Subject: Basic Science
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 7
Topic: Second Term Mid Term Test Basic Science Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes
Answer the following questions
Loamy soil is a blend of ____, ____, and ____. a) Water, air, sand
b) Sand, clay, silt
c) Gravel, rocks, clay
d) Water, clay, ants
What makes loamy soil ideal for plants? a) Too much water
b) Perfect balance
c) Lack of nutrients
d) Hard and compact
____ is an example of an organism in loamy soil. a) Fish
b) Earthworm
c) Butterfly
d) Lizard
How does loamy soil feel when squeezed? a) Gritty
b) Tight
c) Loose ball
d) Sticky
What does loamy soil provide for plant roots? a) Uncomfortable space
b) Cozy home
c) Dry environment
d) No nutrients
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
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 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
Second Term Mid-Term Assessment and Break
Subject : Basic Science
Class : Primary 2
Term : Second Term
Week : 7
Assessment Components
Part A: Objective Questions
Instructions : Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the options provided.
Clay soil can hold a lot of ______.
a) air
b) water
c) sand
d) stone
Answer : b
______ soil is best for farming because it holds water and air.
a) Clay
b) Loamy
c) Sandy
d) Gravel
Answer : b
Plants use their ______ to absorb water and nutrients.
a) leaves
b) roots
c) stems
d) flowers
Answer : b
Trees are plants with ______ stems.
a) soft
b) tall
c) short
d) hard
Answer : d
Cucumber is a type of ______ plant.
a) tree
b) shrub
c) creeper
d) herb
Answer : c
______ is an example of a shrub.
a) Mango
b) Hibiscus
c) Pumpkin
d) Basil
Answer : b
Plants make their food using ______.
a) stems
b) roots
c) leaves
d) seeds
Answer : c
Clay can be used to make ______.
a) furniture
b) pots
c) fabric
d) water
Answer : b
Creepers grow ______.
a) tall
b) on supports
c) along the ground
d) underwater
Answer : c
Mint is an example of a ______.
a) herb
b) tree
c) shrub
d) climber
Answer : a
Loamy soil is a mixture of ______ and organic matter.
a) sand
b) clay
c) both a and b
d) water
Answer : c
Clay soil is ______ when wet.
a) rough
b) sticky
c) dry
d) light
Answer : b
Flowers help plants to ______.
a) grow taller
b) reproduce
c) make food
d) store water
Answer : b
Shrubs are plants with ______ stems.
a) strong
b) soft
c) many
d) hard
Answer : c
Clay can be molded to make ______.
a) paper
b) toys
c) glass
d) oil
Answer : b
______ are plants that climb on supports.
a) Climbers
b) Creepers
c) Trees
d) Shrubs
Answer : a
______ soil does not hold water well.
a) Loamy
b) Sandy
c) Clay
d) Muddy
Answer : b
Pumpkin is an example of a ______.
a) herb
b) climber
c) tree
d) shrub
Answer : b
Roots help plants to ______ in the soil.
a) stand firmly
b) make food
c) grow leaves
d) produce flowers
Answer : a
Watermelon is an example of a ______.
a) creeper
b) tree
c) herb
d) climber
Answer : a
Part B: Theory Questions
Instructions : Answer the questions briefly.
What is clay soil used for?
Name two examples of plants that are climbers.
What type of soil is best for farming?
Give one feature of loamy soil.
Name two examples of creepers.
What is the main function of plant roots?
What are shrubs?
Name one plant that grows along the ground.
Give two features of clay soil.
Mention one thing flowers do for plants.
What type of plants are Mango and Orange trees?
Which soil type is sticky when wet?
Give two examples of herbs.
Name a plant that can be molded with clay.
What part of the plant makes food?
Mention two features of plants.
Give an example of a shrub.
What are climbers?
Name one use of clay soil in Nigeria.
Mention two materials made from clay.
Part C: True or False Questions
Instructions : Write True or False for each statement.
Loamy soil is a mixture of clay and sand.
Creepers grow along the ground.
Climbers do not need support to grow.
Flowers help plants to reproduce.
Clay is rough and dry when wet.
Sandy soil holds water well.
Shrubs are small plants with soft stems.
Mint is an example of a tree.
Roots help plants to stand firmly in the soil.
Clay soil is best for farming.
Cucumber is a climber.
Leaves make food for the plant.
Plants use their stems to absorb water.
Creepers grow tall and strong.
Hibiscus is a type of herb.
Mango is an example of a tree.
Loamy soil is the best type of soil for farming.
Pumpkin grows along the ground.
Climbers grow straight up without any support.
Roots are found above the ground.
Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions
Instructions : Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
Plants absorb water using their ______.
Trees are plants with ______ stems.
Creepers grow ______ the ground.
Flowers help plants to ______.
Clay soil is ______ when wet.
______ soil is good for farming.
Climbers need ______ to grow.
Leaves make ______ for the plant.
Cucumber is a type of ______.
Mango is an example of a ______.
Shrubs have many ______.
Clay can be used to make ______.
Roots hold plants firmly in the ______.
Pumpkin grows along the ______.
Mint is an example of a ______.
______ are small plants with soft stems.
Sandy soil does not hold ______ well.
Hibiscus is a type of ______.
Plants produce seeds using their ______.
Loamy soil contains ______ matter.
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