KUULCHAT
SCIENCE MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

Chlorine gas is passed through water during filtration to

A.

kill germs.

B.

cause suspended particles to settle.

C.

soften the water.

D.

give taste to the water.

Answer: A

2.

Which of the following pairs of structures are parts of the respiratory system of humans?

A.

Fallopian tube and alveoli

B.

Pharynx and esophagus

C.

Trachea and alveoli

D.

Trachea and duodenum

Answer: C

3.

Which of the following vegetable crops is cultivated for its leaves?

A.

Carrot.

B.

Lettuce.

C.

Okro.

D.

Pepper.

Answer: B

4.

The type of energy obtained when an electric bulb is connected to a batter is

A.

chemical energy.

B.

electrical energy.

C.

light energy.

D.

magnetic energy.

Answer: C

5.

The base of the N-P-N transistor normally

A.

is a p-type semi conductor.

B.

is an n-type semi conductor.

C.

is undoped semi conductor.

D.

have electrons as majority charge carriers.

Answer: A

6.

The humidity of the atmosphere is measured with

A.

an anemometer.

B.

a barometer.

C.

a hygrometer.

D.

a hydrometer.

Answer: C

Anemometer → Wind Speed
Barometer → Atmospheric Pressure
Hygrometer → Humidity
Hydrometer → Density of liquids

7.

The atom of an element has 4 protons and 5 neutrons in its nucleus. How many shells are occupied in the atom?

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

4

E.

5

Answer: B

The number of protons equals the number of electrons in a neutral atom.

Since there are 4 protons, the number of electrons is also 4

The first shell of an atom takes a maximum of 2 electrons and the subsequent shells take maximum of 8 electrons

For 4 electrons, the first shell will take 2 electrons and the second shell will take the remaining 2 electrons.

Hence the atom has 2 shells.

8.

Which of the following heart conditions in humans is caused by plaque deposits in the arteries?

A.

Atherosclerosis

B.

Heart attack

C.

Heart failure

D.

Stroke

Answer: A

Atherosclerosis is a disease where plaque, made up of cholesterol, fat, and other substances, builds up in the arteries, narrowing them and potentially blocking blood flow. This can lead to serious health issues like heart attacks and strokes.

9.

Weeds on a school farm could be controlled by

A.

handpicking

B.

mowing

C.

ploughing

D.

tilling

Answer: A

10.

A rigid bar which is capable of turning about a fixed point is a/an

A.

inclined plane.

B.

lever.

C.

screw.

D.

wheel and axle.

Answer: B

11.

Which of the following processes result(s) in the formation of a new substance?

I. Burning of wood
II. Rusting of iron nail
III. Heating water into vapour

A.

I only

B.

I and II only

C.

II and III only

D.

I, II and III

Answer: B

I and II are chemical changes. For chemical change, new substances are formed and the process is not reversible.

12.

Which of the following is the percentage composition of oxygen in the air?

A.

0.03

B.

1

C.

21

D.

78

E.
98

Answer: C

13.

All the following substances are mixtures except

A.

ink

B.

blood

C.

air

D.

palm wine

E.

carbon dioxide

Answer: E

14.

When the p-n junction of a transistor is reversed biased

A.

current flows from the p-type to the n-type.

B.

no current flows from the p-type to the n-type.

C.

conduction of current occurs.

D.

current flows from the n-type to the p-type.

Answer: B

15.

The work done by force of 20 N on a body is 60 J. Calculate the distance through which the force moved

A.

8.0 m

B.

4.0 m

C.

3.0 m

D.

2.0 m

Answer: C

Work done = Force x Distance

Distance = Work done Force

Work done = 60 J

Force = 20 N

Distance = 60 20 = 3 m

16.

Brass is an alloy made up of

A.

Aluminium and zinc

B.

Copper and tin

C.

Copper and zinc

D.

Iron and carbon

E.
Steel and tin

Answer: C

17.

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.

 

If red litmus paper is placed in liquid Y, the colour of the paper will

A.

remain the same.

B.

change to blue.

C.

change to purple.

D.

become brighter.

Answer: A

18.

The force that binds molecules of the same substances together is called

A.

adhesion.

B.

cohesion.

C.

capillary action.

D.

surface tension.

Answer: B

Difference between adhesive and cohesive force

Cohesive force is the force that attracts molecules of the same substance while Adhesive force is the force that binds molecules of different substances together.

Why water wets glass

Water wets glass and spreads out on it because the adhesive forces between the liquid and the glass are stronger than the cohesive forces within the water.

19.

Am example of soil micro-nutrients is

A.

copper.

B.

calcium.

C.

phosphorus.

D.

potassium.

Answer: A

20.

Which of the following substances is a compound?

A.

Hydrogen

B.

Nitrogen

C.

Oxygen

D.

Sulphur

E.

Water

Answer: E

Compounds are made up of two or more different elements. All the options except water are elements/atoms.

The chemical formula of water is H2O which is made up of hydrogen and oxygen atoms (Two different elements).

21.

Which of the following statements about acids correct

I. They react with the calcium carbonate to give a gas

II. They turn red litmus paper blue

III. They react with reactive metals to give a gas

IV. They turn blue litmus paper red

A.

I, II and IV only

B.

I, II and III only

C.

II, III and IV only

D.

D. I, III and IV

Answer: D

An acid is a substance that donates protons (in the Brønsted-Lowry definition) or accepts a pair of valence electrons to form a bond (in the Lewis definition). acid, any substance that in water solution tastes sour, changes the color of certain indicators (e.g., reddens blue litmus paper), reacts with some metals (e.g., iron) to liberate hydrogen, reacts with bases to form salts, They react with the calcium carbonate to give a gas and promotes certain chemical reactions (acid catalysis).

22.

The S.I unit for density is

A.

ms-1

B.

ms-2

C.

kg m-3

D.

m3kg-1

Answer: C

23.

A fuse is used in an electrical circuit to

A.

measure the energy used up.

B.

protect appliances.

C.

provide more current.

D.

make sure current flows continuously.

Answer: B

A fuse is an electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent protection of an electrical circuit. It is designed to melt and separate in the event of excessive current thereby stopping or interrupting the current.

24.

Which of the following is not a function of the lens in the human eye? It

A.

allows light rays to pass through it

B.

refracts the light rays passing through it

C.

helps to focus the image onto the retina

D.

becomes thinner when focusing a distant object

E.
reflects part of the light rays falling on it

Answer: E

25.

A meal containing all the essential nutrients in the right amounts is said to be

A.

delicious.

B.

balanced.

C.

well-cooked.

D.

rich in fibre.

Answer: B

26.

Clayey soil holds more water than any other type of soil because it has

A.

large particle size.

B.

large air spaces.

C.

irregular particle size.

D.

greater attraction for water.

E.

reduced air spaces.

Answer: E

27.

A poultry farmer observed that the layers were producing thin-shelled eggs.

Use this information to answer the question below

What ingredient could be added to the feed to correct the defect?

A.

Maize

B.

Soya bean meal

C.

Cowpea

D.

Oyster shell meal

Answer: D

The defect is mostly caused by deficiency of calcium and can be corrected by feeding the layers with meal containing calcium.

28.

Which of the following statements about friction is not true?

A.

It wears off materials

B.

It produces heat

C.

It opposes motion

D.

It increases speed

Answer: D

29.

Which of the following diseases is contracted through infected wounds?

A.

Chicken pox

B.

Diphtheria

C.

Mumps

D.

Tetanus.

E.

Whooping cough.

Answer: D

30.

Which of the following conditions describes a first class lever?

A.

The load is between the effort and pivot

B.

The pivot is between the effort and the load

C.

The effort is between the pivot and the load

D.

The load arm is equal to the effort arm

Answer: B

First classPivot/Fulcrum at the middle
Second classLoad at the middle
Third classEffort at the middle

In summary PLE which is the last three letters of PEOPLE if you may forget in an examination.

31.

Which of the following statements about light is true?

A.

Light is reflected from polished surfaces

B.

Light travels through opaque objects

C.

Light passes through plane mirrors

D.

The angle of incidence is between the normal and the reflected ray

E.

The speed of light is less than that of sound

Answer: A

32.

What sickness are you likely to be suffering from when you have blood in your urine?

A.

Typhoid

B.

Syphilis

C.

Cholera

D.

Bilharzia

E.
Ulcer

Answer: D

33.

Which of the following seeds is dispersed by explosive mechanism?

A.

Coconut

B.

Cotton

C.

Okro

D.

Orange

Answer: C

34.

Which of the following factors contribute to early parenthood?

I. Illiteracy

II. Poverty

III. Peer pressure

IV. Lack of parental care

A.

I and II only

B.

II and III only

C.

III and IV only

D.

I, II, III and IV

Answer: D

35.

The term used to describe a rabbit giving birth is

A.

culling.

B.

dubbing.

C.

kindling.

D.

weaning.

Answer: C

36.

The reason for chewing food before swallowing is to

A.

soften the food

B.

make digestion faster

C.

cause saliva to flow out

D.

exercise the jaws

E.
make the teeth strong

Answer: A

37.

The daily variation of atmospheric conditions is called

A.

climate.

B.

weather.

C.

season.

D.

humidity.

Answer: B

38.

Soil aeration can be improved by

A.

Adding mineral to the soil

B.

Application of fertilizer to the soil

C.

Weathering

D.

Activities of earthworms

E.

Manuring

Answer: D

39.

Which of the following parts of the tooth is embedded in the jaw bone?

A.

Gum

B.

Neck

C.

Root

D.

Crown

Answer: C

A tooth consists of three main parts, the crown, the root and the neck.

The crown is the part of tooth that shows above the gum.

The root is the part buried in the jawbone.

The point where the crown and the root meet is the neck of the tooth.

40.

Energy stored in food is referred to as

A.

chemical energy.

B.

heat energy.

C.

solar energy.

D.

kinetic energy.

Answer: A

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

(a)

In an experiment, four nails 1, 2, 3 and 4 are fixed with candle wax onto a metal bar and one end of bar is heated by means of boiling water as shown in the diagram below.

A, B, C and D are thermometers inserted in holes along the bar to measure the temperatures at the various points.

(i)

What is the temperature of the boiling water?

(ii)

State the observations that will be made about nails 1, 2, 3 and 4.

(iii)

State the observations that will be made about the temperature recorded by thermometers A, B, C and D.

(iv)

What mode of heat transfer is demonstrated in the experiment?

(v)

State one effect of heat that is associated with the experiment.

(vi)

State the aim of the experiment.

(b)

In an experiment, a student took three iron nails and cleaned their surfaces dry and placed them in three separate test tubes in set-ups A, B and C as shown in the diagram. After three days the nail in set-up A was found to have rusted while the nails in set-ups B and C did not.

Answer the following questions:

(i)

Why was the water in set-up B boiled?

(ii)

Explain the function of the oil on top of the water in set-up B.

(iii)

State the purpose of the rubber stopper in set-up C.

(iv)

Why did the nail in set-up A rust?

(v)

Suggest an aim for the experiment.

(vi)

From the experiment, explain why oil or grease is applied on the surface of a metal to prevent rusting.

(c)

In an experiment, the following activities were carried out on two green leaves A and B.

Leaf A was from a plant placed in the sunlight for sometime while leaf B was from a plant placed in a dark cupboard for 24 hours.

Activity

I.

Leaves dipped in boiling water for 1 minute

II.

Leaves dipped in warm alcohol

III.

Leaves washed in cold water

IV.

Leaves dipped into iodine solution

After dipping the iodine solution, it was observed that leaf A changed colour while leaf B did not change colour.

Answer the following questions:

(i)

Explain why each of the activities I, II, III and IV was carried out.

(ii)

State the colour change of leaf A.

(iii)

Explain why leaf A changed colour but leaf B did not.

(iv)

Suggest an aim for the experiment.

(a)

(i)

Temperature of boiling water

100o C or 373 K or 212oF

(ii)

Nail 1 will fall off first followed by nail 2, 3 and 4 in that order.

(iii)

A will have the highest temperature followed by B then C and D will have the lowest temperature.

(iv)

Conduction

(v)

Effects of heat that is associated with the experiment

1. Heat transfer
2. Wax melts/water vaporizes
3. Expansion of metal/water
4. Decrease in density for metal/water
5. Water evaporates faster

(vi)

Aim of the experiment

To show that metals are good conductors of heat

OR

Heat travels through metals

(b)

(i)

To remove air/oxygen

(ii)

The oil on top of the water in set-up B is to prevent air/oxygen from dissolving back into the water.

(iii)

The purpose of the rubber stopper in set-up C is to prevent water/moisture from entering the test tube.

(iv)

The nail in set-up A rust because oxygen/air and water/moisture were present.

(v)

Aim for the experiment

To show that air/oxygen and water/moisture are necessary for rusting to take place.

(vi)

Oil or grease prevents air/oxygen and water/moisture from coming into contact with the metal for rusting to occur.

(c)

(i)

I → To kill the cells of the leaf/to stop all chemical reactions in the leaf
II → To decolorize the leaf/to remove the green pigment/chlorophyll from the leaf
III → To soften the leaf/remove or wash off alcohol from the leaf
IV → To test for the presence of starch in the leaf

(ii)

Leaf A changes from whitish/brownish to blue-black.

(iii)

Leaf A was in sunlight and therefore photosynthesis occurred but leaft B was in darkness so photosynthesis did not occur.

OR

Leaf A produced starch but leaf B did not produce starch.

(iv)

Aim for the experiment

To show that sunlight was necessary/important for photosynthesis/starch formation to occur.

2.

(a)

List the three particles which make up matter.

(b)

State four hereditary features in humans.

(c)

State the energy transformation that takes place in each of the following activities:

(i)

dry cell in use;

(ii)

solar panel in use;

(iii)

electric stove in use;

(iv)

hammering of a piece of metal.

(d)

State two ways each in which each of the following cultural practices is important in vegetable production:

(i)

staking;

(ii)

pruning.

(a)

The three particles which make up matter

1. Atoms
2. Molecules
3. Ions

(b)

Hereditary features in humans

1. Weight
2. Intelligence
3. Colour of the skin
4. Ability to roll the tongue
5. Temperature
6. Height/stature of an individual
7. Colour of eyes
8. Colour of hair
9. Blood group
10. Shape of face/nose/head/eye
11. Haemophilia
12. Albinism

(c)

Energy transformations

(i)

Dry cell in use

Chemical energy → Electrical energy

(ii)

Solar panel in use

Light energy → Electrical energy

(iii)

Electric stove in use

Electrical energy → Heat energy

(iv)

Hammering of a piece of metal

Chemical → Potential → Kinetic → Heat/Light/Sound

OR

Chemical → Mechanical → Heat/Light/Sound

OR

Chemical → Kinetic → Heat/Light/Sound

(d)

(i)

Ways in which staking is important in vegetable production

1. It supports weak/climbing stems
2. Promotes air circulation
3. Allow for easy penetrating of sunlight
4. Helps to produce clean fruits
5. It helps protects fruits from diseases/pest
6. Cultural practices such as weeding and spraying can easily be carried out
7. It facilitates harvesting
8. It reduces/minimuzes/prevents fruits from diseases/rot
9. Improves fruit quality
10. Supports plants during strong winds

(ii)

Ways in which pruning is important in vegetable production

1. It encourages easy harvesting
2. It improves air circulation in the farm
3. It promotes light penetration
4. It checks the spread of diseases
5. It prevents the spread of pests
6. It promotes the production of bigger fruits
7. It beautifies ornamental plants
8. It aids clearing of weeds

3.

a)

i)

What is an acid?

ii)

Give two difference between an acid and a base, in terms of taste and feel.

b)

i)

Define pressure.

ii)

A force of 200N is exerted on an area of 50m2. Calculate the pressure exerted by the force.

c)

Explain the following terms as associated with living organisms.

i)

unicellullar;

ii)

multicellullar.

d)

Give two reasons why soil air is important.

a)

i)

An acid is a proton donor

OR

An acid is a substance/compound that produces excess hydrogen ion (H+) in water.

An acid is a substance that contains replaceable hydrogen.

ii)

Differences between an acide and a base

Acid Base
Taste Sour Bitter
Feel Non slippery or stinging Slippery or soapy
Litmus paper Turns blue litmus paper red Turns red litmus paper blue
pH below 7 Above 7
In water Gives Hydrogen ion (H+) Gives Hydroxyl (Hydroxide) ion (OH-)
Proton Donates proton when dissolved in water Accepts proton when dissolved in water

b)

i)

Pressure is force per unit area or the force acting (normally) per unit area

OR

Pressure = (Normal) Force Area

ii)

Pressure

Pressure = Force Area

Force = 200 N

Area = 50 m2

Pressure = 200 50

Pressure = 4 Nm-2 or 4 Pa

c)

i)

Unicellular is a living organism that consists of only once cell.

ii)

Multicellular, living organisms that consist of many cells.

d)

Reasons why soil air is important

1. It enhances absorption of mineral salts or nutrients by plant roots
2. It enhances the absorption of water by plant roots
3. It makes oxygen available for seed germination
4. Presence of aeration prevents the formation of toxic/acidic substances in the soil by micro organisms
5. Plant roots use soil air for respiration/metabolism or growth
6. Soil micro organisms use soil air for respiration
7. Air is required for the decomposition of organic matter
8. Aeration is required to prevent development of plant diseases

4.

a)

i)

Define photosynthesis.

ii)

Give two ways in which photosynthesis is important to animals.

b)

Name three sources of chemical energy.

c)

Describe how you would separate a mixture of sodium chloride and sand.

d)

Complete and balance the following chemical reaction:

CaCO3 + HCl →

e)

Two dry cells, a switch and a bulb are connected in series. Draw and label a circuit diagram of the arrangement.

a)

i)

Photosynthesis is a process whereby green plants containing chlorophyll manufacture food/carbohydrates/starch/glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight.

ii)

Importance of photosynthesis to animals

1. Food/carbohydrates/starch/glucose produced provides energy for animals
2. Oxygen released is used for respiration
3. Accumulation of carbon dioxide is prevented since they are used by plants during photosynthesis

b)

Sources of chemical energy

1. Chemical reactions/Oxidation/Combustion
2. Food/carbohydrates/starch/glucose
3. Petroleum/Kerosene/Petrol/Diesel oil
4. Fossil fuels/firewood
5. Dry cell/generator/batteries/accumulator
6. Natural Gas

c)

Separation of a mixture of sodium chloride and sand

1. Add water to the mixture
2. Stir the mixture until the sodium chloride dissolves
3. Filter off the sand and evaporate the filtrate to obtain the sodium chloride

d)

CaCO3 + HCl → CaCl3 + H2O + CO2

e)

5.

a)

The funnels in the diagram below contain equal amounts of different types of soil labelled K, L and M. Equal volumes of water were poured onto each soil at the same time and allow to drain for 20 minutes.

Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)

What is the aim of the experiment?

ii)

Which soil has the highest rate of drainage?

iii)

Which soil has the highest water retention capacity?

iv)

Which soil is mostly likely to lose water and dry faster after rainfall?

v)

Which soil is mostly likely to be waterlogged after rainfall?

vi)

Which of the soil types would be suitable for maize cultivation?

b)

The diagram below illustrates hazard symbols labelled I, II, III and IV.

Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)

What does each of the symbols labelled I, II, III and IV represent?

ii)

Name one substance each that is associated with:

α)

I;

β)

II;

γ)

III.

iii)

Name the place where the symbol labelled IV is often displayed.

iv)

Which of the symbol(s) is/are found on chemical containers?

c)

The diagram below illustrations of devices used to do work easily.

Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)

Give a general name for the devices.

ii)

Identify each of the devices labelled A, B, C and D.

iii)

Name the parts labelled I, II and III of device A when it is considered as a lever.

iv)

What does the arrow represent in the device labelled B?

v)

Name the type of work done with each of the device labelled:

α)

C;

β)

D.

d)

The diagram below illustrates the digestive system in humans.

Study the diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.

i)

Name each of the parts labelled I, II, III, IV and V.

ii)

Name the part(s) of the digestive system where:

α)

digestion of food substances occur;

β)

digested food is absorbed into the bloodstream.

iii)

Name the end-products of the digestion that is absorbed into the bloodstream.

a)

i)

To compare the rate of water drainage in different types of soil/compare the water holding capacity of types of soils.

ii)

Soil K/Sandy soil

iii)

Soil M/Clayey soil

iv)

Soil K/Sandy soil

v)

Soil M/Clayey soil

vi)

Soil L/Loamy soil

b)

i)

I → toxic/poisonous
II → corrosive
III → flammable/inflammable
IV → no smoking/no naked flame

ii)

α)

Toxic/poisonous substances (I)

1. Carbon monoxide
2. Hydrogen sulphide
3. Chlorine
4. Sodium
5. Potassium
6. Cyanide compounds
7. Mercury compounds
8. Iodine
9. Carbon tetrachloride
10. Crude oil
11. Bromine
12. Lead compounds
13. Copper sulphate
14. Ammonia
15. Carbon tetrachloride(CCl4)

β)

Corrosive substances (II)

1. Concentrated hydrochloric acid
2. Sodium hydroxide
3. Potassium hydroxide
4. Nitric acid
5. Ammonium hydroxide/Ammonia

γ)

Flammable substances (III)

1. Gasoline/Petrol
2. Ethanol
3. Acetone
4. Liquid nail polish
5. L.P.G.

iii)

Places where no smoking (IV) is displayed

1. Petrol station/filling station
2. Gas station
3. Petrol tankers
4. Gas tankers
5. Public places/Any named public place e.g hospital,hotels etc.
6. Fuel storage areas

iv)

I, II and III

c)

i)

Simple machine

ii)

A → Wheelbarrow
B → Inclined plane
C → Pulley
D → Gear

iii)

I → Effort
II → Load
III → Pivot/Fulcrum

iv)

Effort

v)

α)

Use of pully

Lifting/raising loads up/lowering loads

β)

Use of gear

Change speed/direction/movement

d)

i)

I → Stomach
II → Small intestine/ileum
III → Large intestine/colon
IV → Rectum
V → Oesophagus/gullet

ii)

α)

Stomach/mouth/duodenum/ileum/small intestine

β)

Small intestine/ileum

iii)

End-products of digestion

1. Amino acid
2. Glucose
3. Fatty acids/glycerol

6.

(a)

Explain each of the following observations in nature:

(i)

In the depths of the ocean where it is always dark, there are no green plants.

(ii)

On an island where there are no insects and birds, the pawpaw plant produces only flowers but no fruits

(b)

Describe how soil is formed.

(c)

(i)

State the laws of reflection

(ii)

Draw a labelled diagram to show the reflection of light on a plane mirror

(a)

(i)

In the depths of the ocean where it is always dark, there are no green plants

Light does not get to those depths and therefore photosynthesis cannot occur there.

(ii)

On an island where there are no insects and birds, the pawpaw plant produces only flowers but no fruits

Insects and birds transfer pollen grains for pollination of pawpaw flowers and in their absence fertilization does not occur and there is no fruit formation.

OR

Insects and birds are agents of pollination/transfer pollen grains. In their absence no fertilization and no fruit formation occur.

(b)

How soil is formed

Soil is formed when rocks weather/breakdown to form soil particles. Dead remains of organisms are acted upon by micro-organisms and all mix together.

(c)

(i)

Laws of reflection

1. The incident ray, the reflected ray and the normal at the point of incidence all lie in the same plane
2. The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection

(ii)

A labelled diagram to show the reflection of light on a plane mirror