2 A group of organs working together to perform a
certain function is called
(1) a system (3) an organism
(2) a tissue (4) a cell
Which process results in the formation of water
on the outside of a cold glass of iced tea on a
warm day?
(1) boiling (3) condensation
(2) freezing (4) evaporation
The hereditary material in corn plants can be
altered by scientists so the plants produce more
corn. Which term identifies this process?
(1) environmental degradation
(2) ecological succession
(3) natural selection
(4) genetic engineering
The length of one day on Earth is determined by
how long it takes
(1) the Moon to revolve once
(2) the Moon to rotate once
(3) Earth to rotate once
(4) Earth to revolve once
If a lever was constructed to lift a 100- newton (N) weight. If the distance between the weight
and the fulcrum is 1 meter (m). How many meters from the fulcrum to the applied force would
allow this weight to be lifted using only 10 N of applied force?
(1) 20 (3) 8
(2) 10 (4) 4
Which factor is most likely to cause the number
of rabbits living in an area to increase?
(1) less water (3) lack of shelter
(2) fewer predators (4) limited food
All of the different organisms interacting in a
pond make up
(1) a community (3) the water cycle
(2) a population (4) the habitat
A student writes in a laboratory notebook:
I placed a piece of iron in a beaker of water and the iron sank to the bottom of the beaker.
What the student wrote in the laboratory notebook is an example of a(n)
(1) observation (3) inference
(2) prediction (4) hypothesis
One function of a plant’s seed is to
(1) perform photosynthesis
(2) provide food for early development
(3) decompose dead organisms
(4) reproduce sexually
A student viewing a cell with a microscope
observes a cell wall, a cell membrane, and a
nucleus. The presence of these structures
indicates that the student is looking at a cell from a
(1) rabbit (3) worm
(2) carrot (4) fly
Which sequence identifies the levels of
organization of body structures in a human from
simplest to most complex?
(1) cell →organ →tissue →organ system
(2) organ system →cell →tissue →organ
(3) tissue →organ →organ system →cell
(4) cell →tissue →organ →organ system
Organisms are classifi ed as producers or
consumers according to the way they
(1) obtain energy
(2) release wastes
(3) produce offspring
(4) move from place to place
Why does the Sun generally appear to rise in the
east, move across the sky, and set in the west each
day?
(1) Earth rotates on its axis.
(2) Earth revolves around the Sun.
(3) The Sun rotates on its axis.
(4) The Sun revolves around Earth.
6 Competition within a pack of wolves may
increase if there is an increase in the
(1) amount of food available
(2) amount of oxygen available
(3) size of their population
(4) size of the area they inhabit
6 Competition within a pack of wolves may
increase if there is an increase in the
(1) amount of food available
(2) amount of oxygen available
(3) size of their population
(4) size of the area they inhabit
23 Why does the Sun generally appear to rise in the
east, move across the sky, and set in the west each
day?
(1) Earth rotates on its axis.
(2) Earth revolves around the Sun.
(3) The Sun rotates on its axis.
(4) The Sun revolves around Earth.
30 Which process results in the formation of water
on the outside of a cold glass of iced tea on a
warm day?
(1) boiling (3) condensation
(2) freezing (4) evaporation
34 The diagrams below represent four simple machines. The arrows in each diagram indicate the
direction of the force being applied. Which machine is changing the direction of the force being
applied by the person?
The diagrams below represent two cylinders. One hundred milliliters of a liquid was completely
transferred from cylinder A to cylinder B.
Compared to the liquid that was in cylinder A, the liquid in cylinder B will have
(1) less mass and more volume (3) the same mass and more volume
(2) less mass and the same volume (4) the same mass and the same volume
A cactus plant, a snake, and a hawk can be members of the same
(1) community (2) kingdom
(3) population (4) species
A change in an animal’s DNA, leading to a variation in a species, is called
(1) a mutation (2) an infection (3) selective breeding (4) sexual reproduction
Urban growth and uncontrolled waste disposal by humans most likely results in
(1) conservation of fossil fuels (2) environmental degradation (3) improved soil composition (4)
a balanced ecosystem
(2) For which planet is the length of the planet’s day longer than the planet’s year?
(1) Mercury (2) Venus (3) Earth (4) Mars
(2) A student correctly determined the density of two rocks. If the volumes of the two rocks
are equal, the rock with the greater density has a
(1) rounder shape (2) smoother surface
(3) greater mass (4) smaller size
A motorcyclist, initially traveling east at 15 meters
per second, accelerates uniformly at a rate of
3.0 meters per second squared east to a velocity
of 21 meters per second east. How far does the
motorcyclist travel while accelerating?
(1) 1.0 m (3) 36 m
(2) 2.0 m (4) 72 m
When calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is heated, it decomposes to form
calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). The equation below
shows this reaction.
In this reaction, the mass of CaCO3
(1) is less than the mass of CaO plus the mass of CO2
(2) is greater than the mass of CaO plus the mass of CO2
(3) equals the mass of CaO plus the mass of CO2
(4) equals the mass of CaO minus the mass of CO2
During the process of photosynthesis, green
plants produce
(1) sunlight (3) nitrogen
(2) methane (4) sugar
All of the plants and animals living in the same
area make up a
(1) population (3) species
(2) community (4) habitat
Which change would most likely cause a decrease
in the number of squirrels living in an area?
(1) a decrease in the number of predators
(2) a decrease in competition between the
squirrels
(3) an increase in available food
(4) an increase in the number of forest fi res
The formation of rock fragments and soil is most
likely the result of
(1) weathering (3) convection cells
(2) gravity (4) hazardous weather
The movement of the liquid in a thermometer shows changes in temperature. An increase in
temperature indicates the molecules in the liquid
(1) moved slower and closer together (3) contracted in size when heated
(2) moved faster and spread farther apart (4) expanded in size when heated
One characteristic that salt water and sugar-water have in common is, at room temperature, they
are
(1) gases (3) mixtures
(2) solids (4) liquids
The illustration below represents balloon X, which has an electrical charge.
Balloon A would be most attracted to which balloon?
Base your answers to questions 46 through 48 on the information below and on your knowledge
of science.
A student is setting up an experiment. The student has twenty identical young plants and
will try to answer this question: How does the amount of water given to these plants each
day affect how tall the plant will grow?
State an appropriate hypothesis for this experiment
Camels have wide, flat feet that prevent them from sinking into the sand.
These structures best help the camel with
A growth
B movement
C reproduction
D coloration
Each year, buds and leaves begin to develop on trees. This is an example
of trees responding to
A gravity
B germination
C seed dispersal
D seasonal changes
Which human activity has the most harmful effect on the environment?
A putting up solar panels
B building shelters for animals
C planting crops on farms
D spilling oil in a river
How many times does Earth spin on its axis in one week?
A1
B7
C 30
D 365
In the morning, a student observed a puddle of water on the school
playground. At the end of the day, the puddle was gone. Which process
most likely caused the puddle to disappear?
A condensation
B deposition
C evaporation
D erosion
Explain why plants need sunlight to grow.
Under which set of conditions would the greatest additional amount of sugar dissolve in 100
grams of water?
(1) low water temperature and a small amount of sugar already dissolved in the water
(2) low water temperature and a large amount of sugar already dissolved in the water
(3) high water temperature and a small amount of sugar already dissolved in the water
(4) high water temperature and a large amount of sugar already dissolved in the water
A comparison of the three phases shows that in the sample of the liquid, the atoms have a
(1) greater force of attraction than the solid and the gas
(2) greater force of attraction than the gas, only
(3) weaker force of attraction than the gas, only
(4) weaker force of attraction than the solid and the gas
At room temperature, chocolate bars are usually a solid, while water is usually a liquid. Explain
why different materials can be in different phases at the same temperature.
Explain briefly what is observed when pieces of each of the following metals are dropped into
two separate test tubes each containing dilute hydrochloric acid:
(α) magnesium
(β) silver
State three ways in which the atmosphere in an industrial area is polluted.
State the hazard that can be prevented when each of the following protective materials are used
in the laboratory:
(α) gas mask
(β) goggles
If a cuboid of mass 5000g, has a base of sides 5cm by 10cm. Calculate the:
(i) Area of the cuboid
(ii) Pressure exerted by the cuboid when it lies on its base. [g = 10m/s2]
Explain briefly why an eclipse occurs.
Name the two types of eclipses.
Explain each of the following processes
(i) Corrosion
(ii) Sublimation
What is the difference between a unicellular and multicellular organism and name one example
of each.
Explain why a fuse is used in an electrical circuit.
Write the systematic name of each of the following chemical compounds:
(i) FeS
(ii) SO2
(iii) CO2
Explain with the aid of a diagram how sulphur becomes an ion.
What is dispersal of seed?
State two characteristics of seeds dispersed by wind.
Explain the term forward bias of a p-n junction diode.
What is Photosynthesis/
State three importance of photosynthesis.
Define a Force
State three effects of a force
List two causes of permanent hardness of water.
State three ways of softening hard water.
Explain the term cultural practice.
List four cultural practices in crop production.
Explain the following with an example each:
(i) Biennial crops
(ii) Perennial crops
Explain the following soil structure:
Soil texture
Soil porosity
Soil capillarity
Define respiration.
State two differences between the types of respiration.
Explain why solids cannot be compressed easily.
Why is it that you cannot fetch water with a basket?
Explain why gases cannot be kept in an open cup.
Give the function of the following parts of the male reproductive organ:
(i) Penis
(ii) Scrotum
(iii) Sperm duct
State two roles played by green plants in a food chain.
State two factors affecting the survival of living organisms in an aquatic habitat.
A container is filled with water as shown in the given figure. Which of the following statements
is correct about pressure of water?
(a) Pressure at A > Pressure at B > Pressure at C
(b) Pressure at A = Pressure at B = Pressure at C
(c) Pressure at A < Pressure at B > Pressure at C
(d) Pressure at A < Pressure at B < Pressure at C
Two objects repel each other. This repulsion could be due to
(a) frictional force only
(b) electrostatic force only
(c) magnetic force only
(d) either a magnetic or an electrostatic force
Snowflakes are seen melting as they fall through
the air. This melting occurs because the
snowfl akes
(1) lose heat and the surrounding air loses heat
(2) lose heat and the surrounding air gains heat
(3) gain heat and the surrounding air gains heat
(4) gain heat and the surrounding air loses heat
The strength of force is expressed by its
(a) weight
(b) mass
(c) magnitude
(d) longitudinal force
When two forces act in opposite directions, then net force acting is the
(a) sum of two forces
(b) difference between two forces
(c) both of these
(d) none of these
Two boys A and B are applying force on a block. If the block moves towards the boy A, which
one of the following statements is correct?
(a) Magnitude of force applied by A is greater than that of B.
(b) Magnitude of force applied by A is smaller than that of B.
(c) Net force on the block is towards B.
(d) Magnitude of force applied by A is equal to that of B.
How does an applied force changes the speed of an object?
An electric heater draws 3.5 A from a 110 V source. The resistance of the heating element is
approximately
385
38.5
3.1
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Warm air rising in the atmosphere is an example
of heat being transferred by
(1) absorption (3) convection
(2) conduction (4) radiation
In what three ways can machines make work easier? ANSWER: Machines can make work easier by
changing the amount of force you exert, the distance over which you exert force, or the direction in
which you exert force
How does Newton’s first law of motion explain what happens to a person in a car when the car stops quickly?
Answer: The passengers keep moving until acted upon by the unbalanced force exerted by the seatbelt.
2.5V
2.5V
The diagram below are illustrations of an experimental setup. Study the diagrams carefully and
answer the questions that follow.
(i) Identify each of the components labelled I, II and III.
(ii) State the type of arrangements of resistors (R) in A and B
(iii) State the effects of the arrangements of resistors in each of the diagrams A and B on III.
(iv) Give reasons for each of the answers stated in (iii)
(v) If the resistance of each of the resistors in the circuits is 1.5Ω, calculate the current
flowing through each of the circuits.
What is doping?
What is force?
Would an elephant standing on one leg exert a higher force on a scale than an elephant standing
on four legs. Why?
What is friction?
Give four (4) reasons why friction is important in everyday life.
Yaw has fallen through the ice of a frozen lake, can he be rescued by his friend Kofi when Kofi
crawls across the ice on his stomach rather than walking? Explain
How do the wide tyres of tractors help them to drive out of muddy fields?
What is a light emitting diode?
Explain why a reversed biased light emitting diode will not emit light?
State two activities that occur in the mouth during digestion.
Give two digestive functions of the stomach.
Write the chemical formula of each of the following compounds:
Iron (II) sulphide
Carbon (II) oxide
Copper (I) Oxide
Calcium Chloride
Nitrogen (IV) Oxide
Ammonia
Identify three substances that are highly flammable.
What is a disease?
List three (3) general causes of disease.
State three (3) ways by which diseases can be prevented.
The diagram below illustrates a farmland on a sloppy area. Study the diagram carefully and
answer the questions that follow.
What process is likely to occur on the farmland when it rains heavily?
State two farming practices that can also lead to the process mentioned in (i).
List four farming practices that could be used to control the process mentioned in (i).
Mention three soil resources that would be depleted from the farmland when it rains heavily.
Explain why the efficiency of a machine is not always 100 per cent.
What is a disease vector?
Mention two methods of controlling each of the following types of parasites in farm animals:
(α) ectoparasite
(β) endoparasite
State two symptoms of nitrogen deficiency in a tomato plant.
Describe side dressing as a method of fertilizer application.
Give one effect of each of the following factors considered in vegetable crop production:
(i) Soil type;
(ii) Nearness to market;
(iii) Nearness to source of water.
Explain the term convection as applied to heat transfer.
Give two applications of convection in real life.
Name what special feature of the clinical thermometer ensure:
(α) records the maximum temperature
(β) is sensitive
A nurse when sterilizing a clinical thermometer dipped it into boiling water. Why is the nurse’s
action not good?
Explain why teapots are usually made of or having bright shiny surfaces
A windlass is used to raise a 48N load of earth (sand) from an excavation by the application of
an effort of 20N. If the handle is 33 cm from the axis and the radius of the axle is 11 cm. Find
(i) the velocity ratio
(ii) the mechanical advantage
(iii) the efficiency of the windlass
(iv) explain why no machine can be 100% efficient.
The efficiency of a machine is 60%. Find in joules, the work done by a student using the
machine to raise a load if 150 kg through a vertical distance of 2.5cm. Find the percentage
energy wasted to overcome friction. [Take g = 10m/s2]
(Ans: 3750J, percentage = 40%]
It takes a weight lifter 3 s to carry a metallic block of weight 75.0 N to the third floor of a
building which is 15.0 m high. Calculate the power of the weight lifter. [g = 10m/s2]
Identify each of the types of teeth illustrated.
Describe the structure of tooth C.
Give three structural difference between tooth A and B.
State one function of each type of teeth.
Name the group of animals which possess all the types of teeth illustrated in figure.
Support your answer with reasons.
Compulsory
Fill in the blanks in the following questions
A worm like structure in the life cycle of the housefly is the …………………..
The process whereby a larva of a housefly sheds old skin to grow new ones is called ………..
A housefly that protects itself can live up to 6 months. True or False?
Plant nutrients enter into the soil through ……………
In …………….. method, the organic fertilizer is mixed with the soil before planting begins.
The Hampshire is a type of breed of a …………
The organ in a rabbit that helps digest cellulose is the …………
While ruminants digest cellulose, monogastric herbivores are unable to digest cellulose. Is this
statement true or false?
Weakness, paleness, emaciation, discolored hair and dry scaly skin are signs of …………..
The valve at the end of the stomach that ensures that food remains in the stomach long enough
for food to be digested is called the ……………..
…………….. is an asteroid or space rock that burns and vaporizes upon entry into the earth’s
atmosphere.
Venus rotates backwards in the opposite direction as other planets. This is known as ………….
The fastest planet in the solar system is the…………………..
…………………. Is similar in size and density to Earth and hence considered to be Earth’s twin.
The figure below represents the beginning of an experiment to demonstrate osmosis in the living
cell using yam tissue. Study the set-up carefully and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Draw and label a diagram to illustrate what would be observed if the set-up us allowed to
stand for 24 hours. [2 marks]
(ii) What does the yam cup represent? [2 marks]
(iii) Explain the principle involved in the experiment. [2 marks]
(iv) How would you set up a control of the experiment above? [2 marks]
(v) Give one example of osmotic process in each of the following living things:
(α) flowering plants (β) humans [2 marks]
Explain the following terms related to ecosystems:
(i) Nocturnal animals
(ii) Abscission
(iii) Species
(iv) Community
What is an ecosystem?
State three characteristics of desert ecosytems.
Name four animals that can be found in desert rcosystems.
What are the factors which affect the potential energy of an object.
State the three uses of chemical energy in everyday life.
Two metals of different temperatures are brought together. What do you think will happen? Why
does it happen.
State three characteristics of light.
What is reflection of light?
Differentiate between regular and irregular reflection of light.
State three properties of images formed on a plane mirror.
When do we say that light is refracted?
Mention two features of a vacuum flask that allows it to function.
What is dispersion of light.
Explain the function of each of the following parts of a nuclear power plant:
(i) Control rods
(ii) Containment structure
(iii) Turbine
State two advantages of nuclear electricity generation.
What is a semi-conductor?
What is the difference between a p-type semi-conductor and an n-type semiconductor?
State one function of the following electronic components:
(i) Capacitor
(ii) Inductor
(iii) Transistor
(iv) Diode
What is the difference between energy conversion and energy conservation?
Mention three reasons why we need to conserve energy.
Mention four way we can conserve energy in our everyday life.
State and explain two way by which an applied force can change the speed of an object.
What is the difference balanced forces and unbalanced forces?
State three effects of an unbalanced force on an object.
State Newton’s first law of motion.
State two applications of Newton’s first law of motion.
