Science Assessment
I. Multiple Choice (15 items)
Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is NOT listed as a basic need of humans in the text?
A. Food
B. Water
C. Money
D. Shelter
2. What is the main role of Vitamin A as described in the textbook?
A. Helps fight infection
B. Keeps skin healthy and promotes good eyesight
C. Maintains normal blood clotting
D. Helps to move and walk
3. According to the Food Pyramid, which group of food items should you eat the least
amount of (smallest servings)?
A. Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta
B. Vegetables
C. Fats, oils, and sweets
D. Milk, yogurt, and cheese
4. What happens to your body when you lack enough sleep?
A. You become stronger and healthier.
B. You become calm and focused.
C. You may feel stressed and irritable.
D. You can read without difficulty.
5. Which vitamin is rich in citrus fruits, tomato, and cabbage and helps fight infection?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin K
6. How many glasses of water should you drink every day to keep you from getting
dehydrated?
A. At least 6 glasses
B. At least 7 glasses
C. At least 8 glasses
D. At least 9 glasses
7. What body part do animals like dogs, horses, and giraffes use for movement?
A. Fins
B. Wings
C. Limbs (forelimbs and hind limbs)
D. Flippers
8. Which animal body part is used for protection and is found on a bull?
A. Tusks
B. Antlers
C. Shells
D. Horns
9. What is the purpose of slippery scales on fish?
A. To help them breathe underwater.
B. To help them escape predators and enemies.
C. To help them catch food.
D. To help them swim faster.
10. What kind of body part do ducks have that helps them waddle in water and swim?
A. Hooves
B. Webbed feet
C. Fins
D. Tails
11. Why do dogs, cats, lions, and tigers have sharp teeth?
A. To protect themselves from enemies.
B. To tear the meat of other animals.
C. To pick up seeds and grains.
D. To suck blood from other animals.
12. What structure do mosquitoes and butterflies have to suck blood or sip the nectar of
flowers?
A. Beak
B. Flat teeth
C. Fangs
D. Proboscis
13. What protects people from harsh weather, insects, and harm?
A. Exercise
B. Shelter
C. Clothing
D. Air
14. What are hooves for, on animals like horses and sheep?
A. To protect the ends of their feet and allow them to walk easily.
B. To scratch themselves when itchy.
C. To hold their food while eating.
D. To protect their body from the cold.
15. What is the job of Vitamin K?
A. Keeps your skin healthy.
B. Fights infection.
C. Maintains normal blood clotting.
D. Promotes good eyesight.
II. Completion (10 items)
Instructions: Choose the correct word from the box to complete each sentence. (Some
words are used more than once.)
clothes, 8, exercise, rest, 9 to 12
1. ____________________ protect people from harsh weather.
2. Mopping the floor and cleaning or wiping furniture are forms of
____________________.
3. ____________________ allows your body to regain strength.
4. A nine-year-old child needs at least ____________________ hours of sleep.
5. Water keeps you from getting dehydrated. You should drink at least
____________________ glasses of water every day.
6. The period of sleep needed for children 9 years of age is ____________________
hours.
7. Taking a nap or listening to music helps you relax and ____________________.
8. Running, walking, and biking are forms of ____________________.
9. You should wear light and comfortable ____________________ during hot weather.
10. You must drink at least ____________________ glasses of clean and safe water
every day.
III. Classification (10 items)
Instructions: Identify how each animal moves. Write the letter of the correct movement
on the blank.
Movement Choices:
A. Crawl
B. Fly
C. Swim
D. Walk / Run
1. _________ Horse
2. _________ Bee
3. _________ Snake
4. _________ Bat
5. _________ Bird
6. _________ Snail
7. _________ Fish
8. _________ Dog
9. _________ Dolphin
10. _________ Butterfly
IV. Identification (5 items)
Instructions: Identify the body part described, using the words in the box.
| hooves | proboscis | fangs | fins | antlers |
1. Sharp teeth used by dogs, lions, and snakes to fight off predators or tear meat:
____________________
2. Body parts of deer used for protection that are shed every year:
____________________
3. Body parts used by fish to help them swim: ____________________
4. The tubelike structure of mosquitoes and butterflies used to suck blood or nectar:
____________________
5. The hard covering on the feet of horses, goats, and sheep: ____________________