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Science Challenge

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide?

a)

Respiration

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Mitosis

d)

Chloroplast

2.

Which part of the plant is responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil?

a)

Stems

b)

Leaves

c)

Roots

d)

Flowers

3.

What is the main function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

a)

Absorb light energy

b)

Release oxygen

c)

Store water

d)

Reflect light energy

4.

How do herbivores obtain their nutrients?

a)

By drinking water

b)

By absorbing sunlight

c)

By consuming plants

d)

By hunting other animals

5.

Which organ in the human digestive system is responsible for absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream?

a)

Stomach

b)

Small intestine

c)

Large intestine

d)

Liver

6.

What is the process of converting fibers into yarn called?

a)

weaving

b)

spinning

c)

dyeing

d)

knitting

7.

Which heat transfer mechanism occurs in fluids like water and air?

a)

Radiation

b)

Reflection

c)

Conduction

d)

Convection

8.

What is the unit of measurement for temperature?

a)

liters

b)

meters

c)

degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F)

d)

grams

9.

How are winds created on Earth?

a)

Winds are generated by the migration of birds

b)

Winds are caused by the movement of clouds

c)

Winds are created by the rotation of the Earth

d)

Winds are created due to the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.

10.

What is the name for a violent, rotating windstorm?

a)

hurricane

b)

earthquake

c)

tornado

d)

blizzard

11.

During photosynthesis, what gas do plants release into the atmosphere?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Hydrogen

12.

Which enzyme in the stomach helps in the digestion of proteins?

a)

trypsin

b)

pepsin

c)

amylase

d)

lipase

13.

What is the primary source of fiber for textile production?

a)

Plants

b)

Minerals

c)

Animals

d)

Water

14.

What is the process of transferring heat through direct contact called?

a)

Radiation

b)

Conduction

c)

Reflection

d)

Absorption

15.

At what temperature does water boil on the Celsius scale?

a)

50 degrees Celsius

b)

75 degrees Celsius

c)

120 degrees Celsius

d)

100 degrees Celsius

16.

What is the name for a large, swirling mass of air with low pressure at its center?

a)

hurricane

b)

tornado

c)

typhoon

d)

cyclone

17.

What is the role of acids in neutralizing bases?

a)

Acids release hydroxide ions to neutralize bases.

b)

Acids accept electrons from bases to neutralize them.

c)

Acids increase the pH of bases to neutralize them.

d)

Acids donate protons (H+) to neutralize bases.

18.

Which fabric is derived from the silkworm?

a)

Silk

b)

Polyester

c)

Cotton

d)

Wool

19.

What is the process of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves called?

a)

radiation

b)

convection

c)

conduction

d)

reflection

20.

How are cyclones different from tornadoes?

a)

Tornadoes are less destructive than cyclones.

b)

Cyclones form over water, tornadoes form over land.

c)

Cyclones rotate counterclockwise, while tornadoes rotate clockwise.

d)

Cyclones are smaller in size compared to tornadoes.