Examination Basic Science Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Basic Science Primary 2 Third Term Examinations :

Part A

Objective Questions

Answer the following questions

1. Air is a mixture of ______. a. water b. sand c. gases d. metals
2. We breathe in ______. a. food b. oxygen c. water d. milk
3. ______ is the most common gas in air. a. Oxygen b. Nitrogen c. Carbon dioxide d. Helium
4. Plants use ______ from the air to grow. a. oxygen b. helium c. water d. carbon dioxide
5. Wind is moving ______. a. water b. sand c. air d. leaves
6. Birds use air to ______. a. swim b. fly c. crawl d. hop
7. Fans help us stay cool by blowing ______. a. air b. water c. food d. leaves
8. Planes use air to ______. a. drive b. walk c. swim d. fly
9. Kites fly because of the ______. a. water b. wind c. sun d. rain
10. Air is important for ______. a. hearing b. breathing c. playing d. eating
11. When air moves fast, it is called ______. a. rain b. sun c. wind d. snow
12. Air helps us hear because it carries ______. a. sounds b. light c. clouds d. stars
13. Wind can move things like ______. a. cars b. buildings c. kites d. mountains
14. Air is all around us, but we ______ see it. a. can b. cannot c. sometimes d. usually
15. We can feel air when it ______. a. stops b. moves c. jumps d. freezes
16. Air floatation is when objects ______ in the air. a. sink b. fly c. float d. disappear
17. What gas is often used to fill balloons so they can float in air? a. oxygen b. nitrogen c. helium d. carbon dioxide
18. Kites float in air when there is a lot of ______. a. rain b. wind c. sunlight d. snow
19. Bubbles can float in the air because they are filled with ______. a. air b. water c. sand d. metal
20. Birds float in the air by flapping their ______. a. feet b. beaks c. tails d. wings
21. Paper planes float in the air when they are ______ correctly. a. folded b. painted c. cut d. thrown
22. A floating object in the air is usually ______. a. big b. light c. heavy d. sharp
23. What helps a bird float and fly in the air? a. beak b. feathers c. wings d. claws
24. Balloons float in the air because they are filled with ______. a. sand b. water c. gas d. leaves
25. Kites float in the air because they have a ______ shape. a. square b. triangle c. circle d. oval
26. A metal spoon will __________ in water.
    • a) float
    • b) sink
    • c) fly
    • d) dance
27. A stone is __________ than water, so it sinks.
    • a) lighter
    • b) softer
    • c) heavier
    • d) smoother
28. When you put a glass marble in water, it will __________.
    • a) float
    • b) sink
    • c) jump
    • d) disappear
29. Objects that sink in water are usually __________.
    • a) very light
    • b) very dense
    • c) very dry
    • d) very shiny
30. A plastic bottle cap will __________ in water.
    • a) float
    • b) sink
    • c) disappear
    • d) break
31. When we put a heavy metal key in water, it will __________.
    • a) float
    • b) sink
    • c) disappear
    • d) swim
32. An apple is __________ than water, so it will float.
    • a) heavier
    • b) lighter
    • c) bigger
    • d) stronger
33. Objects that are heavy will __________ in water.
    • a) float
    • b) sink
    • c) jump
    • d) dance
34. A piece of wood will usually __________ in water.
    • a) sink
    • b) float
    • c) disappear
    • d) jump
35. A small rock will __________ in water.
    • a) float
    • b) sink
    • c) dance
    • d) fly
36. A large metal toy car will __________ in water.
    • a) float
    • b) sink
    • c) swim
    • d) disappear
37. Most metals are __________ than water, so they sink.
    • a) lighter
    • b) heavier
    • c) softer
    • d) rounder
38. When we drop a ball of clay in water, it will __________.
    • a) float
    • b) sink
    • c) jump
    • d) fly
39. Things that sink in water are often made of __________.
    • a) metal
    • b) paper
    • c) cloth
    • d) rubber
40. Most rocks and stones will __________ in water.
    • a) float
    • b) sink
    • c) jump
    • d) dance
41. A road is a path where ______ and vehicles move. a. animals b. people c. plants d. stars
42. People use _______ to move on the road. a. shoes b. skies c. water d. boats
43. A car is a type of ______. a. road user b. animal c. book d. fruit
44. A crosswalk is a place where people ______. a. sleep b. swim c. cross the road d. eat food
45. When the traffic light is green, cars should ______. a. stop b. go c. sleep d. fly
46. Bicycles should stay on the ______ side of the road. a. left b. middle c. right d. top
47. _______ must walk on the sidewalk. a. Birds b. People c. Planes d. Boats
48. When you see a stop sign, you should ______. a. stop b. go c. sing d. dance
49. Motorcyclists should always wear a ______. a. hat b. helmet c. jacket d. glasses
50. When crossing the road, you should look both ______. a. sides b. up c. down d. behind

Part B:

Theory Questions:

1. What is air?
2. Can we see air?
3. What is the most important gas in air for us to breathe?
4. What gas do plants use from the air?
5. How does wind feel?
6. What does air floatation mean?
7. Can you name an object that floats in the air?
8. Why do balloons float in the air?
9. What makes kites float in the air?
10. What characteristics do floating objects have?
11. What does it mean when an object floats in water?
12. Name an object that floats in water.
13. Why do wooden sticks float in water?
14. How do leaves behave when placed in water?
15. What characteristic helps objects float in water?
16. Name a characteristic of heavy objects.
17. What is heavier, a metal key or a piece of wood?
18. Why do heavier objects sink in water?
19. Does a leaf sink or float in water?
20. What happens to a piece of paper when it is placed in water?
21. Why should animals be on a leash?
22. What should cars do at a stop sign?
23. Why is it important to use crosswalks?
24. Name a safety rule for bicycles.
25. How can we keep ourselves safe on the road?

Third Term Examinations Primary 2 Basic Science