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5th grade science

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Many diseases like common cold are caused by

a)

good viruses

b)

good bacteria

c)

harmful microorganisms

d)

drinking water

2.

These harmful microorganisms are called....

a)

food

b)

animals

c)

insect

d)

germs

3.

Most common types of micro-organisms that make us sick are....

a)

insects and viruses

b)

bacteria and viruses

c)

bacteria and mammals

d)

birds and viruses

4.

These ways are how disease spread, except....

a)

food and water

b)

air

c)

smile

d)

physical contact

5.

In your opinion, is COVID-19 one of infectious disease?

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.
Plants and animals are...
a)
Unicellular
b)
Multicellular
c)
Vertebrates
7.

Which organisms make their own food?

a)

fungi

b)

protists

c)

bacteria

d)

plant

8.

Mushrooms and mold are in what kingdom

a)

Fungi

b)

Protist

c)

Plant

d)

Animal

9.

Animals without backbones are called

a)

vertebrate

b)

invertebrate

10.
Type of multicellular fungi
a)
Plant
b)
Mushroom
c)
Yeast
d)
Moss
11.

Which of these has a backbone?

a)

jellyfish

b)

squid

c)

worm

d)

snake

12.

What kingdom has organisms that feed off dead or decaying organisms?

a)

Plantae (Plant)

b)

Fungi

c)

Protista (Protist)

d)

Archaebacteria

13.

Which plant part develops into a fruit?

a)

The flower

b)

The stem

c)

The leaf

d)

The root

14.

Which plant structure is MOST similar in function to a lizard's eggs?

a)

flowers

b)

pollen

c)

seeds

d)

stem

15.

Amphibians are able to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide through their smooth, moist skin. Which of these organs has the same purpose?

a)

heart

b)

liver

c)

lungs

d)

stomach

16.

….is an area where living things and non living things interact with each other

a)

an ecosystem

b)

a population

c)

a community

17.

Which human activity most directly affects the environment in a negative way?

a)

Land Conversion

b)

planting trees

c)

recycling

d)

walking to school

18.

They break down and feed on dead plants and animals.

a)

fungi

b)

plants

c)

animals

d)

all of these

19.

A feature that helps a living thing survive is called ________.

a)

habitat

b)

adaptation

c)

camouflage

d)

none of these

20.

I am a warm blooded animals. I donot have featrhers .Who am I?

a)

amphibian

b)

fish

c)

reptile

d)

mammal

21.

Legs in an insect are attached to

a)

head

b)

thorax

c)

abdomen

d)

antennae

22.

The most common and diverse group of animals without backbone is

a)

amphibians

b)

reptiles

c)

spiders

d)

insects

23.

The animal in a picture is an example of ________

a)

insect

b)

spiders

c)

invertebrates

d)

vertebrates

24.

The animals is _______________.

a)

a mammal

b)

a reptile

c)

a fish

d)

a bird

25.

Plants need … to grow well.

a)

light, water and air

b)

light, water and warmth

c)

light and water

d)

light, water, air and warmth

26.

In photosynthesis, the word photo means …

a)

putting together

b)

take picture

c)

light

d)

air

27.

Most seeds do not need … to germinate because they can germinate in the dark soil.

a)

warmth

b)

light

c)

air

d)

water

28.

Which part of the seed grows first?

a)

First shoot

b)

Leaves

c)

Root

d)

Stem

29.

Which stage of germination is showing by arrow?

a)

Seed coat splits

b)

The first leaves grow

c)

The first root grows

d)

The first shoot grows

30.

Which condition does the plant in the picture is missing for growth?

a)

Water

b)

Light

c)

Warmth

d)

Air

31.

Development of the seeds into the seedlings is called

a)

germination

b)

growth

32.

What was the height of the plant at the week 1?

a)

30 cm

b)

15 cm

c)

20 cm

d)

25 cm

33.

Why do plants need water to germinate?

a)

It keeps the seed cool and dark

b)

It releases energy stored in the seed

c)

It causes the seed to swell and break open

d)

It allows the seed to make food for the young plant

34.

What is the product made from plants during photosynthesis?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

water

c)

sunlight

d)

oxygen

35.

In what order does water pass through plant parts?

a)

Roots > stem > leaves

b)

Stem > leaves > roots

c)

Roots > leaves > fruits

d)

Roots > leaves > roots

36.

Which part of the plant absorb water?

a)

Twigs

b)

Leaves

c)

Stem

d)

Roots

37.

Where do most plants start their life cycle?

a)

Roots

b)

Soil

c)

Leaves

d)

Seed

38.

Which of these is an inherited trait in human beings?

a)

Playing soccer

b)

Having blue eyes

c)

Being able to read

d)

Speaking Spanish

39.

What do genes do?

a)

They tell the cell what protiens to make.

b)

They tell a cell to save energy.

c)

They make your hair long.

d)

They determine which traits you will inherit.

40.

Which is an example of an inherited trait?

a)

tying your shoes

b)

reading a book

c)

brown eyes

d)

the language you speak

41.

Fish breathes through their _____

a)

skin

b)

Lungs

c)

Gills

d)

Spiracles

42.

Which statement is true about bacteria?

a)

They have a lot of large cells.

b)

They carry out all necessary life processes

c)

They are a large green plants

d)

They are multicellular

43.

Which statement is true about respiratory and circulatory systems?

a)

The respiratory system brings nutrients into the body and the circulatory system moves the body

b)

The respiratory system moves the body and the circulatory system brings in nutrients

c)

The respiratory system brings oxygen in, and the circulatory system moves the oxygen

d)

The respiratory system moves oxygen through the body, while the circulatory system brings oxygen in the body.

44.

Which statement is true?

a)

eye color is influenced by by the home environment

b)

offspring inherit traits from just one parent

c)

dimples are determined by the foods you eat

d)

eye color and dimples are inherited from parents

45.

Which are parts of the respiratory system?

a)

heart and blood

b)

lungs, nose, mouth

c)

muscles and nerves

d)

stomach and esophagus

46.

Which of the following is NOT inherited?

a)

red hair

b)

blue eyes

c)

dimples

d)

speaking French

47.

Which is an example of a single-celled organism?

a)

amoeba

b)

insect

c)

fish

48.

Which BEST describes a multicellular organism?

a)

Most have SPECIALIZED cells that do a specific function.

b)

Most have cells that are unable to grow and survive in their environment.

c)

Most have cells that require more energy to survive than single-celled organisms.

49.

A single-celled organism can do all of the things a multicellular organism can do EXCEPT

a)

make food

b)

move and reproduce

c)

specialize

d)

breathe

50.

Which characteristic do single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms have in common?

a)

Both have cells with SPECIALIZED functions for each life process.

b)

Both perform all life processes within ONE cell.

c)

Both have a way to get rid of waste materials

51.

Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs?

a)

skeletal system

b)

circulatory system

c)

respiratory system

52.

A scientist is trying to decide whether an organism is unicellular or multicellular. Which information would help the scientist most to make her decision?

a)

size of the cells of the organism

b)

what the organism eats

c)

how many TYPES of cells are in the organism

53.

Which characteristic best describes both amoebas and

bacteria?

a)

abiotic

b)

multi­-celled

c)

single-­celled

54.

Why do humans require MANY types of cells to survive?

a)

Human cells are all identical and work together to do similar functions.

b)

Human cells are specialized and work together to do DIFFERENT functions.

c)

Human cells are specialized and work together to do the same function

55.

Sue and Allie read about different kinds of organisms.

They read about an organism with a respiratory system, digestive system, skeletal system, and muscular system.

Which can Sue and Allie most likely conclude about this organism?

a)

The organism is unicellular.

b)

This organism is microscopic.

c)

The organism is multi-cellular.

56.

True or False: The role of a cell in a complex organism (like a human or cat) is to specialize in one function but work together to allow the organism to survive.

a)

true

b)

false

57.

Which best describes the difference between a multicellular organism (like a cat) and a single (uni) cellular organism (like a bacteria)?

a)

Unicellular organisms need more of a variety (different types) of cells to live and multicellular can live with one type of cell.

b)

Multicellular have MANY specialized cells to live and a unicellular organism can do ALL of life's processes in ONE cell.

c)

Multicellular organisms only need one cell to live, and unicellular need many cells.

58.

In what way are both humans and bacteria the same?

a)

Both are living things.

b)

Both are non­living things.

c)

Both are multi-cellular organisms.

d)

Both are single-­celled organisms

59.

Which statement best describes the difference between a human and an amoeba?

a)

A human contains many cells that are SPECIALIZED in a job, an amoeba is only one single cell.

b)

An amoeba contains more than one cell, and a human only has one cell.

c)

A human AND an amoeba contain SPECIALIZED cells that do specific functions.

60.

The first step you can take to prevent the spread of a disease is to .........

a)

Keep good hygiene

b)

Play

c)

Go to school

d)

Go to public gatherings

61.

Germs collected by your hands can infect you when you touch your ......

a)

legs, hands and head.

b)

eyes, nose and mouth.

c)

knees, toes and fingers.

d)

hands, mouth and ears.

62.

Washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water lowers your risk of infection.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

People are encouraged to cover their mouths when they sneezed because when they sneezed, million of germs are released into the air.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

A virus is one of the smallest and simplest disease-causing agents.

a)

True

b)

False

65.
Which food group is this?
a)
Fats and sugar
b)
Proteins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Dairy
66.
Chocolate and other sweets are okay as long as you have them sometimes and the portion is small.  
a)
False 
b)
True 
67.
___________has vitamins to help your bones and teeth
a)
Milk
b)
Pepsi
c)
Gatorade
d)
Monster drink
68.
What benefits are there in eating a balanced diet?
a)
Good health
b)
Good mood and energy
c)
Improved health and reduced illness
d)
All of the above.
69.

Unicellular fungi used to make bread

a)

Yeast

b)

Mushroom

c)

Flour

d)

Mould

70.

What food group does bread belong to?

a)

Proteins

b)

Grains

c)

Fats and sugar

d)

Dairy

71.

What food group does milk belong to?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Dairy

c)

Proteins

d)

Fats and sugar