Grade 2 Science Multiple-Choice Questions
Topics: In the Ground, Day and Night, The Seasons
Singaporean Education System Style
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Questions
1. Which of these animals lives in the ground?
A. Bird
B. Rabbit
C. Fish
D. Dolphin
2. What do plants in the ground need to grow?
A. Rocks
B. Water
C. Plastic
D. Salt
3. Earthworms are important because they help to:
A. Build nests
B. Improve soil quality
C. Clean the air
D. Make rocks
4. The soil that is best for growing plants is called:
A. Sandy soil
B. Clay soil
C. Loamy soil
D. Gravel
5. Which object do we see in the sky during the day?
A. Moon
B. Sun
C. Stars
D. Comet
6. Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?
A. The Sun is moving.
B. The Earth is spinning.
C. The clouds push the Sun.
D. The Earth is moving away from the Sun.
7. What happens to the length of shadows during the day?
A. They stay the same.
B. They get longer and shorter.
C. They disappear completely.
D. They only get longer.
8. What do stars do at night?
A. Shine brightly
B. Disappear
C. Fall to the ground
D. Move closer to Earth
9. Which of these happens during the night?
A. The sky turns blue.
B. Most animals sleep.
C. The Moon hides behind the Sun.
D. The Earth stops spinning.
10. Which of the following is a summer activity?
A. Building a snowman
B. Wearing a coat
C. Swimming in the pool
D. Picking apples
11. During which season do leaves fall from many trees?
A. Summer
B. Autumn
C. Winter
D. Spring
12. Which season is the coldest?
A. Summer
B. Autumn
C. Winter
D. Spring
13. Flowers bloom most often during which season?
A. Winter
B. Spring
C. Summer
D. Autumn
14. Why do people wear warm clothes in winter?
A. To stay cool
B. To keep warm
C. To look nice
D. To avoid getting wet
15. What happens to some animals during winter?
A. They hibernate.
B. They grow leaves.
C. They lay eggs.
D. They shed fur.
16. What causes seasons on Earth?
A. The Earth moving closer to the Sun
B. The Earth’s tilt and orbit around the Sun
C. The Moon pulling on the Earth
D. The Sun changing its heat
17. How many seasons are there in a year?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
18. Which season comes after summer?
A. Spring
B. Winter
C. Autumn
D. Summer again
19. What does soil provide for plants?
A. Sunshine and water
B. Shelter and air
C. Nutrients and support
D. Heat and oxygen
20. Which of these grows in the ground?
A. Apples on trees
B. Corn on plants
C. Potatoes
D. Mangoes
Grade 2 Science Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
Topics: In the Ground, Day and Night, The Seasons
Singaporean Education System Style
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Questions
1. Plants grow in the __________, which provides them with nutrients.
2. __________ are animals that live in the soil and help make it fertile.
3. The type of soil best for growing plants is called __________ soil.
4. Rocks and __________ can also be found in the ground.
5. The __________ gives us light and heat during the day.
6. Shadows are the longest in the __________, shortly after sunrise.
7. At night, the __________ is often seen shining in the sky.
8. The __________ of the Earth causes day and night.
9. Most stars can only be seen during the __________.
10. __________ is the season when flowers begin to bloom.
11. During summer, the weather is usually __________ and hot.
12. __________ is the season when many leaves turn brown and fall.
13. Animals like bears __________ during winter to save energy.
14. People wear __________ clothes during winter to stay warm.
15. In tropical countries, there are only two seasons: dry and __________.
16. The Earth tilts on its __________, which causes seasons to change.
17. During __________, the weather is cold, and some places have snow.
18. Potatoes grow __________ the ground, while apples grow on trees.
19. Soil provides plants with nutrients and __________ for their roots.
20. The Sun appears to rise in the __________ and set in the west.
Grade 2 Science True or False Questions
Topics: In the Ground, Day and Night, The Seasons
Singaporean Education System Style
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Questions
1. Soil provides plants with water, nutrients, and support. (True/False)
2. Rocks in the ground are the main source of food for plants. (True/False)
3. Earthworms improve the quality of the soil. (True/False)
4. Clay soil is the best type of soil for growing most plants. (True/False)
5. The Sun appears to move across the sky because the Earth rotates. (True/False)
6. Stars can only be seen during the daytime. (True/False)
7. Shadows are shortest at noon. (True/False)
8. The Moon can sometimes be seen during the day. (True/False)
9. Autumn is the season when flowers bloom the most. (True/False)
10. Winter is usually warmer than summer. (True/False)
11. Spring is the season when trees grow new leaves. (True/False)
12. Bears hibernate during the summer to stay cool. (True/False)
13. People wear warm clothes during winter to protect themselves from the cold. (True/False)
14. The Earth tilting on its axis causes the change of seasons. (True/False)
15. Soil can contain living things like insects and worms. (True/False)
16. The Sun rises in the west and sets in the east. (True/False)
17. Potatoes grow above the ground on trees. (True/False)
18. During autumn, many leaves turn brown and fall to the ground. (True/False)
19. Rainy seasons only happen in countries with cold climates. (True/False)
20. Plants cannot grow in sandy soil. (True/False)
1. Case: Anna planted a sunflower seed in a pot with sandy soil. She placed it outside where it
got a lot of sunlight but forgot to water it.
Question: Why do you think the sunflower did not grow well?
2. Case: Tom was playing in the garden and noticed the soil was wet after it rained. He also saw
earthworms in the wet soil.
Question: What do earthworms do in the soil to help plants grow?
3. Case: Maya observed that her shadow was very long in the morning but became shorter
around noon.
Question: Why does Maya’s shadow look different at different times of the day?
4. Case: Sam looked at the night sky and saw many stars, and he also saw the Moon shining
brightly.
Question: Why do we see the Moon at night?
5. Case: Jenny went to the park in autumn and saw leaves falling from trees. She picked up
some leaves and noticed they were brown and dry.
Question: What happens to leaves in autumn, and why do they fall off the trees?
6. Case: During winter, Jack wore a thick jacket and stayed near the fireplace to keep warm.
Question: Why do people wear thick jackets in winter?
7. Case: Ben was outside in the afternoon and felt very warm under the Sun. He went to stand
under a tree and felt cooler.
Question: Why did Ben feel cooler under the tree?
8. Case: Emma planted a potato in her garden. After a few weeks, she noticed green leaves
growing above the ground. She thought potatoes grow in the ground.
Question: Where do potatoes grow, and why are there leaves above the ground?
9. Case: Lily saw flowers growing in her garden during spring but not in winter.
Question: Why do some flowers grow in spring but not in winter?
10. Case: Alex went camping and noticed the Sun rising in the east every morning.
Question: What happens to the Sun every morning and evening?
