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Science Quiz

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

During inhalation, the chest cavity expands as the diaphragm moves downward. What happens to air pressure inside the lungs?

a)

It stops completely

b)

It increases

c)

It stays the same

d)

It decreases

2.

Which part of the respiratory system serves as a passage that connects the throat to the lungs?

a)

Bronchi

b)

Alveoli

c)

Diaphragm

d)

Heart

3.

Which organ allows the baby to pass from the uterus to the outside of the mother's body?

a)

Cervix

b)

Vagina

c)

Fallopian tube

d)

Ovary

4.

Which part of the digestive system is mainly responsible for absorbing water and forming waste?

a)

Stomach

b)

Large intestine

c)

Small intestine

d)

Esophagus

5.

When Mia runs during P.E., she starts breathing through her mouth to take in more air. What part of the respiratory system serves as a secondary entryway for air?

a)

Nose

b)

Mouth

c)

Ears

d)

Lungs

6.

A doctor explains that fertilization usually happens when the sperm meets the egg inside a thin, soft tube connecting the ovaries and uterus.
Which structure is being described?

a)

Cervix

b)

 Fallopian tube

c)

 Urethra

d)

Vagina

7.

What is the main goal of digestion in the body?

a)

To control breathing

b)

To protect internal organs

c)

To convert food into nutrients and energy

d)

To transport oxygen

8.

Rafael feels energetic after eating breakfast before his basketball game. Which body system provides him with the energy to play?

a)

Circulatory system

b)

Nervous system

c)

Muscular system

d)

Digestive system

9.

After fertilization, which structure helps transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus?

a)

Uterus

b)

Cervix

c)

Vagina

d)

Fallopian tube

10.

In ancient communities, women were honored as 'bearers of life.' Which scientific explanation supports this belief?

a)

They give birth and nurture developing offspring

b)

They provide oxygen through respiration

c)

They store body energy for survival

d)

They gather food for the family

11.

When food enters the windpipe instead of the esophagus, what occurs?

a)

Vomiting

b)

Choking

c)

Sneezing

d)

Indigestion

12.

When pregnancy does not occur, what happens to the thickened lining of the uterus?

a)

It remains in the uterus

b)

It thickens continuously

c)

It sheds during menstruation

d)

It grows new eggs

13.

Which of the following is a change that happens to females during puberty?

a)

Increased muscle size

b)

Broader hips and breast development

c)

Deeper voice

d)

Facial hair growth

14.

If a uterus is weak or damaged, which process might fail to occur properly?

a)

Hormone release

b)

Sperm release

c)

Fetal development

d)

Egg production

15.

Why is breathing through the nose healthier than breathing through the mouth, especially in cold weather?

a)

The nose filters, warms, and moistens the air

b)

The trachea closes when the mouth is used

c)

The diaphragm functions only through the nose

d)

The lungs reject cold air

16.

Seahorses keep fertilized eggs inside the male's body until they are ready to swim. What reproductive strategy is this?

a)

Oviparous

b)

Viviparous

c)

Asexual

d)

Ovoviviparous

17.

Frogs, chickens, ducks, turtles are example of

a)

Oviparous

b)

Viviparous

c)

Asexual

d)

Ovoviviparous

18.

Some sharks and Snake is an example of __________

a)

Oviparous

b)

Viviparous

c)

Asexual

d)

Ovoviviparous

19.

The following are example of Viviparous except

a)

human

b)

whale

c)

penguin

d)

dolphin

20.

A harmless butterfly looks like a poisonous one to avoid predators. What adaptation is this?

a)

Camouflage

b)

Mimicry

c)

Migration

d)

Hibernation

21.

Due to forest fires, the trees turned brown, and the green stick insect became easier to see. What is the likely effect?

a)

It can instantly change color

b)

It becomes harder for predators to find it

c)

Its survival chances decrease

d)

It grows longer wings

22.

How can you tell that a whale is a mammal and not a fish?

a)

It lays eggs

b)

It breathes air and nurses its young with milk

c)

It has gills

d)

It lives in water

23.

Bird eggs must stay warm for proper development. What could happen if they are not incubated?

a)

The shells will harden

b)

They will hatch faster

c)

The embryos will stop developing

d)

The chicks will become stronger

24.

Which characteristic makes marsupials such as kangaroos unique?

a)

Their young continue to develop in a pouch

b)

They lay eggs

c)

They hibernate after birth

d)

They breathe through skin

25.

Why does a chameleon change its color while moving from leaves to bark?

a)

To communicate with others

b)

To blend with its surroundings for protection

c)

To attract insects

d)

To show emotions

26.

Why is reproduction vital for ecosystems?

a)

It benefits only large animals

b)

It causes overpopulation

c)

It helps maintain species balance in the food chain

d)

It happens without purpose

27.

Polar bears and camels have unique body features. How do these help them?

a)

They allow them to survive extreme environments

b)

They make movement easier

c)

They make them look attractive

d)

They help produce sound

28.

If trees in a bird's habitat are cut down, what is most likely to happen over time?

a)

All birds will evolve at once

b)

The population will remain the same

c)

The birds will adapt instantly

d)

Only birds suited to new conditions will survive

29.

How could an amphibian survive better if its habitat becomes dry?

a)

By learning to fly

b)

By developing thicker skin to prevent water loss

c)

By living entirely in water

d)

By moving underground permanently

30.

Why does a sea turtle lay many eggs at once?

a)

To save energy

b)

To ensure some offspring survive predators

c)

To decorate the sand

d)

To hatch at different seasons

31.

Which is the best classification for an egg-laying animal that also nurses its young with milk?

a)

Bird

b)

Mammal

c)

Reptile

d)

Amphibian

32.

The metamorphosis of a tadpole into a frog demonstrates what adaptation?

a)

Frogs never breathe air

b)

They are cold-blooded insects

c)

Amphibians can live in both water and land

d)

They remain aquatic for life

33.

The transformation from egg to adult chicken is an example of what life process?

a)

Growth and reproduction cycle

b)

Non-living process

c)

Immediate adulthood

d)

Incomplete change

34.

A student groups a toad, lizard, and turtle as cold-blooded animals. Which is correct?

a)

They are warm-blooded

b)

Completely wrong, they are mammals

c)

They are all birds

d)

Only partly, since amphibians differ from reptiles

35.

Comparing a cow and a chicken, what conclusion is correct?

a)

Cows are birds

b)

Both are mammals

c)

Cows are mammals; chickens are birds

d)

Chickens are mammals

36.

Why do rainforest plants have waxy leaves with pointed tips?

a)

To absorb heat

b)

To store extra sugar

c)

To capture animals

d)

To drain water and avoid fungal growth

37.

Which feature helps a plant survive long dry seasons?

a)

Underground tubers for storing water

b)

Fragile stems

c)

Soft thin leaves

d)

Shallow roots

38.

Tropical plants planted in cold regions usually die because-

a)

They prefer less sunlight

b)

They can live anywhere with water

c)

They are too weak to grow

d)

They lack adaptations for freezing temperatures

39.

A farmer notices that removing thorns from his plants caused insects to eat them. What can we infer?

a)

Thorns are decorative only

b)

Thorns help defend plants from predators

c)

Thorns store food

d)

Thorns make plants heavy

40.

You observed that a loaf of bread was left on the table for a week and developed green spots. What microorganism most likely caused this?

a)

bacteria

b)

fungi

c)

algae

d)

virus

41.

A yogurt commercial claims that it strengthens the immune system because of Lactobacillus. What shape is this type of bacteria?

a)

spiral

b)

round

c)

irregular

d)

rod-shaped

42.

Which of the following shows a beneficial relationship involving microorganisms?

a)

Mold on bread

b)

Bacteria causing fever

c)

Yeast used in baking bread

d)

Fungi infecting crops

43.

A doctor recommends probiotics for better digestion. What is the role of these microorganisms in the body?

a)

Destroy the body’s cells

b)

Help improve gut health

c)

Absorb nutrients from the host

d)

Cause infections

44.

Why does a plant placed in darkness become pale and weak?

a)

The leaves become old

b)

Water evaporates faster

c)

The stem grows too tall

d)

Lack of sunlight prevents photosynthesis

45.

The scattering of seeds from fruits to new areas demonstrates what function?

a)

Fruits protect and help disperse seeds

b)

Fruits store sunlight

c)

Fruits thicken the stem

d)

Fruits attract animals for color

46.

Deep roots in desert plants help them-

a)

Grow colorful flowers

b)

Trap animals

c)

Reach underground water

d)

Stay close to the surface

47.

What happens if the stamen of a flower is removed?

a)

The petals become smaller

b)

The flower grows faster

c)

The pistil enlarges

d)

No pollen is produced, so no fertilization occurs

48.

Which plant type is best suited for flood-prone areas?

a)

Monocots with fibrous roots

b)

Desert cacti

c)

Trees with woody stems

d)

Dicots with taproots

49.

What can you infer if a plant has parallel veins on its leaves?

a)

It is non-flowering

b)

It reproduces through spores

c)

It belongs to the dicot group

d)

It is a monocot plant

50.

Which stage marks the start of a plant's life cycle?

a)

Fruit-bearing stage

b)

Seed stage

c)

Flowering stage

d)

Leaf stage

51.

Why do different plants live in different environments?

a)

All plants grow everywhere

b)

Animals decide their location

c)

Each species has specific adaptations suited to its habitat

d)

They can move to find better soil

52.

What will happen to a tropical plant moved to a cold mountain region?

a)

It will bloom more often

b)

It may die because it cannot adapt to cold temperatures

c)

It will freeze and become stronger

d)

It will grow faster

53.

Why do desert plants share similar characteristics like thick stems?

a)

They have the same seeds

b)

They face similar conditions and adapt alike

c)

They copy nearby plants

d)

They grow faster together

54.

Which part of the flower attracts pollinators such as bees?

a)

Ovary

b)

Petals with bright colors and scents

c)

Sepals

d)

Filament

55.

Rhizomes like those in ginger help the plant by-

a)

Filtering water

b)

Storing food and producing new shoots

c)

Producing thorns

d)

Protecting flowers

56.

Why are some bacteria considered helpful?

a)

They kill insects

b)

They improve soil and aid digestion

c)

They grow only in dirt

d)

They cause all diseases

57.

In an experiment, plants deprived of sunlight stopped growing. What does this prove?

a)

Water can replace light

b)

Plants grow only in darkness

c)

Sunlight helps only flowers

d)

Sunlight is needed for photosynthesis

58.

When a dead animal's body begins to decompose or break down after a few days, what is the main biological factor responsible for this process?

a)

The sun's heat makes the body dry and disappear.

b)

The soil itself absorbs and eats the body.

c)

Fungi and other microorganisms break down the body and get nutrients from it.

d)

The body melts because of the temperature.

59.

Lisa is moving her tropical plant to a much colder place. What action should Lisa take to best allow her plant to gradually adjust to its new, cooler environment?

a)

Put warm water in the vase

b)

Put it outside so it can experience the cold breeze

c)

Don't do anything to the plant

d)

Putting it first in the warm area of their house to let it adapt

60.

A scientist removed the petals from several flowers in a garden. Later, he noticed that these flowers were completely ignored by bees and other insects, while the others were frequently visited. Why are petals so important in this situation?

a)

Because the petals are where pollens are being produced

b)

Because the petals are the parts where the pollen is located

c)

Because the petals make the pollen accessible for pollinators

d)

Because the petals are the ones responsible for attracting insects