Second Term Mid Term Test Basic Science Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Second Term Mid-Term Assessment and Break

Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 7

Assessment Components

Part A: Objective Questions

Instructions: Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the options provided.

1. Clay soil can hold a lot of ______.
   a) air
   b) water
   c) sand
   d) stone
   Answer: b
2. ______ soil is best for farming because it holds water and air.
   a) Clay
   b) Loamy
   c) Sandy
   d) Gravel
   Answer: b
3. Plants use their ______ to absorb water and nutrients.
   a) leaves
   b) roots
   c) stems
   d) flowers
   Answer: b
4. Trees are plants with ______ stems.
   a) soft
   b) tall
   c) short
   d) hard
   Answer: d
5. Cucumber is a type of ______ plant.
   a) tree
   b) shrub
   c) creeper
   d) herb
   Answer: c
6. ______ is an example of a shrub.
   a) Mango
   b) Hibiscus
   c) Pumpkin
   d) Basil
   Answer: b
7. Plants make their food using ______.
   a) stems
   b) roots
   c) leaves
   d) seeds
   Answer: c
8. Clay can be used to make ______.
   a) furniture
   b) pots
   c) fabric
   d) water
   Answer: b
9. Creepers grow ______.
   a) tall
   b) on supports
   c) along the ground
   d) underwater
   Answer: c
10. Mint is an example of a ______.
    a) herb
    b) tree
    c) shrub
    d) climber
    Answer: a
11. Loamy soil is a mixture of ______ and organic matter.
    a) sand
    b) clay
    c) both a and b
    d) water
    Answer: c
12. Clay soil is ______ when wet.
    a) rough
    b) sticky
    c) dry
    d) light
    Answer: b
13. Flowers help plants to ______.
    a) grow taller
    b) reproduce
    c) make food
    d) store water
    Answer: b
14. Shrubs are plants with ______ stems.
    a) strong
    b) soft
    c) many
    d) hard
    Answer: c
15. Clay can be molded to make ______.
    a) paper
    b) toys
    c) glass
    d) oil
    Answer: b
16. ______ are plants that climb on supports.
    a) Climbers
    b) Creepers
    c) Trees
    d) Shrubs
    Answer: a
17. ______ soil does not hold water well.
    a) Loamy
    b) Sandy
    c) Clay
    d) Muddy
    Answer: b
18. Pumpkin is an example of a ______.
    a) herb
    b) climber
    c) tree
    d) shrub
    Answer: b
19. Roots help plants to ______ in the soil.
    a) stand firmly
    b) make food
    c) grow leaves
    d) produce flowers
    Answer: a
20. Watermelon is an example of a ______.
    a) creeper
    b) tree
    c) herb
    d) climber
    Answer: a

Part B: Theory Questions

Instructions: Answer the questions briefly.

1. What is clay soil used for?
2. Name two examples of plants that are climbers.
3. What type of soil is best for farming?
4. Give one feature of loamy soil.
5. Name two examples of creepers.
6. What is the main function of plant roots?
7. What are shrubs?
8. Name one plant that grows along the ground.
9. Give two features of clay soil.
10. Mention one thing flowers do for plants.
11. What type of plants are Mango and Orange trees?
12. Which soil type is sticky when wet?
13. Give two examples of herbs.
14. Name a plant that can be molded with clay.
15. What part of the plant makes food?
16. Mention two features of plants.
17. Give an example of a shrub.
18. What are climbers?
19. Name one use of clay soil in Nigeria.
20. Mention two materials made from clay.

Part C: True or False Questions

Instructions: Write True or False for each statement.

1. Loamy soil is a mixture of clay and sand.
2. Creepers grow along the ground.
3. Climbers do not need support to grow.
4. Flowers help plants to reproduce.
5. Clay is rough and dry when wet.
6. Sandy soil holds water well.
7. Shrubs are small plants with soft stems.
8. Mint is an example of a tree.
9. Roots help plants to stand firmly in the soil.
10. Clay soil is best for farming.
11. Cucumber is a climber.
12. Leaves make food for the plant.
13. Plants use their stems to absorb water.
14. Creepers grow tall and strong.
15. Hibiscus is a type of herb.
16. Mango is an example of a tree.
17. Loamy soil is the best type of soil for farming.
18. Pumpkin grows along the ground.
19. Climbers grow straight up without any support.
20. Roots are found above the ground.

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

1. Plants absorb water using their ______.
2. Trees are plants with ______ stems.
3. Creepers grow ______ the ground.
4. Flowers help plants to ______.
5. Clay soil is ______ when wet.
6. ______ soil is good for farming.
7. Climbers need ______ to grow.
8. Leaves make ______ for the plant.
9. Cucumber is a type of ______.
10. Mango is an example of a ______.
11. Shrubs have many ______.
12. Clay can be used to make ______.
13. Roots hold plants firmly in the ______.
14. Pumpkin grows along the ______.
15. Mint is an example of a ______.
16. ______ are small plants with soft stems.
17. Sandy soil does not hold ______ well.
18. Hibiscus is a type of ______.
19. Plants produce seeds using their ______.
20. Loamy soil contains ______ matter.