Grade: 5
Subject: Science
Time Allowed: 1.5 Hours
Total Marks: 60
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
(10 Marks)
Choose the correct answer and write its letter (A, B, C, or D) in the space provided.
1. Which of these is NOT one of the five kingdoms of living things?
A) Monera
B) Protista
C) Fungi
D) Insects
2. A plant cell has three parts that an animal cell does not. Which one is NOT one of
them?
A) Cell Wall
B) Nucleus
C) Chloroplast
D) Vacuole
3. A maize plant is an example of a:
A) Dicotyledon
B) Monocotyledon
C) Non-flowering plant
D) Fungi
4. Which group of animals makes up more than 95% of all animals on Earth?
A) Vertebrates
B) Invertebrates
C) Mammals
D) Reptiles
5. Which of these is a characteristic of ALL mammals?
A) They lay eggs.
B) They feed their young with milk.
C) They are cold-blooded.
D) They have scales.
6. A seahorse is a type of:
A) Amphibian
B) Fish
C) Reptile
D) Mollusc
7. Frogs and toads begin their life in water and then live on land. They are classified as:
A) Reptiles
B) Amphibians
C) Fish
D) Birds
8. Which invertebrate group includes spiders and scorpions?
A) Insects
B) Arachnids
C) Crustaceans
D) Molluscs
9. When a type of living thing has disappeared from the Earth altogether, it is called:
A) Endangered
B) Extinct
C) Protected
D) Diverse
10. The simplest form of animal, which cannot move and lives by filtering water, is a:
A) Worm
B) Jellyfish
C) Sponge
D) Starfish
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
(10 Marks)
Complete the sentences using the correct word from the list below.
(Word List: biodiversity, dicot, Monera, gills, warm-blooded, vertebrates, chloroplasts,
backbone, endangered, extinct)
1. The five kingdoms are Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plants, and _____________________.
2. Animals with a backbone are called _____________________.
3. Plant cells contain _____________________ which are used for photosynthesis.
4. A tomato plant is an example of a _____________________ because its seed has
two cotyledons.
5. Mammals are _____________________, which means they can keep their body
temperature constant.
6. Fish breathe oxygen from water using their _____________________.
7. The existence of many different kinds of animals and plants is known as
________________________.
8. The dodo bird is _____________________, meaning there are none left on Earth.
9. If an animal's numbers are declining and it is at risk, it is _____________________.
10.The main supporting structure in vertebrates is the _____________________.
Section C: True or False
(5 Marks)
Read each statement carefully. Write (T) for True or (F) for False in the space provided.
1. T / F All birds can fly.
2. T / F Reptiles are warm-blooded animals.
3. T / F The cell membrane acts as a barrier for the cell.
4. T / F Worms and sponges are examples of vertebrates.
5. T / F Cutting down forests can destroy animal habitats and lead to extinction.
Section D: Matching
(5 Marks)
Match the animal on the left with its correct classification group on the right. Write the
letter in the space provided.
Section E: Short Answer Questions
(15 Marks)
Answer the following questions briefly.
1. List THREE differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.
(3 Marks)
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2. State TWO differences between monocot and dicot plants.
(2 Marks)
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3. Name the five main groups of vertebrates and give ONE example of each.
(5 Marks)
a) ________________________ : ________________________
b) ________________________ : ________________________
c) ________________________ : ________________________
d) ________________________ : ________________________
e) ________________________ : ________________________
4. What does it mean for an animal to be "cold-blooded"? Give one example of a
cold-blooded vertebrate group.
(2 Marks)
5. What is ONE way humans can help conserve endangered species?
(1 Mark)
6. What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?
(2 Marks)
Section F: Structured Essay Question (CRQ/ERQ)
(15 Marks)
Read the question carefully and answer in full sentences.
Biodiversity is crucial for a balanced environment.
a) What does the term biodiversity mean? (2 Marks)
b) Explain THREE different human activities that are harming biodiversity and
endangering species. (6 Marks)
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2.
3.
c) Choose ONE of the animal groups you have studied (e.g., Mammals, Reptiles,
Arthropods). Describe THREE key characteristics that scientists use to classify animals
into that group. (7 Marks)
I choose: ________________________
1. _________________________________________________________________________
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2. _________________________________________________________________________
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3. _________________________________________________________________________
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End of Exam
