Third Term Examinations Primary 4 Basic Science
THIRD TERM
SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
CLASS: PRIMARY 4
 Underline the correct answerÂ
1) ________        may be defined as human knowledge that uses tools, systems to help make lives easier (a)Computer (b)Internet (c)Technology Â
2)   A     ________ is a device, such as a hammer, that we hold in our hands (a)phone (b)tool (c)spoonÂ
3)      ________  are things that can be natural or human –made (a)materials (b)tools (c)technologyÂ
4)     ________    invented the first printing press (a)Johannes Gutenberg (b)Thomas Edison (c)Alexander Grahan BellÂ
5)Â Â Â The first ball point par that did not leaked was invented in ________ Â Â Â Â (a)1903Â (b)1935 Â (c)1876Â
6)   The full meaning of IT is     ________ (a)Introduction Technology (b)Information Technology (c)Input technologyÂ
7)   A    ________  is a small mechanical or electronic tool that helps to make work easier by doing a particular job. (a)Device (b)Gadget (c)ComputerÂ
8)   A  ________    is an electronic device that uses information or data (a)Gadget  (b)Internet  (C)ComputerÂ
9)Â Â Â Any device that people use to communicate or entertain themselves with is called ________Â Â (a)Television set (b)IT gadget(c)DVD set
10)   A  ________    is a portable computer that is smaller than a desktop computer but provides the same function (a)Laptop (b)tablet (c)Android phoneÂ
11)   The GSM started in Nigeria in August      ________    (a)2001  (b)2010  (c)2006Â
12)    ________    is power (a)knowledge  (b)Energy  (c)StrengthÂ
13)     ________    passed from one moving part to another. (a)knowledge (b)Energy (c)PowerÂ
14)   ________     energy is what we need for movement (a)power (b)light (c)kineticÂ
15)   ________     energy stored in charged particles (a)Chemical (b)Electrical  (c)HeatÂ
16)   ________     energy is a form of energy that our senses can detect. (a)light (b)Heat (c)SoundÂ
17)    ________    is the primary and the clearest source of energy (a)Sun (b)Fire (c)LightÂ
18)    ________    energy is what the plant use to grow. (a)Nuclear (b)Kinetic (c)SolarÂ
19)     ________    is made by sticking thin layers of wood together (a)plywood (b)furniture (c)chipboard
20)Â Â Â Â ________ Â Â Â is made of thousands of tiny pieces of wood glued and pressed together (a)chipboard (b)plywood (c)HardboardÂ
21)     ________    is used for tapping nails into wood. (a)Hammer (b)Nails (c)MalletÂ
22)    ________    is used to make the surface of the wood smooth (a)paint (b)glue (c)sand paperÂ
23)Â Â Â Â Â ________ Â Â Â is used for sawing metal (a)Hacksaw (b)G- clamp (c)malletÂ
24)   ________     is used for gripping objects, twisting and cutting wire. (a)Pliers (b)Tinsnips (c)HacksawÂ
25)   Rocks which contain a large amount of metal are called    ________  (a)Gold (b)Ores (c)DiamondÂ
Supply the correct answers to the questions below.Â
1)   Copper, gold and Iron Ore come from       ________
2)   Copper, gold and Iron ore are      ________    Â
3) Â Â ________Â Â Â Â Â is used to cut thin sheet metalÂ
4)Â Â Â A Â Â Â Â ________ Â Â Â is a set of things that work together to get a job done.Â
5)   The light bulb that glowed for a long time and did not burn out was invented by   ________            Â
6)   Technology makes work       ________     Â
7)Â Â Â Â Â Â ________ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â is an example of product of technologyÂ
8)   The full meaning of GSM is       ________      Â
9)   The full meaning of ICT is     ________       Â
10)   The fixed parts that make up a computer are called       ________       Â
11)Â Â Â ________ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â energy is energy that an object has because of its motion or position.Â
12)   The    ________     is a source of solar energyÂ
13)   Hydro – electric power stations produce electricity from    ________        and supply almost 20% of the world electricity.Â
14)Â Â Â Â Â Â ________Â Â is used to smoothen the rough surface of a woodÂ
15)Â Â Â Â Â Â ________ Â is an example of metalÂ
THEORY (Attempt all)
- Â Â What is Technology? Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ________________ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- State three importance of Technology :
- (a) Â Â Â ________________ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- (b)Â Â Â ________________ Â Â Â Â Â
- (c)Â Â Â Â ________________ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- c) Give two products of technology used inÂ
   (i) Communication & Information: ________
   (ii) Health services :________________
   (iii) Transportation :________________
   (iv) Homes /domestic :________________
3a)Â Â Â State at least five (5) forms of energyÂ
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3b)Â Â Â Explain the two sources of energyÂ
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3c)Â Â Â Mention three uses of energy
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4a)Â Â Â What is shape construction? Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- b) List the materials used in shape construction _____________________________________
- c) Mention the methods involved in shape construction. ____________________________________
5a)Â Â Â What is a building? Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- b) List five materials used for buildingÂ
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- c) Mention four types of buildingÂ
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