BASIC SCIENCE CLASS: JSS1 FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

Basic Science JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Week: 12
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Age: 10-11 years
Topic: Examination of All Topics Covered in the First Term

Instructions:

For Teachers:

• Ensure that all students understand the exam instructions.
• Be vigilant throughout the examination to prevent cheating.
• Remind students that they should do their own work.
• Collect all examination papers immediately after the exam ends.

For Students:

• Read each question carefully before answering.
• Do not speak or exchange materials with others during the exam.
• Any form of cheating is forbidden.
• You must submit your own work to avoid penalties.

Part A: 30 Objective Questions (Fill-in-the-blank with options)

1. The smallest unit of life is called a __________.
   a) Organ
   b) Tissue
   c) Cell
   d) Molecule
2. The process by which plants make their own food is __________.
   a) Respiration
   b) Photosynthesis
   c) Evaporation
   d) Digestion
3. The heart pumps __________ throughout the body.
   a) Water
   b) Blood
   c) Air
   d) Food
4. __________ is needed by plants for photosynthesis.
   a) Nitrogen
   b) Carbon dioxide
   c) Oxygen
   d) Hydrogen
5. The Earth has __________ layers.
   a) Two
   b) Three
   c) Four
   d) Five
6. Germination occurs when a __________ grows into a plant.
   a) Leaf
   b) Seed
   c) Root
   d) Flower
7. Red blood cells carry __________ to different parts of the body.
   a) Water
   b) Oxygen
   c) Carbon dioxide
   d) Food
8. The force that pulls objects towards the Earth is __________.
   a) Gravity
   b) Friction
   c) Magnetism
   d) Pressure
9. The testes produce __________ in males.
   a) Sperm
   b) Blood
   c) Eggs
   d) Hormones
10. Photosynthesis takes place in the __________ of a plant.
    a) Roots
    b) Flowers
    c) Leaves
    d) Stems
11. Antibiotics are used to treat __________.
    a) Viral infections
    b) Bacterial infections
    c) Fungal infections
    d) Allergies
12. The Earth rotates on its axis to cause __________.
    a) Seasons
    b) Day and night
    c) Tides
    d) Earthquakes
13. Water changes into vapor through __________.
    a) Condensation
    b) Evaporation
    c) Freezing
    d) Melting
14. The layer of air that surrounds the Earth is called the __________.
    a) Lithosphere
    b) Hydrosphere
    c) Atmosphere
    d) Biosphere
15. __________ is needed for breathing in humans.
    a) Carbon dioxide
    b) Nitrogen
    c) Oxygen
    d) Hydrogen
16. The kidneys help to filter __________ from the blood.
    a) Waste
    b) Oxygen
    c) Hormones
    d) Carbon dioxide
17. Gravity is responsible for the __________ of objects towards the Earth.
    a) Attraction
    b) Rotation
    c) Floating
    d) Repulsion
18. Germination occurs when a seed gets enough __________.
    a) Water
    b) Food
    c) Light
    d) Oxygen
19. Joints are found between __________.
    a) Muscles
    b) Bones
    c) Organs
    d) Veins
20. The sun is the main source of __________ for the Earth.
    a) Water
    b) Energy
    c) Oxygen
    d) Carbon dioxide
21. Red blood cells are produced in the __________.
    a) Heart
    b) Brain
    c) Bone marrow
    d) Lungs
22. A balanced diet contains __________ classes of food.
    a) Three
    b) Five
    c) Six
    d) Seven
23. __________ is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid.
    a) Condensation
    b) Evaporation
    c) Freezing
    d) Melting
24. The Earth’s outermost layer is called the __________.
    a) Core
    b) Mantle
    c) Crust
    d) Atmosphere
25. The testes are part of the __________ reproductive system.
    a) Female
    b) Male
    c) Animal
    d) Plant
26. Plants absorb water from the __________.
    a) Leaves
    b) Roots
    c) Stems
    d) Flowers
27. Antibiotics are useful against __________.
    a) Viruses
    b) Bacteria
    c) Animals
    d) Plants
28. Photosynthesis helps plants to produce __________.
    a) Oxygen
    b) Carbon dioxide
    c) Glucose
    d) Nitrogen
29. White blood cells protect the body against __________.
    a) Water
    b) Oxygen
    c) Infections
    d) Food
30. The process of seeds sprouting into plants is called __________.
    a) Photosynthesis
    b) Respiration
    c) Germination
    d) Evaporation

Part B: 30 Theory Questions (Short Answer)

1. What is photosynthesis?
2. Name the three layers of the Earth.
3. What is the function of red blood cells?
4. How does the heart work?
5. Define gravity.
6. What is evaporation?
7. What do antibiotics treat?
8. Why do humans need oxygen?
9. Name two functions of the kidneys.
10. How does the Earth’s rotation affect day and night?
11. What are joints, and why are they important?
12. What is the process of germination?
13. What gas do plants take in for photosynthesis?
14. Name the main source of energy for the Earth.
15. How does water evaporate?
16. What is condensation?
17. What do white blood cells do?
18. What is a balanced diet?
19. How does gravity affect objects?
20. What is the smallest unit of life?
21. How do plants absorb water?
22. What is the purpose of the atmosphere?
23. What is the function of the heart?
24. What happens during photosynthesis?
25. Why do we need red blood cells?
26. Name two functions of the testes.
27. What is the main function of the lungs?
28. What is condensation?
29. What is the purpose of the sun?
30. How do plants make their food?

Part C: 30 True or False Questions

1. The heart pumps blood throughout the body. (True/False)
2. Plants need oxygen for photosynthesis. (True/False)
3. The Earth has four main layers. (True/False)
4. Germination occurs when a seed grows into a plant. (True/False)
5. Water evaporates when it is heated. (True/False)
6. Red blood cells carry oxygen. (True/False)
7. Antibiotics can cure viral infections. (True/False)
8. The sun is the main source of light and heat for Earth. (True/False)
9. The process of evaporation changes gas into liquid. (True/False)
10. Gravity pulls objects away from the Earth. (True/False)
11. Joints help to move our bones. (True/False)
12. Plants absorb water through their leaves. (True/False)
13. White blood cells help fight infections. (True/False)
14. The heart helps to digest food. (True/False)
15. The Earth’s rotation causes seasons. (True/False)
16. Photosynthesis takes place in the leaves of plants. (True/False)
17. Antibiotics are used to kill bacteria. (True/False)
18. Condensation occurs when water vapor cools down. (True/False)
19. Plants release carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. (True/False)
20. The Earth is surrounded by the atmosphere. (True/False)
21. The testes produce sperm in males. (True/False)
22. The Earth rotates around the sun. (True/False)
23. Water vapor is a liquid form of water. (True/False)
24. Oxygen is the gas humans breathe in. (True/False)
25. Plants make food through photosynthesis. (True/False)
26. The smallest unit of life is a cell. (True/False)
27. The kidneys help remove waste from the blood. (True/False)
28. The sun is the main source of water for Earth. (True/False)
29. Seeds grow into plants through germination. (True/False)
30. White blood cells carry oxygen in the blood. (True/False)

Part D: 30 Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (Without options)

1. The process by which plants make their food is called __________.
2. The heart is responsible for pumping __________ throughout the body.
3. Red blood cells carry __________.
4. Antibiotics are used to treat __________ infections.
5. The force that pulls objects towards the Earth is __________.
6. Plants need __________ for photosynthesis.
7. Germination occurs when a __________ grows into a plant.
8. The Earth has __________ main layers.
9. Water changes into vapor through __________.
10. The __________ is the smallest unit of life.
11. Joints are found between __________.
12. The Earth’s __________ causes day and night.
13. __________ is needed by humans for breathing.
14. The kidneys filter __________ from the blood.
15. Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into __________.
16. The __________ produces sperm in males.
17. Photosynthesis takes place in the __________ of plants.
18. Antibiotics are not effective against __________ infections.
19. The atmosphere surrounds the __________.
20. Gravity pulls objects __________ the Earth.
21. __________ helps plants to grow by absorbing water.
22. The sun provides energy and __________ for Earth.
23. Red blood cells are produced in the __________.
24. Photosynthesis uses sunlight to produce __________ in plants.
25. Water evaporates when it __________.
26. The heart pumps __________ through blood vessels.
27. The __________ is the outermost layer of the Earth.
28. Plants absorb __________ from the air for photosynthesis.
29. White blood cells protect the body from __________.
30. The __________ rotates on its axis to cause day and night.