THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION PRIMARY 5 BASIC SCIENCE

THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION
CLASS: PRIMARY 5

SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE

NAME:…………………………………

Kwashiorkor is caused by ___________ (a) virus (b) fungi (c) malnutrition
A _______________ is used for drawing angles (a) protector (b) tee-square (c) ruler
Which of these is not a contagious diseases (a) malaria (b) chicken pox (c) measles
The temperature of boiling water is ______ (a) 1000C (b) 370C (c) 00C
The kidney helps to remove _____________ from the body (a) sweat (b) urine (c) bile
Iron filling can be separated from sand through the use of ____ (a) spoon (b) magnet (c) sieve
What is germs _______ (a) a disease (b) a disease causing organisms (c) a microorganisms
The first aid box contains all the following except ______ (a) iodine (b) sugar (c) plaster
The hinge joint is found in one of the following parts of the body
(a) hip (b) shoulder (c) elbow
Water freezes at ___________ degree Celsius (a) 100(b) 500 (c) 0
There are ___________ types of erosion (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2
A place of contact where two or more bones meet is known as_________
(a) joint (b) skeleton (c) muscle
The part of the flower which attracts insects is the ______ (a) petals (b) sepals (c) stalk
Which of the following is a solid waste (a) smoke (b) refuse (c) urine
The washing away of the top soil is known as _____ (a) pollination (b) circulation (c) erosion
_____________ is the ability to do work (a) chemical (b) energy (c) solar
The greatest attracting region of magnets is their poles which are _______ and ______ poles
(a) north and south (b) north and west (c) south and east
Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity
(a) wood (b) metal spoon (c) plastic ruler
When a liquid substance turns blue litmus paper to red, it means the liquid is /an ____
(a) base (b) acid (c) salt
____________ is used to measure the speed of a vehicle
(a) brake (b) accelerator pedal (c) speedometer
All the following are inorganic acid except _____
(a) citric acid (b) hydrochloric acid (c) sulphuric acid
____________ is the internal feelings experienced by the individual affected by the disease
(a) symptoms (b) signs (c) sickness
The diseases that can be spread from one person to another is known as _____
(a) non-communicable diseases (b) communicable diseases (c) non-infectious diseases
________ are foods that provide energy to the body (a) protein (b) carbohydrates (c) vitamins
_______, _______ and ______ are examples of food that builds and repairs worn-out tissues
(a) fish, meat, egg (b) cassava, yam, rice (c) liver, oranges, salt
Rickets is a disease formed as a result of ______
(a) lack of vitamin D (b) too much carbohydrates (c) lack of vitamin
Which of the following ball games does not use a court (a) football (b) volley ball (c) tennis
Kicking, passing, dribbling, throwing are skills in__ game (a) tennis (b) basketball (c) football
All the followings are effects of drug abuse except _______ (a) it leads to untimely death
(b) it makes users responsible (c) it causes criminal activities like stealing
The ____________ is the largest computer network in the world for sharing information
(a) internment (b) internet (c) intranet
The excretory system removes waste products from our __________. a) Heart b) Blood c) Brain d) Stomach
The organs involved in the excretory system include the __________. a) Heart and lungs b) Liver and spleen c) Kidneys and skin d) Brain and stomach
What is the main function of the kidneys in the excretory system? a) Producing bile b) Filtering waste from the blood c) Absorbing water d) Producing sweat
The skin releases __________, which contains waste products. a) Urine b) Bile c) Sweat d) Saliva
The liver processes waste and produces __________ to break down fats. a) Urine b) Bile c) Sweat d) Saliva
The large intestine absorbs water and eliminates solid waste as __________. a) Blood b) Sweat c) Urine d) Feces
What is the meaning of the excretory system? a) Removes waste products from the body b) Filters oxygen from the air c) Produces energy for the body d) Sends messages to the brain
Which organ in the excretory system filters waste from the blood? a) Lungs b) Liver c) Kidneys d) Stomach
What does the skin release as part of the excretory system? a) Urine b) Bile c) Sweat d) Saliva
What is the role of the liver in the excretory system? a) Producing bile to break down fats b) Filtering waste from the blood c) Absorbing water d) Producing urine
The large intestine absorbs __________ and eliminates solid waste as feces. a) Nutrients b) Oxygen c) Water d) Energy
Which organ in the excretory system is responsible for producing bile? a) Kidneys b) Skin c) Liver d) Large intestine
What does the excretory system remove from the body? a) Oxygen b) Waste products c) Nutrients d) Blood
What is the primary function of the kidneys in the excretory system? a) Absorbing water b) Producing sweat c) Filtering waste from the blood d) Producing bile
The excretory system helps the body stay healthy by __________ waste products. a) Retaining b) Eliminating c) Producing d) Storing
What does body image refer to? a) How we see and feel about our bodies b) How we see and feel about our friends c) How we see and feel about our pets d) How we see and feel about our school
Body image includes perceptions about our _____. a) Friends b) Pets c) Appearance d) Clothes
What are some features of body image? a) Thoughts and feelings about our bodies b) Thoughts and feelings about our friends c) Thoughts and feelings about our toys d) Thoughts and feelings about our food
How can media affect body image? a) By showing unrealistic body images b) By showing realistic body images c) By showing images of animals d) By showing images of plants
What can influence body image from friends and classmates? a) Teacher’s comments b) Parent’s comments c) Comments from friends d) Comments from pets
How can family members impact body image? a) By ignoring our feelings b) By sharing positive comments c) By sharing negative comments d) By ignoring us
What does body image help us appreciate? a) Our friends b) Our uniqueness c) Our toys d) Our food
Positive body image leads to _____ self-esteem. a) Low b) Negative c) High d) Medium
How can we develop positive body image? a) By comparing ourselves to others b) By accepting our uniqueness c) By ignoring our feelings d) By following unrealistic standards
What should we appreciate about our bodies? a) Our uniqueness b) Our dislikes c) Our comparisons d) Our criticisms
Body image affects our _____. a) School work b) Friendships c) Self-esteem d) Hobbies
What does self-esteem mean? a) Feeling good about ourselves b) Feeling bad about ourselves c) Feeling bored d) Feeling hungry
Negative body image can lead to _____ self-esteem. a) High b) Low c) Medium d) Positive
What can we do to improve our body image? a) Compare ourselves to others b) Criticize ourselves constantly c) Accept and appreciate our bodies d) Ignore our feelings
Why is it important to understand body image? a) To feel bad about ourselves b) To criticize others c) To appreciate our uniqueness d) To compare ourselves to others
What part of a motor vehicle inflates during a collision to protect passengers? a) Steering wheel b) Seat belts c) Airbags d) Gears
What secures passengers in their seats during movement? a) Brakes b) Steering c) Seat belts d) Pedals
What allows the driver to control the direction of the vehicle? a) Airbags b) Steering c) Brakes d) Gears
Which part of a motor vehicle slows down or stops the vehicle when pressed? a) Dashboard b) Pedals c) Brakes d) Seat belts
What displays information about the vehicle’s speed and fuel level? a) Steering b) Gears c) Dashboard d) Airbags
Which pedal controls the speed of the vehicle? a) Brake pedal b) Clutch pedal c) Accelerator pedal d) Gear pedal
What protects passengers by cushioning them during a collision? a) Steering b) Airbags c) Gears d) Pedals
What keeps passengers securely in their seats to prevent injury during sudden stops or accidents? a) Airbags b) Gears c) Seat belts d) Dashboard
What allows the driver to turn the vehicle left or right? a) Gears b) Steering c) Pedals d) Dashboard
What part of a motor vehicle applies friction to the wheels to slow down or stop the vehicle? a) Brakes b) Dashboard c) Airbags d) Gears
Which part of a motor vehicle provides important information about the vehicle’s performance? a) Steering b) Brakes c) Dashboard d) Seat belts
What controls the speed, stopping, and gear changes of the vehicle? a) Steering b) Gears c) Pedals d) Airbags
What adjusts the speed and power of the vehicle for different driving conditions? a) Seat belts b) Gears c) Dashboard d) Airbags
What part of a motor vehicle allows the driver to change gears? a) Brakes b) Pedals c) Steering d) Clutch pedal
Which part of a motor vehicle is essential for reducing injuries during a collision? a) Steering b) Airbags c) Dashboard d) Seat belts
What are the two poles of a magnet? a) East and west b) North and south c) Up and down d) Left and right
What do opposite poles of a magnet do? a) Attract b) Repel c) Connect d) Balance
Which materials are attracted to magnets? a) Wood and plastic b) Iron and steel c) Glass and rubber d) Paper and cloth
What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together? a) They attract b) They repel c) They connect d) They balance
What group do materials like iron and steel belong to? a) Magnetic b) Non-magnetic c) Hard d) Soft
Which of the following is a non-magnetic material? a) Nickel b) Cobalt c) Wood d) Steel
Where are magnets commonly used to hold notes and pictures? a) In books b) On fridges c) In wallets d) On windows
What are magnets used in compasses to show? a) Directions b) Time c) Temperature d) Distance
What store information on magnetic strips? a) Books b) Credit cards c) Toys d) Clothes
What do electric motors and generators use magnets for? a) To store water b) To produce light c) To work d) To make noise
How can you make a material magnetic? a) Rubbing it with a magnet b) Washing it with water c) Heating it in fire d) Burying it in the ground
What can magnets pick up once they are magnetized? a) Coins b) Feathers c) Paperclips d) Leaves
What can magnets be used to find hidden in walls or floors? a) Nails or screws b) Toys c) Books d) Pens
Which pole of a magnet points to the north? a) North pole b) South pole c) East pole d) West pole
What happens when you bring a magnet close to a nail? a) The nail gets hot b) The nail jumps away c) The nail becomes magnetic d) The nail sticks to the magnet