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WorksheetsCambridge Intl Science - Stage 4 - Progression Test 2 Revision
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
The model shows the different layers of the Earth.
Match the letter to the correct layer.
A
Core
B
Mantle
C
Crust
The model shows the different layers of the Earth.
Select the core
The model shows the different layers of the Earth.
Select the crust
This is (a) a good model of Earth, because Earth has (b) layers, whereas the model only shows (c) layers.
not
four
three
five
two
six
seven
eight
The star found at the center of our solar system is called the
(a)
Label the planets correctly.
Neptune
Uranus
Saturn
Jupiter
Earth
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Animals can be grouped into vertebrates and invertebrates. Look at the pictures.
Match the statements correctly.
The lizard, rhino and fox are
vertebrates.
The ladybird, worm and butterfly are
invertebrates
Invertebrates are animals _____________ a backbone.
without
Vertebrates are animals _______________ a backbone.
with
Not all animals have a skeleton inside their bodies. Some animals have a hard covering on the outside. This hard-covering is called an
(a)
Identify the three main functions of the skeleton.
Balance, flexibility, digestion
Strength, coordination, respiration
Protection, absorption, elimination
Support, protection, movement
Murad adds white powder to vinegar in a beaker. The picture shows the white powder reacting with the vinegar. Select all the ways Murad can stay safe when he adds the white powder to the vinegar.
Wear goggles
Wear gloves
Wear a mask
Wear a lab coat
None of the above.
When the white powder reacts with the vinegar, carbon dioxide is made.
This is a chemical reaction because a (a) substance is being made.
Complete the sentence. Light travels in (a) lines.
Complete the sentence. When light reaches a mirror, the light changes direction because it is (a) .
When ice cubes are left in a warm room the ice changes from a (a) state to a (b) state called water. This change of state is called (c) .
solid
liquid
melting
gas
plasma
freezing
condensation
sublimation
To change water back into ice you must _______________ it.
freeze
heat
evaporate
condense
What is the capital of France?
(a)
Match the description to the habitat the animal is found in.
Camels have large feet to stop them sinking into the sand.
desert
Polar bears have thick fur to keep warm.
arctic
Sharks have fins to help them swim
sea
Monkeys have long and strong arms to help them swing from tree to tree
rainforest
The bar chart shows the number of people infected with measles for one country.
How many people were infected with measles in 2016?
(a)
People with measles take medicine.
The picture shows the safety cap on a bottle of medicine.
Why are safety caps important on a bottle of medicine?
Because it is cool
To stop young children from opening the bottle
To help doctors open the bottle
Objects in the home transfer electrical energy into other types of energy. Look at the pictures.
Find the answer to each of the following questions.
Which one type of energy do all four objects transfer electrical energy into?
heat energy
Which object transfers electrical energy into movement energy?
food mixer
Write down the name of one object not in the pictures that transfers electrical energy to sound energy
speaker
Which object transfers electrical energy into only heat energy?
cooker
Place the name of each bone in the correct place.
Spine/backbone
Ribs
Leg
Moving the body regularly benefits our health.
Select all the ways exercise is good for our health.
It makes our heart stronger.
It makes us happier.
It makes us sad.
It helps us to lose weight.
Complete the sentences about this volcano. Use the diagram to help.
Liquid rock is found below the ground in the
magma chamber.
When the volcano erupts lava flows out of the secondary cone and out of the
crater.
The molten rock that flows out of a volcano is called
lava.
Volcanic eruptions can cause
destruction and devastation.
Volcanoes are found at breaks in the Earth’s crust. What word describes the sudden movement of the Earth’s crust?
(a)
Some solids behave like liquids. Which solid flows like a liquid?
iron magnet
plastic spoon
grains of sugar
wooden ruler
Mr. Rafe made a circuit. Match the question to the correct answer.
Why does the lamp not light?
Because it is switched off
How can Mr. Rafe make the lamp brighter?
Add an extra/bigger battery.
We see objects because light _____________ off the surface of the object into our eyes.
reflects
Complete the sentences about the food chain.
The producer is the
leaf.
The herbivore is the
caterpillar
The snake eats the
chameleon
The mongoose is a predator and a
carnivore
Which animals are both a predator and a prey?
Snake and chameleon
Answer the questions below. Use the diagram to help.
Which bird has a bent beak?
Ibis
Write down one way the great egret is different to the snowy egret.
The length of their legs
spoonbill
Which bird does not have a long thin beak?
flamingo
Which bird has a crest of feathers on their head?
snowy egret
This bird The bird has a beak suited to help it feed in the habitat where it lives.
How does the bird feed?
uses its beak to pick up seeds from the ground
uses its beak to pull insects from the mud
uses its beak to scoop up large fish into its mouth
uses its beak to pull plants from the water
These questions are about energy.
Which type of energy is transferred from a loud speaker to your ears?
Sound energy
Which type of energy is transferred when an object cools down?
heat energy
Energy cannot be ______________ , lost, used up
or ______________ .
made; destroyed
What does consumer mean?
An organism that gets its energy by eating.
An organism that gets its energy from the Sun.
Plants (producers) get their energy from the
(a)
Complete the sentence.
Freezing is when a (a) changes to a (b) . Ice (c) to turn back into water.
liquid
solid
melts
Freezing is a ______________ change.
physical
chemical
reaction
burning
List the materials into the correct box.
aluminium
steel
rubber
wood
paper
glass
Materials that allow electricity to pass through are called
(a)
Materials that do not allow electricity to pass through are called
(a)
Is this model of Earth and the Sun correct. Explain.
This model is incorrect because the Earth is in the center and it should be the Sun.
This model is correct because the Sun and The Earth are in the right places.
Identify if the following statements are true or false. Select the correct box.
Fireworks transfer different types of energy into the environment.
Select all the types of these energy.
Light
Sound
Heat
Wind
Look at the picture of a tree next to the water. What is the word used to describe the image of the tree in the water?
(a)
Fennec foxes live in hot places.
Complete the sentence to describe how the ears of a fennec fox help them in hot countries.
The ears of fennec foxes are big.
The ears of fennec foxes are small.
The ears of fennec foxes are blue.
The ears of fennec foxes are circular.
Fennec foxes live in hot places.
Complete the sentence to describe how the ears of a fennec fox help them in hot countries.
This helps them live in hot countries because
it helps to keep them hotter
It helps to cool them down
Write down the name of part X and the name of part Y.
Part X is the (a) . Part Y is the (b) .
skull
rib cage
femur
fibula
vertebrae
sternum
One function of the skeleton is to protect organs. Select two other functions of the skeleton.
movement
support
sleeping
thinking
Mr Jeff is learning about chemical reactions. A chemical reaction is when a (a) substance is made.
Select all the chemical reactions on the list.
Which exercise gave Mr. Rafe the highest heart rate?
(a)
Complete these sentences about the food chain.
The herbivore is the (a) .
grasshopper
mouse
owl
grass
Complete these sentences about the food chain.
The prey is the (a) and the (b) .
mouse
owl
grass
grasshopper
Complete these sentences about the food chain.
The predators are the (a) and the (b) .
mouse
owl
grass
grasshopper
The shape of the liquid changes as it is poured into the glass. Explain why.
The particles in a liquid are in a fixed shape.
The particles in a liquid are free to move and take the shape of the container.
Which of the following solids are poured like a liquid. Select all the correct answers.
baking powder
iron nail
sand grains
wood cube
Match the question to the answer.
Write down the name of the object which all planets are orbiting.
The Sun
The picture shows a star and planets. Write down the name of other object found in our Solar System.
Moons
Three planets are missing from the picture. What are the names of these planets?
Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
Why do planets have day and night.
Because they rotate.
Select if the following statements about energy is true or false.
Understanding Electrical Circuits
When using an electrical device, it is important to know that the device will not work if there is a break in the circuit. This means that the flow of electricity is interrupted, preventing the device from functioning properly.
A simple switch is used to open and close a circuit. When the switch is turned on, it allows the electricity to flow through the circuit, powering the device. Turning the switch off breaks the circuit, stopping the flow of electricity and turning off the device.
Changing the number or type of components in a series circuit can affect the brightness of a lamp. By adding more components, such as additional light bulbs, the lamp can become brighter. Conversely, removing components or using components with higher resistance can make the lamp dimmer.
It is important to understand that some materials are good electrical conductors, such as metals, while others are good insulators. Metals like copper and aluminum allow electricity to flow easily, while insulators like rubber and plastic prevent the flow of electricity, keeping us safe from electrical shocks.
How does adding a battery affect the brightness of a lamp?
It has no effect on the brightness
It makes the lamp dimmer
It makes the lamp brighter
It causes the lamp to flicker
What is the purpose of a simple switch in an electrical circuit?
To regulate the flow of electricity
To generate electricity
To store electricity
To turn the circuit on and off
Why will an electrical device not work if there is a break in the circuit?
The flow of electricity is interrupted
The device is overheating
The circuit is overloaded
The device is not plugged in
