Basic Science Primary 5 Third Term Examination

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Which of these measures temperature? a) Ruler
   b) Thermometer
   c) Stopwatch
   d) Scale
2. What is used to make soap? a) Sand
   b) Oil and lye
   c) Sugar
   d) Salt
3. Which of these is a good conductor of electricity? a) Wood
   b) Plastic
   c) Copper
   d) Rubber
4. What happens to metals when they are heated? a) They become colder
   b) They expand
   c) They shrink
   d) They turn into liquid
5. Which of these is an example of a magnet? a) Copper wire
   b) Iron nail
   c) Paperclip
   d) Horseshoe magnet
6. Which acid is found in lemons? a) Hydrochloric acid
   b) Sulfuric acid
   c) Citric acid
   d) Acetic acid
7. What does a thermometer measure? a) Speed
   b) Length
   c) Temperature
   d) Weight
8. Which material is used in soap making? a) Oil
   b) Paper
   c) Wood
   d) Plastic
9. What is electricity? a) Flow of water
   b) Flow of air
   c) Flow of electric charge
   d) Flow of sound
10. Which of these is a poor conductor of electricity? a) Iron
    b) Silver
    c) Rubber
    d) Copper
11. What is the effect of heating water? a) It freezes
    b) It boils
    c) It evaporates
    d) It solidifies
12. What is used to attract iron objects? a) Magnet
    b) Plastic
    c) Wood
    d) Cloth
13. Which of these is a base? a) Vinegar
    b) Lemon juice
    c) Baking soda
    d) Orange juice
14. What do you use to measure heat? a) Ruler
    b) Thermometer
    c) Scale
    d) Stopwatch
15. What do you get when you mix oil and lye? a) Water
    b) Soap
    c) Juice
    d) Acid
16. What is the main source of electricity in homes? a) Water
    b) Air
    c) Power plants
    d) Trees
17. Which of these materials can conduct electricity? a) Wood
    b) Glass
    c) Plastic
    d) Metal
18. What happens to a solid when it is heated? a) It melts
    b) It freezes
    c) It evaporates
    d) It condenses
19. Which of these objects will a magnet attract? a) Plastic spoon
    b) Rubber band
    c) Iron nail
    d) Glass cup
20. Which of these is an acid? a) Baking soda
    b) Soap
    c) Vinegar
    d) Salt
21. What is the unit of temperature? a) Meter
    b) Kilogram
    c) Second
    d) Degree Celsius
22. What is lye also known as? a) Sodium chloride
    b) Sodium hydroxide
    c) Sodium sulfate
    d) Sodium bicarbonate
23. What is a common use of electricity? a) Cooking food
    b) Playing soccer
    c) Reading books
    d) Driving cars
24. Which material is an insulator? a) Silver
    b) Copper
    c) Wood
    d) Aluminum
25. What happens when you cool water vapor? a) It melts
    b) It condenses
    c) It evaporates
    d) It solidifies
26. What type of materials can be magnetized? a) Plastic
    b) Iron
    c) Wood
    d) Glass
27. Which substance is commonly found in soaps? a) Acid
    b) Base
    c) Salt
    d) Sugar
28. What is the main ingredient in vinegar? a) Citric acid
    b) Hydrochloric acid
    c) Sulfuric acid
    d) Acetic acid
29. How is temperature related to heat? a) Temperature is a measure of the coldness of an object
    b) Temperature is a measure of the heat energy of an object
    c) Temperature is unrelated to heat
    d) Temperature measures the speed of light
30. What is the effect of heating a metal rod? a) It becomes colder
    b) It remains the same
    c) It expands
    d) It breaks

Theory Questions

1. Name one tool used to measure temperature.
2. What are the two main ingredients in soap making?
3. What material is a good conductor of electricity?
4. What happens to water when it is heated to 100 degrees Celsius?
5. Name one object that a magnet can attract.
6. What acid is found in vinegar?
7. What happens to metals when they are heated?
8. What is the function of a thermometer?
9. What is the main use of lye in soap making?
10. Name one substance that is a base.

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