Understanding Science Basics for Grade 6
Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 6
Define puberty………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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State two signs of puberty in boys.
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Give two signs of puberty in girls.
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What is climate? ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Define weather. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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List two elements of weather. ……………………………….. …………………………………………..
What is air? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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State two properties of air.
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What is maturity? ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Mention any two conditions that affect the physical body changes.
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State the components of white light. ……………………………………………………………
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Mention two objects that have the characteristics of natural colour.
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State any four elements on the periodic table with their symbols.
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Define element …………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Define reproduction. …………………………………………………………………………………….
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Nigerian Nationalists and Independence Movement: Primary 5 History Questions
Define puberty:
Puberty is the stage of development when a child’s body matures into an adult’s body capable of reproduction.
State two signs of puberty in boys:
- Growth of facial hair (like mustache and beard).
- Deepening of the voice.
Give two signs of puberty in girls:
- Menstruation (periods).
- Development of breasts.
What is climate?
Climate refers to the typical weather conditions in a particular region over a long period of time, usually years.
Define weather:
Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a particular time, including temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.
List two elements of weather:
- Temperature.
- Precipitation (rain, snow, hail).
What is air?
Air is the invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.
State two properties of air:
- Air has weight.
- Air can be compressed or expanded.
What is maturity?
Maturity refers to the state of being fully developed physically, mentally, or emotionally, often associated with adulthood.
Mention any two conditions that affect physical body changes:
- Nutrition and diet.
- Hormonal changes.
State the components of white light:
White light is composed of different colors, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet (ROYGBIV).
Mention two objects that have the characteristics of natural color:
- Leaves on trees.
- Flowers.
State any four elements on the periodic table with their symbols:
- Oxygen (O).
- Carbon (C).
- Hydrogen (H).
- Nitrogen (N).
Define element:
An element is a substance made up of only one type of atom, and it cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
Define reproduction:
Reproduction is the biological process by which new organisms (offspring) are produced from existing organisms, ensuring the continuation of a species
Evaluation :
- Puberty is the stage when a child’s body matures into an _________ body. a) Childlike b) Adult c) Elderly d) Animal
- Two signs of puberty in boys are growth of facial hair and _________ voice. a) High-pitched b) Deepening c) Whispering d) Singing
- Two signs of puberty in girls include menstruation and development of _________. a) Beard b) Breasts c) Muscles d) Teeth
- Climate refers to typical weather conditions over _________. a) Days b) Months c) Years d) Hours
- Weather refers to atmospheric conditions at a _________ time and place. a) Random b) Specific c) Secret d) Busy
- Two elements of weather are temperature and _________. a) Rainfall b) Thunder c) Snowflakes d) Clouds
- Air is an invisible mixture of gases and has _________. a) Weight b) Color c) Sound d) Shape
- Two properties of air are it has weight and can be _________. a) Smelled b) Seen c) Tasted d) Compressed
- Maturity refers to being fully developed physically, mentally, or _________. a) Emotionally b) Musically c) Athletically d) Intellectually
- Conditions like nutrition and hormonal changes affect _________ changes. a) Mental b) Physical c) Emotional d) Social
- White light is made up of different colors, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and _________. a) Black b) Brown c) Violet d) Gray
- Objects like leaves on trees and flowers have characteristics of _________ color. a) Artificial b) Bright c) Natural d) Transparent
- Four elements on the periodic table with their symbols are Oxygen (O), Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and _________ (N). a) Nitrogen b) Neon c) Nickel d) Sodium
- An element is a substance made up of only one type of _________. a) Atom b) Molecule c) Cell d) Organism
- Reproduction is the process by which new organisms are produced from existing organisms, ensuring species _________. a) Happiness b) Continuation c) Diversity d) Destruction
