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Primary 4 Science Plants Quiz
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P4 Science Quiz: Plants - Answer Key
Questions: 20
Time: 30 minutes
Total Marks: 40
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
1. What do plants need to make their own food? (2 marks)
Answer: (1) Water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide
Explanation: Plants use photosynthesis to make food, which requires water (from roots), sunlight (energy), and carbon dioxide (from air).
2. The process by which plants make their own food is called: (2 marks)
Answer: (2) photosynthesis
Explanation: Photosynthesis is the process where plants use sunlight energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into food (glucose).
3. Which part of the plant absorbs water from the soil? (2 marks)
Answer: (3) Roots
Explanation: Roots are specially designed to absorb water and nutrients from the soil through their root hairs.
4. What gas do plants give out during photosynthesis? (2 marks)
Answer: (4) Oxygen
Explanation: During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen as a waste product.
5. Why are most leaves green? (2 marks)
Answer: (2) They contain chlorophyll
Explanation: Chlorophyll is the green pigment in leaves that captures light energy for photosynthesis.
Section B: Short Answer Questions (15 marks)
6. Match each plant part to its main function: (3 marks)
(a) Roots: absorb water
(b) Leaves: make food
(c) Stem: transport water
Explanation: Each plant part has specialized functions that work together to keep the plant alive.
7. Complete the word equation for photosynthesis: (4 marks)
Water + Carbon dioxide + Sunlight → Food + Oxygen
Explanation: This shows the inputs (reactants) and outputs (products) of photosynthesis.
8. Explain why plants need sunlight: (4 marks)
Answer: Plants need sunlight because it provides the energy for photosynthesis. Without sunlight, chlorophyll cannot capture energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into food. Without food, the plant cannot grow or survive.
9. Describe what happens to a plant if you cover its leaves with black paper for one week: (4 marks)
Answer: The leaves will turn yellow and the plant will become unhealthy because no sunlight can reach the chlorophyll. Without light, photosynthesis stops and the plant cannot make food, so it starts to weaken.
Section C: Application Questions (15 marks)
10. Mei Lin wants to find out if plants need light to stay healthy: (5 marks)
(a) What does this experiment prove about plants?
Answer: Plants need light to stay healthy and grow properly.
(b) Why do the leaves of Plant B turn yellow?
Answer: The chlorophyll breaks down without light, causing the green color to disappear and reveal yellow pigments underneath.
(c) Name one thing Mei Lin should keep the same for both plants to make this a fair test.
Answer: Amount of water, type of plant, size of pot, temperature, or air quality (any valid factor)
11. Ahmad notices that houseplants grow towards the window: (5 marks)
(a) What is this plant behavior called?
Answer: Phototropism (or growing towards light)
(b) Explain why plants grow towards light.
Answer: Plants need light for photosynthesis to make food. Growing towards the light source helps them capture as much light as possible for better survival.
(c) What would happen if Ahmad turned the plant around every day?
Answer: The plant would keep changing direction trying to grow towards the light, resulting in a curved or bent stem.
12. In Singapore's tropical climate, plants grow very well: (5 marks)
(a) Name two conditions in Singapore that help plants grow well.
Answer: Warm temperature and high humidity, plenty of sunlight, regular rainfall (any two valid conditions)
(b) Explain how heavy rain helps plants.
Answer: Rain provides water that roots absorb from the soil, which is essential for photosynthesis and keeping plants hydrated.
(c) Why do some plants in Singapore have very large leaves?
Answer: Large leaves have more surface area to capture sunlight and perform photosynthesis, helping plants make more food in the tropical environment.
Total Marks: 40
Grade Boundaries:
- A: 36-40 marks (90-100%)
- B: 32-35 marks (80-89%)
- C: 28-31 marks (70-79%)
- D: 24-27 marks (60-69%)
- Below 24 marks: Needs improvement
Common Mistakes to Watch For:
- Confusing photosynthesis with respiration
- Thinking plants only need water or only need sunlight
- Not understanding that oxygen is a product of photosynthesis
- Mixing up which gases plants take in and give out
- Not knowing that chlorophyll is responsible for green color
- Thinking all plant parts do the same job