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

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1.What causes sound?
2.Which simple machine is a ramp?
3.Name the three main rock types.
4.What role does a mushroom often have in an ecosystem?
5.Which gas do humans breathe in for respiration?
6.What type of energy is stored in food?
7.What structure protects a plant cell but not an animal cell?
8.Which planet is known for its rings?
9.What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?
10.Why do shadows change during the day?

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  1. What causes sound?Vibrations
  2. Which simple machine is a ramp?Inclined plane
  3. Name the three main rock types.Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
  4. What role does a mushroom often have in an ecosystem?Decomposer
  5. Which gas do humans breathe in for respiration?Oxygen
  6. What type of energy is stored in food?Chemical energy
  7. What structure protects a plant cell but not an animal cell?Cell wall
  8. Which planet is known for its rings?Saturn
  9. What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?0°C
  10. Why do shadows change during the day?The Sun's apparent position changes

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