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