Froggy Jumps Osmosis Quiz ChallengeVersión en línea Test your knowledge of osmosis with this fun quiz for fifth graders! por JULIETA CARVAJAL BONILLA 1 What is osmosis? a The process of photosynthesis. b The movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane. c The movement of solutes in a solution. 2 In osmosis, water moves from areas of ___ concentration to areas of ___ concentration. a Low solute; high solute. b High solute; low solute. c Equal solute; equal solute. 3 What type of membrane is involved in osmosis? a Impermeable membrane. b Semi-permeable membrane. c Permeable membrane. 4 Which of the following is an example of osmosis? a Plant roots absorbing water from the soil. b Salt spreading in a glass of water. c Sugar dissolving in water. 5 What happens to a plant cell in a hypertonic solution? a It shrinks due to water loss. b It swells and bursts. c It remains the same size. 6 What is a hypotonic solution? a A solution with equal solute concentration. b A solution with a higher concentration of solutes. c A solution with a lower concentration of solutes than the cell. 7 What role does osmosis play in living organisms? a It helps maintain cell turgor pressure. b It generates energy. c It aids in digestion. 8 Which process is the opposite of osmosis? a Diffusion. b Reverse osmosis. c Filtration. 9 What happens to red blood cells in a hypotonic solution? a They remain unchanged. b They swell and may burst. c They shrink. 10 Why is osmosis important for plants? a It helps them produce food. b It helps them grow taller. c It helps them absorb water and nutrients. 11 What is osmosis? a The movement of solutes across a membrane. b The process of photosynthesis. c The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane. 12 What does hypertonic mean? a A solution with equal solute concentration. b A solution with lower solute concentration. c A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another. 13 What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution? a It swells as water enters the cell. b It remains the same size. c It shrinks as water moves out of the cell. 14 Which direction does water move in osmosis? a From an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration. b From high to low solute concentration. c In both directions equally. 15 What is a semipermeable membrane? a A barrier that allows certain molecules to pass while blocking others. b A membrane that allows all molecules to pass. c A solid barrier that blocks all molecules. 16 What is an example of a hypertonic solution? a Saltwater compared to freshwater. b Pure water compared to sugar water. c Freshwater compared to saltwater. 17 What is the effect of osmosis on plant cells in a hypertonic solution? a They become turgid and firm. b They burst and die. c They become plasmolyzed and wilt. 18 What is the opposite of a hypertonic solution? a Hypotonic solution. b Isotonic solution. c Isobaric solution. 19 In osmosis, what role does water play? a It acts as a solvent that moves to balance solute concentrations. b It has no role in osmosis. c It acts as a solute that increases concentration. 20 Why is osmosis important for cells? a It causes cells to die. b It helps maintain cell shape and function. c It prevents cells from growing.