Basic Science JSS 1 Second Term Mid-Term Assessment – Week 7

Subject: Basic Science

Class: JSS 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 7

Topic: Mid-Term Assessment

Duration: 40 Minutes

ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS

Part A: Objective Questions (Fill-in-the-blank with options)

Choose the correct answer from the options (a, b, c, or d).

1. The period when boys and girls become sexually mature is called ______.
   a) Adolescence
   b) Childhood
   c) Puberty
   d) Adulthood
2. The first occurrence of menstruation in girls is called ______.
   a) Menopause
   b) Ovulation
   c) Menarche
   d) Fertilization
3. Which of these is NOT a pubertal change in boys?
   a) Growth of beard
   b) Broadening of shoulders
   c) Increase in breast size
   d) Deepening of voice
4. One of the main pubertal changes in girls is ______.
   a) Growth of chest hair
   b) Menstruation
   c) Voice deepening
   d) Wet dreams
5. Adolescence is the period between ______ and adulthood.
   a) Infancy
   b) Puberty
   c) Old age
   d) Childhood
6. Poor personal hygiene can lead to ______.
   a) Good health
   b) Tooth decay
   c) Emotional stability
   d) High self-esteem
7. The practice of keeping our body clean is called ______.
   a) Sanitation
   b) Personal hygiene
   c) Pollution
   d) Filtration
8. The process of keeping the environment clean and free from waste is called ______.
   a) Hygiene
   b) Pollution
   c) Sanitation
   d) Evaporation
9. One of the ways to maintain personal hygiene is to ______.
   a) Wear dirty clothes
   b) Bath regularly
   c) Keep long dirty nails
   d) Avoid washing hands
10. The following are concerns of adolescence EXCEPT ______.
    a) Self-consciousness
    b) Development of sexual feelings
    c) Growth of moustache
    d) Struggle for peer acceptance
11. Which of the following is a good hygiene practice?
    a) Washing hands after using the toilet
    b) Wearing dirty clothes
    c) Avoiding brushing teeth
    d) Leaving nails untrimmed
12. A person with poor hygiene may suffer from ______.
    a) Skin diseases
    b) High self-esteem
    c) Emotional balance
    d) Social acceptability
13. The growth of hair in the armpit and pubic region is a sign of ______.
    a) Old age
    b) Childhood
    c) Puberty
    d) Infancy
14. Wet dreams occur in ______.
    a) Boys during puberty
    b) Girls during menstruation
    c) Infants
    d) Old people
15. Germs are tiny organisms that ______.
    a) Help in digestion
    b) Cause diseases
    c) Make the body stronger
    d) Improve personal hygiene
16. Which of these is a personal hygiene practice?
    a) Sharing toothbrushes
    b) Brushing teeth twice daily
    c) Wearing dirty socks
    d) Leaving ears unclean
17. The correct way to clean the ears is by using ______.
    a) Sharp objects
    b) Clean cotton swabs
    c) Dirty towels
    d) Pencils
18. The science and practice of maintaining health through cleanliness is called ______.
    a) Environment
    b) Hygiene
    c) Biology
    d) Chemistry
19. An example of poor hygiene is ______.
    a) Bathing daily
    b) Cutting and cleaning fingernails
    c) Brushing teeth twice daily
    d) Wearing dirty clothes
20. The widening of hips in girls is a sign of ______.
    a) Menopause
    b) Childhood
    c) Puberty
    d) Old age

Part B: Theory Questions (Short Answer Questions)

1. Define puberty.
2. List five pubertal changes in boys.
3. State three pubertal changes in girls.
4. What is menstruation?
5. Define personal hygiene.
6. Mention four ways to keep our body clean.
7. Explain two advantages of personal hygiene.
8. State three disadvantages of poor hygiene.
9. What is adolescence?
10. List two levels of personal hygiene.
11. Define sanitation.
12. Give two examples of sanitation practices.
13. Mention three factors that can lead to poor hygiene.
14. What is the difference between personal hygiene and sanitation?
15. Name two diseases that can result from poor hygiene.
16. State two ways to handle pubertal changes.
17. Why should we brush our teeth twice daily?
18. What is menarche?
19. Give two reasons why personal hygiene is important.
20. Mention two environmental sanitation methods.

Part C: True or False Questions

1. Adolescence is the period between puberty and old age. (False)
2. Puberty occurs at the same age for all boys and girls. (False)
3. Menstruation is a sign that a girl can reproduce. (True)
4. Poor hygiene can cause skin infections. (True)
5. Personal hygiene only affects a person’s appearance, not health. (False)
6. Bathing once a week is a good hygiene practice. (False)
7. A person with good hygiene has high self-esteem. (True)
8. Sanitation is the removal of waste from the environment. (True)
9. Brushing teeth prevents tooth decay and mouth odor. (True)
10. Pubertal changes include the growth of pubic hair. (True)
11. Wet dreams are experienced by boys during puberty. (True)
12. Washing hands regularly prevents the spread of germs. (True)
13. Adolescents do not have any concerns about their appearance. (False)
14. A clean environment helps to prevent diseases. (True)
15. Personal hygiene is not necessary for good health. (False)
16. Menstruation occurs in boys at puberty. (False)
17. Deepening of voice is a pubertal change in boys. (True)
18. Keeping long nails is an example of good personal hygiene. (False)
19. One should always clean the ears with sharp objects. (False)
20. Personal hygiene includes keeping both the body and clothes clean. (True)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gap Questions

1. The process of keeping places free from dirt is called ______.
2. ______ is the monthly flow of blood in girls.
3. The first menstrual period in a girl’s life is called ______.
4. The process of maintaining body cleanliness is called ______.
5. The widening of hips in girls is a sign of ______.
6. ______ is the deepening of voice in boys.
7. The removal of waste from the environment is called ______.
8. A person who does not practice good hygiene may have ______.
9. The pubic region in boys and girls grows ______ during puberty.
10. Bathing at least ______ times a day is recommended.
11. Germs are tiny ______ that cause diseases.
12. Brushing teeth helps to prevent ______.
13. Adolescents often struggle for acceptance by their ______.
14. Hair grows in the ______ and armpit during puberty.
15. One major concern of adolescents is their ______.
16. Wearing dirty clothes can cause ______.
17. Boys experience ______ as a sign of puberty.
18. ______ is the practice of taking care of our body.
19. Personal hygiene helps to prevent ______.
20. Adolescence occurs between the ages of ______ and 19.

This assessment comprehensively covers all topics from Weeks 1 to 6 and ensures students understand key concepts before the mid-term break.