Science

Class : Primary 6
Exercise Unit 5 Semester 2 SY 2023-2024
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

1. What is an adaptation?
a) A plant or animal's home
b) A trait or behaviour that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment
c) A type of food that plants and animals eat
d) The process of growing taller

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

2. Which of the following adaptations helps snakes move?

a) Long and strong tail
b) Muscular legs
c) Special scales on the underside of the body
d) Flat tail

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

3. Which of the following helps kangaroo to jump great distances?

a) Flat tail and muscular legs
b) Long strong tail and muscular legs
c) Special scales on the underside of the body
d) A streamlined body

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

4. Which of the following is an example of structural adaptation?

a) Spines on cacti
b) Growing toward the sun
c) Closing leaves in hot weather
d) Closing leaves when being touched

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

5. Which of the following is an example of behavioural adaptation in animals?

a) Hollow bones to allow for flying
b) Streamlined body for swimming
c) Having a swim bladder for choosing water depth
d) Hibernating in the wintertime

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

6. Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation?

a) Migration
b) Hibernation
c) Sharp claws on a predator
d) Mimicry

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

7. How does camouflage help animals survive?

a) It helps them attract mates
b) It helps them hide from predators or prey
c) It helps them fly better
d) It helps them communicate with others

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

8. Which of the following is a behavioural adaptation?

a) A polar bear's thick fur
b) A chameleon changing colour
c) A cheetah's speed
d) A bat's echolocation

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

9. What is mimicry?
a) Imitating the behaviour of other animals
b) Copying the appearance of another organism to gain an advantage
c) Hiding from predators
d) Sleeping during the day and being active at night

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

10. What adaptation helps plants in dry environments reduce water loss?
a) Large leaves
b) Thin roots
c) Thick waxy coating on leaves
d) No roots

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

11. Which adaptation allows a cactus to survive in a desert?

a) Broad leaves
b) Thick stem for water storage
c) Long roots
d) Fragile branches

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

12. How do animals in cold climates, like the Arctic, stay warm?
a) Growing long fur
b) Migrating to warmer areas
c) Shedding fur
d) Staying in the shade

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

13. What is the purpose of a bird's beak adaptation?

a) To help them see better
b) To attract mates
c) To catch and eat prey or gather food
d) To store food

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

14. What is a nocturnal animal?

a) An animal that only eats plants
b) An animal that is active during the day
c) An animal that is active during the night
d) An animal that lives in trees

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

15. How do porcupines defend themselves from predators?

a) Speed and agility
b) Camouflage
c) Sharp quills
d) Mimicry

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

16. What adaptation allows a fish to live in the deep ocean where there is little
light?
a) Bioluminescence
b) Sharp teeth
c) Colourful scales
d) Fins for swimming
1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

17. What is the purpose of a plant's thorns?

a) To attract pollinators
b) To store water
c) To defend against herbivores
d) To provide support for the stem

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

18. How do some animals use warning coloration as an adaptation?

a) To hide from predators
b) To warn predators that they are poisonous or dangerous
c) To attract mates
d) To mimic their surroundings

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

19. What adaptation helps a rabbit escape from predators?

a) Sharp teeth
b) Camouflage
c) Powerful hind legs
d) Long tail

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

20. Which of the following is a plant adaptation for dispersing seeds?

a) Sticky seeds
b) Heavy seeds
c) Seeds with wings
d) Seeds that sink in water

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

21. How does a camel's hump help it survive in the desert?

a) It helps the camel see long distances
b) It stores water for long periods
c) It provides shade
d) It helps the camel fly

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

22. What adaptation helps a spider catch its prey?

a) Sharp claws
b) Silk-producing glands
c) Stingers
d) Mimicry

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

23. What is an example of a plant adaptation to low light conditions in a forest?

a) Broad leaves
b) Needle-like leaves
c) Thin stem
d) No leaves

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

24. How do some animals use migration as an adaptation?

a) To hide from predators
b) To find a mate
c) To escape from extreme weather conditions
d) To communicate with other animals

1 minute
A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

25. What adaptation allows a snake to detect prey or predators through vibrations
in the ground?
a) Sharp vision
b) Sensitive skin
c) Antennae
d) Forked tongue
1 minute