Science 5: Second Quarter Multiple-Choice Test
1. Which organ in plants is responsible for producing seeds?
a. Stem
b. Flower
c. Root
d. Leaf
2. What is the purpose of the ovary in the female reproductive system?
a. To fertilize the egg
b. To produce egg cells
c. To transport nutrients
d. To protect the embryo
3. What happens during ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
a. The uterine lining is shed.
b. An egg is released from the ovary.
c. The egg is fertilized.
d. The uterine lining thickens.
4. Which part of the flower attracts pollinators?
a. Petal
b. Stem
c. Root
d. Stigma
5. Which mode of reproduction is used by moss and ferns?
a. Producing seeds
b. Producing spores
c. Budding
d. Fragmentation
6. Which of the following changes occurs in boys during puberty?
a. Menstruation
b. Growth of facial hair
c. Development of ovaries
d. Breast development
7. How do mosquitoes reproduce?
a. By budding
b. By laying eggs in water
c. By giving birth to live young
d. By splitting into two
8. Which living things are commonly found in intertidal zones?
a. Frogs and snakes
b. Crabs and mollusks
c. Eagles and sparrows
d. Horses and cows
9. Why is it important to conserve estuaries?
a. They are home to unique species.
b. They increase rainfall.
c. They prevent hurricanes.
d. They control air pollution.
10. What happens to the uterine lining if fertilization does not occur?
a. It stays thickened.
b. It is shed through menstruation.
c. It forms a new embryo.
d. It becomes fertilized.
11. How can you take care of your reproductive organs?
a. Avoid drinking water.
b. Practice proper hygiene.
c. Skip meals regularly.
d. Avoid exercising.
12. What is the main function of the stamen in flowering plants?
a. To produce pollen
b. To catch sunlight
c. To support the plant
d. To absorb water
13. Which reproductive method do frogs use?
a. Budding
b. External fertilization
c. Fragmentation
d. Internal fertilization
14. What is a key feature of the intertidal zone?
a. It is always underwater.
b. It is exposed during low tide.
c. It has no living organisms.
d. It contains fresh water.
15. What type of plant reproduces by seeds and has flowers?
a. Moss
b. Fern
c. Mango tree
d. Mushroom
16. Which animal reproduces by giving birth to live young?
a. Cat
b. Butterfly
c. Frog
d. Mosquito
17. Which of the following helps conserve intertidal zones?
a. Building factories nearby
b. Avoiding overfishing
c. Dumping waste into the sea
d. Increasing tourism
18. Which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for the development of the
fetus?
a. Ovary
b. Fallopian tube
c. Uterus
d. Vagina
19. How do mongo plants reproduce?
a. Through spores
b. By budding
c. By seeds
d. By grafting
20. What adaptation helps animals in estuaries survive changes in salinity?
a. Thick fur
b. Strong shells
c. Camouflage
d. Flexible feeding habits
21. What is the function of the pollen in plant reproduction?
a. To protect the seed
b. To fertilize the ovule
c. To absorb water
d. To support the flower
22. How do butterflies begin their life cycle?
a. As a pupa
b. As an adult
c. As an egg
d. As a larva
23. Which characteristic is unique to flowering plants?
a. Having spores
b. Producing flowers for reproduction
c. Reproducing through budding
d. Growing in water
24. What is one interaction between living and non-living things in estuaries?
a. Fish use water for breathing.
b. Rocks reproduce by splitting.
c. Plants absorb sunlight.
d. Birds build nests in trees.
25. What is the reproductive structure of a fern called?
a. Cone
b. Spore
c. Seed
d. Fruit
26. What happens when pollination occurs in flowering plants?
a. The seeds fall to the ground.
b. The pollen reaches the ovule.
c. The leaves turn green.
d. The stem grows taller.
27. Which part of the reproductive system produces sperm cells?
a. Penis
b. Testes
c. Urethra
d. Prostate gland
28. Which plant reproduces through spores?
a. Coconut tree
b. Rose
c. Fern
d. Mango
29. Why do estuaries support a wide variety of life?
a. They are very deep.
b. They have a mix of fresh and saltwater.
c. They have no predators.
d. They are isolated from the sea.
30. How can you protect the intertidal zone?
a. Overharvesting marine life
b. Reducing pollution and waste
c. Ignoring conservation rules
d. Dredging sand regularly