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Science Review

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-WQIW1D-1U30

Children investigate a leaf and a frog with a caregiver beside a pond.
1.

Which animal begins life as a tadpole?

2.

What do magnets attract: iron or wood?

3.

Is a whale a fish or mammal?

4.

Is ice solid, liquid, or gas?

5.

What do we call moving air?

6.

What force pulls objects toward Earth?

7.

What do plants need from the sun?

8.

What do roots take in from soil?

9.

What season comes after winter?

10.

Name one living thing.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Which animal begins life as a tadpole?A frog
  2. What do magnets attract: iron or wood?Iron
  3. Is a whale a fish or mammal?Mammal
  4. Is ice solid, liquid, or gas?Solid
  5. What do we call moving air?Wind
  6. What force pulls objects toward Earth?Gravity
  7. What do plants need from the sun?Light
  8. What do roots take in from soil?Water and nutrients
  9. What season comes after winter?Spring
  10. Name one living thing.Any plant or animal

Worked example

Connect the question to an observable process or scientific model.

Common mistake

Selecting a familiar term without checking its meaning.

Helpful hint

Explain why your answer makes sense.