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A snake needs to shed its skin regularly as it grows.

Growth

Plants and animals grow in different ways. This KS2 Science quiz explores growth, from tiny seedlings becoming trees to living creatures developing as they age.

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Fascinating Fact:

Some trees can keep growing for thousands of years, like giant sequoias that reach heights taller than the Statue of Liberty.

In KS2 Science, pupils discover how growth is a key life process. From cells dividing to plants reaching sunlight, growth shows how living things adapt and survive in their environments.

Key Terms

Growth: The increase in size and mass of a living organism over time.
Cell Division: The process where cells split to make new ones, helping organisms grow and repair.
Lifespan: The length of time an organism is expected to live.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do plants grow in KS2 Science?

Plants grow by making new cells. They use sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil to produce food in a process called photosynthesis.

Why do animals stop growing?

Animals stop growing when they reach adulthood. Their bodies focus on repair and reproduction rather than getting bigger.

What is the difference between growth in plants and animals?

Plants can keep growing throughout their lives, especially trees, while most animals grow until they reach maturity and then stop.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Which living organism needs to shed its skin regularly as it grows?

Human

Coconut palm

Rabbit

Snake

The outer skin of a snake is dead and cannot grow - as the snake grows, a new layer of skin forms underneath and the old skin is shed. Many insects regularly discard their exoskeletons for the same reason

2 .

When do living organisms stop growing?

When they reach a particular height

When they die

When they are old

When they don't get enough rest

Living organisms only stop growing at death

3 .

In order to see most cells, what must you use?

A microwave

A telescope

A microscope

A mirror

Only a few cells are large enough to be seen with the naked eye

4 .

Which of these objects is not made of materials which were once alive?

A wooden spoon

A copper kettle

Leather gloves

A woollen coat

Wool and leather come from animals and wood comes from trees - these materials come from living organisms

5 .

In order to grow well, what do plants need?

Water only

Light only

Light, water, warmth and carbon dioxide

Plant food and soil only

Minerals from the soil help plants to grow as well as possible

6 .

Living organisms grow by producing what?

Cells

Blood

Energy

Food

Cells are also produced to repair a living organism when it has been injured or damaged

7 .

What tiny things are living organisms made from?

Cells

Plants

Microorganisms

Minerals

All living organisms are made up of cells. Even once-living materials such as wood, wool or leather are still made up of cells

8 .

Which of the following is not made up of cells?

A rose

A marble statue

A piece of cotton wool

A melon

Marble is made of tiny particles, not cells

9 .

In order to grow well, what does the human body need?

Water and exercise only

Food, exercise, water and rest

Food, vitamin tablets and medicine only

Food only

Without food, water and rest we would soon die

10 .

Which of the following living organisms grows?

A chick

A runner bean plant

An adult human

All of the above

All living organisms grow! Growth is one of the life processes. Adults continue to grow, hair and nails for example - they just don't (usually) grow taller!

Author: Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)