Basic Science Primary 5 Second Term Examination Questions
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ToggleGeneral Instructions for Teachers and Students:
For Teachers:
- Ensure that the exam is administered in a quiet environment.
- Remind students to read each question carefully before answering.
- Emphasize that students should work independently and avoid any form of malpractice.
- Encourage students to manage their time well and answer all questions.
For Students:
- Write your name and class at the top of your exam paper.
- Read each question carefully before you start answering.
- Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
- If you do not know the answer to a question, leave it and move on to the next one.
- Work independently and avoid cheating. It is important to do your best honestly.
- Use simple and clear handwriting.
- Check your answers before submitting the exam.
Part A: Objective Questions
(30 Fill-in-the-blank questions with options)
- Plants that reproduce by seeds are called __________.
a) Animals
b) Seeds
c) Flowering plants
d) Insects - The male part of a flower that produces pollen is called __________.
a) Stigma
b) Anther
c) Style
d) Ovary - The female part of a flower that receives pollen is the __________.
a) Stigma
b) Anther
c) Filament
d) Petal - In plant reproduction, the process of pollen being transferred from one flower to another is called __________.
a) Pollination
b) Germination
c) Fertilization
d) Photosynthesis - Domestic animals that eat only plants are called __________.
a) Carnivores
b) Herbivores
c) Omnivores
d) Insectivores - The energy from the sun is absorbed by __________ in plants.
a) Chlorophyll
b) Oxygen
c) Water
d) Nitrogen - A material that does not allow heat to pass through easily is called a __________.
a) Conductor
b) Insulator
c) Liquid
d) Gas - Temperature is measured using a __________.
a) Thermometer
b) Barometer
c) Ruler
d) Compass - The change from a liquid to a gas is called __________.
a) Freezing
b) Melting
c) Evaporation
d) Condensation - The solid form of water is called __________.
a) Liquid
b) Ice
c) Gas
d) Vapor - __________ is the process where a substance turns into a different state by heating or cooling.
a) Matter
b) Melting
c) Change of state
d) Evaporation - The process of turning a solid into a liquid is called __________.
a) Melting
b) Freezing
c) Condensation
d) Sublimation - When a liquid turns into a solid, it is called __________.
a) Evaporation
b) Condensation
c) Freezing
d) Melting - __________ is a property of matter that determines how much heat an object can hold.
a) Volume
b) Density
c) Temperature
d) Mass - The process in which materials break down over time due to wear and tear is called __________.
a) Repair
b) Deterioration
c) Maintenance
d) Recycling - A __________ is used to repair or service broken or damaged equipment.
a) Mechanic
b) Chemist
c) Doctor
d) Teacher - The process of keeping machines in good working order through cleaning, oiling, and testing is called __________.
a) Maintenance
b) Ignition
c) Refueling
d) Manufacturing - A __________ animal only eats other animals.
a) Herbivore
b) Carnivore
c) Omnivore
d) Insectivore - Water changes into vapor during the process of __________.
a) Freezing
b) Melting
c) Evaporation
d) Condensation - In __________ maintenance, equipment is inspected regularly to prevent breakdowns.
a) Predictive
b) Corrective
c) Preventive
d) Emergency - __________ maintenance involves repairing equipment that is already broken.
a) Predictive
b) Corrective
c) Preventive
d) Condition-based - Materials that can change from one state to another are known as __________.
a) Solids
b) Liquids
c) Gases
d) Matter - A __________ is a device used to measure temperature.
a) Scale
b) Thermometer
c) Timer
d) Clock - The __________ of maintenance ensures the safety of people using the equipment.
a) Cost
b) Duration
c) Safety checks
d) Replacement - Regular __________ can prevent equipment from breaking down.
a) Cleaning
b) Painting
c) Breaking
d) Repairing - The type of maintenance that uses technology to predict equipment failure is called __________.
a) Corrective
b) Preventive
c) Predictive
d) Emergency - Regular __________ helps to improve equipment efficiency.
a) Washing
b) Maintenance
c) Storing
d) Disposing - Plants reproduce by __________, __________, and __________.
a) Pollination, germination, fertilization
b) Pollination, evaporation, hydration
c) Reproduction, respiration, digestion
d) Germination, synthesis, respiration - A __________ is a living thing that eats plants and animals.
a) Omnivore
b) Carnivore
c) Herbivore
d) Insectivore - __________ is a state of matter that has no fixed shape and can flow.
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) Plasma
Part B: Theory Questions
(30 Short-answer questions)
- What is reproduction in plants?
- Explain how pollination happens in plants.
- What are the two main types of reproduction in plants?
- Why is reproduction important for plants?
- Name three domestic animals and classify them as herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.
- What does it mean for an animal to be a herbivore?
- How do domestic animals help humans?
- How does heat energy travel from one object to another?
- What is the difference between heat and temperature?
- Why is it important to measure temperature?
- How does matter change from one state to another?
- What is an example of matter changing from a solid to a liquid?
- Describe what happens during condensation.
- Give an example of a solid that changes directly into a gas.
- How does temperature affect the state of matter?
- What are the types of maintenance? Briefly explain each.
- Why is regular maintenance necessary for equipment?
- Explain the advantages of proper maintenance.
- How can maintenance prevent equipment breakdowns?
- Describe the process of cleaning and lubrication as part of maintenance.
- What is the importance of safety checks in maintenance?
- Give an example of predictive maintenance.
- What are the benefits of using condition-based maintenance?
- Describe emergency maintenance and when it should be done.
- How do you maintain a bicycle to prevent it from getting damaged?
- What role does training play in effective maintenance?
- Why should people clean and lubricate machines regularly?
- What does “maintenance” mean in everyday life?
- How does proper maintenance contribute to safety?
- What happens when maintenance is ignored or neglected?
Part C: True or False Questions
(30 True or False questions)
- Reproduction in plants can only happen through seeds. (True/False)
- Only herbivores eat plants. (True/False)
- Heat energy can only be transferred through liquids. (True/False)
- Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit only. (True/False)
- Domestic animals include pets like dogs and cats. (True/False)
- Reproduction is not necessary for plants. (True/False)
- Matter can change from one state to another when heat is applied. (True/False)
- Heat is the same as temperature. (True/False)
- Preventive maintenance involves fixing broken equipment. (True/False)
- Only humans need maintenance for their equipment. (True/False)
- Pollination helps plants to reproduce. (True/False)
- Birds and cats are examples of omnivores. (True/False)
- Animals that eat both plants and animals are omnivores. (True/False)
- Melting is the process of a solid turning into a liquid. (True/False)
- Maintenance ensures that equipment lasts longer and works better. (True/False)
- Cleaning and lubrication are not important in maintaining equipment. (True/False)
- An example of a gas is water. (True/False)
- Temperature can affect the state of water. (True/False)
- Maintenance only includes repairs. (True/False)
- The sun provides heat and energy to plants. (True/False)
- Reproduction can happen in animals without pollination. (True/False)
- Heat flows from colder to hotter objects. (True/False)
- Condensation is when a liquid turns into a gas. (True/False)
- Cooling can cause a liquid to become a solid. (True/False)
- Heat helps to change the state of matter. (True/False)
- Plants can reproduce without the help of animals. (True/False)
- Temperature is the measurement of how hot or cold something is. (True/False)
- Domestic animals can only eat food that humans provide. (True/False)
- All animals are either herbivores or carnivores. (True/False)
- Regular maintenance is important for safety and efficiency. (True/False)
Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions
(30 questions without options)
- __________ is the process by which pollen from one flower reaches another.
- Pollination helps plants to __________.
- Plants that do not produce flowers reproduce through __________.
- The process of a solid turning into a liquid is called __________.
- A herbivore eats only __________.
- The material that absorbs sunlight and helps in photosynthesis is __________.
- In a __________, heat energy travels from one object to another.
- The energy from the sun is important for __________.
- __________ is used to measure temperature.
- The process in which water changes from liquid to gas is __________.
- __________ is a state of matter that has no fixed shape and can flow.
- Water turning into ice is an example of __________.
- The __________ system is used to measure heat.
- __________ maintenance occurs when a machine breaks and needs immediate repair.
- Animals that eat both plants and animals are called __________.
- The change of state from a liquid to a solid is called __________.
- __________ maintenance involves regularly inspecting equipment to ensure it is working properly.
- A material that does not allow heat to pass through is called a __________.
- __________ is the process of keeping machines or equipment in good working condition.
- The __________ part of a flower produces pollen.
- __________ maintenance uses technology to predict when equipment will fail.
- Heat travels from __________ objects to __________ objects.
- __________ is the process of turning a liquid into a solid.
- __________ occurs when gas turns back into liquid.
- A __________ is used to measure temperature.
- __________ animals eat only other animals.
- The __________ helps maintain plant life by supporting pollination.
- The process of keeping something clean and functional is known as __________.
- __________ helps plants get the nutrients they need from the soil.
- The __________ involves checking equipment regularly to avoid breakdowns.
This exam structure covers a variety of topics and question types to assess the students comprehensively across the subjects outlined.
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