Second Term Examination Basic Science Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Clay soil feels __________ and can be shaped like moldable clay.
- a) Soft
- b) Sticky
- c) Rough
- d) Dry
Clay soil holds water __________, making it challenging for plants to drink.
- a) Tightly
- b) Loosely
- c) Quickly
- d) Easily

The texture of clay soil is often __________ when dry.
- a) Hard
- b) Soft
- c) Sandy
- d) Wet
Clay soil can become __________ when wet, similar to playdough.
- a) Sticky
- b) Dry
- c) Smooth
- d) Gravelly
Insects like beetles enjoy living in the cool, moist __________.
- a) Sand
- b) Loamy soil
- c) Clay soil
- d) Rocky soil

Tiny creatures like mites and springtails are commonly found in __________ soil.
- a) Sandy
- b) Loamy
- c) Clay
- d) Gravelly
Clay soil is like nature’s art studio due to its unique __________.
- a) Color
- b) Texture
- c) Smell
- d) Taste
When dry, clay soil can feel __________ and is moldable.
- a) Hard
- b) Soft
- c) Grainy
- d) Wet

The heaviness of clay soil is similar to moldable __________.
- a) Sand
- b) Clay
- c) Dough
- d) Rocks
The moisture in clay soil makes it a suitable home for __________.
- a) Desert plants
- b) Water-loving plants
- c) Cacti
- d) Bamboo
Clay is a ____________ composed of fine particles.
- a) Plant
- b) Soil
- c) Rock
- d) Water

In Nigeria, clay is used for building ____________.
- a) Cars
- b) Houses
- c) Computers
- d) Toys
Ceramics production involves the use of clay to make ____________.
- a) Food
- b) Pottery
- c) Clothes
- d) Books
Artists use clay to create sculptures and ____________.
- a) Music
- b) Paintings
- c) Movies
- d) Statues

Medicinally, clay can be used for certain healing ____________.
- a) Foods
- b) Drinks
- c) Practices
- d) Exercises
Clay improves soil ____________ in agriculture.
- a) Color
- b) Taste
- c) Structure
- d) Temperature
In Nigeria, clay is used to create traditional ____________ items.
- a) Metal
- b) Plastic
- c) Glass
- d) Pottery

Clay can be used in the cosmetic industry for skincare products like ____________.
- a) Shampoo
- b) Face masks
- c) Toothpaste
- d) Perfume
Waste containment facilities use clay liners to prevent ____________.
- a) Leakage
- b) Growth
- c) Noise
- d) Heat
In gardening, clay can be added to potting soil to enhance its ____________ capacity.
- a) Nutrient-holding
- b) Water-draining
- c) Light-reflecting
- d) Air-circulating

Clay can be molded into various _____________.
- a) Colors
- b) Shapes
- c) Numbers
- d) Letters
Which of the following is a common clay molding tool?
- a) Paintbrush
- b) Hammer
- c) Sculpting tools
- d) Pencil
What is the first step in molding objects with clay?
- a) Applying glaze
- b) Choosing the design
- c) Firing the clay
- d) Preparing the workspace

Which option describes the correct way to condition clay?
- a) Cooling it down
- b) Kneading or warming it up
- c) Adding water
- d) Leaving it untouched
Selecting the type of clay suitable for your project is part of the ____________.
- a) Final firing
- b) Refining details
- c) Choosing your design
- d) Applying glaze
What should you do to make clay more pliable before shaping?
- a) Freeze it
- b) Heat it in the sun
- c) Condition or knead it
- d) Paint it

Which step involves using sculpting tools to enhance the shape?
- a) Allow drying time
- b) Bisque firing
- c) Begin shaping
- d) Refine details
What is the purpose of bisque firing in clay molding?
- a) Adding color
- b) Enhancing durability
- c) Choosing a design
- d) Applying glaze
The final firing step is necessary if you have applied ____________.
- a) Water
- b) Sand
- c) Glaze
- d) Paint

What should you do after the clay object is fully dried or fired?
- a) Begin shaping
- b) Choose your design
- c) Apply glaze
- d) Finish and display
Plants are identified by their features such as ______, shape, size, and color. a) Texture b) Taste c) Temperature d) Time

The part of a plant that we examine for features is the ______. a) Root b) Leaf c) Flower d) Stem
What do we observe in leaves? a) Sound b) Smell c) Texture d) Temperature
The stem of a plant can be ______. a) Visible b) Tasteless c) Invisible d) Solid

Flowers add ______ to a plant. a) Weight b) Color c) Height d) Size
Plants with woody stems are often called ______. a) Vegetables b) Fruits c) Herbs d) Trees
______ are examples of plants. a) Clouds b) Cars c) Roses d) Rocks
Where can plants be found? a) In the ocean b) In the air c) In the soil d) In the sun
Groups of plants are classified into ______. a) Shapes b) Colors c) Sizes d) Trees, shrubs, or herbs
A plant’s roots can be ______. a) Underwater b) In the sky c) Invisible d) Edible
Plants like rice and yams are commonly used as _____ in Nigeria. a) Clothing b) Food c) Shelter d) Medicine
Cotton plants are a source of fibers used to make _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Medicine
Wood from trees is utilized for building houses and _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Medicine
Some plants have healing properties and are used in _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Medicine d) Shelter
Plants release _____ during photosynthesis, which is essential for breathing. a) Nitrogen b) Carbon dioxide c) Oxygen d) Hydrogen
Trees provide materials for making _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Paper
Wood from plants is used as a source of _____. a) Food b) Clothing c) Shelter d) Fuel
Fragrances are often made from plant _____. a) Fibers b) Extracts c) Seeds d) Roots
Flowers and other plants are used for _____ our surroundings. a) Hiding b) Beautifying c) Destroying d) Ignoring
Plants provide a _____ for many animals and insects. a) Space b) Habitat c) Cage d) Farm

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