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Summative Assessment: Science – Primary 5

Unit 6: Seasons and Adaptations of Plants and Animals

Total Marks: 40
Time: 45 minutes

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each) – [10 Marks]


Circle the correct answer.

1. What causes the Earth to have different seasons?


a) The Moon’s movement
b) The Earth’s rotation on its axis
c) The Earth’s movement around the Sun
d) The Sun’s movement around the Earth

2. How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun?
a) 24 hours
b) 30 days
c) 365 days
d) 7 days

3. During which season do most trees shed their leaves?


a) Summer
b) Spring
c) Autumn
d) Winter

4. Which part of the Earth receives the most sunlight year-round?


a) North Pole
b) South Pole
c) Equator
d) Tropic of Capricorn

5. Cacti have thick stems and spines instead of leaves. This helps them to:
a) Attract animals
b) Absorb more sunlight
c) Store water and reduce water loss
d) Grow taller quickly

6. An arctic fox has thick white fur. This is an example of:


a) Migration
b) Hibernation
c) Structural adaptation
d) Behavioral adaptation

7. Camouflage helps animals to:


a) Stay warm
b) Find food easily
c) Escape from predators
d) Sleep during the day

8. Which of the following is an adaptation of a predator?


a) Sharp teeth and claws
b) Bright-colored feathers
c) Webbed feet
d) Flat molar teeth

9. Which plant is best adapted to a hot and dry desert environment?


a) Pine tree
b) Fern
c) Water lily
d) Cactus

10. The tilting of the Earth on its axis mainly affects:


a) Gravity
b) The orbit
c) Seasonal temperature and daylight
d) Day and night cycle

Section B: Short Answer Questions (2 marks each) – [14 Marks]


Answer the following questions briefly.

1. Explain why it is winter in one hemisphere and summer in the other at the same time.

2. Name two changes that happen in spring.

3. Give one example of a behavioral adaptation in animals and explain how it helps.

4. How do broad leaves help plants in the rainforest?

5. Why do some animals hibernate during winter?

6. Name one predator and one prey from any environment and describe one adaptation
each.

7. Describe one way desert animals stay cool during the day.
Section C: Application & HOTS (3 marks each) – [12 Marks]
Think and answer clearly.

1. Imagine you are designing a plant to survive in the Arctic. What features would your plant
have? Explain your choices.

2. A rabbit lives in an environment with many predators. What adaptations might help the
rabbit survive? Give at least two.

3. Look at this scenario:


A forest has fewer predators now than before.
Predict how this might affect the prey animals over time.

4. Explain how the movement of the Earth causes day and night and seasons. Use diagrams
if needed.

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