TOPICAL TEST 3 : PROTECTION

Section A
This question paper consists of 25 questions. Answer all questions. Every question is followed by four options A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer. 1 Diagram 1 shows an animal. enemies? A They can pretend to be dead. B They can produce bad smell. C They can poison their enemies. D They have hard scales on their body. 6 Which of the following represent the method of an animal to ensure the reproduction of its species? P Q R S A B C D Fish swims in the river Scorpion has poisonous stings Leaf insect giving out foul smell Tortoise buries its eggs in the sand

Diagram 1

What characteristic does this animal carry to protect itself from enemies? A Hard shells C Sharp horns B Hard scales D Sharp spines 2 Which of the following methods for the animals to protect themselves is true? A A squid releases poison. B A scorpion breaks off its tail. C A centipede produces a bad smell. D A leaf insect camouflages itself among the leaves. 3 Diagram 2 shows an animal spraying black ink to its surroundings.

P and Q P and R Q and R Q and S

7 Diagram 5 shows an animal living in North Pole.

Diagram 2

What is the purpose of this behaviour? A To attract predators. B To hide itself from predators. C To ease the task of looking for food. D To avoid itself from being seen by enemies. 4 Diagram 3 shows an animal.

Diagram 5

How does it survive in extreme cold weather? I Huge in size II Has sharp claws III Has layers of fat IV Has thick fur covered its body A I and II C II and III B I and III D III and IV 8 Which of the following is paired correctly? Animal A B C D Orang utan Polar bear Turtle Whale Habitat Desert Forest Sea River

Diagram 3

How does this animal protect itself? I It curls its body. II It has hard scales. III It scratches its enemies. IV It changes its skin colour according to the surrounding. A I and II C II and III B I and III D III and IV 5 Diagram 4 shows three kinds of animals.

9 Which of the following is not a method for animals to protect themselves from hot weather? A Having layers of fat B Wallowing in mud C Drinking plenty of water D Staying underground during the daytime 10 Diagram 6 shows an animal that lives in desert.

Diagram 4

How do these animals protect themselves from their

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A Pineapple, rose B C
Diagram 6

Thorns Sticky latex Itch-causing hairs Poisonous substance

Yam, papaya Bamboo, sugar cane Mushroom, pumpkin

What is the function of the part labelled R? A To breathe. B To protect itself from heat. C To protect itself from predators. D To provide water and food over a long period of time. 11 Penguins live in the South Pole. What are the characteristics that enable them to survive? A They have webbed-feet. B They wallowing in water. C They have thick layer of fat. D They migrate to warmer climates during winter. 12 Diagram 7 shows two types of animals.

16 Diagram 10 shows a leaf insect.

Diagram 10

How does it protect itself from its enemies? A Escape B Has hard scales C Letting out foul smell D Has similar skin colour as the surrounding 17 Diagram 11 shows a mimosa plant.

Diagram 7

What is the characteristics of the animals above to enable them to survive in hot region? A Have thick fur. B Migrate to colder area. C Wallow in mud holes. D Have a hump to store water. 13 Diagram 8 shows an animal.

Diagram 11

It protects itself from enemies by A releasing poison. B emitting out foul smell. C producing sticky latex. D has thorns on its stem. 18 Diagram 12 shows a plant.

Diagram 8

How does this animal protect itself from extreme cold weather? A Has thick fur B Has a thick layer of fat C Migrates to warmer place D Sleeps during cold weather 14 Diagram 9 shows two living things with a similar special characteristic.
Diagram 12

What are the special characteristics of the plant to protect itself from enemies? A Fine hairs B Sharp thorns C Produces latex D Leaves of waxy surface 19 Table 1 described the ways of plants P, Q and R to adapt in hot climate. Plant P Q R
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Diagram 9

What is the function of this special characteristic? A For hunting C For protection B To reproduce D To attract prey 15 Which of the following is not matched correctly? Plants Method of self-defense

Description Has thick waxy stems Sheds its leaves Curls up its leaves on hot days

Table 1

What do P, Q and R represent? P A Bamboo Rubber tree Banana tree Bamboo Q Rubber tree Bamboo Bamboo Banana tree R Banana tree Banana tree Rubber tree Rubber plant

A B C D

I and II II and III II and IV III and IV

24 Diagram 15 shows a type of fruit.

20 What type of leaves helps a tree survive in windy areas? A Broad leaves B Waxy leaves C Divided leaves D Variegated leaves 21 Diagram 13 shows a plant.

Diagram 15

Why do some animals dislike to eat the fruit shown? A It has a smell. B It has bitter taste. C It is poisonous. D It is covered by hard skin 25 Diagram 16 shows a habitat.

Diagram 13

How does the plant survive in strong wind? A Long roots B Needle-like leaves C Triangular shape of leaves D Stem that can bend easily 22 Diagram 14 shows a plant.

Diagram 16

Which of the following living things have the characteristics to survive in this habitat? I III

Diagram 14

What characteristics protect the plant from excessive loss of water? I Long roots II Thick stem III Waxy leaves IV Produce latex A I and II C II and III B I and III D II and IV 23 How does a pine tree adapt to its habitat? I It sheds its leaves. II It is triangular in shape. III It has thorns on its bark. IV It has small and needle-like leave.

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IV

A B C D

I and II I and III II and III II and IV

Section B Answer all the questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

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1 Diagram 1 shows two groups of animals. Animal L - Lion - Dog - Eagle

characteristic as animal P. _______________________________________ [1 mark] (d) Give another animal that lives in the same habitat as animal Q. ________________________________________ [1 mark] (e) What is the use of the special characteristic of animal Q? ________________________________________ [1 mark] 3 Diagram 3 shows an investigation carried out by a group of pupils. The plants are left under the sun and not watered for a week.

K - Turtle - Clam - Snail

Diagram 1

(a) What characteristics is used to classify these animals? ________________________________________ [1 mark] (b) State the specific characteristics of animals in group K and L. K : _____________________________________ L : _____________________________________ [2 marks] (c) State the characteristics of the following animals to protect themselves from their enemies. (i) Snake (ii) Pangolin (iii) Chameleon (iv) Bed bug

: _______________________ : _______________________ : _______________________ : _______________________

[4 marks]

Diagram 3 (a) What is the purpose (aim) of the investigation ? _______________________________________ ________________________________________ [1 mark] (b) Predict what will happen to the plants after one week. (i) Balsam plant : ________________________ (ii) Aloe vera : ________________________

2 Diagram 2 shows two animals that have special characteristics to protect themselves from extreme weather.

Diagram 2

(a) State the habitat of the animals. P : _____________________________________ Q : __________________________________ [2 marks] (b) State the special characteristics of the animals. P : ____________________________________ Q : ____________________________________ [2 marks]

: ________________________ [3 marks] (c) Which plant do you think can survive in a dry region? ________________________________________ ________________________________________ [1 mark] (d) Give one special characteristics of cactus plant. ________________________________________ ________________________________________ [1 mark]

(iii) Cactus

(c) Give another animal that has the similar special

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