Grade 5 Biology Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'biosphere'?

• Regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The study of the human body

• The study of weather patterns

Define the term 'crop' in the context of agriculture.

• A machine used for harvesting crops

• A type of soil used for planting crops

• A type of bird found in agricultural fields

• A plant that is grown and harvested for food, feed, or other economic purposes

Explain the concept of a 'system' in the context of biology.

• A process by which organisms obtain energy

• A type of plant found in the rainforest

• A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function

• A group of animals that live in the same habitat

What is a 'staple' food and why is it important?

• A staple food is important because it is only consumed by elite members of society.

• A staple food is a type of office supply used to attach papers together.

• A staple food is important because it is always served at weddings and special occasions.

• A staple food is important because it provides the majority of a person's energy and nutrient needs.

How does the biosphere support life on Earth?

• The biosphere provides essential resources for living organisms.

• Living organisms do not rely on the biosphere for resources.

• The biosphere has no impact on supporting life on Earth.

• The biosphere is made up of non-essential resources for living organisms.

Give an example of a crop that is commonly grown in your region.

• Potato

• Pineapple

• Wheat

• Rice

Describe a system in the human body and its function.

• The respiratory system - its function is to help us breathe by taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide.

• The circulatory system - its function is to help us hear by transmitting sound waves

• The digestive system - its function is to help us see by processing visual information

• The skeletal system - its function is to help us taste by detecting different flavors

Why are staple foods important for human nutrition?

• Staple foods are just a cultural tradition and have no nutritional value

• Staple foods are only important for animals, not humans

• Staple foods provide essential nutrients for human nutrition.

• Staple foods are not important for human nutrition

How do human activities impact the biosphere?

• Human activities only have a positive impact on the biosphere

• Human activities can impact the biosphere through deforestation, pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction.

• The biosphere is not affected by human activities

• Human activities have no impact on the biosphere

Explain the relationship between different components of an ecosystem.

• They have no impact on each other

• They are completely separate and do not interact

• They are interdependent and rely on each other for survival.

• They compete with each other for resources