Science 4 Reviewer (QUARTER 2)
1. Which statement accurately describes the transfer of energy between trophic levels?
A. If you consume organisms that feed on plants, you will have the highest energy in the trophic levels.
B. Only about 10% of the energy in an organism is transferred to the next trophic level.
C. The transfer of energy from one trophic level to the next is highly efficient.
D. The amount of energy transferred increases as you move up the trophic levels.
2. What would happen if all insects were removed from the food chain?
A. Plants would grow faster. C. There would be more predators.
B. Plants would stop growing. D. Animals that eat insects would have less food.
3. What happens to the amount of energy as you go up each level of the food chain?
A. The energy increases. C. The energy stays the same.
B. The energy decreases. D. There is no energy at the top of the food chain.
4. What might happen to the prey if a new predator is added to an ecosystem?
A. The prey population might increase. C. The prey population will stay the same.
B. The prey population might decrease. D. The prey will start to eat other predators.
5. Which of the following is the best choice for protecting a forest ecosystem?
A. Allowing people to hunt freely. C. Ignoring the forest and not taking care of it.
B. Burning trees to create more space. D. Planting more trees and limiting deforestation
6. Which human body system is responsible for moving bones and enabling physical movement?
A. Circulatory System B. Digestive System C. Muscular System D. Respiratory System
7. Why is the respiratory system essential for the body?
A. It circulates blood throughout the body. C. It supports the bones and enables movement.
B. It breaks down food into nutrients for energy. D. It provides oxygen to the blood and removes carbon dioxide.
8. What does the muscular system help you the most when lifting a heavy backpack?
A. keep your body warm C. break down food for energy
B. control your heartbeat D. support your body and help you lift
9. After eating a meal, you're about to play a volleyball game. How does your body use the food to give you the energy
to run and kick the ball?
A. by keeping you warm C. by pumping blood around your body
B. by moving your muscles directly D. by breaking down the food to release energy
10. A person is experiencing difficulty in breathing after moderate exercise. Which body system should be examined first
to assess if it is functioning correctly, and why?
A. The muscular system, because it moves the bones.
B. The skeletal system, because it supports the body’s structure.
C. The circulatory system, because it supplies blood to all organs.
D. The respiratory system, because it provides oxygen to the body.
11. How would you categorize the animals in a specific environment to identify which group includes only carnivores?
A. lion, deer, rabbit C. panda, cow, elephant
B. wolf, eagle, lion D. chicken, zebra, giraffe
12. Which animal does not belong in a group of herbivores?
A. Cow B. Deer C. Fox D. Giraffe
13. Which of the following best describes an animal that eats both berries and insects?
A. Carnivore B. Herbivore C. Insectivore D. Omnivore
14. If an animal eats fruits and small insects, which classification best describes this animal?
A. Carnivore B. Herbivore C. Insectivore D. Omnivore
15. Which animal is least suited to survive in a rice field environment?
A. Crab B. Fish C. Frog D. Snail
16. How would you apply your knowledge of the muscular in lifting a box from the floor without risking injury??
A. by breaking down food C. by moving blood around the body
B. by cleaning the air you breathe D. by supporting your body and helping you lift
17. When you touch something hot and quickly remove your hand away, which body system is working fast?
A. Circulatory system B. Digestive system C. Muscular system D. Nervous system
18. Which part of the plant is responsible for taking in water and nutrients from the soil?
A. leaf B. flower C. root D. stem
19. What is the main function of the shoot system in plants?
A. It helps the plant grow roots. C. It absorbs water from the soil.
B. It produces food for the plant. D. It supports the plant and transports water and nutrients.
20. If a plant’s roots are damaged, how would this affect the plant’s growth?
A. The plant would not be able to get enough water and nutrients, affecting its growth.
B. The plant would grow faster because the roots would not take up space.
C. The plant would still grow normally because of the shoot system.
D. The plant would stop producing flowers.
21. Refer to the butterfly life cycle flowchart. What is the first stage shown?
Egg → Caterpillar (Larva) → Pupa (Chrysalis) → Adult Butterfly
A. Butterfly B. Caterpillar C. Egg D. Pupa
22. A student made a flow chart to show the life cycle stages of a butterfly but missed one of the stages. The chart
currently shows Egg → Larva → _____ → Adult Butterfly. What stage is missing?
A. Embryo B. Juvenile C. Pupa D. Tadpole
23. An: Look at the following flow chart of a frog's life cycle stages:
Egg → Tadpole → ________ → Adult Frog.
Which of the following best completes the flow chart, and why?
A. Larva, because it is the feeding stage. C. Pupa, because it is the stage before becoming an adult.
B. Juvenile, because it is the early stage of a frog's life. D. Froglet, because it is the stage where legs start to develop.
24. Refer to the stages of a human's life: Infant → Child → Teenager → Adult
What stage is missing if we want to show a complete human life cycle, including the stage at the end?
A. Elderly B. Embryo C. Fetus D. Parent
25. Which of these animals is an herbivore, or a plant-eater?
A. Tiger B. Snake C. Rabbit D. Eagle
26. Which of the following best describes how the root system helps the plant survive?
A. Roots produce flowers for the plant. C. Roots make food for the plant through photosynthesis.
B. Roots help the plant stay upright and grow tall. D. Roots store food and provide the plant with water and minerals.
27. What is most likely true about the plant’s habitat when a plant has strong, deep roots?
A. The plant grows in a dry environment where it needs to reach deep water sources.
B. The plant grows in a garden where the roots do not need to go deep.
C. The plant grows in a wetland where the soil is constantly moist.
D. The plant has no roots.
28. If a plant’s shoot system is cut off, which part of the plant would still be important for its survival?
A. The flower, because it produces seeds. C. The roots, because they take in water and nutrients.
B. The leaves, because they make food for the plant. D. The stem, because it transports water and nutrients.
29. You notice that a plant in your garden is wilting despite regular watering. After observing the root and shoot
systems, you conclude that the plant’s roots are shallow and spread out across the surface. What could you do to help
the plant absorb water more effectively?
A. Water the plant more frequently to ensure the roots stay wet.
B. Move the plant to a sunny spot so the shoot system grows stronger.
C. Add soil around the roots to encourage them to grow deeper and reach more water.
D. Trim the leaves of the shoot system to reduce water loss through evaporation.
30. Which of the following is a characteristic of a terrestrial plant?
A. It lives on land and has roots to absorb water. C. It can fly in the air.
B. It grows underwater. D. It lives in the ocean.
31. If you plant a mangrove tree, where would you most likely place it to ensure it thrives?
A. in a freshwater pond C. on dry land far from the ocean
B. in the middle of a mountain D. near coastal areas, where saltwater and freshwater mix
32. Which of the following plants is commonly found in the sea?
A. Mangrove tree B. Rice plant C. Seaweed D. Sunflower
33. Which of the following would you include if you were about to create a table of plants found in a garden?
A. Coral B. Mangrove tree C. Rice plant D. Sunflower
34. Which of the following animals would you include in a list of animals that live in a garden habitat?
A. Crab B. Earthworm C. Frog D. Starfish
35. If you visited a seashore, which plant would you expect to find there?
A. Mango tree B. Rice plant C. Seagrass D. Water lily
36. Which of the following lists best compares the types of animals found in a rice field and a mangrove swamp?
A. frogs, dragonflies, and worms in the rice field; shrimp, crabs, and mangrove snakes in the mangrove swamp
B. shrimp, frogs, and mangrove snakes in the rice field; crabs, dragonflies, and worms in the mangrove swamp
C. frogs, crabs, and snakes in the rice field; dragonflies, shrimp, and worms in the mangrove swamp
37. Where do you find animals that breathe through gills and live in the water?
A. on land B. in the air C. in water D. underground
38. What type of habitat do the following animals have: frogs, fish, and water lilies?
A. Aquatic B. Aerial C. Terrestrial D. Both terrestrial and aquatic
39. Which of the following plants is best classified as terrestrial?
A. Bamboo B. Mangrove C. Seaweed D. Water lily
40. If you plant a mangrove tree, where would you most likely place it to ensure it thrives?
A. in a freshwater pond C. on dry land far from the ocean
B. in the middle of a mountain D. near coastal areas, where saltwater and freshwater mix