Free MCAP Science Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

Answer

Respiration

Answer

Transpiration

Answer

Decomposition

Question 2

What is the basic unit of all living organisms?

Accepted Answer

Cell

Answer

Atom

Answer

Molecule

Answer

Tissue

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a state of matter?

Accepted Answer

Energy

Answer

Solid

Answer

Liquid

Answer

Gas

Question 4

What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

Answer

Magnetism

Answer

Friction

Answer

Electricity

Question 5

Which body system is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Circulatory system

Answer

Nervous system

Answer

Digestive system

Answer

Respiratory system

Question 6

What type of rock is formed from cooled lava or magma?

Accepted Answer

Igneous

Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Metamorphic

Answer

Mineral

Question 7

Which of these is an example of a chemical change?

Accepted Answer

Wood burning

Answer

Ice melting

Answer

Paper tearing

Answer

Water boiling

Question 8

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?

Accepted Answer

To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

Answer

To give plants their green color

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To transport water

Answer

To protect against insects

Question 9

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

Answer

Coal

Answer

Natural gas

Answer

Petroleum