Cambridge Primary Science Test

Insects can pollinate flowers. The flowers attract insects. (a) Tick ( ) the two features of flowers that attract insects for pollination.

• bright petals

• green leaves

• seed pod

• small petals

• sweet smell

The Earth and Sun are part of the universe. Complete the sentences. (a) The Earth spins on its axis once every ............................................. .

• hour

• day

• week

• year

• minute

Complete the sentences. (b) The Earth orbits the Sun once every ............................................. .

• year

• minute

• hour

• day

• week

The diagram shows a simple water cycle. (a) What is the name of process A?

(b) What is the name of process B?

(c) Sea water contains dissolved salt. Explain why the water vapour in clouds does not contain any salt.

(d) Sometimes clouds make snow rather than rain. Explain why.

Mike looks at different materials. (a) Put the materials in the correct group.

• transparent

• translucent

• opaque

(b) Draw a line from each word to its meaning.

• allows no light to pass through

• allows some light to pass through

• allows all light to pass through

Safia investigates germination. (a) Safia only uses two seeds. Why is it a good idea to use more seeds?