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Grade 3 Earth Science Worksheet

An engaging worksheet for 3rd graders covering fundamental Earth Science concepts such as Earth's layers, natural resources, and weather patterns.

Grade 3 Science Earth & Space ScienceEarth Science
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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort AnswerWord Bank

Standards

3-ESS2-13-ESS2-23-ESS3-1

Topics

Earth ScienceGrade 3Layers of EarthNatural ResourcesWeather
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. Which layer is at the very center of the Earth?

a

Crust

b

Mantle

c

Core

d

Atmosphere

Earth Layers Cross Section

2. Natural resources are things found in nature that people can use. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

a. Water, air, and   are examples of natural resources.

b. We should protect our natural resources so they don't  .

3. Read each statement and circle True or False.

a. Clouds are made of tiny drops of water or ice.

T

True

F

False

b. The sun causes all weather on Earth.

T

True

F

False

4. Briefly explain what happens during evaporation in the water cycle.

5. Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences below.

mountains
oceans
rivers
deserts

a. Large bodies of saltwater are called  .

b. Very tall landforms that are much higher than the land around them are  .

c. Areas of land that are very dry and get little rain are known as  .