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Basic Science

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a common symptom of plant diseases?

a)

Increased fruit production

b)

Wilting of roots

c)

Brown spots on stems

d)

Yellowing of leaves

2.

How can animals spread diseases to each other?

a)

Animals spread diseases through singing and dancing.

b)

Animals can only spread diseases through air travel.

c)

Animals spread diseases through direct contact, bites, contaminated food/water, and vectors.

d)

Animals spread diseases by sharing their toys.

3.

What type of organism causes fungal infections in plants?

a)

Viruses

b)

Fungi

c)

Bacteria

d)

Protozoa

4.

Which animal disease is often spread by ticks?

a)

Rabies

b)

Canine parvovirus

c)

Lyme disease

d)

Avian flu

5.

What is a visible sign of a viral infection in plants?

a)

Mottling or yellowing of leaves

b)

Rapid growth of roots

c)

Wilting of flowers

d)

Brown spots on stems

6.

How do bacteria typically enter an animal's body?

a)

Bacteria typically enter an animal's body through breaks in the skin, ingestion, inhalation, or mucous membranes.

b)

Through direct contact with contaminated surfaces

c)

By being injected through vaccines

d)

Via the bloodstream without any entry point

7.

What color changes might indicate a plant is diseased?

a)

Bright green leaves

b)

Large flowers

c)

Rapid growth

d)

Yellowing leaves, dark spots, browning edges, and general wilting.

8.

What is one way that viruses can be transmitted in plants?

a)

Infection through soil contact.

b)

Airborne transmission via pollen.

c)

Transmission through water droplets.

d)

Mechanical transmission through plant sap.

9.

What are some symptoms of bacterial infections in animals?

a)

Symptoms of bacterial infections in animals include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, swelling, discharge, and behavioral changes.

b)

Increased energy and playfulness

c)

Bright and shiny coat

d)

Excessive grooming behavior

10.

How can fungi affect the growth of plants?

a)

Fungi can enhance plant growth through symbiosis and nutrient cycling, but can also negatively impact growth through disease.

b)

Fungi have no impact on plant growth whatsoever.

c)

Fungi exclusively promote plant growth without any negative effects.

d)

Fungi only harm plants by competing for resources.

11.

What is a common method for diagnosing plant diseases?

a)

Visual inspection and laboratory testing.

b)

Fertilizer application

c)

Soil testing only

d)

Pest control measures

12.

How do animals like mosquitoes transmit diseases?

a)

Mosquitoes transmit diseases by laying eggs in contaminated water.

b)

Mosquitoes spread diseases by biting healthy animals and sucking their blood.

c)

Mosquitoes transmit diseases by feeding on infected hosts and transferring pathogens through their saliva during bites.

d)

Mosquitoes carry diseases in their wings and release them into the air.

13.

What are some effects of viral infections on plant leaves?

a)

Improved resistance to pests

b)

Enhanced leaf color and texture

c)

Increased photosynthesis and growth

d)

Chlorosis, necrosis, mottling, and distortion of leaves.

14.

What role do fungi play in the ecosystem?

a)

Fungi primarily serve as a food source for herbivores.

b)

Fungi play a crucial role in nutrient cycling, decomposition, and symbiosis in ecosystems.

c)

Fungi are the main producers of oxygen in the ecosystem.

d)

Fungi exclusively promote plant growth without any other functions.

15.

How can farmers prevent plant diseases?

a)

Farmers can prevent plant diseases through crop rotation, disease-resistant varieties, soil health, irrigation practices, and fungicides.

b)

Using only chemical fertilizers

c)

Ignoring soil quality and drainage

d)

Planting the same crop every year

16.

What is a common bacterial disease in livestock?

a)

Avian influenza

b)

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome

c)

Foot and mouth disease

d)

Bovine tuberculosis

17.

What are the signs of a fungal infection in plants?

a)

Rapid growth of roots

b)

Bright green leaves

c)

Signs of a fungal infection in plants include leaf discoloration, wilting, stunted growth, mold presence, and lesions.

d)

Increased fruit production

18.

How can animals show symptoms of illness?

a)

Illness symptoms in animals are always visible externally.

b)

Animals show symptoms of illness through behavioral changes and physical signs.

c)

Animals only show symptoms through vocalizations.

d)

Animals do not exhibit any changes when they are sick.

19.

What is one way to identify a viral infection in plants?

a)

Look for root rot and fungal growth.

b)

Examine for insect infestations and damage.

c)

Observe symptoms like mosaic patterns and leaf curling.

d)

Check for wilting and yellowing leaves.

20.

What are some preventive measures against animal diseases?

a)

Allowing unrestricted access to wild animals

b)

Ignoring signs of illness

c)

Feeding animals only once a week

d)

Vaccination, proper nutrition, regular veterinary check-ups, hygiene, pest control, biosecurity.

21.
All habitats are the same 
a)
True 
b)
False 
22.
A desert habitat is cold and wet.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Habitats provide all of the following, EXCEPT...
a)
Food
b)
Fun
c)
Water
d)
Shelter
24.
Fish, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and plants live here. What habitat is this describing?
a)
Stream
b)
Polar Region
c)
Rainforest
d)
Ocean
25.

Which disease is not transmitted by mosquitoes?

a)

Chikungunya

b)

Filariasis

c)

Measles

d)

Encephalitis(Brain fever)

26.

Which animal spread malaria?

a)

Pig

b)

Chicken

c)

Anopheles

Mosquito

d)

Dengue Mosquito

27.

What mostly cause the spread of diseases?

a)

Germs

b)

Fungi

c)

Plants

d)

Insects

28.
What is a decomposer?
a)
A moon
b)
Something that breaks down dead organisms
c)
Roots
d)
Dead things
29.
What is a consumer?
a)
A plant
b)
The sun
c)
Something that consumes
d)
A living thing that eats plants and animals for energy
30.

Which of these completes the food chain correctly?

a)

a rock

b)

a fox

c)

a plant

d)

an egg

31.

Which of these organisms would get energy from the snake?

a)

Plant

b)

Rabbit

c)

Mouse

d)

Hawk

32.

Where does the energy start in this food chain?

a)

Plant

b)

Sun

c)

Deer

d)

Wolf

33.

A consumer that only eats plants

a)

consumer

b)

omnivore

c)

consumer

d)

herbivore

34.

An organism that obtains food by eating other organisms

a)

predator

b)

consumer

c)

herbivore

d)

carnivore

35.

The living and non-living things that interact and share an environment

a)

ecosystem

b)

food web

c)

food chain

d)

organism

36.

An indiviual animal, plant or single-celled life form

a)

producer

b)

ominvore

c)

organism

d)

prey

37.

An organism that makes its own food

a)

photosynthesis

b)

producer

c)

consumer

d)

herbivore

38.

What is a part of the food chain that makes its own food and nutrients?

a)

consumer

b)

producer

c)

omnivore

d)

sun

39.

In this food chain, where does the lizard get its energy from?

a)

plant

b)

grasshopper

c)

mushrooms

d)

sun

40.

The diagram shows a food chain.


The squirrel gets its energy directly from -

a)

sun

b)

trees

c)

other squirrels

d)

hawk

41.

The second consumer in the food chain is called...

a)

primary consumer

b)

secondary consumer

c)

tertiary consumer

42.

A herbivore is also known as...

a)

primary consumer

b)

secondary consumer

c)

tertiary consumer

43.

A herbivore is a...

a)

consumer that eats both plants and other animals

b)

consumer that only eats other animals

c)

consumer that only eats plants

44.

The second link in a food chain is a...

a)

consumer

b)

producer

c)

herbivore

d)

carnivore

45.

All food chains begin with a...

a)

grass

b)

producer

c)

consumer

d)

decomposer

46.

Plants produce their own food through...

a)

symbiosis

b)

photosynthesis

c)

genetics

d)

magic

47.

The main source of energy for all of earth's food chains is the...

a)

sun

b)

water

c)

nutrients

d)

producers

48.

Diarrhea and cholera are examples of diseases that spread . . . .

a)

through food and water

b)

through the air

c)

by animals

d)

by physical contact

49.

What is the name of the fungi that forms on rotten food?

a)

infectious diseases

b)

bacteria

c)

viruses

d)

mould

50.

The example of diseases that spread through the air is . . ..

a)

Tuberculosis

b)

chickenpox

c)

skin disease

d)

diarrhea

51.

How can infectious diseases be spread from one person to another?

a)

trough the air

b)

by physical contact

c)

by animals

d)

through food and water

52.

Which of the following diseases can be spread by mosquitoes?

a)

the common cold

b)

dengue

c)

influenza

d)

chicken pox

53.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of the coronavirus?

a)

lost of smell.

b)

shortness of breath.

c)

rash.

d)

Fever and chill.

54.

What are germs?

a)

Animals such as cockroaches and rats.

b)

Rotten food.

c)

Harmful micro-organisms.

d)

Viruses.

55.

Which is not an example of how infectious diseases can spread?

a)

Sharing a book with a friend.

b)

Eating food that has expired.

c)

Drinking dirty water.

d)

Being bitten by a mosquito.

56.

What is an infectious disease?

a)

A disease that cannot be spread to others.

b)

A disease that can be spread to others.

c)

A disease that can only be spread by mosquitoes.

d)

A disease that can be caused by disinfectants.

57.

They are fungi

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)