1. What is the best description of sand?

A) Sand is a solid but can behave like a liquid in some ways.

B) Sand is a liquid but can behave like a gas in some ways.
C) Sand is a solid but can behave like a gas in some ways.
D) Sand is a gas but can behave like a liquid in some ways.

2. Define "insoluble."

3. How can a mixture of chalk and water be separated?

4. Match the plant part with its function:

Plant part: Root
Function: ________________

5. Match the plant part with its function:

Plant part: Leaf
Function: ________________

6. Match the plant part with its function:

Plant part: Stem
Function: ________________

7. Name the three stages labeled W, X, and Y in the water cycle diagram.

8. Which arrow shows the force of gravity acting on the plane? (Refer to the diagram)

9. The forces on the model car are balanced. What is the size of the engine force?
10. What is the best way to separate pasta from salt crystals?
A) Evaporating
B) Filtering
C) Magnetism
D) Sieving

11. Which of the following is a source of light?

A) A candle
B) A mirror
C) The Moon
D) A tree
12. Which of the following describes respiration?
A) Breathing out used air from the lungs
B) Breathing oxygen from the air into the lungs
C) Pumping blood containing oxygen around the body
D) The use of oxygen by the organs of the body

13. Give two ways of reducing the risk of food poisoning from microorganisms.

14. Classify the following changes as reversible or irreversible:

15. Evaporating water

16. Dissolving sugar in tea
17. Frying an egg
18. Iron rusting
19. Melting chocolate

20. Explain how the specially shaped helmet and crouching low over the handlebars help the cyclist to
go faster.

21. In the process of making a cup of instant coffee, what is the solvent?

22. Give one place where friction is useful and one place where friction is not useful when a sledge is
being pulled.

23. Explain how the flower in the diagram is adapted for wind pollination.

24. Name the piece of equipment a student should use to measure the volume of water.

25. Name something a student can do to make the investigation fair.

26. What is the main function of a leaf?
A) to make food
B) to form fruit
C) to produce pollen
D) to spread seeds

27. Which of these is a force?

A) area
B) gravity
C) length
D) mass

28. Which of these passes from the soil into the roots of a plant?
A) light
B) micro-organisms
C) minerals
D) pollen

29. A child spills some water onto a pavement on a sunny day. The water forms a puddle that
disappears quickly. Why did the water disappear?
A) it condensed
B) it evaporated
C) it melted
D) it precipitated

30. Which of these will make sugar dissolve in water most quickly?
A. using cold water and not stirring
B. using hot water and not stirring
C. using cold water and stirring
D. using hot water and stirring

31. A blue substance dissolves in water. The water turns blue. What is formed as the substance
dissolves?
A. a solid
B. a solute
C. a solution
D. a solvent

32. Shadows change length and direction during a day. Which diagram shows the correct length and
direction of the shadow of a flag during a day?
33. The table gives some statements about micro-organisms. Tick (✓) each statement in the table
which is true.
bacteria, viruses, and yeasts are all micro-organisms
micro-organisms can only be seen using binoculars
bacteria can be useful in making cheese
micro-organisms are only found in soil

34. (b) A sandwich is being made. Give two food hygiene precautions to take when making the
sandwich.
Precaution 1:
Precaution 2:

35. (c) A sandwich is made without taking food hygiene precautions. State a problem that could be
caused by eating this sandwich.

36. A class is performing a shadow play. A student wants to make the image of the rocket on the screen
look bigger. Circle the correct words in each pair of words shown in bold to show how the student
makes the image of the rocket look bigger. To make the image of the rocket look bigger, the
student moves the rocket to be closer to/further from the light source/screen.

37. Which statement about temperature is correct?

A. temperature is measured in Newtons
B. temperature is a measure of length
C. temperature is measured using a thermometer
D. temperature is a measurement of force

38. What are the names of the five vertebrate groups?

A. amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles
B. birds, fish, worms, mammals, and reptiles
C. amphibians, birds, crabs, mammals, and reptiles
D. birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, and snails

39. Which of these mixtures will dissolve completely in water?

A) salt and sugar
B) salt and sand
C) sugar and flour
D) sugar and sand

40. At which part of the body is pulse rate often measured?

A) forehead
B) kneecap
 C) nose
D) wrist

41. What is the scientific unit for temperature?

A) °C
B) m
C) N
D) s

42. Which direction should the object be moved to increase the size of the shadow on the screen?
A) downwards
B) towards the light source
C) towards the screen
D) upwards

43. Which statement gives sensible safety advice when dealing with burning toast?
A) cut the electric cable with a pair of scissors
B) pour water on the toaster
C) switch the toaster off
D) use a knife to remove the toast from the toaster

44. A student adds a spoonful of bicarbonate of soda to some acid and observes what happens. Which
statement is correct?
A) bubbles of gas are given off showing that a new material is formed
B) bubbles of gas are given off showing that no new material is formed
C) no bubbles of gas are given off showing that a new material is formed

45. Living and Non-Living Things:

a. What are the characteristics that distinguish living things from non-living things?
b. Give examples of living and non-living things in your environment.
c. How do living things obtain and use energy?
d. Explain the process of reproduction in living organisms.
e. What is the role of cells in living things?
f. Describe the life cycle of a butterfly.
g. How do living things respond to their environment?
h. Name three adaptations that help plants survive in their habitats.
i. How do non-living things change over time?
j. Discuss the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem.

46. Plants and their Parts:

a. Identify and label the different parts of a flowering plant.
b. Explain the process of photosynthesis in plants.
c. How do plants reproduce?
d. Discuss the role of roots in plants.
e. Describe the function of leaves in a plant.
f. Name three different types of plants and describe their characteristics.
g. How do plants adapt to different environments?
h. What are the various methods of seed dispersal in plants?
i. Explain the importance of flowers in plant reproduction.
j. Discuss the process of pollination and its significance in plant reproduction.

47. Animals and their Characteristics:

a. Compare and contrast vertebrates and invertebrates.
b. Describe the adaptations of animals living in a desert habitat.
c. How do animals obtain their food and energy?
d. Explain the life cycle of a frog.
e. Discuss the different types of animal locomotion.
f. What are the characteristics of mammals?
g. Describe the process of hibernation in animals.
h. How do animals protect themselves from predators?
i. Discuss the importance of camouflage in animal survival.
j. Explain the concept of food chains and food webs in an ecosystem.

48. Human Body and Health:

a. Name the major organs of the human digestive system and their functions.
b. How does the respiratory system work?
c. Discuss the importance of exercise for maintaining a healthy body.
d. Explain the role of the circulatory system in the human body.
e. Describe the structure and function of the skeletal system.
f. What are the different senses in the human body and how do they work?
g. How do our teeth help in the digestion process?
h. Discuss the importance of hygiene in preventing diseases.
i. Explain the concept of nutrition and its importance for human health.
j. Describe the process of reproduction in humans.

49. Earth and Space:

a. Explain the water cycle and its significance for Earth's ecosystems.
b. Describe the layers of the Earth (crust, mantle, and core) and their characteristics.
c. Discuss the role of the Sun in the solar system.
d. What causes day and night on Earth?
e. Explain the concept of seasons and how they occur.
f. How do natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanoes happen?
g. Describe the phases of the Moon and their relationship to the lunar cycle.
h. Discuss the importance of conservation and preserving Earth's resources.
i. Explain the concept of gravity and its effects on objects on Earth.
 j. What are the different types of rocks and how are they formed?

50. Materials and their Properties:

a. Name five different materials and describe their properties.
b. What is the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas?

51. Which statement about decomposers is true?

A) All decomposers are herbivores.
B) All decomposers are predators.
C) All decomposers are plants.
D) All decomposers break down dead organisms.

52. Put the stages of water passing through plants in the correct order.
Water passes into the leaves.
Water is taken in from the soil.
Water is transported through the stem.
Water is transported through the roots.

53. Which row of the table shows three types of microorganisms?

A) Row A
B) Row B
C) Row C
D) Row D

54. What does it mean if an object is opaque?

A) It conducts electricity.
B) It is a light source.
C) Light can pass through it.
D) No light can pass through it.

55. The table shows the temperature at which some substances change state from solid to liquid and
from liquid to gas. Which substance melts at the lowest temperature?
A) Substance A
B) Substance B
C) Substance C
D) Substance D

56. Which of the following statements about dissolving is correct?

A) A solution added to a solvent forms a solute.
B) A solution added to a solute forms a solid.
 C) A solid added to a solvent forms a solute.
D) A solute added to a solvent forms a solution.

57. Which row of the table correctly shows a helpful and a harmful use of microorganisms?
A) Row A
B) Row B
C) Row C
D) Row D

58. Why does the shadow on a sundial move during a sunny day?
A) Because the Earth rotates on its axis once a day.
B) Because the Earth orbits the Moon once a day.
C) Because the Moon orbits the Earth once a day.
D) Because the Sun orbits the Earth once a day.

59. Draw a ray diagram to show how the Sun helps a tiger see a gazelle.

60. Tick the correct column to show if the statements about the human circulatory system are true or
false.
The heart pumps blood around the body.
The blood picks up oxygen in the lungs.
The nose is part of the circulatory system.
Ventilation of the lungs is called respiration.

61. Complete the statements about blood by underlining the correct word in the box.
Blood flows to/from the lungs which are found in the _____.
Blood flows to/from all parts of the body through blood _____.

62. When a person riding a skateboard downhill gently touches one foot on the ground, what will
happen to their speed?

63. In which part of a flowering plant are seeds produced?

A) Anther
B) Flower
C) Leaf
D) Stem

64. Which of the following statements about frogs is true?

A) They are invertebrates and have scaly, dry skin.
B) They are invertebrates and have smooth, slimy skin.
C) They are vertebrates and have scaly, dry skin.
D) They are vertebrates and have smooth, slimy skin.

65. State the name of the organ that causes the pulse.
66. Which part of a flowering plant anchors the plant and takes in water and nutrients?
A) Flower
B) Leaf
C) Roots
D) Stem

67. What is the name of the experimental technique shown in the diagram?
A) Filtering
B) Heating
C) Sieving
D) Stirring

68. Which statement about all predators is true?

A) All predators eat prey.
B) All predators are eaten by prey.
C) All predators are producers.
D) All predators only eat plants.

69. Which force shows the weight acting on the astronaut?

A) Force A
B) Force B
C) Force C
D) Force D

70. Which row in the table gives two correct features of the bird shown in the diagram?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

71. Which of the following statements about the forces acting on a cyclist moving along a racing track
is correct?
A) The forces are the same size and act in the opposite direction.
B) The forces are the same size and act in the same direction.
C) The forces are a different size and act in the opposite direction.
D) The forces are a different size and act in the same direction.
72. Explain how the shape of the helmet helps the cyclist to go faster.

___________________________________________________________.

73. During wet conditions, the racing track becomes very slippery. State a change the cyclist could
make to the bicycle to overcome the wet conditions.

___________________________________________________________.

74. When sugar is added to water, the sugar disappears and the water becomes sweeter. Use terms
from the box to complete the sentences about this process:

75. The sugar in this process is an example of ___________________________.

The sweet liquid produced in this process is an example of ________________.

79. Is ma
78. Is a solid at room 80. gnetic
76. Property 77. Substance temperature

84.
81. Iron 82. Yes / No 83. Yes / No
88. Yes /
No
85. Salt 86. Yes / No 87.

92.
89. Sand 90. Yes / No 91.
93. State the name of the organ that causes the pulse. ______________________.

95. Function
94. Body part

97. _______________________________
96. Lungs

99. _______________________________
98. Blood