Science Quiz 1 May 2024

What is the process by which plants make their own food called?

• Photosynthesis
• Respiration
• Transpiration
• Germination

Which of the following is a source of renewable energy?

• Solar power
• Coal
• Natural gas
• Petroleum

What is the function of the heart in the human body?

• Pumping blood around the body
• Digesting food
• Filtering waste
• Producing hormones

Which of the following is a conductor of electricity?

• Copper
• Rubber
• Wood
• Plastic

What is the main function of the lungs in the human body?

• To absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide
• To digest food
• To pump blood around the body
• To filter waste from the blood

Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals?

• They give birth to live young
• They lay eggs
• They have gills for breathing
• They have exoskeletons

What is the process of water turning into vapour called?

• Evaporation
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Freezing

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Mars
• Venus
• Jupiter
• Saturn

What is the function of the roots of a plant?

• Absorbing water and nutrients from the soil
• Producing flowers
• Storing food
• Conducting photosynthesis

Which of the following is a type of simple machine?

• Lever
• Microscope
• Telescope
• Calculator