name the three things required to form a shadow.
  4. Write any two features of a shadow.
  5. What are the different types of sounds we hear?

G. Answer the following questions.

  1. What is the difference between luminous and non-luminous objects? Give one example of each.
  2. What is a shadow? Explain how it is formed.
  3. Distinguish between pleasant and unpleasant sounds with examples.
  4. Explain the effects of force with an example.

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Chapter No. 14

A. Choose the correct option for each of the following.

  1. Which of the following units is used for measuring length?

(a)  Liter               (b) Meter            (c) Kilogram       (d) Second

  • Which of the following units is used for measuring mass?

(a) Milliliter  (b) Meter  (c) Kilogram         (d) Second

  • Which of the following units is used for measuring capacity?

(a)  Liter               (b)  Meter           (c) Kilogram       (d) Second

  • Which of the following units is used for measuring time?

(a)  Liter               (b)  Meter           (c) Kilogram       (d) Second

  • Which of the following devices help to measure time?

(a) Wristwatch  (b) Beam balance  (c) Ruler   (d) Measuring jar

B. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

  1. Use of ————– is an inaccurate method of measuring length. (body parts/ruler)
  2. Mass is measured by a ———————-. (scale/digital balance)
  3. Capacity of containers is measured using the unit ——————- (kilogram/liter)
  4. Measurement of ——————- helps in organizing our day-to-day activities. (mass/time)
  5. We get information on days, months and years from a ————- (calendar/wall clock)

C. State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

  1. Measuring tape is used for measuring length.
  2. Mass defines how long an object is.
  3. Capacity gives information on how heavy an object is.
  4. A wall clock shows time in minutes and hours.

D. Give one example for each of the following.

  1. A device used for measuring length ——————–
  2. A device used for measuring mass  ——————–
  3. 3. A unit used for measuring liquid capacity   ——————–
  4. A device which can measure time in hours ——————–
  5. A device which can measure time in months  ——————–

E. Give reasons for the following.

  1. Handspan is not a fixed standard unit of length.
  2. Time measurement is important in our daily lire.
  3. We should have fixed standards of measurement.
  4. Beam balance is different from a measuring cylinder.

F. Answer the following questions briefly.

  1. How did people measure length in olden days?
  2. Define mass. Name the units used for measuring mass.
  3. What is capacity of an object? How is it measured?
  4. What do the two hands of a clock show?

5. Which unit should we use to measure the following?

(a) A tub of water            (b) The length of a dress               (c) To weigh tomatoes

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Assessment 3. P- 147

A. Choose the correct option for each of the following.

  1. Which of the following animal does not live in soil?

(a) Scorpion        (b) Earthworm  (c) Ants               (d) Parrot

  • The path of the Earth around the sun is known as its

(a) rotation         (b) orbit                 © revolution      (d) way

  • Which of the following gas is required for breathing?

(a) Nitrogen       (b) Oxygen           (c) Carbon dioxide          (d) Water vapour

  • The term ‘storm’ is associated with

(a) Hot weather (b) Cloudy weather  (c) Windy weather   (d) Rainy weather

  • The revolution of the Earth around the sun takes a time of

(a) 24 hours        (b) 364 days        (c) 24 days             (d) 365  (1/4)  days

  • Which among the following is the farthest planet from the sun?
    • Mercury (b) Uranus (c) Saturn (d) Neptune
  • Which among the following is a satellite?

(a) Venus            (b) Moon               (c) Mars                (d) Saturn

B State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

  1. The water that is present inside the soil is called moisture.
  2. Earth is always stationary.
  3. Water is present in the air in the form of water vapour.
  4. Carbon dioxide is required for burning things.
  5. There are nine planets in our solar system.
  6. Orion is a constellation.

C. Replace the underlined word in each of the following sentences with the correct word.

  1. Sandy soil holds a lot of water and is sticky.
  2. Gravel makes the soil rich and fertile.
  3. Earth is flat in shape.
  4. Evaporation is a process in which water vapour changes into water.
  5. A strong wind is called breeze.
  6. Moon gives us light and heat.

D. Answer each of the following questions in one word.

  1. Name the uppermost layer of the Earth’s surface on which plants grow.
  2. Name the type of soil good for growing cactus and other desert plants.
  3. What is the blanket of air around the Earth called?
  4. What portion of the Earth is covered with water?

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Assessment 4. P- 148

A. Pick the odd one out from each of the following group of words.

  1. Air          water    milk       ink
  2. Pencil    book     honey   eggs
  3. Water   ice         stream milk
  4. Sun        table     bulb      lantern
  5. Measuring jar     clock     calenda               r watch
  6. centimeter         meter  litre       kilometer

B. Circle YES if the statement is correct and NO if the statement is wrong.

  1. Do solids move by themselves?
  2. Can we change steam into water?
  3. Frictional force slows down the movement of an object.
  4. Unpleasant sounds are called music.
  5. The unit litre is used to measure mass.
  6. Common units for measuring length are metre and centimetre.

C. Fill in the blanks using the correct words.

  1. Ice is the ——————- form of water. (solid/liquid)
  2. ——————-   exists in three different forms. (Milk/Water)
  3. ——————-  is required for a shadow to form. (Light/Water)
  4. The shadow of an object is the shortest during ——————-. (morning/noon)
  5. The amount of liquid a container can hold is called its ——————-. (capacity/mass)
  6. Mass is commonly measured in ——————-. (litre/kilogram)

D. Answer each of the following questions in one word each.

  1. Name the process in which a solid turns into liquid on heating.
  2. What are the sounds pleasant to our ears called?
  3. What are the objects that give out light called?
  4. Name a device that can be used to measure the length of a pencil.
  5. Name the unit that measures from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.
  6. Name the quantity measured using the unit hour.
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