THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION PRIMARY 5 BASIC SCIENCE

THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION
CLASS: PRIMARY 5

SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE

NAME:…………………………………

1.  Kwashiorkor is caused by ___________ (a) virus (b) fungi (c) malnutrition
2. A _______________ is used for drawing angles (a) protector (b) tee-square (c) ruler
3. Which of these is not a contagious diseases (a) malaria (b) chicken pox (c) measles
4.  The temperature of boiling water is ______ (a) 1000C (b) 370C (c) 00C
5.  The kidney helps to remove _____________ from the body (a) sweat (b) urine (c) bile
6.  Iron filling can be separated from sand through the use of ____ (a) spoon (b) magnet (c) sieve
7.  What is germs _______ (a) a disease (b) a disease causing organisms (c) a microorganisms
8.  The first aid box contains all the following except ______ (a) iodine (b) sugar (c) plaster
9.  The hinge joint is found in one of the following parts of the body
   (a) hip (b) shoulder (c) elbow
10.  Water freezes at ___________ degree Celsius (a) 100(b) 500 (c) 0
11. There are ___________ types of erosion (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2
12. A place of contact where two or more bones meet is known as_________
    (a) joint (b) skeleton (c) muscle
13.  The part of the flower which attracts insects is the ______ (a) petals (b) sepals (c) stalk
14.  Which of the following is a solid waste (a) smoke (b) refuse (c) urine
15. The washing away of the top soil is known as _____ (a) pollination (b) circulation (c) erosion
16.  _____________ is the ability to do work (a) chemical (b) energy (c) solar
17.  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
18. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity
    (a) wood (b) metal spoon (c) plastic ruler
19.  When a liquid substance turns blue litmus paper to red, it means the liquid is /an ____
    (a) base (b) acid (c) salt
20.  ____________ is used to measure the speed of a vehicle
    (a) brake (b) accelerator pedal (c) speedometer
21.  All the following are inorganic acid except _____
    (a) citric acid (b) hydrochloric acid (c) sulphuric acid
22.  ____________ is the internal feelings experienced by the individual affected by the disease
    (a) symptoms (b) signs (c) sickness
23.  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
24. ________ are foods that provide energy to the body (a) protein (b) carbohydrates (c) vitamins
25.  _______, _______ and ______ are examples of food that builds and repairs worn-out tissues
    (a) fish, meat, egg (b) cassava, yam, rice (c) liver, oranges, salt
26.  Rickets is a disease formed as a result of ______
    (a) lack of vitamin D (b) too much carbohydrates (c) lack of vitamin
27.  Which of the following ball games does not use a court (a) football (b) volley ball (c) tennis
28.  Kicking, passing, dribbling, throwing are skills in__ game (a) tennis (b) basketball (c) football
29.  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
30.  The ____________ is the largest computer network in the world for sharing information
    (a) internment (b) internet (c) intranet
31. The excretory system removes waste products from our __________. a) Heart b) Blood c) Brain d) Stomach
32. 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
33. 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
34. The skin releases __________, which contains waste products. a) Urine b) Bile c) Sweat d) Saliva
35. The liver processes waste and produces __________ to break down fats. a) Urine b) Bile c) Sweat d) Saliva
36. The large intestine absorbs water and eliminates solid waste as __________. a) Blood b) Sweat c) Urine d) Feces
37. 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
38. Which organ in the excretory system filters waste from the blood? a) Lungs b) Liver c) Kidneys d) Stomach
39. What does the skin release as part of the excretory system? a) Urine b) Bile c) Sweat d) Saliva
40. 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
41. The large intestine absorbs __________ and eliminates solid waste as feces. a) Nutrients b) Oxygen c) Water d) Energy
42. Which organ in the excretory system is responsible for producing bile? a) Kidneys b) Skin c) Liver d) Large intestine
43. What does the excretory system remove from the body? a) Oxygen b) Waste products c) Nutrients d) Blood
44. 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
45. The excretory system helps the body stay healthy by __________ waste products. a) Retaining b) Eliminating c) Producing d) Storing
46. 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
47. Body image includes perceptions about our _____. a) Friends b) Pets c) Appearance d) Clothes
48. 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
49. 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
50. 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
51. 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
52. What does body image help us appreciate? a) Our friends b) Our uniqueness c) Our toys d) Our food
53. Positive body image leads to _____ self-esteem. a) Low b) Negative c) High d) Medium
54. 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
55. What should we appreciate about our bodies? a) Our uniqueness b) Our dislikes c) Our comparisons d) Our criticisms
56. Body image affects our _____. a) School work b) Friendships c) Self-esteem d) Hobbies
57. What does self-esteem mean? a) Feeling good about ourselves b) Feeling bad about ourselves c) Feeling bored d) Feeling hungry
58. Negative body image can lead to _____ self-esteem. a) High b) Low c) Medium d) Positive
59. 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
60. 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
61. What part of a motor vehicle inflates during a collision to protect passengers? a) Steering wheel b) Seat belts c) Airbags d) Gears
62. What secures passengers in their seats during movement? a) Brakes b) Steering c) Seat belts d) Pedals
63. What allows the driver to control the direction of the vehicle? a) Airbags b) Steering c) Brakes d) Gears
64. Which part of a motor vehicle slows down or stops the vehicle when pressed? a) Dashboard b) Pedals c) Brakes d) Seat belts
65. What displays information about the vehicle’s speed and fuel level? a) Steering b) Gears c) Dashboard d) Airbags
66. Which pedal controls the speed of the vehicle? a) Brake pedal b) Clutch pedal c) Accelerator pedal d) Gear pedal
67. What protects passengers by cushioning them during a collision? a) Steering b) Airbags c) Gears d) Pedals
68. What keeps passengers securely in their seats to prevent injury during sudden stops or accidents? a) Airbags b) Gears c) Seat belts d) Dashboard
69. What allows the driver to turn the vehicle left or right? a) Gears b) Steering c) Pedals d) Dashboard
70. 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
71. Which part of a motor vehicle provides important information about the vehicle’s performance? a) Steering b) Brakes c) Dashboard d) Seat belts
72. What controls the speed, stopping, and gear changes of the vehicle? a) Steering b) Gears c) Pedals d) Airbags
73. What adjusts the speed and power of the vehicle for different driving conditions? a) Seat belts b) Gears c) Dashboard d) Airbags
74. What part of a motor vehicle allows the driver to change gears? a) Brakes b) Pedals c) Steering d) Clutch pedal
75. Which part of a motor vehicle is essential for reducing injuries during a collision? a) Steering b) Airbags c) Dashboard d) Seat belts
76. What are the two poles of a magnet? a) East and west b) North and south c) Up and down d) Left and right
77. What do opposite poles of a magnet do? a) Attract b) Repel c) Connect d) Balance
78. Which materials are attracted to magnets? a) Wood and plastic b) Iron and steel c) Glass and rubber d) Paper and cloth
79. What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together? a) They attract b) They repel c) They connect d) They balance
80. What group do materials like iron and steel belong to? a) Magnetic b) Non-magnetic c) Hard d) Soft
81. Which of the following is a non-magnetic material? a) Nickel b) Cobalt c) Wood d) Steel
82. Where are magnets commonly used to hold notes and pictures? a) In books b) On fridges c) In wallets d) On windows
83. What are magnets used in compasses to show? a) Directions b) Time c) Temperature d) Distance
84. What store information on magnetic strips? a) Books b) Credit cards c) Toys d) Clothes
85. What do electric motors and generators use magnets for? a) To store water b) To produce light c) To work d) To make noise
86. 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
87. What can magnets pick up once they are magnetized? a) Coins b) Feathers c) Paperclips d) Leaves
88. What can magnets be used to find hidden in walls or floors? a) Nails or screws b) Toys c) Books d) Pens
89. Which pole of a magnet points to the north? a) North pole b) South pole c) East pole d) West pole
90. 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

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Section B

1. What is the excretory system?
2. Name one organ involved in the excretory system.
3. What is the function of the kidneys?
4. What does the skin release as part of the excretory process?
5. What does the liver produce to break down fats?
6. What happens in the large intestine?
7. Why is the excretory system important for our health?
8. How does sweat help in waste removal?
9. What can affect the excretory system?
10. How can we keep our excretory system healthy?
11. Mention the sources of food nutrition
12. List three nutritional deficiency diseases.
13. What are ball games?
14. Mention four examples of ball games
15. Define diseases?
16. Mention two main types of diseases
17. What is drug abuse?
18. Identify four ways of taking drugs
19. What is internet?
20. What are some internal parts of a motor vehicle?
21. What is the function of airbags in a car?
22. Why are seat belts important in a vehicle?
23. What does the steering wheel allow the driver to do?
24. How do brakes work in a car?
25. What are pedals used for in a car?
26. Why do cars have gears?
27. How do airbags protect passengers during a collision?
28. What is the purpose of the dashboard in a car?
29. How do gears help in driving a car?
30. What are the properties of magnets?
31. Can you give an example of a magnetic material?
32. How do magnets attract or repel each other?
33. Name one common application of magnetism.
34. What materials are attracted to magnets?
35. How can you group materials into magnetic and non-magnetic categories?
36. What is one way to make a magnet?
37. What happens when you bring a magnet near a magnetic material?
38. What are some uses of magnets in everyday life?
39. How can magnets help you find hidden objects?
40. Give the full meaning of the following

(a) www _____________
(b) e-mail – _____________
(c) http – _____________
(d) ISP – _____________

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