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NAFS Test Preparation Worksheet….

STUDENT NAME: STUDENT ID:

Grade: 6 Subject: Science

Marks: 20 Date:

Topic: Life Sciences

Q. 1. CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER [20 marks]

1. What is the main function of a cell membrane in both animal and plant cells?

a. To provide structural support to the cell

b. To store genetic material
c. To control what enters and leaves the cell
d. To produce energy for the cell

2. Which cellular structure is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

a. Nucleus
b. Cytoplasm
c. Chloroplast
d. Cell wall

3. What is the function of chloroplasts in a plant cell?

a. Breaking down waste materials

b. Controlling cell division
c. Storing water and nutrients
d. Producing food through photosynthesis

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4. Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration in both plant and animal cells?

a. Endoplasmic reticulum
b. Ribosome
c. Mitochondria
d. Golgi apparatus

5. What describes the primary role of the cell wall in plant cells?

a. Regulating cell processes

b. Providing protection and support
c. Controlling movement of substances
d. Creating energy for the cell

6. In which cellular structure does passive transport primarily occur?

a. Nucleus
b. Mitochondria
c. Cell membrane
d. Golgi apparatus

7. What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?

a. Energy production
b. Cell division and control of genetic information
c. Waste elimination
d. Protein synthesis

8. Which biological process involves the movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an
area of low concentration?

a. Active transport
b. Osmosis
c. Facilitated diffusion
d. Diffusion

9. What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?

a. Food storage
b. Photosynthesis
c. Energy production
d. Waste elimination

10. Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in a cell?

a. Lysosome
b. Ribosome
c. Vacuole
d. Endoplasmic reticulum

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11. The root, stem, leaves, and flowers are all examples of:

a. Cell organelles
b. Cellular structures
c. Plant tissues
d. Animal organs

12. How do specialized organs in living organisms differ from individual cells?

a. Organs are smaller in size

b. Cells are more specialized
c. Organs perform specific functions and are made up of different types of cells
d. Both cells and organs have the same functions

13. Which of the following is a specialized organ in the circulatory system of animals?

a. Stomach
b. Heart
c. Kidney
d. Lungs

14. What is the main function of the skeletal system in animals?

a. Pumping blood
b. Providing structural support and protection
c. Breathing
d. Digesting food

15. The process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide occurs in which system of the body?

a. Digestive system
b. Respiratory system
c. Nervous system
d. Muscular system

16. Which system is responsible for removing waste materials from the body of an animal?

a. Digestive system
b. Respiratory system
c. Excretory system
d. Circulatory system

17. What is the primary role of the nervous system in animals?

a. Controlling body movements

b. Pumping blood
c. Providing structural support
d. Digesting food

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18. Which of the following is a biological process carried out by plant cells but not by animal cells?

a. Photosynthesis
b. Cellular respiration
c. Protein synthesis
d. Waste elimination

19. What is one difference between the life cycles of mammals and insects?

a. Mammals undergo metamorphosis, while insects do not

b. Insects give live birth, while mammals lay eggs My answer correct
c. Mammals have larval stages, while insects have pupal stages the answer in the
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d. Insects have longer life spans than mammals

20. Predicting changes during an animal's life cycle can be based on:

a. The weather conditions

b. The availability of food sources
c. The pattern of reproduction and the specific life cycle of the animal
d. The animal's natural habitat

21 Which of the following traits are common to both gymnosperms and angiosperms?

a. Producing seeds enclosed in a fruit

b. Producing seeds not enclosed in a fruit
c. Reproducing through spores
d. Lack of seeds

22. How do gymnosperms and angiosperms primarily differ?

a. Flower production
b. Seed production
c. Type of leaves
d. Method of pollination

23. What characteristic justifies classifying mammals in a specific group?

a. Having gills for respiration

b. Laying eggs
c. Nursing their young with milk
d. Cold-blooded nature

24. Which of the following is a common phenotypic characteristic used to classify animals?

a. Shell color
b. Eye color
c. Presence of feathers
d. Number of legs

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25. How do microorganisms primarily differ from animals in classification?

a. Lack of cellular structure

b. Ability to photosynthesize
c. Reproductive method
d. Presence of a nucleus

26. Which living organisms are part of a biological community?

a. Only plants
b. Only animals
c. Both plants and animals
d. Only fungi

27. What is the primary purpose of abiotic components in living organisms' habitats?

a. Providing food
b. Aiding reproduction
c. Providing shelter
d. Meeting basic needs

28. How do changes in biological communities impact different species?

a. No impact
b. Increase biodiversity
c. Decrease sustainability
d. Improve habitat quality

29. What is necessary for different species to survive in their habitats?

a. Lack of food sources

b. Inability to adapt
c. Limited space for shelter
d. Availability of necessities of life

30. What is the biggest threat to the sustainability of a species?

a. Stable environment
b. Lack of competition
c. High biodiversity
d. Changing habitat conditions

31. What are the biotic components of an ecosystem?

a. Non-living factors
b. Animals and plants
c. Rocks and soil
d. Water and air

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32. How do changes in habitats impact plants and animals living there?

a. It has no impact
b. It improves their survival
c. It can harm or help them
d. It only affects one species

33. What is the role of a producer in a food chain?

a. Eats other organisms

b. Decomposes dead matter
c. Produces energy from sunlight
d. Hunts for food

34. Which organisms are classified as autotrophic?

a. Decomposers
b. Herbivores
c. Carnivores
d. Producers

35. How do structural adaptations help living organisms?

a. By changing habitats
b. By attracting prey
c. By resisting predators
d. By helping them survive

36. What is the impact of climatic conditions on living organisms?

a. No impact
b. Minimal impact
c. Significant impact
d. Positive impact

37. How do human activities impact environmental habitats?

a. They have no impact

b. They always have a positive impact
c. They can be positive or negative
d. They only harm non-living elements

38. What are natural environmental events in Saudi Arabia?

a. Tornadoes and hurricanes

b. Sandstorms and droughts
c. Earthquakes and tsunamis
d. Blizzards and floods

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39. What solutions can help protect the earth’s resources?

a. Increase pollution
b. Conserve energy
c. Cut down all trees
d. More industrial activities

40. How does the cycle of matter impact ecosystems?

a. It has no impact
b. It disrupts the balance
c. It ensures stability
d. It affects only plants

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ANSWER KEY
1. c

2. c

3. d

4. c

5. b

6. d

7. b

8. d

9. c

10. b

11. c

12. c

13. b

14. b

15. b

16. c

17. a

18. a

19. c

20. c

21. b

22. a

23. c

24. d

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25. c

26. c

27. d

28. c

29. d

30. d

31. b

32. c

33. c

34. d

35. d

36. c

37. c

38. b

39. b

40. c

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