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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4. 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 A place that provides a living thing's needs.
A habitat is a place where a living thing finds resources and shelter.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Water and food.
A pond can provide water and food for a frog.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is A desert.
A desert is a dry habitat that can be hot.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is A polar bear.
A polar bear has features that help it live in a cold habitat.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is In a forest.
A forest can provide birds with food, trees, and shelter.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Living things may not survive.
Water is a basic need, so living things may not survive without it.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is A desert.
Cactuses can live in dry desert habitats.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Fish and a pond.
A pond provides water for a fish.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Keep it clean.
Keeping habitats clean helps protect the plants and animals living there.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is It provides what they need to live.
A suitable habitat provides resources, shelter, and space.
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.
