AIC JS 2 Basic Science Revision Test
  • 1. ______elements are elements that have unstable atomic nuclei
A) none of the above
B) molecular
C) radioactive
D) atomic
  • 2. The following are examples of radioactive elements except
A) uranium
B) radon
C) carbon 14
D) hydrogen
  • 3. ______ consist of two protons and two electrons
A) omega
B) gamma radiation
C) beta radiation
D) alpha radiation
  • 4. Carbon 14 is used in carbon dating to determine ______
A) proton
B) age of ancient artifacts
C) electron
D) nuclear energy
  • 5. ______ decay has no mass or charge
A) alpha decay
B) gamma decay
C) radioactivity
D) beta decay
  • 6. The following are importance of radioactivity except
A) radiometric dating
B) pollution
C) energy production
D) scientific research
  • 7. Direct exposure to high level of radiation can cause ______
A) skin lightening
B) skin damage
C) none of the above
D) skin darkening
  • 8. ______ are highly penetrating and can pass through most material
A) gamma radiation
B) beta radiation
C) alpha radiation
D) thronium
  • 9. ______ are binary compounds formed when oxygen combines with other elements
A) hydroxide
B) peroxide
C) oxide
D) trioxide
  • 10. The following are industrial preparation of oxygen except
A) liquefaction of air
B) fractional distillation of liquid air
C) electrolysis of water
D) decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
  • 11. ______is the process of coating iron metal with a layer of zinc(Zn)
A) galvanization
B) coating with enamel paint
C) electroplating
D) application of oil
  • 12. ______ is a quick reaction that releases heat and light
A) rusting
B) smoking
C) burning
D) corrosion
  • 13. ______ is formed after iron particles have been exposed to oxygen and moisture for a long period of time
A) rusting
B) decomposition
C) none of the above
D) burning
  • 14. ______ is the process whereby iron is coated with nickel
A) electrolysis
B) electroplating
C) all of the above
D) galvanization
  • 15. ______ is a slow process that happens over time
A) galvanization
B) burning
C) electroplating
D) rusting
  • 16. Na, O , Mg O, are ______ oxides
A) neutral
B) amphoteric
C) basic
D) acidic
  • 17. ______ oxides are oxides of metals which can react with both acid and alkalis to form salt and water only
A) acidic
B) neutral
C) amphoteric
D) basic
  • 18. Aluminum and Zinc are oxides of ______
A) peroxide
B) amphoteric oxides
C) acidic oxide
D) basic oxide
  • 19. ______ is the transfer of pollen grains from male anther of a flower to the female stigma
A) none of the above
B) transportation
C) pollination
D) reproduction
  • 20. ______ is a state of absolute well being of an individual as it relates to reproduction and his or her reproductive part
A) reproductive well being
B) pollination
C) reproduction
D) reproductive health
  • 21. ______ involves the fusion of male and female gametes in their reproductive system
A) human respiratory system
B) human reproductive system
C) human digestive system
D) human excretory system
  • 22. ______ consist of testicles, scrotum, vas deferens, accessory gland and penis
A) female reproductive system
B) male reproductive system
C) male respiratory system
D) male excretory system
  • 23. ______ occurs when pollen from one flower is transferred to the pistils of another flower
A) self pollination
B) replication
C) cross pollination
D) transportation
  • 24. The process of fusion of sperm with egg to produce zygote is ______
A) fertilization
B) reproduction
C) fertility
D) production
  • 25. ______ can be defined as the spot or point where two or more bones meets
A) muscle
B) joint
C) bone
D) cartilage
  • 26. ______ provides support and protection for our organs
A) tendon
B) ligament
C) cartilage
D) bones
  • 27. ______is the skeleton found in soft bodied animals
A) exo skeleton
B) endo skeleton
C) endoscopic skeleton
D) Hydrostatic skeleton
  • 28. ______ is made up of vertebrate column, ribs, sternum and skull
A) axial skeleton
B) static Skeleton
C) hydro skeleton
D) appendicular skeleton
  • 29. Joints is made up of the following except
A) tendon
B) bones
C) skull
D) cartilage
  • 30. ______ occurs when pollen grains from the anther are transferred to the stigma of another flower on the same plant
A) gross pollination
B) transportation
C) cross pollination
D) self pollination
  • 31. The followings are types of flower except
A) roses
B) hibiscus
C) waterleaf
D) tulip
  • 32. ______ involve only one parent and the new offspring is produced genetically similar to the parent
A) asexual propagation
B) bisexual reproduction
C) asexual reproduction
D) sexual reproduction
  • 33. ______consist of a pair of ovaries, Fallopian tube, uterus and vagina
A) female excretory organ
B) female digestive organ
C) female reproductive organ
D) female respiratory
  • 34. A fertilized egg is called ______
A) uterus
B) zygote
C) ovum
D) embryo
  • 35. ______ help to cushion and reduce friction between bones
A) tendon
B) bones
C) cartilage
D) ligament
  • 36. ______ is the skeleton found inside the body of animal
A) endoskeleton
B) exoskeleton
C) cartilage
D) hydrostatic skeleton
  • 37. ______ is the process whereby embryo moves into uterus and gets attached to its wall
A) fertilization
B) transfusion
C) implantation
D) fertility
  • 38. ______ are muscles in which we have control over
A) voluntary muscles
B) involuntary muscles
C) immovable muscles
D) normal muscles
  • 39. A pure water has a boiling point of ______ degrees Celsius at standard pressure
A) 200
B) 300
C) 400
D) 100
  • 40. ______is a type of simple machine use to fasten two objects together
A) wedge
B) screw
C) lever
D) wheel and axle
  • 41. The following are types of lever except
A) first class lever
B) second class lever
C) fourth class lever
D) third class lever
  • 42. Heat wave can be transmitted through ______
A) metals
B) plastics
C) vacuum
D) pipes
  • 43. Heat conductors include the following except
A) plastics
B) mercury
C) aluminum
D) copper
  • 44. The boiling point of benzene is ______ degree Celsius
A) 80.1
B) 80.3
C) 80.2
D) 80.4
  • 45. Efficiency of a machine is expressed in ______
A) seconds
B) newton
C) percentage
D) joules
  • 46. Heat insulators include the following except
A) grass
B) lead
C) wood
D) water
  • 47. The unit of heat is ______
A) Newton
B) volt
C) joules
D) ohms
  • 48. ______ is a simple machine used in construction sites to raise or lower heavy load
A) wheel and axle
B) pulley
C) wedge
D) inclined plane
  • 49. ______ can be stopped through by a few millimeters of aluminum
A) radioactivity
B) gamma radiation
C) alpha radiation
D) beta radiation
  • 50. ______ can be defined as the ratio of work output of the machine to the total work input
A) simple machine
B) efficiency
C) mechanical advantage
D) velocity ratio
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