KUULCHAT
SCIENCE MOCK

OBJECTIVE TEST

1.

An object is placed 20 cm in front of a plane mirror. The distance between the object and the image is

A.

20 cm.

B.

40 cm.

C.

60 cm.

D.

80 cm.

Answer: B

Characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror

1. The image formed by a plane mirror is virtual and erect.
2. The image formed by a plane mirror is of the same size as the object.
3. The image is formed behind the mirror and the distance of the image from the mirror is equal to the distance of the object from the mirror.

Distance between the object and the image = Object distance + image distance
Distance between the object and the image = 20 cm + 20 cm = 40 cm

2.

Chinchilla is a breed of

A.

goats.

B.

pigs.

C.

rabbits.

D.

sheep.

Answer: C

3.

Which of the following parasites is a plant?

A.

Aphid

B.

Dobber

C.

Flea

D.

Jigger

Answer: B

DODDER PARASITE

4.

The chemical symbol of potassium is

A.

Na.

B.

K.

C.

Pb.

D.

S.

Answer: B

5.

Steel is an alloy of iron and

A.

aluminum

B.

carbon

C.

silicon

D.

gold

Answer: B

6.

Which of the following processes removes carbon from the atmosphere?

A.

Respiration

B.

Burning

C.

Decomposition

D.

Photosynthesis

Answer: D

Respiration

The chemical breakdown of organic food substances such as glucose in the living cells to release energy with or without molecular oxygen.

Burning

Combustion, or burning,is a high-temperature exothermic redox chemical reaction between a fuel (the reductant) and an oxidant, usually atmospheric oxygen, that produces oxidized, often gaseous products, in a mixture termed as smoke.

Decomposition

The process or effect of simplifying a single chemical entity into two or more fragments.

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants manufacture food (starch/glucose) using carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll.

7.

All the following add nitrates to the soil except

A.

Okro

B.

Broad beans

C.

French beans

D.

Groundnuts

E.
Pigeon pea

Answer: A

8.

An example of a first class lever is

A.

bottle opener.

B.

crow bar.

C.

wheel barrow.

D.

fishing rod.

Answer: B

First Class Lever

A first-class lever has the fulcrum/pivot in the middle and the load and effort on each side of the fulcrum.

Examples of a first class lever

Pliers, scissors, a crow bar, a claw hammer, a see-saw and a weighing balance.

Second Class Lever

In second class levers the load is between the effort (force) and the fulcrum. A common example is a wheelbarrow where the effort moves a large distance to lift a heavy load, with the axle and wheel as the fulcrum.

Nutcrackers are also an example of a second class lever.

Third Class Lever

With third class levers the effort is between the load and the fulcrum, for example in barbecue tongs. Other examples of third class levers are a broom, a fishing rod, etc.

9.

Which of the following statements accurately explains the positions of calcium and magnesium in the periodic table? They all have the same

A.

proton number.

B.

valence electrons.

C.

number of shells.

D.

atomic structure.

Answer: B

Valence electrons are the electrons located in the outermost electron shell of an atom, and they are crucial for determining an atom's chemical behavior. These electrons participate in chemical bonding and influence an element's reactivity and stability.

Calcium has 20 electrons and the electronic configuration is 2,8,8,2

Magnesium has 12 electrons and the electronic configuration is 2,8,2

Has you can see both atoms has 2 electrons in their outermost (last) shell. Thus 2 valence electrons.

10.

Which of the following processes results in the formation of new substances?

A.

Cooling water to form ice

B.

Adding saliva to cooked yam

C.

Dissolving sugar in water

D.

Mixing iron dust and sand

Answer: B

11.

Which of the following pairs of structures form part of the female reproductive system of humans?

A.

Urethra and uterus

B.

Cervix and uterus

C.

Ureter and uterus

D.

Cervix and ureter

Answer: B

12.

The force which is able to hold light objects on the surface of liquids is called

A.

surface tension

B.

friction

C.

capillarity

D.

viscosity

E.
cohesion

Answer: A

13.

Which of these structures regulate the amount of light that enters the eye?

A.

Retina

B.

Cornea

C.

Pupil

D.

Choroid

E.
Lens

Answer: C

14.

The following characteristics are features of all living things except ability to

A.

bring forth young ones.

B.

excrete.

C.

grow.

D.

move from place to place.

Answer: D

15.

Which of the following types of soil is good for plant growth?

A.

Clay

B.

Course sand

C.

Fine sand

D.

Loam

E.
Silt

Answer: D

16.

Which of the following is not a way of preventing soil erosion?

A.

Planting trees on bare soil.

B.

Clearing trees along slopes

C.

Planting grasses along slopes

D.

Ploughing across slopes

E.
Preventing bush fire

Answer: B

17.

The function of the cotyledon is to

A.

produce the radicle.

B.

store food.

C.

protect the seed.

D.

produce the Plumule.

E.

produce the fruit.

Answer: B

18.

The fusion of the male and female gametes is known as:

A.

copulation

B.

evolution

C.

fertilization

D.

ovulation

E.
reproduction

Answer: C

19.

Human beings are omnivorous because they eat

A.

both cooked and raw food.

B.

only flesh.

C.

only fruits.

D.

both plants and animals.

Answer: D

Types of feedings

Carnivore: the eating of animals.

Herbivore: the eating of plants.

Omnivore: the eating of both plants, animals, fungi, bacteria etc.

20.

In which of the following structures in a living cell is cellulose found?

A.

Chloroplast.

B.

Mitochondrion.

C.

Cell membrane.

D.

Cell wall.

Answer: D

21.

Power is defined as the

A.

ability to do work

B.

amount of energy

C.

rate of distance covered

D.

rate of doing work

E.
ease of moving a heavy object

Answer: D

22.

The grouping together of many stars is known as

A.

comet.

B.

astronomy.

C.

solar-system.

D.

galaxy.

Answer: D

23.

Which of the following substances is a digestive juice?

A.

Blood

B.

Bile

C.

Sweat

D.

Tear

Answer: B

Bile is a fluid that is made and released by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile helps with digestion. It breaks down fats into fatty acids, which can be taken into the body by the digestive tract.

24.

The food chain that occurs in nature is

A.

green plans → lizards → insects → snakes

B.

grasshopper → green plants → lizards → hawks

C.

green plants → snakes → hawks → man

D.

green plants → grasshopper → lizards → snakes

E.

mice → lizards → hawks → snakes

Answer: D

25.

A material that allows a small amount of light energy to pass through it but cannot be seen through is referred to as

A.

opaque.

B.

reflective.

C.

translucent.

D.

transparent.

Answer: C

26.

Air is an example of

A.

gas in gas mixture.

B.

liquid in liquid mixture.

C.

solid in liquid mixture.

D.

solid in solid mixture.

Answer: A

27.

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

28.

When the testa of a soaked bean is removed, the seed is seen to be made up of

A.

cotyledons.

B.

embryos.

C.

micropyles.

D.

radicles.

Answer: A

29.

Which of the following illustrations shows the correct direction of the lines of force around a bar magnet?

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: B

The direction of magnetic lines of force of a bar magnet is from north to south pole outside the magnet as shown in figure below.

30.

Salt could be obtained from sea water by

A.

boiling

B.

condensation

C.

decantation

D.

distillation

E.

evaporation

Answer: E

31.

The portion of air which is used in burning is

A.

nitrogen

B.

water vapour

C.

oxygen

D.

carbon dioxide

E.
inert gas

Answer: C

32.

Which of the following animals can live both in water and on land?

A.

Mouse

B.

Rat

C.

Frog

D.

Grasscutter

E.
Mud fish

Answer: C

33.

The reason why gaps are left in the joints of railway lines is to allow for

A.

cooling.

B.

contraction.

C.

expansion.

D.

maintenance.

Answer: C

34.

Which of the following is the cleanest source of drinking water?

A.

Lake

B.

Stagnant water

C.

River

D.

Deep well

E.

Surface well

Answer: D

35.

Soil acidity can be reduced by adding

A.

acid solution

B.

ammonium sulphate

C.

fertilizer

D.

lime

E.
rotten leaves

Answer: D

36.

An electrical engineer was in your school to replace a 20 W bulb with a 50 W bulb.

Use this information to answer the question below

The 50 W bulb is likely to

I. increase the brightness in the room.
II. increase the amount of electricity consumed.
III. destroy the habitat of pests.

A.

I, II and III

B.

I and III only

C.

II and III only

D.

I and II only

Answer: D

The higher the wattage, the brighter the light, but also the more power (amount of electricity) it uses.

37.

Movements of the ribs is brought about by the

A.

pleural cavity.

B.

intercostal muscle.

C.

larynx.

D.

trachea.

Answer: B

38.

When oil and water are shaken together they form a mixture called

A.

a solution.

B.

an emulsion.

C.

a solute.

D.

a solvent.

E.

a suspension.

Answer: B

An emulsion is defined as a mixture of two liquids which do not combine.

39.

Which of the following environmental factors increases sweating in humans?

A.

Low temperature

B.

Low pressure

C.

High pressure

D.

High temperature

E.

High humidity

Answer: D

40.

An example of a non-living tissue used in osmosis experiment is

A.

cellophane

B.

filter paper

C.

potato

D.

polythene

Answer: A

THEORY QUESTIONS

1.

(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
2. Burette
3. Volumetric flask

ii.

Mass of a stone

1. Beam balance
2. Chemical balance
3. Top pan balance
4. Electronic balance

iii.

Time

1. Watch/clock
2. Sundial
3. Hour glass

iv.

Speed of the wind

Anemometer

2.

(a)

In an experiment, an iron bar is magnetized by dragging a magnet over the surface of the bar from end A to end B several times as shown in the diagram below.

(i)

Mention the method of magnetization.

(ii)

Give the polarity of the ends A and B of the bar after the magnetization.

(iii)

How will you test that the bar AB is a magnet?

(iv)

Indicate how you will test for the poles of A and B of the bar.

(v)

Give one precaution that should be taken during the magnetization process.

(vi)

Name one other method of magnetization.

(b)

The set-up below is used to prepare gases in the laboratory.

(i)

Give the names of the parts labelled I, II, III and IV.

(ii)

Write down the two names of the method of gas collection.

(iii)

Explain how the gas collects over the water.

(iv)

Name two gases that can be prepared using the set-up.

(c)

The set-up below shows air being breathed out through the mouth into test-tube containing lime water.

(i)

Why does the lime water turn milky?

(ii)

Identify the milky substance produced.

(iii)

Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

(iv)

Name two other substances present in breathed-out air.

(v)

What is the aim of the experiment?

(a)

(i)

Single stroke/single touch

(ii)

A → South pole
B → North pole

(iii)

How to test that the bar AB is a magnet

1. The bar suspended horizontally at its midpoint will be in the North-South direction when at rest
2. Suspend AB freely at its midpoint. One pole of a known magnet brought at a time to the ends A and B will show both attraction and repulsion for both ends
3. The bar AB is brought close to a plotting compass. The compass shows deflection
4. Dip the ends A and B of the bar into iron filings. Iron filings will cling to the poles/magnetic substances are attracted by both ends of the bar

(iv)

How to test for the poles of A and B of the bar

1. South pole of a magnet is brought towards end A of the bar and there is repulsion between them
2. A north pole of a magnet is brought towards end B of the bar and there is repulsion between them

(v)

Precautions that should be taken during the magnetization process

1. The magnet should be drawn along the bar AB in only one direction
2. The magnet should be lifted way off the bar AB at the end of each stroke

(vi)

Other methods of magnetization

1. Divided touch/double touch/double stroke
2. Electrical method/electromagnetisation
3. Induction
4. Hammering

(b)

(i)

I → Thistle funnel
II → Delivery tube
III → Flat-bottom flask
IV → Gas jar

(ii)

1. Upward delivery
2. Downward displacement (of water)

(iii)

The gas exerts pressure on the water and pushes it down

(iv)

1. Hydrogen
2. Oxygen
3. Carbon dioxide/Carbon (IV) oxide

(c)

(i)

Lime water turns milky due to the presence of carbon dioxide in the expired air.

(ii)

Calcium carbonate/CaCo3/Calcium trioxocarbonate (IV)

(iii)

Ca(OH)2 + CO2 → CaCo3 + H2O

(iv)

Other substances present in breathed-out air

1. Water vapour/water
2. Nitrogen
3. Rare gases
4. Oxygen (unused)

(v)

To show that carbon dioxide is a by-product of respiration

OR

To show that carbon dioxide is present in expired air/breathed out

3.

(a)

Copy the table below and write the usual host of each of the parasites given in the spaces provided.

Parasite Host
Plasmodium
Capsids
Tapeworm
Dodder

(b)

(i)

Name three classes of food

(ii)

For each of the following food substances, give the major class of food to which it belongs:

Starch, milk, margarine, sugar

(c)

Write the chemical formula for each of the following compounds:

(i)

calcium hydroxide

(ii)

zinc chloride [zinc (II) chloride]

(iii)

sodium nitrate [sodium trioxonitrate (V)]

(iv)

calcium carbonate [calcium trioxocarbonate (IV)]

(v)

potassium sulphate [potassium tetraoxosulphate (VI)]

(d)

(i)

Define the term viscosity

(ii)

Describe an experiment you performed to compare the viscosities of two liquids A and B.

(a)

Parasite Host
Plasmodium Man
Capsids Cocoa plant
Tapeworm

1. Cow
2. Pig
3. Man

Dodder Milk bush

(b)

(i)

Classes of food

1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Fats and oils
4. Vitamins
5. Mineral salts
6. Water

(ii)

Starch → Carbohydrate
Milk → Protein
Margarine → Fat and oil
Sugar → Carbohydrate

(c)

(i)

calcium hydroxide → Ca(OH)2

(ii)

zinc chloride [zinc (II) chloride] → ZnCl2

(iii)

sodium nitrate [sodium trioxonitrate (V)] → NaNO3

(iv)

calcium carbonate [calcium trioxocarbonate (IV)] → CaCO3

(v)

potassium sulphate [potassium tetraoxosulphate (VI)] → K2SO4

(d)

(i)

Viscosity is defined as the internal force that opposes the movement of liquid molecules.

(ii)

An experiment to compare the viscosities of two liquids A and B

1. Liquid A and B are both poured into two separate identical measuring cylinders to the same level
2. Two identical metal balls are dropped into each of the measuring cylinders and the time taken for each ball to reach the bottom/base of the cylinders of liquids A and B are recorded
3. The liquid in which the metal ball took a longer time to reach the base/bottom of the measuring cylinder is more viscous

4.

(a)

State one function of each of the following organs in humans

(i)

skin

(ii)

lung

(iii)

kidney

(iv)

testis

(b)

(i)

What is vegetative reproduction?

(ii)

Name two plants which reproduce vegetatively

(c)

Name four main factors which determine the climate of a place

(d)

Define the following:

(i)

work

(ii)

power

(e)

Name the separation method used in the production of each of the following substances

(i)

akpeteshie (alcohol)

(ii)

common salt

(iii)

tap water

(a)

(i)

Functions of the skin

1. It excretes waste substances/urea/water/salts/sweat
2. It protects the body from injury
3. It regulates body temperature
4. It gives sense of touch

(ii)

Functions of the lung

1. Gaseous exchange occurs in the lungs/there is intake of oxygen and output of carbon dioxide and water vapour in the lungs
2. Excretion of carbon dioxide and water vapour takes place in the lungs

(iii)

Functions of the kidney

1. It excretes urea/water and salt
2. Urine formation

(iv)

Function of the testis

Sperm production

(b)

(i)

Vegetative reproduction is a form of reproduction whereby plants produce young ones from growing parts/buds of the parent plant.

(ii)

Plants which reproduce vegetatively

1. Potato
2. Yam
3. Cocoyam
4. Canna lily
5. Onion
6. Plantain
7. Banana
8. Ginger
9. Pineapple
10. Bryophyllum
11. Sugar cane
12. Cassava
13. Fern
14. Elephant grass
15. Tiger nuts
16. Garlic

(c)

Factors which determine the climate of a place

1. Wind
2. Rainfall
3. Temperature
4. Sunshine
5. Humidity
6. Vegetation
7. Latitude
8. Altitude

(d)

(i)

Work is said to be done when the point of application of a force moves an object through a distance in the direction of the force.

OR

Work is said to be done when a force moves a body through a distance in the direction of the force.

OR

Work is the product of force and the distance moved in the direction of the force.

OR

Work = Force x distance moved in the direction of the force

(ii)

Power is the rate of doing work.

OR

Power is the rate at which energy is dissipated

OR

Power = Work done Time taken

(e)

Method of separation used in the production of:

(i)

akpeteshie (alcohol) → Distillation

(ii)

common salt → Evaporation/crystallisation

(iii)

tap water → Filtration/sedimentation/coagulation

5.

a)

Write the systematic name for each of the following compounds.

i)

H2O;

ii)

MgO;

iii)

CaO;

iv)

CaCl2.

b)

Name the instrument used in measuring the following:

i)

Length of a rope;

ii)

Mass of a stone;

iii)

Temperature of a liquid;

iv)

Volume of a liquid.

c)

List three factors that influence vegetable crop production.

d)

Name four stages in the cycle of a flowering plant.

a)

Systematic names

i)

H2O → Water/dihydrogen monoxide/hydrogen oxide

ii)

MgO → Magnesium oxide

iii)

CaCO → Calcium oxide

iv)

CaCl2 → Calcium chloride

b)

Measuring instruments

i)

Length of a rope → Metre rule/tape measure/ruler/surveyor's tape

ii)

Mass of a stone → Beam balance/chemical balance/top pan balance/electronic balance

iii)

Temperature of a liquid → Thermometer

iv)

Volume of a liquid → Volumetric flask/pipette/graduated cylinder/measuring cylinder/burette/graduated beaker

c)

Factors that influence vegetable crop production

1. Slope of land/topography
2. Water/water supply or quality
3. Crop/variety selection
4. Market development
5. Soil type/quality/fertile soil
6. Method of propagation
7. Cultural practices(or any named cultural practice)
8. Harvesting
9. Weather conditions
10. Storage
11. Disease (control)
12. Processing

d)

Stages in the cycle of a flowering plant

1. Seed/fruit formation
2. Germination
3. Reproduction
4. Pollination
5. Seed spreading/dispersal
6. Flowering
7. Fertilization
8. Maturation of fruit or Seed
9. Seedling
10. Growth/maturation/matured plant

6.

a)

i)

What is a satellite?

ii)

Give three uses of artificial satellites.

b)

State the composition of each of the following alloys:

i)

Brass

ii)

Steel

iii)

Bronze

c)

Name three cultural practices used in vegetable production.

d)

List four parts of the respiratory system in humans.

a)

i)

A satellite is an object that moves around a larger object in space.

OR

A satellite is an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or another planet.

ii)

Uses of artificial satellite

1. For exploring the planets/moons
2. For scientific research/experimental research/internet
3. To study the universe
4. For communications/broadcasting/telephone call
5. For weather forecast/collecting information on the weather
6. Map making
7. Spying
8. For navigation/satellite for navigation
9. Military purposes

b)

Composition of alloys

i)

Brass → Copper and zinc

ii)

Steel → Iron and carbon

iii)

Bronze → Copper and tin

c)

Cultural practices used in vegetable production

1. Watering/irrigation
2. Application of fertilizer
3. Stirring
4. Weeding/weed control
5. Mulching
6. Staking
7. Prunning
8. Pest control
9. Disease control
10. Drainage
11. Earthing-up
12. Decrusting
13. Supplying
14. Garden layout

d)

Parts of the respiratory system in humans

1. Nostril
2. Nasal cavity
3. Pharynx
4. Larynx/voice box
5. Trachea/windpipe
6. Lungs
7. Diaphram
8. Bronchi
9. Bronchioles
9. Alveoli/airsacs