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WorksheetsYear 2 Science Quiz
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
What is a mammal?
An animal with scales
An animal with fur or hair
An animal with feathers
An animal with fins
What is a bird?
An animal with fur
An animal with scales
An animal with beaks, wings, and feathers
An animal with fins
What is a fish?
An animal with fur
An animal with feathers
An animal that lives in water and has fins
An animal with scales and claws
What is an amphibian?
An animal that lives only on land
An animal that lives only in water
An animal that lives on land and in water
An animal with feathers
What is a reptile?
An animal with fur
An animal with feathers
An animal with dry scales
An animal with fins
What is a carnivore?
An animal that eats plants
An animal that eats both plants and animals
An animal that eats only insects
An animal that eats other animals (meat)
What is a herbivore?
An animal that eats plants
An animal that eats both plants and animals
An animal that eats only insects
An animal that eats other animals (meat)
What is an omnivore?
An animal that eats only plants
An animal that eats only meat
An animal that eats both plants and animals
An animal that eats only insects
What do all mammals need to survive?
Air, water, food, and shelter
Only water
Only food
Only air
What is an insectivore?
An animal that feeds on plants
An animal that feeds on other animals
An animal that feeds on insects, worms, and other minibeasts
An animal that feeds on fish
What do fish need to survive?
Only water
Air, water, food, and shelter
Only food
Only air
What do amphibians need to survive?
Only water
Only food
Air, water, food, and shelter
Only air
What do reptiles need to survive?
Only water
Air, water, food, and shelter
Only food
Only air
Are humans mammals?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Only when they are babies
What do humans need to survive?
Only water
Only food
Air, water, food, and shelter
Only air
What do all animals need to survive?
Only water
Only food
Only air
Air, water, food, and shelter
What are the main human body parts?
Head, neck, arms, elbows, hands, legs, knees, face, feet, ears, eyes, nose, hair, mouth, and teeth
Head, neck, arms, elbows, hands, legs, knees, face, feet, ears, eyes, nose, hair, mouth, and tail
Head, neck, arms, elbows, hands, legs, knees, face, feet, ears, eyes, nose, hair, mouth, and wings
Head, neck, arms, elbows, hands, legs, knees, face, feet, ears, eyes, nose, hair, mouth, and fins
What are the five senses?
Seeing, hearing, taste, touch, and smell
Seeing, hearing, taste, touch, and running
Seeing, hearing, taste, touch, and jumping
Seeing, hearing, taste, touch, and flying
What do we know about seeing?
Humans use their ears to see
Humans use their eyes to see
Humans use their nose to see
Humans use their mouth to see
What do we know about hearing?
Humans use their eyes to hear
Humans use their nose to hear
Humans use their ears to hear
Humans use their mouth to hear
What do we know about taste?
The tongue helps humans to taste
The nose helps humans to taste
The eyes help humans to taste
The ears help humans to taste
What do we know about touch?
The nose helps us to sense touch
The tongue helps us to sense touch
The skin helps us to sense touch
The ears help us to sense touch
What do we know about smell?
The nose helps us to sense smell
The tongue helps us to sense smell
The eyes help us to sense smell
The ears help us to sense smell
Why is exercise important?
It makes you sleepy
It makes you tired
It improves physical health, mental health, and makes your heart stronger
It makes you hungry
What is a healthy diet?
A diet that includes fruit, vegetables, and other healthy food
A diet that includes only sweets
A diet that includes only fast food
A diet that includes only meat
What is an unhealthy diet?
A diet high in fat, sugar, or salt
A diet that includes fruit
A diet that includes vegetables
A diet that includes water
How many portions of fruit and vegetables should you eat in a day?
At least 1 portion
At least 2 portions
At least 3 portions
At least 5 portions
What are germs?
Living things that are too small to be seen by the human eye that make you unwell
Living things that are big and can be seen by the human eye
Non-living things that make you healthy
Non-living things that make you strong
How do germs spread?
By washed hands
By clean clothes
By washed food
By unwashed hands
How can you stop germs spreading?
By not washing your hands
By washing your hands, sneezing into a tissue, and having regular baths or showers
By not brushing your teeth
By not taking a bath
How often should you brush your teeth?
Once a day
Twice a day
Once a week
Twice a week
Why is it important to brush your teeth?
To make them yellow
To make them dirty
To prevent plaque and cavities
To make them fall out
What are rocks used for?
To build things like walls or buildings
To make food
To create music
To grow plants
What happens when water freezes?
It turns to ice
It turns to steam
It turns to sand
It turns to metal
What is floating?
When materials stay at the top of the water
When materials fall to the bottom of the water
When materials disappear
When materials change color
What are natural materials?
Things that have not been made and can be found naturally
Things that are made by humans
Things that are made of plastic
Things that are made of metal
What are human-made materials?
Materials that are not natural and have been made, such as plastic and cardboard
Materials that are found in nature
Materials that are made of water
Materials that are made of air
What is a pebble?
A small smooth rock, shaped by water
A large rough rock
A piece of wood
A type of metal
What is plastic like?
It can be flexible or hard and can be recycled
It is always hard and cannot be recycled
It is always soft and cannot be recycled
It is made of metal
What does opaque mean?
You cannot see through it
You can see through it easily
It changes color
It is very light
What is fabric like?
Fabrics can be natural or human-made
Fabrics are always natural
Fabrics are always human-made
Fabrics are made of metal
How is plastic helpful?
It is strong, lightweight, and can be made into many different shapes
It is very heavy and cannot be shaped
It is weak and breaks easily
It cannot be used to make things
What are recyclable materials?
Materials that can be used only once
Materials that can be used again, such as wood, paper, and cardboard
Materials that cannot be used again
Materials that are always made of plastic
What is plastic like?
It can only be hard
It can only be flexible
It can be flexible or hard
It cannot be recycled
What is single-use plastic?
Plastic that can be used many times
Plastic that can only be used once
Plastic that is always recycled
Plastic that is never thrown away
How do you know whether an object is recyclable or not?
By its color
By its shape
By its labels
By its size
What is a plant?
A living thing that usually grows in soil
A type of animal
A type of rock
A machine
What are the main parts of a plant?
Roots, stem, leaves, and flowers
Trunk, branches, and leaves
Roots, branches, and flowers
Stem, leaves, and fruit
What is a seed?
A part of the plant that can be planted to grow into a new plant
A part of the plant that cannot grow
A part of the plant that is always green
A part of the plant that is used for decoration
What happens to a plant when it grows?
The stem will shrink
It will grow new leaves
The roots will become shorter
The plant will stop growing
What are the main parts of flowering plants?
Flowers, stems, roots, and leaves
Trunk, branches, and leaves
Roots, branches, and flowers
Stem, leaves, and fruit
What are trees?
A type of plant that has roots, a trunk, branches, and leaves
A type of plant that has only leaves
A type of plant that has only flowers
A type of plant that does not grow
What are wildflowers?
Plants that have not been planted by humans
Plants that have been chosen by humans to grow in their gardens
Plants that grow only in water
Plants that do not have flowers
What are garden plants?
Plants that have not been planted by humans
Plants that have been chosen by humans to grow in their gardens
Plants that grow only in water
Plants that do not have flowers
What are deciduous trees?
Trees that lose their leaves in autumn
Trees that keep their leaves all year round
Trees that do not have leaves
Trees that grow only in water
What happens to the leaves on deciduous trees?
They change color in the autumn and then fall to the ground
They stay green all year round
They grow bigger in the autumn
They turn into flowers
What are evergreen trees?
Trees that lose their leaves in autumn
Trees that keep their leaves all year round
Trees that do not have leaves
Trees that grow only in water
What do plants need to grow and stay healthy?
Water and light
Only water
Only light
No water and light
What happens if plants do not have water and light?
They may become weak and not grow properly
They will grow faster
They will become stronger
They will produce more flowers
What do all animals need to survive?
Only water
Only food
Air, water, food, and shelter
Only shelter
What do plants need to grow and stay healthy?
Only water
Water and light
Only light
Air and food
What is a carnivore?
An animal that eats plants
An animal that eats both plants and animals
An animal with sharp teeth and claws that eats other animals
An animal that feeds on insects
What is a herbivore?
An animal that eats both plants and animals
An animal with flat teeth that eats plants
An animal that eats other animals
An animal that feeds on insects
What is an omnivore?
An animal that eats only plants
An animal that eats only other animals
An animal that eats both plants and animals
An animal that feeds on insects
What is an insectivore?
An animal that eats plants
An animal that eats other animals
An animal that eats both plants and animals
An animal that feeds on insects
What is a habitat?
A place where plants and animals live and get what they need to survive
A place where only animals live
A place where only plants live
A place where animals go to sleep
Where are polar habitats found?
In the desert
In the rainforest
In the Arctic or Antarctica
In the ocean
What is a polar habitat like?
Hot and dry
Extremely cold in the winter
Warm and wet
Hot and wet
Why can polar animals survive in polar habitats?
They have layers of blubber or fat and thick fur
They can fly
They can swim
They can climb trees
What is a food chain?
A chain used to tie up animals
A chain of plants
A chain showing how different living things rely on each other for food
A chain of water sources
Which animal group gives birth to live young?
Reptiles
Amphibians
Birds
Mammals
Which animal group lays eggs?
Mammals
Reptiles, amphibians, birds, and most insects
Fish only
Mammals and birds
What are the stages of a human life cycle?
Egg, larva, pupa, adult
Baby, child, teenager, adult
Seed, sprout, plant, flower
Egg, nymph, adult
What is an amphibian?
An animal that lives only in water
An animal that lives on land and in water
An animal that flies
An animal that has dry scales
What is a reptile?
An animal that has dry scales on their bodies
An animal that lives in water
An animal that flies
An animal that has webbed feet
What do all animals need to survive?
Only food
Only water
Air, water, food, and shelter
Only shelter
What do mammals eat when they are babies?
Insects
Milk
Leaves
Fish
What are the stages of a frog's life cycle?
Egg, larva, pupa, adult
Egg, tadpole, young frog, adult frog
Egg, caterpillar, pupa, butterfly
Egg, nymph, adult
What are the stages of a butterfly's life cycle?
Egg, larva, pupa, adult butterfly
Egg, tadpole, young frog, adult frog
Egg, nymph, adult
Egg, caterpillar, pupa, butterfly
Why is it important to look after wildlife?
Because they are cute
Because they are dangerous
Because humans, other animals, and plants all depend on each other for survival
Because they are fun to watch
