Matter and Materials
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Introduction to Solids, Liquids, and Gases
SubtopicIntroduction to Solids, Liquids, and Gases under Matter and Materials for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is an example of a solid that we can eat?
A.Soup
B.Apple
C.Milk
D.Water
- 2.
Which state of matter is the steam seen over a hot cup of tea?
A.Solid
B.Liquid
C.Gas
D.Ice
- 3.
Which of these is a solid used for erasing pencil marks?
A.Water
B.Rubber
C.Paper
D.Ink
- 4.
What stays the same when you move a liter of milk from a bottle to a jug?
A.The shape
B.The volume
C.The color
D.The temperature
- 5.
When a solid like wax is heated, it turns into a liquid. What is this process called?
A.Evaporation
B.Freezing
C.Melting
D.Condensation
- 6.
Why is it easy to walk through air but difficult to walk through a wall?
A.Particles of air are very close, but wall particles are far
B.Particles of air are far apart, but wall particles are tightly packed
C.Air is not made of matter
D.The wall has no mass
- 7.
What happens to the shape of a liquid when it is poured into a flat plate?
A.It stays like a tall cylinder
B.It becomes flat and wide
C.It turns into a gas
D.It does not change at all
- 8.
A person tries to squeeze a sealed plastic bottle full of stones but cannot. Then they squeeze a sealed bottle full of air and it squishes easily. This is because:
A.Gases have more empty space between particles than solids
B.Solids are made of air, but air is made of nothing
C.The plastic bottle is stronger when it holds stones
D.Air has no mass, so it doesn't resist being squeezed
- 9.
When water boils, bubbles form at the bottom and rise to the top. What are these bubbles filled with?
A.Air from the room
B.Liquid water
C.Water vapor (gas)
D.Nothing (they are empty)
- 10.
Which of these is the most important factor in determining the state of matter of a substance?
A.Its color and smell
B.The arrangement and movement of its particles
C.The size of the container it is in
D.Whether it is found in nature or made by humans
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Properties of different materials
SubtopicProperties of different materials under Matter and Materials for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these objects is made of a material that was once part of a living tree?
A.A plastic spoon
B.A wooden pencil
C.A metal coin
D.A glass marble
- 2.
Why is a towel made of cotton?
A.Because it is waterproof
B.Because it is absorbent
C.Because it is transparent
D.Because it is hard
- 3.
Which of these is a property of a balloon filled with air?
A.It is extremely heavy
B.It contains a gas
C.It is made of wood
D.It is a natural material
- 4.
Which of these materials is usually cold to the touch and very smooth?
A.Wool
B.Polished metal
C.Sandpaper
D.Bark of a tree
- 5.
Why are many toys made of plastic instead of glass?
A.Plastic is heavier
B.Plastic does not break as easily as glass
C.Plastic is more expensive
D.Plastic is always clear
- 6.
Which property is common to both a piece of iron and a piece of steel?
A.Both are transparent
B.Both are magnetic
C.Both are very soft
D.Both are liquids at room temperature
- 7.
Which material is used to make the body of a car because it is tough and can be shaped?
A.Glass
B.Wood
C.Metal
D.Paper
- 8.
Why can we see through a glass window but not through a wooden door?
A.Glass is opaque and wood is transparent.
B.Glass is translucent and wood is opaque.
C.Glass is transparent and wood is opaque.
D.Glass is a liquid and wood is a solid.
- 9.
Which of these is a property shared by both air and a stone?
A.Both have a fixed shape.
B.Both occupy space and have mass.
C.Both can be easily compressed.
D.Both are transparent.
- 10.
Which property of a rubber ball allows it to bounce back to its original shape after hitting the ground?
A.Hardness
B.Elasticity
C.Lustre
D.Brittleness
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States of Matter
SubtopicStates of Matter under Matter and Materials for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is common between milk, water, and juice?
A.They are all solids
B.They are all gases
C.They are all liquids
D.They have a fixed shape
- 2.
Which of the following is NOT a property of a solid?
A.It has a fixed shape
B.It has a fixed volume
C.It flows easily like water
D.It is usually hard
- 3.
When we blow air into a balloon, the balloon gets bigger. This shows that gas:
A.Has no weight
B.Occupies space
C.Is always cold
D.Is a solid
- 4.
Which of these materials takes the shape of the bottle it is kept in?
A.A marble
B.A metal spoon
C.Vinegar
D.A pencil
- 5.
If we heat a solid like wax, it becomes a liquid. What is this process called?
A.Freezing
B.Boiling
C.Melting
D.Evaporation
- 6.
Which of these is an example of a gas used by plants to make food?
A.Oxygen
B.Carbon dioxide
C.Nitrogen
D.Argon
- 7.
What is required to change water into water vapour?
A.Cooling
B.Freezing
C.Heating
D.Pressing
- 8.
What holds the particles together in a solid object like a diamond?
A.Glue
B.Strong forces of attraction
C.Air pressure
D.Magnetic force
- 9.
If you have of feathers and of lead, which of the following is true?
A.The feathers have more mass
B.The lead has more mass
C.They have the same mass, but the feathers take up more space
D.They have the same volume
- 10.
A metal rod is heated at one end. Why does the other end eventually get hot?
A.The solid particles travel to the other end
B.The particles vibrate and pass energy to their neighbors
C.The metal turns into a liquid inside
D.Gas carries the heat through the rod
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