The soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.

Science Quiz: Biology and Health

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This quiz covers various topics in biology and health, including animal adaptations, human anatomy, nutrition, diseases, and basic agricultural concepts.

Biology Health Anatomy

29 Questions Easy Ages 10+ Mar 25, 2026

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1 What are flightless birds? Give some examples.

A Birds that cannot fly, like penguins and ostriches.
B Birds that only fly at night, like owls.
C Birds that can fly but choose not to, like chickens.
D Birds that have lost their feathers, like emus.

2 What is bone marrow?

A The hard outer layer of bones.
B The soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.
C The fluid that lubricates joints.
D The outer covering of the bone.

3 Explain the different parts of an eye.

A Iris, pupil, lens, retina, cornea, optic nerve.
B Eardrum, cochlea, auditory nerve.
C Brain, spinal cord, nerves.
D Stomach, intestines, liver.

4 What is a habitat? Name the different types of habitats.

A A natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. Types include forests, deserts, oceans, and grasslands.
B A place where food is stored. Types include refrigerators and pantries.
C A place where people live. Types include houses and apartments.
D The process of growing plants. Types include hydroponics and soil farming.

5 Define nutrients. Name five types of nutrients.

A Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life. Five types are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
B Elements found in the air that are essential for breathing.
C Liquids that help digest food.
D Chemical compounds that make up rocks.

6 What are deficiency diseases?

A Diseases caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the diet.
B Diseases that spread from one person to another.
C Diseases caused by genetic mutations.
D Diseases caused by environmental pollution.

7 Explain the different types of muscles.

A Skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles.
B Muscles in the arms, legs, and torso.
C Muscles that contract and muscles that relax.
D Voluntary muscles and involuntary muscles.

8 What is the difference between a sprain and a fracture?

A A sprain is an injury to a ligament, while a fracture is a break in a bone.
B A sprain is a bruise, while a fracture is a cut.
C A sprain affects muscles, while a fracture affects tendons.
D A sprain is a dislocation, while a fracture is a tear.

9 Explain the food pyramid.

A A guide for healthy eating that shows the recommended number of servings from different food groups.
B A diagram showing how food is produced.
C A chart illustrating the calorie content of various foods.
D A list of poisonous foods.

10 Fishes breathe with the help of this.

A Gills
B Lungs
C Skin
D Nose

11 Air holes through which insects breathe.

A Spiracles
B Stomata
C Pores
D Gills

12 Mosquitoes suck the blood with the help of this.

A Proboscis
B Tongue
C Mouth
D Stinger

13 Migratory sea animal.

A Whale
B Shark
C Dolphin
D Fish

14 Tortoises swim with the help of this.

A Shell
B Flippers
C Legs
D Tail

15 Animals that have small sharp front teeth.

A Rodents
B Herbivores
C Carnivores
D Omnivores

16 All the seeds do not grow into new plants.

A True
B False

17 Frogs use webbed feet to swim on the water surface.

A True
B False

18 The nervous system controls the activities of all parts of your body.

A True
B False

19 Our tongue helps us to feel the different things.

A True
B False

20 The cerebrum is situated at the back of our brain.

A True
B False

21 Night blindness is caused by vitamin B.

A True
B False

22 A balanced diet has all the nutrients in correct proportion.

A True
B False

23 Non-communicable diseases pass from one person to another.

A True
B False

24 Fasten your seat belt when you are travelling in a car.

A True
B False

25 We should not follow the traffic rules and signals.

A True
B False

26 Match: Fish

A gills
B shell
C controls breathing and circulation
D Work like a postman
E nitrogen

27 Match: Medulla

A gills
B shell
C controls breathing and circulation
D Work like a postman
E nitrogen

28 Match: Snail

A gills
B shell
C controls breathing and circulation
D Work like a postman
E nitrogen

29 Match: Nerves

A gills
B shell
C controls breathing and circulation
D Work like a postman
E nitrogen

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