Class 3 Comprehension Worksheet – Science Facts

Reading comprehension lesson 10: Nature and science facts · Set 530 · 12 questions

Reading tip (Find the key word): Pick the key word in the question (roots, honey, clouds). Find that word in the passage. Read that sentence carefully — it holds the answer.

1. 1.The Sun is a star, the closest one to Earth. It is a huge ball of very hot gases. The Sun gives us light and heat. Without the Sun, there would be no plants, animals or people on Earth. The Sun looks small only because it is very far away. We must never look straight at the Sun, because it can hurt our eyes.
   
   Which two things does the Sun give us? (a) food and water (b) light and heat (c) rain and snow (d) wind and clouds
2. 2.The camel is called the ship of the desert. It can walk for many days on hot sand without drinking water. Its long eyelashes protect its eyes from blowing sand. Its wide, flat feet do not sink into the sand. The hump on its back stores fat, not water. In India, camels are found in the deserts of Rajasthan.
   
   Where are camels found in India? (a) Rajasthan (b) Kerala (c) Assam (d) Sikkim
3. 3.Winds are moving air. A gentle wind is called a breeze, and it feels pleasant on a hot day. A very strong wind with heavy rain is called a storm. A cyclone is a huge storm that forms over the sea and can damage houses and trees. Before a cyclone, the weather office warns people near the coast. People then move to safe places until the cyclone passes.
   
   Where does a cyclone form? (a) in a forest (b) over a desert (c) in the hills (d) over the sea
4. 4.The Sun is a star, the closest one to Earth. It is a huge ball of very hot gases. The Sun gives us light and heat. Without the Sun, there would be no plants, animals or people on Earth. The Sun looks small only because it is very far away. We must never look straight at the Sun, because it can hurt our eyes.
   
   What is the Sun made of? (a) ice (b) very hot gases (c) rocks (d) water
5. 5.The camel is called the ship of the desert. It can walk for many days on hot sand without drinking water. Its long eyelashes protect its eyes from blowing sand. Its wide, flat feet do not sink into the sand. The hump on its back stores fat, not water. In India, camels are found in the deserts of Rajasthan.
   
   What is the camel called? (a) the desert horse (b) the sand king (c) the ship of the desert (d) the king of the jungle
6. 6.The Sun is a star, the closest one to Earth. It is a huge ball of very hot gases. The Sun gives us light and heat. Without the Sun, there would be no plants, animals or people on Earth. The Sun looks small only because it is very far away. We must never look straight at the Sun, because it can hurt our eyes.
   
   Why does the Sun look small? (a) it is behind clouds (b) it is very far away (c) it is tiny (d) it is cold
7. 7.Trees are very useful to us. They give us fruits, wood and shade. Trees take in the air we breathe out and give out oxygen, the gas we need to live. Their roots hold the soil together, so it is not washed away by rain. Birds build nests in trees, and many insects live on them. That is why we should plant more trees and not cut them down.
   
   Which of these do trees give us? (a) plastic (b) metal (c) shade (d) glass
8. 8.Water can be found in three forms. When water freezes, it becomes solid ice. When ice melts, it turns back into liquid water. When water is heated, it turns into steam, which is a gas. We use ice to keep drinks cold on hot days. Clouds are formed when water vapour cools high up in the sky.
   
   What does water become when it freezes? (a) rain (b) steam (c) ice (d) clouds
9. 9.The Sun is a star, the closest one to Earth. It is a huge ball of very hot gases. The Sun gives us light and heat. Without the Sun, there would be no plants, animals or people on Earth. The Sun looks small only because it is very far away. We must never look straight at the Sun, because it can hurt our eyes.
   
   What is the Sun? (a) a moon (b) a planet (c) a star (d) a cloud
10. 10.Plants make their own food in their leaves. To do this, they need sunlight, water and air. The roots take in water from the soil. The green colour in the leaves helps them catch sunlight. Animals cannot make their own food like plants do. That is why plants are very important for all living things.
    
    Where do plants make their food? (a) in the soil (b) in their leaves (c) in their flowers (d) in their roots
11. 11.The camel is called the ship of the desert. It can walk for many days on hot sand without drinking water. Its long eyelashes protect its eyes from blowing sand. Its wide, flat feet do not sink into the sand. The hump on its back stores fat, not water. In India, camels are found in the deserts of Rajasthan.
    
    What protects a camel’s eyes from sand? (a) its wide feet (b) its long neck (c) long eyelashes (d) its hump
12. 12.Plants make their own food in their leaves. To do this, they need sunlight, water and air. The roots take in water from the soil. The green colour in the leaves helps them catch sunlight. Animals cannot make their own food like plants do. That is why plants are very important for all living things.
    
    What takes in water from the soil? (a) the fruits (b) the roots (c) the flowers (d) the leaves

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