Science Assessment
Instructions:
Answer all questions. Please read each question carefully and choose or write the
best answer.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What comes immediately after the egg stage in a mosquito’s life cycle?
a) Larva b) Pupa c) Adult d) None of the above
2. Which of the following conditions is *not* essential for seed germination?
a) Air b) Sunlight c) Water d) Soil
3. How does kerosene oil disrupt the life cycle of mosquito larvae?
a) By poisoning the larvae b) By blocking their access to air c) By attracting
predators d) None of the above
4. In the life cycle of a frog, which stage follows the embryo?
a) Adult frog b) Tadpole c) Froglet d) Spawn
5. Why is it advised to avoid stagnant water in our surroundings?
a) It causes bad odor b) It attracts mosquitoes c) It’s good for plant growth d)
None of the above
6. Which of these is not a characteristic of living beings?
a) Growth b) Respiration c) Movement d) Inability to reproduce
7. What role do stomata play in plants?
a) Transport water b) Absorb nutrients c) Respiration d) Support growth
8. What is the purpose of the seed coat?
a) To protect the seed b) To provide nutrients c) To absorb sunlight d) To aid in
reproduction
9. The process of forming new individuals in living beings is known as:
a) Respiration b) Germination c) Growth d) Reproduction
10. How do roots of plants respond when a plant is placed in an inverted position?
a) Grow upwards b) Grow downwards c) Stop growing d) Grow sideways
11. Which of these is true for insectivorous plants?
a) They are non-living b) They depend on sunlight for all nutrition c) They
depend on insects for nutrients d) They do not respire
12. What is the main purpose of the pupa stage in a mosquito’s life cycle?
a) Laying eggs b) Growth to adult stage c) Providing nutrients d) Movement
13. Which plant movement occurs without relocating the entire plant?
a) Climbing b) Photosynthesis c) Seed dispersal d) Respiration
14. A seed requires air and water for germination because:
a) Sunlight is harmful at this stage b) It does not need sunlight yet c) Air and
water aid in initial growth d) The seed coat needs to dry
15. Why do mosquito pupae come to the surface of water?
a) To find food b) To breathe air c) To lay eggs d) For sunlight
16. What stage follows the tadpole in a frog's life cycle?
a) Spawn b) Embryo c) Froglet d) Adult
17. Which insect lifecycle has a pupa stage similar to that of a mosquito?
a) Frog b) Butterfly c) Fish d) Bird
18. What life cycle change happens in the silk moth after the larva stage?
a) It becomes a froglet b) It forms a cocoon c) It turns into an adult d) It lays
eggs
19. Which living beings typically require light to germinate?
a) All seeds b) Aquatic animals c) Coleus and Petunia seeds d) All flowering
plants
20. How many stages are there in the life cycle of a mosquito?
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
Very Short Answer Questions
1. Name the four stages of the mosquito life cycle.
2. What is the purpose of kerosene oil on stagnant water?
3. What part of the plant contains stomata?
4. Define respiration in living beings.
5. What do you call the young stage of a frog?
6. Name two plants that require light for germination.
7. What does a seed need for germination?
8. Which part of the frog's life cycle can live both in water and on land?
9. What is the function of the seed coat?
10. Name a scientist who studied plant responses to stimuli.
Short Answer Questions
1. Describe the effect of excess water on seed germination.
2. How does a mosquito pupa differ in shape from its larval stage?
3. Explain why stagnant water encourages mosquito breeding.
4. Why are plants considered living beings?
5. Outline the conditions needed for seed germination.
6. Describe one way in which plants respond to sunlight.
7. How does the frog life cycle demonstrate adaptation to different habitats?
8. What role does the tadpole stage play in a frog’s life cycle?
9. Why is the pupa stage important for insects like mosquitoes?
10. Describe the difference between the life cycle of a plant and an animal.
Case Studies
1. **Mosquito Prevention Case Study**:
In your school’s surroundings, you conduct an inspection and find multiple areas
with stagnant water containing mosquito larvae and pupae. Based on what you
know about mosquito breeding and life cycle stages, outline a plan to prevent
mosquito breeding, including actions, safety measures, and reasons for each step.
2. **Plant Growth Experiment Case Study**:
You are given four pots with bean seeds to determine the best conditions for
germination. Pot A is placed in direct sunlight with no water, Pot B has excess water
in sunlight, Pot C is moist and kept in the dark, and Pot D is moist in sunlight. Predict
and record the outcomes for each pot, noting which conditions support growth.
After observing for a week, compare your predictions with the outcomes and
explain why certain conditions are favorable.
