Grade 1 Science · Basic Needs of Living Things
Build science skills with five 10-question practice tests covering food, water, air, sunlight, shelter, habitats, and the needs of plants and animals.
These Grade 1 science practice tests help students understand what plants and animals need to live and grow. Students identify food, water, air, sunlight, shelter, space, and suitable habitats, then connect each need to a simple observation.
Complete one 10-question test at a time. Ask the student to explain which need is shown in each example. Use a plant, pet, or outdoor habitat to connect the questions with real observations.
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3. Test
A 10-question Grade 1 science practice test on food, water, air, sunlight, shelter, habitats, and the needs of plants and animals.
Read each science question carefully. Choose one answer, then open the solution to review the living thing's basic need.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Food.
Dogs get energy from the food they eat.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Water.
Fish live in water and need it to survive.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is A nest.
A nest can give a bird a protected place to rest and care for young.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Stay warm.
Fur can help protect an animal from cold.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is To help it swim.
Webbed feet help a duck push against water and swim.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Gills.
Fish use gills to take oxygen from water.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is A frog.
Frogs need wet places such as ponds.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Safe shelter.
A safe home gives a pet shelter and protection.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is To move and find resources.
Animals need room to move, find food, and stay safe.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is For energy and growth.
Food gives animals energy and helps them grow.
Basic needs include resources such as water, air, food, and suitable shelter. Plants also need light and soil or another place to grow.
A need is something necessary for life, such as water or air. A want can be enjoyable, such as a toy, but it is not necessary for survival.
The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 1 basic needs questions in total.
