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Grade 3 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-8MUEC9-1OA7

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1.Why do shadows change during the day?
2.What process lets plants make food using light?
3.Which gas do humans breathe in for respiration?
4.What role does a mushroom often have in an ecosystem?
5.What is water vapor changing to liquid called?
6.What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?
7.What is a food chain's first energy source?
8.What causes sound?
9.Which organ pumps blood?
10.Which planet is known for its rings?

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  1. Why do shadows change during the day?The Sun's apparent position changes
  2. What process lets plants make food using light?Photosynthesis
  3. Which gas do humans breathe in for respiration?Oxygen
  4. What role does a mushroom often have in an ecosystem?Decomposer
  5. What is water vapor changing to liquid called?Condensation
  6. What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?0°C
  7. What is a food chain's first energy source?The Sun
  8. What causes sound?Vibrations
  9. Which organ pumps blood?The heart
  10. Which planet is known for its rings?Saturn

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Connect the question to an observable process or scientific model.

Common mistake

Selecting a familiar term without checking its meaning.

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