1.
Soil aeration could be improved through
mulching
irrigation
soil drainage
fertilizer application
Answer: A
2.
If a soil is smooth and sticky, it means that the soil has a large amount of
Clay
Loam
Sand
Silt
Answer: A
Clay soil is smooth when dry and sticky when wet
3.
A lunar eclipse may occur when the
moon is between the earth and the sun.
sun is between the earth and the moon.
earth is between the sun and the moon.
moon is positioned far away from the earth.
Answer: C
Eclipse
The earth, along with the other planets, revolves around the sun in its orbit. In turn, the moon revolves around the earth in the moon’s orbit. There comes a time when the three heavenly bodies get aligned in the same straight line. This is when an eclipse occurs. It is defined as an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when one spatial object comes within the shadow of another spatial object. This obstructs the observer from seeing one of them in space. On earth, we witness two types of eclipses: solar and lunar.
Solar Eclipse
Also known as the eclipse of the sun, it occurs when the moon comes in between the sun and the earth. As a result, the moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching the earth's surface and casts a shadow on it. This occurs in a new moon phase.

Lunar Eclipse
Also known as the eclipse of the moon, it occurs when the earth comes in between the sun and the moon. As a result, the earth blocks the light of the sun from reaching the moon’s surface and casts its shadow on the moon. It occurs on a full moon day.

4.
A mixture of sugar and water could be separated by
decantation.
evaporation.
filtration.
sublimation.
Answer: B
5.
Which of the following instruments is used in measuring current in an electric circuit?
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Barometer
Thermometer
Answer: B
6.
Which of the following pairs of structures are parts of the respiratory system of humans?
Fallopian tube and alveoli
Pharynx and esophagus
Trachea and alveoli
Trachea and duodenum
Answer: C
7.
Which of the following practices encourages soil erosion?
Planting trees on bare soil
Clearing trees and slopes
Planting grasses along slopes
Ploughing across slopes
Preventing bush fires
Answer: B
8.
Fertilisation in humans usually occurs in the
ovary.
uterus.
vagina.
fallopian tube.
Answer: D
9.
Digestion of fats and oils in humans starts in the
colon.
gullet.
mouth.
duodenum.
Answer: D
10.
The ovules in a flower develop to form the
fruit.
leaf.
seed.
stem.
Answer: C
11.
Disposal of urine and faeces into a river used for domestic purposes, may cause the outbreak of
bilharzia.
malaria.
river blindness.
tetanus.
tuberculosis.
Answer: A
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is an infection caused by a parasitic worm that lives in fresh water in subtropical and tropical regions.
12.
Which of the following substances is capable of neutralizing an acid?
Vinegar
Water
Sodium chloride
Sodium hydroxide
Answer: D
13.
The parts of a bony fish that are used to control the level at which the fish swims are known as
dorsal and caudal fins.
caudal and pectoral fins.
pectoral and pelvic fins.
dorsal and pectoral fins.
Answer: C
14.
Which of the following substances is an air pollutant?
Water vapour
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen sulphide
Answer: D
15.
The angle between a ray of light and the surface it strikes is 30°. Calculate the angle of incidence.
210°
120°
90°
60°
Answer: D
16.
The majority charge carriers is a p-type semi-conductor are
electrons.
holes.
neutrons.
protons.
Answer: C
17.
Canned foods and drinks have expiry dates on them. The hazard involved in taking an expired drink is
food poisoning.
impaired hearing.
poor circulation of blood.
suffocation.
Answer: A
18.
What structure links the mouth with the stomach? The
duodenum
oesophagus
Ileum
trachea
Answer: B
19.
Gold is usually used to make jewellery because it is
precious.
expensive.
less reactive with air.
a good conductor of heat.
Answer: C
20.
Which of the following diseases may be associated with water?
Chicken pox
Cholera
Small pox
Tetanus
Answer: B
21.
Digested food substances are absorbed into the blood stream in the
kidneys.
liver.
stomach.
ileum.
Answer: D
22.
The practice of reducing the number of seedlings per stand for better growth is known as
earthing up.
filling in.
pricking out.
thinning out.
Answer: D
Thinning out: This is the removal of some plants from the area grown with seeds. This is done mainly to make room for the seeds to grow well.
Earthing up: is a farming technique that involves mounding soil around the base of a plant, usually a crop. This technique has been used for centuries in agriculture and has a variety of benefits for crops. One of the main reasons for earthing up is to protect the plant from extreme weather conditions.
23.
Artificial satellites can be used for
I. communication.
II. oil and gas exploration.
III. meteorological studies.
I only
II only
I and II only
I, II and III
Answer: D
24.
Which of the following does not play any part in digestion?
Mouth
duodenum
rectum
pancreas
Answer: C
25.
The law of conservation of energy states that energy can
be created but not transformed
be destroyed but not transformed
neither be created nor transformed
not be created but can be transformed
neither be created nor destroyed, but only be transformed
Answer: E
26.
Which of the following substances reacts with ammonium chloride to produce ammonia gas?
Calcium hydroxide
Calcium chloride
Calcium carbonate
Calcium sulphate
Calcium nitrate
Answer: A
27.
Use the information below to answer the question that follow.
A solid X reacted with a liquid Y to form a salt and water only. A portion of liquid Y turned blue litmus paper red. Solid X did not dissolve when a portion of it was placed in water and stirred.
Liquid Y is
an acid.
an alkali.
a base.
a metal.
Answer: A
28.
In human reproduction, the sperm fertilizes the female egg to form the
zygote.
follicle.
ovary.
ovum.
Answer: A
29.
Which of the following effects is not a result of illegal connection of electricity?
It can
lead to fire outbreak
lead to frequent power cut-off
increase the flow of current in the supply chain
cause damage to electrical appliance
Answer: C
30.
A body has a density of 30gcm-3 and a volume of 6cm3. Determine the mass of the body.
180.0g
24.0g
5.0g
0.2g
Answer: A
31.
The figure below shows a simple electric circuit.
Use it to answer the question below.

The purpose of the component labelled IV is to
supply energy to the circuit.
measure the voltage of the battery.
prevent too much current from flowing.
close the circuit.
Answer: C
32.
Which of the following statements best explains why gases are more compressible than solids?
Particles in gases are smaller than in solids.
Gases have fixed volume but solids do not.
Particles in solids have definite shape but gases have no definite shape.
Particles in gases have wider intermolecular spaces as compared to solids.
Answer: D
33.
Steam changes to liquid by a process called
evaporation.
condensation.
melting.
boiling.
Answer: B
34.
The amount of water vapour in the atmosphere is called
fog.
humidity.
rain.
temperature.
Answer: B
35.
The dry season in Ghana is mainly from
January to March
April to June
July to September
October to December
Answer: A
The dry season is the period where there is very little or no rainfall. In the southern part of Ghana, the dry season occurs between November to February. The period is much longer in the Northern part which occurs between November to June.
36.
Which of the following activities does not cause soil erosion?
Clearing of vegetation
Bush burning
Heavy rainfall
Over grazing
Answer: E
37.
Spitting in public is a bad social habit because it
makes the environment humid
reduces the amount of air in the body
reduces the amount of water in the body
releases disease-causing organisms into the environment
reduces the amount of saliva in the mouth
Answer: D
38.
Which of the following substances is a mixture?
Sodium chloride
Sulphur dioxide
Sugar solution
Carbon dioxide
Answer: C
39.
Which of the following is an excretory organ?
Anus
Eye
Heart
Skin
Answer: D
40.
The structure which helps a fish to breath under water is the
gill.
air sac.
operculum.
mouth.
Answer: A
(a)
What is a living cell?
(b)
Give one function of each of the following components of a living cell:
(i)
cell membrane
(ii)
chloroplast
(iii)
nucleus
(c)
Make sketches to show the arrangement of the particles in each of the three states of matter.
(d)
What instrument would you use to measure each of the following quantities:
(i)
volume of a liquid
(ii)
mass of a stone
(iii)
time
(iv)
speed of the wind?
(a)
Living cell is the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal/living organism
(b)
(i)
Functions of the cell membrane
1. It protects a cell
2. It allows only selected substances to enter or leave the cell
(ii)
Function of the chloroplast
It contains chlorophyll (green pigment) which traps sunlight for photosynthesis
(iii)
Functions of the nucleus
1. Embodies the genetic information (genes) of the organism
2. Makes cell division or reproduction possible
3. Controls the activites of the cell
(c)
Arrangement of molecules in a solid

Arrangement of molecules in a liquid

Arrangement of molecules in a gas

(d)
Measuring instruments
| # | Qunatity | Instrument(s) |
i. |
Volume of a liquid |
1. Measuring cylinder
|
ii. |
Mass of a stone |
1. Beam balance
|
iii. |
Time |
1. Watch/clock
|
iv. |
Speed of the wind |
Anemometer |
a)
i)
What is a simple machine?
ii)
Give two examples of a simple machine?
b)
i)
What is rusting?
ii)
State two effects of rusting.
c)
i)
What are food nutrients?
ii)
Classify the following food items as carbohydrate, fats and oil or protein:
Beans, palm fruits, meat, margarine, bread and maize.
d)
i)
State two effects of malnutrition in farm animals.
ii)
Mention one disease of farm animals caused by virus.
a)
i)
Simple machine is a device that makes work easier/faster.
OR
Simple machine a device which enables a small force (effort) to overcome a large force (load).
ii)
Examples of a simple machine
1. Lever (Examples are a crowbar, claw hammer, a pair of pliers)
2. Wheel and axle (Examples are the steering wheel of a car, bicycle pedal)
3. Pulley (Examples are a pulley used in raising a load)
4. The inclined plane (Examples are ramps, staircases, hilly roads)
5. The wedge (Examples are knife, axe, plough)
6. Screw (Examples are A screw bolt)
b)
i)
Rusting is the reaction of iron or iron containing substances with water/moisture and air/oxygen to form an oxide of iron.
ii)
Effects of rusting
1. It causes iron to lose its strength/structure resulting in accident
2. It can cause collapse of building and bridges resulting in maintenance cost
3. It causes iron to lose its lustre
c)
i)
Food nutrients are substances which when taken in by living things help in performing of life activities
OR
Food nutrients are essential materials/substances present in food which when taken in by living things help in performing of life activities
ii)
Carbohydrate → Bread, maize
Fats and oil → Palm fruits, margarine
Protein → Beans, meat
d)
i)
Effects of malnutrition in farm animals
1. Loss of weight/stunted growth
2. General body weakness
3. Reduced activity
4. Dullness
5. Less resistant to diseases
6. Reduced reproduction
7. Poor formation of bones
ii)
Viral diseases of farm animals
1. Rinder-pest
2. Newcastle
3. Gumboro
4. Fowl pox
5. Cow pox
6. Marek's disease
7. Swine fever
8. Bird flu
9. Foot and mouth disease
a)
The diagram below is an illustration of a cocoa pod infected by a disease.
Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)
Name the disease illustrated on the pod.
ii)
Mention the causative organism of the disease.
iii)
Describe one symptom of the disease.
iv)
State one farm practice that promotes the spread of the disease.
v)
Give one practices farmers could adopt to control the disease.
b)
The diagram below is an illustration of a cuboid with faces A, B and C shown and sides a, b and c indicated.
Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)
Measure and record the length of each of the sides labelled a, b and c in centimeters.
ii)
Determine the area of each of the faces A and B.
iii)
If the weight of the cuboid is 100N, determine the pressure exerted by the cuboid in N/cm2 when it lie on
α)
face A;
β)
face B.
iv)
From your results in (iii), explain how pressure exerted by a body changes with the area on which it lie.
c)
The diagram below is an illustration of three different types of teeth, labelled A, B and C in humans.
Study the diagrams carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)
Name each type of teeth labelled A, B and C.
ii)
State one function of the type of teeth labelled A, B and C.
iii)
State two observable differences between the tooth labelled A and that labelled B.
iv)
Mention two ways of ensuring proper dental care.
d)
The diagram below is an illustration of an experimental set-up used to separate water and salt from salt solution.
Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)
Name each of the parts labelled I, II, III and IV.
ii)
Name the method of separation used.
iii)
State one function of each of the parts labelled II and III.
iv)
Name three physical processes that are involved in the separation of the mixture.
a)
i)
Black pod
ii)
Fungus/Phytophthora
iii)
Systems of disease
1. Beads/pod becomes black
2. Brown spores/spots/patches
3. Powdery spores
4. Black patches/spots
iv)
Farm practices that promote disease
1. Leaving farm weedy/bushy
2. Excessive shading of plants
3. Planting infected seedlings/seeds
4. Poor field sanitation/hygiene
5. Use of infected tools/equipment on farm
6. Overcrowding of plants
v)
Practices to control disease
1. Remove/burn infected/infested pods
2. Weed regularly
3. Spray pods with recommended fungicide/recommended chemical
4. Remove excess shade
5. Prune (diseased) branches/Pruning
b)
i)
a = 2.0 cm
b = 4.0 cm
c = 5.0 cm
ii)
Area = Length x Breadth
Area for face A
Area = a x b
Area = 2 cm x 4 cm = 8.0 cm2
Area for face B
Area = b x c
Area = 4 cm x 5 cm = 20.0 cm2
iii)
Pressure =
Force = 100N
α)
Area = 8.0 cm2
Pressure = = 12.5 N/cm2
β)
Area = 20.0 cm2
Pressure = = 5.0 N/cm2
iv)
When area is small, pressure is high/when area is large, pressure is small
OR
Pressure and area are inversely proportional.
c)
i)
A → Molar/premolar
B → Canine
C → Incisor
ii)
Functions of A (Molar/Premolar)
1. For grinding
2. For crushing
3. For chewing
Functions of B (Canine)
1. For stabbing
2. For tearing
3. For piercing
Functions of C (Incisor)
1. For cutting
2. For biting
iii)
Differences between A (Molar/premolar) and B(Canine)
| A (Molar/premolar) | B(Canine) | |
| 1. | Large size | Small in size |
| 2. | Has three roots | Has a single root |
| 3. | Cusped surface/multiple projections | (Bluntly) pointed surface/projection/conical |
iv)
Ways of ensuring proper dental care
1. Regular visit to the dentist
2. Regular brushing of teeth
3. Avoiding excessive intake of sugary food
4. Eating food rich in vegetables
5. Eating a lot of fruits
6. Eating food rich in calcium
7. Using the teeth for the right purpose
8. Avoid eating too hot/too cold foods
d)
i)
I → Retort/clamp stand
II → Thermometer
III → Condenser
IV → Water/distilled water
ii)
(Simple) distillation
iii)
Functions of II (Thermometer)
Measures the temperature at which the mixture (sea water) boils/measures the temperature of water vapour above the mixture/measures the temperature within the flask.
Functions of III (Condenser)
Used to cool the vapour/condense the vapour/changes the vapour to water.
iv)
Physical processes involved in the method of separation
1. Boiling/heating
2. Vapourization/vaporization/evaporation
3. Condensation
(a)
Explain why a tomato plant is likely to wilt if too much fertilizer is applied to it.
(b)
(i)
Give two differences between electrical insulators and electrical conductors.
(ii)
State two effects of illegal electrical connections in the home.
(c)
Explain each of the following terms as used to describe change of state of matter:
(i)
condensation;
(ii)
freezing.
(d)
(i)
State two diseases of the circulatory system in humans.
(ii)
Mention two ways in which each of the diseases you have stated in (d)(i) can be prevented.
(a)
Why a tomato plant is likely to wilt if too much fertilizer is applied to it
Once two solutions of different concentrations come into contact, water molecules will flow from low to higher concentrated solution. Hence application of fertilizer makes the soil solution of higher concentration so water flow out of the plant by osmosis. The tomato plant plasmolyses/loses water and wilt.
Note
Plasmolysis describes a process involving a plant cell losing water content and therefore contracting and shrinking its cytoplasm and plasma membrane away from the inside of its cell wall. This occurs if the solution surrounding a plant cell is hypertonic or has a high concentration of solutes like salt.
(b)
(i)
Differences between electrical insulators and electrical conductors
| Electrical insulators | Electrical conductors |
| Does not conduct electricity | Conducts electricity |
| Has narrow conduction energy band | Has wide conduction energy band |
| There exists a wide forbidden energy gap between valence and conduction band | Has no forbidden energy gap |
| Electrons firmly bound to nucleus | Electrons loosely bound to nucleus |
| There are no free electrons | Has more free electrons |
(ii)
Effects of illegal electrical connections in the home
1. Overload of power supply
2. Drop in voltage of electricity
3. Leads to frequent power cuts
4. Leads to electrocution/electric shock
5. May cause fire outbreak
6. May damage electrical appliances
7. Leads to loss of revenue to government
(c)
(i)
Condensation is the change from the gas state to the liquid state.
(ii)
Freezing is the change from the liquid state to the solid state.
(d)
| Disease of the circulatory system | Prevention |
| High blood pressure (Hypertension) |
1. Regular exercise
|
| Low blood pressure (Hypotension) |
1. Regular exercise
|
| Piles/Haemorrhoids |
1. Eat a lot of fruits/vegetables
|
| Leukaemia/Blood cancer |
1. Avoid smoking
|
| Varicose vein |
1. Regular exercise
|
| Arteriosclerosis |
1. Regular physical exercise
|
a)
The diagram below is an illustration of a longitudinal section of a canine tooth in humans.
Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)
Name each of the parts labelled I, II, III and IV.
ii)
What is the function of each of the parts labelled I and III?
iii)
Which of the labelled parts could be affected by tooth decay?
iv)
State three ways by which tooth decay may be prevented.
b)
The diagram below is an illustration of a scientific phenomenom which occurs in nature.
Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)
What phenomenom does the diagram illustrate?
ii)
Identify each of the parts labelled I, II, III, IV and V.
iii)
Explain why an object at the bottom of a pond appears closer to the surface than it actually is.
c)
The diagram below is an illustration of an experiment performed to separate the components of muddy water.
Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)
Name each of the parts labelled I, II and III.
ii)
State the function of the part labelled II.
iii)
Name the substance obtained as the filtrate.
iv)
State three physical properties of the filtrate.
v)
Name two other materials that could be used in place of the part labelled II.
d)
The diagram below is an illustrates a farmland on a sloppy area.
Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)
What process is likely to occur on the farmland when it rains heavily?
ii)
State two farming practices that can also lead to the process mentioned in (i).
iii)
List four farming practices that could be used to control the process mentioned in (i).
iv)
Mention three soil resources that would be depleted from the farmland when it rains heavily.
a)
i)
I → Crown or Enamel
II → Dentine
III → Cement or Periodontal membrane
IV → Jaw bone or Root
V → Pulp Cavity
ii)
Functions of I (Crown or Enamel)
1. Protect teeth from harmful bacteria
2. Enables teeth withstand pressure of chewing
3. Cutting/chewing/protect dentine/protect pulp cavity
Functions of III (Cement or Periodontal membrane)
Holds tooth firmly in socket or jaw bone or supports the tooth
iii)
The part affected by tooth decay is V (Pulp Cavity)
iv)
Prevention of Tooth decay
1. Avoid using sharp-pointed objects
2. Avoid having dry mouth
3. Use water containing flourides to wash teeth/mouth
4. Avoid smoking
5. The teeth should be cleaned regularly after each meal/remove food particles from the teeth/flossing
6. Wash the mouth vigorously after each meal
7. Regular visit the dentist
8. Avoid eating too hot food
9. Avoid eating too much sugary food
10. Avoid eating too cold food
b)
i)
The phenomenon illustrated is refraction of light
ii)
I → Normal
II → Incident ray
III → Angle of incidence
IV → Angle of refraction
V → Refracted ray
iii)
Why object appears closer to surface
Rays from the object at the bottom are bent away from the normal as they come out of the water. In a straight line, these rays appear to come from a point above the bottom
c)
i)
I → Retort/clamp stand
II → filter paper
III → funnel
ii)
Function of II (Filter paper)
1. To filter solid or insoluble particles or residue
2. To separate the mud,solid or insoluble particles from the water
3. To prevent residue/solid/insoluble particles/mud from entering the filtrate
iii)
Name of filtrate is water
iv)
Physical properties of filtrate (Water)
1. It has a density of 1 gcm-3 or 1000 kg m-3
2. It boils at 100 oC
3. It freezes at 0 oC (at 1 atm)
4. It is colourless
5. It is tasteless or insipid
6. It is odourless
7. It has a high surface tension
8. It is a universal solvent
9. It is transparent
10. It has a neutral pH or pH of 7
11. It exists in three states (solid, liquid and gas)
v)
Other materials that could be used instead of filter paper
1. Cotton wool
2. Foam
3. Glass wool
4. Clean/white cloth
d)
i)
Process likely to occur is erosion
ii)
Farming practices that could lead to the process occuring (erosion)
1. Bush burning
2. Deforestation
3. Continuous cropping
4. Crop removal
5. Excessive use of chemicals or inorganic fertilizers
6. Overgrazing
7. Cultivating or ploughing along slope
iii)
Farm practices that could control the process (erosion)
1. Planting cover crops
2. Terracing
3. Cultivating or ploughing slope or contour
4. Heavy mulching
5. Construction of drainage channels
6. Planting trees beside farm
7. Strip cropping
8. Contour bunding
iv)
Soil resources depleted
1. Soil organisms
2. Nutrients
3. Mineral matter
4. Soil particles or mineral matter
5. Growing crops
6. Air
7. Organic matter or humus
(a)
Distinguish between the following terms:
(i)
Physical change and chemical change
(ii)
Solution and suspension
(b)
Classify the following as either a physical or chemical change
(i)
Common salt in water
(ii)
Burning of charcoal
(iii)
Melting of ice
(iv)
Hydrochloric acid in sodium hydroxide solution
(c)
(i)
What is a parasite?
(ii)
Give two examples of parasites and their hosts.
(d)
Give the chemical symbols of the following elements
(i)
Oxygen
(ii)
Chlorine
(iii)
Aluminium
(iv)
Calcium
(e)
(i)
Explain the term self-pollination
(ii)
Name four agents of pollination
(iii)
State the function of the brightly coloured petals in insect pollination
(a)
(i)
Differences between a physical change and a chemical change
| Physical Change | Chemical Change |
| No new substance is formed | New substance is formed |
| It is easily reversible | It is irreversible |
| It is not accompanied by great heat change | It is accompanied by great heat change |
| There is no change in mass | There is change in mass |
| Individual components retain their properties | Individual components lose their properties |
(ii)
Difference between solution and suspension
A solution is a uniform/homogeneous mixture of a solute and a solvent where the solute completely disappear from sight in the solvent (liquid) whiles a suspension is a mixture of particles of an insoluble substance and a liquid whereby the particles of the substance float in the liquid. The small particles settle at the bottom of the container when it is left undisturbed.
(b)
(i)
Common salt in water → physical change
(ii)
Burning of charcoal → chemical change
(iii)
Melting of ice → physical change
(iv)
Hydrochloric acid in sodium hydroxide solution → chemical change
(c)
(i)
Parasite is any organism/living thing that lives in or on another organism/living thing called the host for its food and by so doing causes harm to the host.
(ii)
Examples of parasites and their hosts
| Parasite | Host |
| Lice | Man |
| Tick | Dog |
| Plasmodium | Man |
| Mistletoe | Cocoa/cola |
| Dodder | Milk bush/cashew plant |
| Capsids | Cocoa plant |
| Tapeworm | Cow/pig/man |
(d)
Chemical symbols
(i)
Oxygen → O
(ii)
Chlorine → Cl
(iii)
Aluminium → Al
(iv)
Calcium → Ca
(e)
(i)
Self-pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or to the stigma of another flower of the same plant.
(ii)
Agents of pollination
1. Insects
2. Water/Rain
3. Animal/Man/Birds/Bats
4. Wind
(iii)
Function of the brightly coloured petals in insect pollination
They produce nectar which attracts insects to the plant.