SJK (C) GUNUNG RAPAT, IPOH

YEAR 3 SCIENCE
July 2008

Name: ( ) Marks: %
Class: 3 ( ) Time: 1 hour
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A. Choose the correct answer and write into the answers sheet. (40%)

1. Rose plant have .

A.woody stems and thorns.
B.woody stems and long leaves.
C.soft stem and flowers.
D.non-flowering and long leaves.

2. Which of the following objects does not use a switch?

A. Stapler B. Television C. Computer D. Radio

3. Which of the following is non-conductor?

A. Aluminium foil B. T-shirt C. Spring D. Steel spoon

4. is something that can be attracted by a magnet .

A. Non-magnetic objects
B. Wooden block
C. Magnetic object
D. Pencil lead.

5.

Name the type of magnet shown in the picture.

A. horseshoe magnet B. U-shaped magnet C. bar magnet D. Circular magnet

6. Which of the following animals does not have feathers?

A. pigeon B. eagle C. peacock D. monkey

7.

Based on the diagram above, which of the following statements is false?

A. The strongest magnetic attraction is at the poles.
B. The weakest magnetic attraction is in the middle.
C. Each pole can attract magnetic materials.
D. The strongest magnetic attraction is in the middle.

8. Which of the following objects have use spring?

A. paper B. paper clip C. handbag D. stapler

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9. Which of the following statements about spring is correct?
A. Spring will change its color after it being bent.
B. Spring will returns to its original color after it being stretched.
C. Spring will become bigger after it being twisted.
D. Spring will returns to its original size and shape after being squeezed.

10. Which object allows electricity to pass through?

A. B. C. D.

11. What is the shape of the leaves for papaya tree?

A. oval shape
B. long shape
C. irregular shape
D. heart shape

12. Which of the following statements is not correct?

Component Symbol
A. Switch

B. Wire

C. Battery

D. Bulb

13. Which of the following pairs of magnets will repel each other?

A. B.

C. D.

14. Which bulb in the following circuits will light up?

A. B.

C. D.

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15. Each of these springs holds the same weight. Which one is the hardest spring? (The length of the
springs are initially the same)

16. What is the function of a battery?

A. to provide electricity to the circuit.
B. to provide brightness to the bulb.
C. to prevent wire connects to the circuit.
D. to make the wire easy connects to the circuit.

17. Which of the following shows that a spring is bent?

A. B.

C. D.

18.
M = Animal with fur
N = Animal with scale
Based on the diagram above, the animal in category M and N are most probably.
M N
A. Peacock Fish
B. Cat Crocodile
C. Frog Turtle
D. Grasshopper Tiger

19. A magnet will lose its strength when .

A. it is heated.
B. it is cooled
C. it is stored with magnet keeper.
D. it is handled properly.

20. springs are easier to stretch compared to shorter springs.

A. heavier B. lighter C. longer D. softer

Answer Sheets:

1. 6. 11. 16.
2. 7. 12. 17.
3. 8. 13. 18.
4 9. 14. 19.
5 10. 15. 20.

B.) Fill in the blanks with the correct answers. (8%)

Stretch Twist Squeeze Bend

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C. Group these things under the correct answers. (10%)

coin thumbtacks eraser paper clip leaf

newspaper copper wire rubber band aluminium can plastic

ruler
Conductor Non-conductor

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D. Look at the pictures below. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. (10%)

scales four wings flowering feathers

1. These animals are grouped according to their .

2. These animals have their bodies.

3. These are animals with legs.

4. These are animals bodies are covered with .

Mango Tree Papaya Tree Hibiscus

5. These plants are plant.

E. Underline the correct answers. (8%)

1. A( long / short ) spring is easy to bend.

A spring with big diameter is

2.
( easier / harder ) to squeeze.

3.
A spring with small diameter is ( easier /
harder ) to twist.

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 A ( long / short ) spring is harder
4.
to bend.

F. Fill in the blanks with the correct answers. (14%)

1. Objects that can not attracted by a magnet is called a .

2. Magnet can attract objects that are made of

negative
negative
or .
iron
iron
3. When a magnet is dropped onto the floor, the magnetic strength will
lights
be . lightsupup
non-magnetic
non-magneticobject
object
4. The bulb when the circuit is completed. steel
steel
5. In a complete circuit, electricity flows from terminal to lost
lost
terminal of a dry cell.
positive
positive
G. Study the following diagrams and answer the questions. (10%)

1. Tick () the item that must be kept the same in the experiment above.
a. The length of the spring

b. The weight

c. The shape of the spring

2. Which spring stretch the most?

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3. Which spring stretch the least?

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4. Which spring is longer, spring U or spring W?

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5. Arrange the spring in following order. (From the most to the least).
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.Prepared by:
Thong L. G.