Here is a Science Assignment for
Eloelolona Primary School,
Grade 5, covering the "Earth and
Space" strand, "Space" unit, and
related topics.
Eloelolona Primary School -
Grade 5 Science Assignment
Strand: Earth and Space
Unit: Space
Topics: Types of Clouds,
Seasons of the World, Seasons
in Papua New Guinea,
Characteristics of the Seasons,
Seasons and Living Things,
Weather, Seasons and Animals,
Seasons and People.
Part A. Multiple Choice (Q1 to
Q5) - 5 marks
Instructions: Circle the best
answer for each question.
Q1. Which type of cloud is
usually associated with fair
weather and looks like fluffy
cotton balls?
a) Stratus
b) Cumulus
c) Cirrus
d) Nimbus
Q2. How many main seasons do
most parts of the world
experience?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Q3. What are the two main
seasons in Papua New Guinea?
a) Summer and Winter
b) Wet and Dry
c) Spring and Autumn
d) Hot and Cold
Q4. Which of the following is a
characteristic of the dry season
in Papua New Guinea?
a) Heavy rainfall
b) Cooler temperatures
c) More sunshine
d) Strong winds
Q5. What do animals often do to
adapt to changing seasons?
a) Change their diet
b) Migrate to warmer places
c) Grow thicker fur
d) All of the above
Part B. Short Answers (Q6 to
Q15)
Instructions: Answer the following
questions in one or two
sentences.
Q6. Name two types of clouds
that are known for bringing rain.
Q7. Besides rain, what other type
of precipitation can fall from
clouds?
Q8. Explain why different parts of
the world experience different
seasons.
Q9. Describe one way that plants
are affected by the changing
seasons.
Q10. What is the main difference
between weather and climate?
Q11. Give an example of how the
wet
season in Papua New Guinea
might affect people's daily lives.
Q12. How do some animals
prepare for the colder months in
countries with four distinct
seasons?
Q13. What is one traditional
activity or celebration in Papua
New Guinea that is linked to a
specific season?
Q14. Name one type of cloud
that is high in the sky and looks
thin and wispy.
Q15. Why is it important for
people to understand the
weather and seasons in their
area?
Part C. Comprehension (Q16) - 5
marks (a-e)
Instructions: Read the short
passage below and answer the
questions that follow.
Passage:
Papua New Guinea is a country
located near the Equator, which
means it
experiences a tropical climate.
Unlike many other parts of the
world that have four distinct
seasons like spring, summer,
autumn, and winter, Papua New
Guinea generally has two main
seasons: the wet season and the
dry season. The wet season,
also known as the monsoon
season, brings heavy rainfall,
especially from December to
March. During this time, rivers
can swell, and there is lush
growth of plants. The dry season,
typically from May to October, is
characterized by less rainfall and
more sunshine. People and
animals adapt to these changes
throughout the year. For
instance, farmers plan their
planting and harvesting around
these seasons, and some
animals may change their
feeding patterns.
Q16. Answer the following
questions based on the passage:
a) What kind of climate does
Papua New Guinea have?
b) How many main seasons does
Papua New Guinea generally
experience?
c) When does the wet season
typically occur in Papua New
Guinea?
d) Name one characteristic of the
dry season in Papua New
Guinea mentioned in the
passage.
e) How do farmers in Papua New
Guinea adapt to the changing
seasons, according to the
passage?
Answer Key
Part A. Multiple Choice
Q1. b) Cumulus
Q2. c) Four
Q3. b) Wet and Dry
Q4. c) More sunshine
Q5. d) All of the above
Part B. Short Answers
Q6. Two types of clouds known
for bringing
rain are Nimbostratus and
Cumulonimbus.
Q7. Besides rain, other types of
precipitation that can fall from
clouds include snow, hail, and
sleet.
Q8. Different parts of the world
experience different seasons due
to the Earth's tilt on its axis as it
orbits the Sun.
Q9. Plants might grow more
during a wet season or lose their
leaves in a dry or cold season to
conserve water or energy.
Q10. Weather describes the
atmospheric conditions over a
short period, while climate is the
average weather pattern over a
long period in a specific area.
Q11. The wet season in Papua
New Guinea might affect
people's daily lives by causing
flooded roads, making travel
difficult, or impacting farming
activities.
Q12. Some animals prepare for
colder months by hibernating,
migrating to warmer places, or
growing thicker fur.
Q13. (Accept any reasonable
answer related to PNG culture
and seasons, e.g., planning
harvest festivals after the dry
season, or activities linked to
specific times of abundance.)
Q14. Cirrus clouds are high in
the sky and look thin and wispy.
Q15. It is important for people to
understand the weather and
seasons in their area to plan their
activities, ensure safety, and
manage resources like
agriculture.
Part C. Comprehension
Q16.
a) Papua New Guinea has a
tropical climate.
b) Papua New Guinea generally
experiences two main seasons.
c) The wet season typically
occurs from December to March
in Papua New Guinea.
d) One characteristic of the dry
season in
Papua New Guinea is less
rainfall and more sunshine.
e) Farmers in Papua New
Guinea adapt to the changing
seasons by planning their
planting and harvesting around
these seasons.