Kush International School
First Term Exam – October 2025
Science Grade 5
Name: __________________________
Test Exam Total
Question 1: label the drawing. (5 marks)
(Flower)
Question 2: Write either ( True ) or ( False ). (10 marks)
1. Only when the conditions are right, seeds start germination. (
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2. Sepals are always colorful . ( )
3. Very loud noise (louder than 85dB) can't damage our ears.( )
control Wind volume spores
Gas
4. Wind-dispersed seeds are heavy and round. ( )
vibration carpel dispersed
5. Stamens contain anthers, filaments and stigma. ( )
6. A whistle makes a high-pitched sound. ( )
7. Some flowers have marks on their petals to guide the insects. (
8. Sounds are made when things vibrate . ( )
9. Nitrogen makes up about four-fifth of the air . ( )
10. The louder the sound the smaller the vibrations . ( )
Question 3: Fill in the blanks using the words in the box. (10 marks)
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1. The female part of a flower is called a _____________________.
2. A ___________________ is a very quick back and forth movement.
3. Some non-flowering plants form_______________instead of seeds.
4. The ___________________ of a sound is how loud or quiet it is.
5. ______________ pollinated flowers don't have a scent or nectar.
6. The microphone, amplifier and loudspeaker make a
________________system.
7. Dandelions are an example of wind _________________ seeds .
8. _____________ particles are far away from eachother and can move freely.
9. The seed needs to _______________ water right when it starts to germinate.
10. The __________________ variable stays the same in an investigation .
Question 4: Circle the correct answer. (10 marks)
1. Which part of the flower catches the pollen?
a) Ovary b) Anther c) Petal d) Stigma
2. The independent variable :
a) changes b)stays the same c) is measured d) is
ignored
3. What is not a female part nor a male part of the flower?
a) Petal b) Ovary c) Filament d) Anther
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4. Which unit is used to measure sound ?
a) Gram (g) b) Decibel (dB) c) Fahrenheit (°F) d) Meter
(m)
5. Fertilisation happens when the _________________ join together.
a) Fruit and pollen b) Seed and egg c) Pollen and eggs d) Stem
and pollen
6. Which part of a sound system makes the sound louder?
a) CD players b) Muffler c) Silencer d) Amplifier
7. What helps the seeds spread in the wind ?
a) Fur b) Eating fruits c) Spongy cover d) Papery
wings
8. Which process describes when the seed starts to grow?
a) Germination b) Dispersal c) Fertilisation d)
Photosynthesis
9. Which of these disperses seeds by drop and roll?
a) Dandelion b) Coconut c) bean pod d) Apple
10. Slow vibrations produce a _______________ sound.
a) high pitch b) louder c) low pitch d) quieter
Question 5: Write short answers. (10 marks)
1. What is the difference between flowering and non-flowering plants?
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2. Name two types of variables .
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3. Name one job of a fruit?
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4. Name one gas found in the atmosphere?
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5. What happens to the ovary after fertilisation?
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6. Name two ways to muffle sounds.
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7. Name one state of matter.
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Question 6: Complete. (10 marks)
Look at the following instruments and answer the questions.
A B C D
1. Which is a wind instrument?
___________________ ___________________
2. Which is a string instrument?
___________________ ___________________
3. What is the pitch of sound?
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4. In instruments B and C:
If the strings are thin the pitch is _______________ , but the pitch becomes
low if the strings are ________________
5 . In instruments A and D:
When we blow down or across the pipes the air ____________________ to
make a sound.
6 . We can change the pitch of sound in these instruments by blocking the
holes so air column inside the pipe is ______________ or ______________ .