Objective Questions for Basic 7 Ghana Science Curriculum
1. Which of the following is a property of metals?
a) Brittle
b) Conducts electricity
c) Transparent
d) Absorbs water
2. Which material is commonly used to make glass?
a) Sand
b) Wood
c) Plastic
d) Metal
3. Which of these materials is non-biodegradable?
a) Wood
b) Glass
c) Paper
d) Cotton
4. Which of these is a synthetic material?
a) Wool
b) Cotton
c) Plastic
d) Silk
5. Which property best describes plastic?
a) It is heavy
b) It conducts electricity
c) It is non-corrosive
d) It rusts easily
6. Which of the following is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
a) Nucleus
b) Cell membrane
c) Mitochondria
d) Cytoplasm
7. Which cell organelle contains genetic material?
a) Cell wall
b) Nucleus
c) Chloroplast
d) Ribosome
8. What is the main function of the cell membrane?
a) To store food
b) To control cell activities
c) To regulate what enters and leaves the cell
d) To make proteins
9. Which type of cell lacks a cell wall?
a) Animal cell
b) Plant cell
c) Bacterial cell
d) Fungal cell
10. Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?
a) Mitochondria
b) Chloroplast
c) Golgi body
d) Ribosome
11. Which process in the water cycle involves water changing from a liquid to a gas?
a) Precipitation
b) Evaporation
c) Condensation
d) Transpiration
12. What process directly follows evaporation in the water cycle?
a) Condensation
b) Precipitation
c) Runoff
d) Infiltration
13. During the water cycle, water vapor cools and turns into liquid in a process called:
a) Evaporation
b) Condensation
c) Sublimation
d) Transpiration
14. Which form of precipitation occurs as ice crystals?
a) Rain
b) Hail
c) Snow
d) Dew
15. Which part of the water cycle is responsible for returning water to the Earth's surface?
a) Condensation
b) Precipitation
c) Transpiration
d) Evaporation
16. What is the adult stage of a housefly called?
a) Larva
b) Pupa
c) Nymph
d) Imago
17. How does a housefly feed on solid food?
a) By chewing it
b) By spitting on it and then sucking it up
c) By cutting it with mandibles
d) By grinding it
18. Which disease is commonly spread by houseflies?
a) Cholera
b) Malaria
c) Tuberculosis
d) Measles
19. In which stage does a housefly form a protective casing?
a) Egg
b) Larva
c) Pupa
d) Imago
20. What is the primary role of a housefly’s compound eyes?
a) To digest food
b) To detect movement
c) To produce saliva
d) To lay eggs
21. Which element is essential for photosynthesis in plants?
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Magnesium
22. Which nutrient helps plants grow strong roots?
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Calcium
23. What nutrient deficiency causes yellowing of leaves in plants?
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Potassium
d) Iron
24. Which of the following nutrients helps with fruit and flower production in plants?
a) Nitrogen
b) Phosphorus
c) Magnesium
d) Zinc
25. A lack of which nutrient can lead to poor plant growth and pale leaves?
a) Potassium
b) Magnesium
c) Calcium
d) Carbon
26. Which of the following is a domestic animal?
a) Lion
b) Goat
c) Tiger
d) Wolf
27. Which animal is commonly raised for its milk?
a) Goat
b) Pig
c) Sheep
d) Hen
28. Domestic animals are mostly raised for:
a) Hunting
b) Companionship
c) Economic purposes
d) Wild exploration
29. What is a primary role of domestic animals on a farm?
a) Companionship
b) Pollination
c) Food production
d) Migration
30. Which of these animals provides wool?
a) Cow
b) Sheep
c) Goat
d) Hen
31. Which of these animals is commonly used for transportation in rural areas?
a) Rabbit
b) Dog
c) Donkey
d) Pig
32. What is the purpose of providing shelter for domestic animals?
a) To keep them wild
b) To protect them from predators
c) To allow them to roam freely
d) To increase their hunting skills
33. Which domestic animal is primarily used for laying eggs?
a) Dog
b) Hen
c) Sheep
d) Cow
34. Which domestic animal is known for its ability to control rodent populations?
a) Horse
b) Dog
c) Cat
d) Cow
35. Which animal is domesticated for its meat and eggs?
a) Cow
b) Horse
c) Hen
d) Sheep
36. Which of the following animals is not typically considered a domestic animal?
a) Dog
b) Horse
c) Elephant
d) Goat
37. In which way do domestic animals help in farming?
a) By helping plants to grow faster
b) By providing organic manure
c) By increasing soil erosion
d) By eating all the crops
38. Which domestic animal is often used for herding livestock?
a) Dog
b) Rabbit
c) Cat
d) Hen
39. Which domestic animal is known for producing honey?
a) Cat
b) Dog
c) Bee
d) Sheep
40. Which animal helps in controlling the insect population on farms?
a) Sheep
b) Hen
c) Goat
d) Cow
