Science Foundation Worksheet (Class 5th to
8th)
Gurukiran Coaching Classes
Foundation Science Worksheet
Name: ____________
Class: ____________
Date: ____________
Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
1. Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?
o a) Brain
o b) Heart
o c) Lungs
o d) Kidney
2. The process by which plants make food is called:
o a) Respiration
o b) Digestion
o c) Photosynthesis
o d) Germination
3. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
o a) Coal
o b) Petroleum
o c) Solar Energy
o d) Natural Gas
4. Water changes into water vapour due to:
o a) Condensation
o b) Evaporation
o c) Freezing
o d) Melting
5. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
o a) Earth
o b) Venus
o c) Mars
o d) Jupiter
6. The largest organ of the human body is:
o a) Liver
o b) Skin
o c) Brain
o d) Heart
7. Which gas is essential for breathing?
o a) Carbon dioxide
o b) Oxygen
o c) Nitrogen
o d) Hydrogen
8. The force that pulls objects towards the Earth is:
o a) Friction
o b) Magnetism
o c) Gravity
o d) Push
9. Which part of the plant absorbs water from the soil?
o a) Flower
o b) Stem
o c) Leaf
o d) Root
10. Animals that eat both plants and animals are called:
o a) Herbivores
o b) Carnivores
o c) Omnivores
o d) Producers
Section B – Fill in the Blanks (1 Mark Each)
1. The Sun is a __________.
2. The green pigment in leaves is called __________.
3. The SI unit of force is __________.
4. Water freezes at __________ °C.
5. Humans have __________ permanent teeth.
6. Earth is the __________ planet from the Sun.
7. The process of converting vapour into liquid is called __________.
8. __________ is the hardest natural substance.
9. The skeleton provides __________ to the body.
10. Plants release __________ during photosynthesis.
Section C – True or False (1 Mark Each)
1. The Moon produces its own light. ______
2. Sound needs a medium to travel. ______
3. All metals are non-conductors. ______
4. Earth revolves around the Sun. ______
5. Fish breathe through gills. ______
6. Gravity acts upward only. ______
7. The heart is a muscular organ. ______
8. Plants need sunlight for photosynthesis. ______
9. Air occupies space. ______
10. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. ______
Section D – Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each)
1. What is photosynthesis?
2. Name any two renewable sources of energy.
3. What are vertebrates?
4. Why do we need a balanced diet?
5. What is the function of roots?
Section E – Higher Order Thinking Questions (3 Marks
Each)
1. Why should we save water? Write any three reasons.
2. Explain the water cycle with a neat diagram.
3. How can science help us in our daily life?
Activity Corner
Match the Following
Column
Column B
A
Heart Pumps Blood
Lungs Breathing
Roots Absorb Water
Source of
Sun
Energy
Brain Controls Body
Fun Science Challenge
Draw and Label:
A Plant Cell OR
The Solar System