About this Study Set
This study set covers Science through
29 practice questions.
A science quiz designed for Year 7 students in the UK, covering a range of fundamental scientific concepts. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 29 questions from the
Year 7 UK Science Quiz study set below.
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1
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
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A
Nucleus
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B
Mitochondria
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C
Ribosome
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D
Cell Wall
2
Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere for photosynthesis?
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A
Oxygen
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B
Nitrogen
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C
Carbon Dioxide
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D
Hydrogen
3
What is the chemical symbol for water?
4
What force pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth?
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A
Magnetism
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B
Friction
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C
Gravity
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D
Inertia
5
Which of these is a solid state of matter?
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A
Water
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B
Steam
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C
Ice
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D
Fog
6
What is the process by which living things reproduce?
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A
Respiration
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B
Digestion
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C
Reproduction
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D
Excretion
7
What are the basic units of matter?
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A
Cells
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B
Atoms
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C
Molecules
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D
Organs
8
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
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A
Venus
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B
Mars
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C
Jupiter
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D
Saturn
9
What is the main function of red blood cells?
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A
Fighting infection
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B
Carrying oxygen
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C
Clotting blood
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D
Digesting food
10
What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?
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A
Condensation
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B
Evaporation
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C
Freezing
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D
Melting
11
Which part of a plant absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?
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A
Roots
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B
Stem
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C
Leaves
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D
Flower
12
What is the unit of electrical current?
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A
Volt
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B
Ohm
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C
Ampere
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D
Watt
13
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
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A
Gold
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B
Iron
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C
Diamond
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D
Quartz
14
What is the process of a gas turning into a liquid called?
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A
Evaporation
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B
Condensation
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C
Sublimation
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D
Deposition
15
What are the main components of air?
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A
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
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B
Nitrogen and Oxygen
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C
Hydrogen and Helium
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D
Carbon Monoxide and Methane
16
What is the largest organ in the human body?
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A
Heart
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B
Brain
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C
Lungs
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D
Skin
17
Which of these is a renewable energy source?
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A
Coal
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B
Oil
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C
Natural Gas
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D
Solar Power
18
What is the study of living organisms called?
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A
Geology
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B
Astronomy
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C
Biology
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D
Chemistry
19
What is the process by which heat is transferred through direct contact?
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A
Convection
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B
Radiation
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C
Conduction
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D
Absorption
20
What is the chemical symbol for iron?
21
What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?
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A
Sedimentary
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B
Metamorphic
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C
Igneous
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D
Fossil
22
What is the name for a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky?
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A
Galaxy
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B
Nebula
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C
Constellation
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D
Planet
23
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
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A
Transporting blood
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B
Breaking down food
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C
Exchanging gases
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D
Controlling movement
24
Which measurement is used for the brightness of a star?
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A
Temperature
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B
Mass
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C
Luminosity
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D
Size
25
What is the process of plants releasing water vapor from their leaves called?
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A
Photosynthesis
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B
Respiration
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C
Transpiration
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D
Germination
26
What is the term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up?
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A
Inhibitor
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B
Catalyst
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C
Solvent
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D
Reactant
27
Which of these is a primary colour in light (additive mixing)?
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A
Green
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B
Yellow
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C
Purple
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D
Orange
28
What is the process of a solid turning directly into a gas?
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A
Melting
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B
Sublimation
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C
Evaporation
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D
Condensation
29
What is the scientific study of the Earth's structure and substance?
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A
Astronomy
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B
Biology
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C
Geology
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D
Physics
