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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5. 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 Water.
Water is necessary for living things, while the other choices are wants.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is It grows better near a sunny window.
Comparing growth near sunlight gives evidence that light helps the plant.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is Energy.
Food gives animals energy for movement and growth.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is A bird's nest.
A nest is a protected place where a bird can rest.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Air and water.
Both plants and animals need air and water to live.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is A toy.
A toy can be enjoyable, but living things do not need toys to survive.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: C
The correct answer is It may wilt.
A plant can wilt when it does not get the water it needs.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: D
The correct answer is Food, water, air, and shelter.
Food, water, air, and shelter are basic resources for living things.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Water.
Both plants and puppies need water to live.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: B
The correct answer is Provide its needs.
Caring for living things means providing suitable food, water, air, light, or shelter.
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.
