Animals

27 Grade 4 Integrated Science questions on Animals, with worked marking schemes. 27 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which one of the following animals is a bird?

   A. Rabbit

   B. Pig

   C. Goat

   D. Duck

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which of the following animals lives in water?

   A. Hen

   B. Cat

   C. Fish

   D. Cow

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Animals that eat both plants and animals are called

   A. omnivores

   B. carnivores

   C. insectivores

   D. herbivores

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4. Question 4

   2 marks

   Different animals feed on different things.

   (a) Name one animal that feeds only on plants. (1 mark)

   (b) Name one animal that feeds on meat/other animals. (1 mark)

   (2 marks)

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   (a) 1 mark, any herbivore: cow / goat / sheep / rabbit / zebra. (b) 1 mark, any carnivore: lion / dog / cat / leopard / cheetah.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Animals that eat only plants are called

   A. decomposers

   B. carnivores

   C. omnivores

   D. herbivores

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a domestic animal?

   A. Cow

   B. Lion

   C. Zebra

   D. Elephant

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   A. A cow is kept at home (domestic) for milk, meat, and other products.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Which one of the following is a wild animal?

   A. Rabbit

   B. Donkey

   C. Sheep

   D. Elephant

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a wild animal?

   A. Cat

   B. Leopard

   C. Dog

   D. Sheep

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   A lion is an example of a

   A. carnivore

   B. omnivore

   C. herbivore

   D. producer

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10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Njeri's family keeps cattle on their farm in Kiambu.

    (a) State two products the family can get from the cattle. (2 marks)

    (b) Give one use of each product you have named in (a). (2 marks)

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) Any two products (1 mark each): milk; meat; hide/skin; manure. (b) One correct use for each named product (1 mark each), e.g. milk - for drinking/making tea; meat - for eating/food; hide/skin - for making leather/shoes; manure - for adding to the soil/making crops grow.

11. Question 11

    2 marks

    Explain why it is important for a farmer to keep his animals healthy. Give two reasons.

    (2 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any two (1 mark each): healthy animals give more/better products (milk, eggs, meat); healthy animals do not spread diseases; healthy animals work better/live longer; sick animals may die and cause loss.

12. Question 12

    3 marks

    Animals kept at home need proper care to stay healthy. State three ways in which a farmer can take good care of his animals.

    (3 marks)

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    Any three (1 mark each): give them clean water; give them enough/clean food; provide a clean shelter/house; take them to a vet or treat them when sick; keep them clean/wash them; protect them from harsh weather; vaccinate them.

13. Question 13

    1 mark

    A farmer shears his animals to get wool that is used to make warm clothes. Which animal gives us wool?

    A. Pig

    B. Sheep

    C. Goat

    D. Camel

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14. Question 14

    3 marks

    Kamau's grandfather uses a donkey on his farm.

    (a) Give two ways the donkey can be useful to the grandfather. (2 marks)

    (b) Give one reason why the donkey should be given rest and water during a hot day. (1 mark)

    (3 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) Any two (1 mark each): carrying/transporting loads; pulling a cart; carrying water; ploughing. (b) 1 mark: so that it does not get tired/weak; to keep it healthy; so it does not get sick/die from thirst or heat.

15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Achieng collects eggs from a shed every morning to sell at the market. Which animal is kept in the shed?

    A. Chicken

    B. Rabbit

    C. Cow

    D. Goat

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    A family in Nakuru milks their animal every morning to get milk for tea. Which animal are they most likely milking?

    A. Dog

    B. Chicken

    C. Cow

    D. Lion

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17. Question 17

    3 marks

    Match each animal with the name of its young one by writing the correct pair. Animals: cow, goat, hen. Young ones: kid, chick, calf.

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    In many villages, farmers use a certain animal to carry heavy loads and pull carts. Which animal is used in this way?

    A. Cat

    B. Chicken

    C. Donkey

    D. Rabbit

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    Wild animals live in

    A. forests, game reserves and national parks

    B. shops and markets

    C. schools and churches

    D. homes and farms

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    Mwangi keeps the following animals at home: a cow, a goat and a dog. To which group do all these animals belong?

    A. Water animals

    B. Domestic animals

    C. Insects

    D. Wild animals

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    A cow, a goat and a sheep eat mostly grass and other plants. Animals that feed only on plants are called

    A. Herbivores

    B. Omnivores

    C. Carnivores

    D. Scavengers

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22. Question 22

    1 mark

    What is the young one of a dog called?

    A. Kid

    B. Puppy

    C. Calf

    D. Chick

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23. Question 23

    1 mark

    Which of the following is the best way to care for animals kept at home?

    A. Beat them every morning

    B. Give them clean water and food

    C. Leave them without water for days

    D. Lock them in a dark room

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24. Question 24

    4 marks

    Study the list of animals below: lion, cow, zebra, goat, elephant, sheep.

    (a) Write the animals that are domestic (kept at home). (2 marks)

    (b) Write the animals that are wild. (2 marks)

    (4 marks)

    Marking scheme

    (a) Domestic (all three for 2 marks): cow, goat, sheep. (b) Wild (all three for 2 marks): lion, zebra, elephant. Award 1 mark for a partially correct list in each part.

25. Question 25

    1 mark

    Which of the following animals lays eggs?

    A. Goat

    B. Dog

    C. Hen

    D. Cow

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26. Question 26

    1 mark

    The young one of a cow is called a

    A. calf

    B. kitten

    C. puppy

    D. lamb

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27. Question 27

    1 mark

    Sweet honey used at home is collected from hives kept by a farmer. Which animal makes honey?

    A. Mosquito

    B. Housefly

    C. Bee

    D. Butterfly

    (1 mark)

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