Science Quiz Year 5

Which of the following is an adaptation that helps cacti survive in the desert?

• Large leaves

• Thick, waxy skin

• Shallow roots

• Bright flowers

What is the main function of the human stomach in the digestive system?

• Breaking down food with acid

• Producing saliva

• Break down food with water

Which force is responsible for keeping us on the ground?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Gravity

• Air resistance

Which material is known for being a good conductor of electricity?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Copper

• Rubber

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Whirlpool

• Sombrero

In a simple circuit, what component is used to control the flow of electricity?

• Battery

• Bulb

• Switch

• Wire

How do plants primarily obtain the water they need?

• Through their leaves

• Through their roots

• Through their flowers

• Through their stems

Which organ is responsible for absorbing most of the nutrients from our food?

• Stomach

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Liver

What type of force is used when you push a door open?

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Frictional force

• Applied force

Which property of materials describes how easily they can be stretched into a wire?

• Malleability

• Ductility

• Hardness

• Density