Basic Science
1.The breakdown of food substances to release energy is known as A. respiration B. excretion C. nutrition
D. reproduction
2.The act of getting rid of waste product out of the body of living things is known as A. irritability B. growth
C. excretion D. movement
3.In which of the following is the kinetic energy of particles of matter greatest? A. gas B. liquid C. solid
D. all of the above
4.A state of well-being of our actual body, mind and the way we feel about ourselves is called A. personal health
B. family C. body D. relaxation
5.Advantages of personal hygiene include the following except A. Looking attractive B. ability to save more money
C. looking beautiful D. looking untidy
6.……………….. improves the health of the family. A. Exercise B. Bad habit C. Dirty environment D. sickness
7.The term …………… refers to the period of physical maturation. A. puberty B. bisexual C. awkwardness
D. transsexual
8.The following are example of non- metals except A. carbon B. sulphur C. oxygen D. zinc
9.Copper is used to make electricity wire because A. it is a good conductor of electricity B. it is a non-metal C. it is
shiny D. it is bristle
10. The term ………………… typically refers to the social defined period during which a person adjusts to the
physical, emotional and social changes associated with the transition from childhood to adulthood. A.
adolescence
B. puberty C. aging D. transsexual
11. Plants have unlimited …………….. A. growth B. height C. length D. bending
12. ……………… help in the beautification of man’s environment. A. Plants B. Animals C. Human D. None
13. Some animals such as horses and donkeys serve as a means of …………. to human beings. A. transportation B. carrier
C. mobility D. food
14. Plants generally are rooted in one place and do not ……….. on their own. A. move B. run C. jump D. none
15. Animals have a much more highly developed ………. and nervous system. A. sensory B. motor C. autonomy D. none
16. …………. do not exhibit any characteristics of life. A. Living things B. Non- living things C. Animals D. None
17. …………. is used in making torch batteries and covering iron sheet to prevent rusting. A. Zinc B. Metal C. Copper D.
Alloy
18. The following food items are sources of carbohydrates except A. cassava B. yam C. rice D. orange
19. Drug abuse can lead to the following except A. problems at home B. suicide C. Violence D. Sound health
20. A disease that results from the lack of protein is called ……………… A. a hunger disease B. a poverty disease
C. kwashiorkor disease D. vitamin deficiency disease
21. All matter is made of tiny particles called A. atoms B. Mass C. Elements D. Properties
22. In which state(s) of matter do the particles move least freely? A. Solid B. Gas C. Liquid D. all of the above
23. Which of the following is the function of vitamins in the body? A. Providing energy B. Preserving health C.
Building
body D. None of the above
24. ………… have volume but have no definite shape, instead assume the shape of the container in which they are placed
A. Liquids B. Solids C. Gases D. None
25. …………… occupy the whole volume of their container A. Gases B. Liquids C. Solids D. None
26. Matter is made up of ……………. particles A. discrete B. spacing C. secret D. none
27. Matter can change its state when heated to a particular ………….. A. temperature B. pressure C. concentration D.
volume
28. Drug ………. is when a person uses a particular drug from time to time and become unable to do without it A. addiction
B. misuse C. trafficking D. none
29. The process whereby a substance in solid state changes directly to gaseous state is known as A. freezing
B. sublimation C. melting D. cooling
30. Which of the following is not an advantage of washing our bodies? A. prevention of body odour B. prevention of
lice from setting on our skin C. removal of dirt D. wearing of skin
Theory
Answer all questions.
1. a. What is matter?
b. State eight characteristics of living things.
c. Mention three properties each of the three states of matter.
2. a. State two properties of metals and two properties of non-metals.
b. Mention four uses of metals and four uses of non-metals.
c. Give three differences between metals and non-metals.
3. a. Differentiate between puberty and growth.
b. Define sexual orientation.
c. Differentiate between female and male in terms of puberty.
4. a. Define balanced diet.
b. List six classes of food nutrients.
c. State three advantages of good hygiene and three disadvantages of poor hygiene.
