Multiple Choice Questions
INSTRUCTIONS: Circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Seeds can be dispersed in different ways. [1]
Choose the correct method for how the seed in the picture is dispersed.
A. animal
B. water
C. wind
D. explosion
2. Which part of the flower contains the ovules? [1]
A. Stamen
B. Petal
C. Ovary
D. Sepal
3. What happens during the process of evaporation? [1]
A. Heat is released as particles change from gas to liquid.
B. Particles absorb energy and change from liquid to gas.
C. Particles move from a solid state to a gas state.
D. Liquid particles remain stationary.
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4. When sugar dissolves in water, it results in the formation of: [1]
A. a solvent
B. a mixture
C. a solute
D. a solution
5. What part of the flower is responsible for producing pollen? [1]
A. petal
B. stamen
C. ovary
D. anther
6. Which one of the following statement about sound is false? [1]
A. Sound can travel through air.
B. Sound travels at the same speed in all materials.
C. Sound travels as vibrations.
D. We hear sounds when vibrations hit our eardrums.
7. Which factor is not essential for seed germination? [1]
A. water
B. light
C. oxygen
D. warmth
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8. Which of the following correctly describes the particles in a gas? [1]
A. Particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.
B. Particles are fixed in place and cannot move.
C. Particles are spread out and move freely in all directions.
D. Particles are closely packed but can slide past each other.
9. The purpose of a sound muffler in a car is to: [1]
A. Make the car louder.
B. Reduce the noise from the car.
C. Increase the car’s speed.
D. Make the car use more fuel.
10. Look at the picture of ice covering a lake. [1]
Complete the sentence to describe how the water in the lake changes to ice.
The water in the lake …………... and changes from a ……………… to a ………………
A. condenses, liquid, solid
B. freezes, gas, solid
C. freezes, liquid, solid
D. melts, gas, liquid
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11. What happens to the pitch of sound when frequency increases?
A. The pitch becomes lower.
B. The pitch remains the same.
C. The pitch becomes higher.
D. The sound stops.
12. Look at the diagram of the cross section of a flower.
In which part of the flower does fertilization typically occur? [1]
A. filament
B. ovary
C. petal
D. stigma
13. What is a variable in an experiment? [1]
A. The question you are trying to answer in an experiment.
B. Something that stays the same throughout the experiment.
C. A factor that can change and affect the outcome of an experiment.
D. The conclusion made after the experiment is finished.
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14. What is the first step in the process of seed germination? [1]
A. The seed absorbs water.
B. The seed breaks open.
C. The roots grow downwards.
D. The plant produces flowers.
15. Look at the picture of a gong.
a) When the gong is hit hard, it makes a ………………… sound. [1]
A. soft
B. loud
C. high-pitched
D. faint
b) When the gong is hit with less force, it makes a ……………… sound. [1]
A. soft
B. loud
C. high-pitched
D. faint
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Structured Questions
1. Aiko makes different sounds.
Vibrations allow her to hear the sounds.
a) What is vibrating to allow Aiko to hear the sound? [1]
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) Describe how Aiko increases the volume of the sound. [1]
………………………………………………………………………………………….…………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c) Describe two different ways Aiko increases the pitch of the sound. [2]
i…………………………………………………………………………………....………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
ii……………………………………………………………………………….…...………
…………………………………………………………………………..........................
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2. Water lilies are plants that are adapted to live in water.
a) Complete the sentences to describe how the leaves of water [2]
lilies are adapted.
The leaves have air bubbles in them so they ……………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
The leaves are large to get…………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
b) The flowers of water lilies attract pollinators. [2]
Describe two ways the flowers are adapted to attract pollinators.
i…………………………………………………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………………….
ii…………………………………………………………………………………...………
…………………………………………………………………………….
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3. Mia investigates seed germination.
Mia has four dishes A, B, C and D.
Into each dish she puts:
• filter paper
• cotton wool
• seeds
• 3 cm3 of water.
She puts the dishes in different places for five days.
The diagram shows dish A.
Here are her results.
dish number of light or dark warm or number of
seeds in cold seeds
each dish germinated
A 10 light warm 8
B 8 light cold 1
C 10 dark warm 7
D 9 dark cold 0
a) What is the dependent variable in Mia’s investigation? [1]
…………………………………………………………………………………….………
…………………………………………………………………………….
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b) Mia’s investigation is not a fair test. [1]
Describe how Mia improves her investigation to make it a fair test.
…………………………………………………………………………………….………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
c) Use the results in the table to complete the sentences. [2]
A condition needed for these seeds to germinate is …………………
The evidence in the table is……………………………………………...
4. The particle model is used to describe solids, liquids and gases.
a) The table shows properties of solids, liquids and gases. [3]
Complete the table by putting ticks (√) in the correct boxes.
One has been done for you.
property solids liquids gases
fixed shape
easily
compressed
able to flow
particles in the
model
are touching
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b) A gas condenses.
What happens to the particles when a gas condenses? [1]
…………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Class 5 is doing a quiz about dissolving solids.
a) Complete the quiz. [4]
For each answer write true or false.
The first one has been done for you.
Quiz
1. Dissolving is a reversible process.
True
…………………………………………………………..
2. A solution is a liquid that dissolves a solid.
…………………………………………………………..
3. A solvent is a solid that dissolves in a liquid.
…………………………………………………………..
4. Water is a liquid used to dissolve solids.
…………………………………………………………..
5. A mixture is made when a solid dissolves in a liquid.
…………………………………………………………..
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b) Describe one way to separate a solid from the liquid it is dissolved in.
[2]
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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6. Complete the diagram of the water cycle. [3]
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7. Oliver investigates if different solids dissolve in water.
He adds 1g of a solid to 30cm3 of water and stirs the mixture.
He repeats this for each solid.
a) Write down one control variable in his investigation. [1]
……………………………………………………………………………….........
b) Here are his results. [2]
solid observation observation
A blue liquid with no solid
B white liquid with solid
C clear liquid with no solid
D solid sinks
E clear liquid with no solid
Oliver groups the solids into those that dissolve and those that do not dissolve.
Write down the letter of each solid in the correct group.
dissolve do not dissolve
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