FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

MID-TERM TEST BASIC FOUR (4)

Circle the correct option from the alternatives A-D. SECTION A [40 marks]
1. Animals with backbones are referred to as A. Invertebrates B. Skeleton C. Vertebrates D.
Omnivores
2. Putting animals into groups or classes according their features/characteristics is ____________________
3. Which of the following is a mammal? A. Lizard B. Dolphin C. Eagle D. Toad
4. ............... are warm blooded. A. Reptiles B. Amphibians C. Birds C. Insects
5. Choose the odd one based on their classification A. Dragon fly B. Butterfly C. Spider D. Ant
6. Animals that can live both on land and water are called A. Mammals B. Amphibians C. Birds D. Reptiles
7. Which group of animals are covered with fur/hair? A. Birds B. Reptiles C. Amphibians D. Mammals
8. Mammals use ......... to breathe. A. Gills B. Lungs C. Scales D. Fins
9. Which group of animals reproduce by giving birth? A. Reptiles B. Birds C. Insects D. Mammals
10. How many life processes do living things undergo? A. 8 B. 7 C. 6 D. 5
11. Which of the following is not a life process? A. Growth B. Photosynthesis Č. Reproduction D. Movement
12. Which of the following animals move by crawling? A. Dog B. Eagle Č. Dolphin D. Snake
13. The change in position or shape of an is organism is ....... A. Reproduction B. Nutrition Č. Movement D.
Respiration
14. ____________ help fishes to breathe under water.
15. Animals move by the following means except …....... A. Swimming B. Galloping Č. Riding D. Flying
16. Horses move by ....... A. Galloping B. Running Č. Flying D. Swimming
17. Animals that feed only on plants are referred to as A. Carnivores B. Herbivores Č. Omnivores D.
Scavengers
18. Which of the following is a carnivore? a) Dog b) Lion c) Rabbit d) Deer
19. What do herbivores primarily eat? a) Meat b) Fruits c) Plants d) Insects
20. Which animal is an omnivore? a) Tiger b) Crocodile c) Chicken d) Shark
21. What is the main characteristic of carnivores? a) They eat only plants. b) They eat both plants and animals
c) They eat only meat. d) They can eat anything.
22. Insects reproduce by _______________________________.
23. Which of the following is NOT a herbivore? a) Elephant b) Giraffe c) Wolf d) Horse
24. What is reproduction? a) The process of making food b) The process of producing new individuals c)
The process of breathing d) The process of growing taller
25. Which of the following animals reproduce by giving birth? A. Giraffe B. Frog Č. Chicken D. Duck
26. The hard and woody stems of trees are called A. trunk B. shrubs C. flower D. branch
27. Plants with soft stems, usually used for medicine and flavour for food are A. Trees B. Shrubs Č. Herbs D.
Climbers
28. Hibiscus, rose plant and sunflower plant are examples of ________________.
29. The three parts all plants have in common are roots, stem and ....... A. fruits B. leaves Č. leave D. flowers
30. An example of a climber is the ....... plant A. watermelon B. coriander C. guava D. cucumber
31. The class of animals with fins and scales and lives in water are ....... A. Mammals B. Fishes Č. Reptiles D.
Birds
32. _________________ reproduce by giving birth to live babies.
33. Choose the odd one based on how they reproduce. A. Tilapia B. Frog C. Chicken D. Dog
34. .......... are classes of animals with three main body parts. A. Birds B. Insects Č. Mammals D. Fishes
35. Which of the following is a herb? A. Hibiscus B. Guava C. Rosemary D. Cucumber
 SECTION B [60 marks]
1. State three characteristics/features of mammals – 6 marks
a. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……
b. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………
c. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Write down two (2) examples each of the following groups of animals; - 8 marks
I. Birds ……………………………….…………………….. …………………………….…………………..
II. Mammals ………………………………………………. ……..……………………….…,………………
III. Reptiles ………………………………………………….. ……………………….……….………………..
IV. Insects ……………………………………………………. …………..……………………………………..

3. Write down all the life processes of living things – 7 marks

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4. a. ______________________ is the process by which organisms produce young ones of their kind. – 3 marks
b. The ability of an organism to increase in size, weight and height is termed __________________. - 3 marks
c. _______________________ is the ability of an organism to change shape or position. – 3 marks.
d. The process by which living things use food to survive is referred to as ____________________. – 3 marks

5. Give two (2) examples each of the following types of plants. – 6 marks
Trees __________________________ _____________________________
Shrubs _________________________ ______________________________
Creepers _______________________ _______________________________

6. Define the following with examples:

I. Herbivores – 5 marks
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II. Carnivores – 5 marks
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III. Omnivores – 5 marks
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7. Write down the three parts common to all plants. – 6 marks

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