- 1. During a science lesson, Musa noticed that a young maize plant became taller after 3 weeks. Which characteristic of living things did the plant show?
A) weight
B) Colour
C) Shape
D) Growth
- 2. A teacher placed a stone, a goat and a wooden chair on a table. Which of them can carry out all life processes?
A) the goat only
B) The stone only
C) The wooden chair only The stone and the chair
- 3. A puppy quickly ran to its owner after hearing its name. Which life process is demonstrated?
A) Excretion
B) Sensitivity
C) Reproduction
D) Nutrition
- 4. During a practical science lesson, students grouped a butterfly, a fish and a lizard together. Why they placed in the same group?
A) They all produce flowers
B) They are all animals
C) tThey all make their food
D) They all have roots
- 5. Which statement best explains why fire is classified as non-living?
A) It does NOT carry out all the life processes of living things
B) It can spread from one place to another
C) It gives out heat
D) It produces light
- 6. A young chick became a mature hen and later laid eggs. Which characteristic of living things is shown last?
A) Respiration
B) Movement
C) Growth
D) Reproduction
- 7. During a visit to a zoo, Ada saw a goat, a pigeon and a snake. Why are these animals grouped together?
A) They all live in water
B) They all produce flowers
C) They all have feathers
D) They are all vertebrates
- 8. A student noticed that ice changed into water after standing in the sun. Which type of change took place?
A) A biological change
B) A physical change
C) A permanent change
D) A chemical change
- 9. A lizard hid under a large rock during the hottest part of the day. What relationship between living and non-living things does this show?
A) Rocks reproduce like animals
B) Living things DO NOT need their environment
C) Rocks are living things
D) Non living things provide shelter for living things
- 10. A student wanted to observe onion cells during a laboratory practical. Which instrument shoulkd be used?
A) Measuring cylinder
B) Weighing balance
C) Microscope
D) Thermometer
- 11. A green leaf can make food because its cells contain ________.
A) Cell membrane
B) Vacuoles
C) Chloroplasts
D) Mitochondria
- 12. A biology student observed two cells under a microscope. One cell had a cell wall and chloroplasts, while the other did NOT. What can the student conclude?
A) Neither is a living cell
B) Bothe are plant cells
C) One is a plant cell and the other is an animal cell
D) Both are animal cells
- 13. A boy rides his bicycle down a hill without pedalling. Which form of energy mainly makes the bicycle move?
A) Electrical energy changing into magnetic energy
B) Potential energy changing into kinetic energy
C) Sound energy changing into heat energy
D) Light energy changing into chemical energy
- 14. A girl lifted a bucket of water from the ground and placed it on a high platform. The bucket gained more
A) potential energy
B) sound energy
C) nuclear energy
D) magnetic energy
- 15. A farmer uses wind energy to pump water for irrigation. What is the major advantage of using wind energy?
A) It is cheaper than air
B) It is renewable and causes little pollution
C) It can never stop blowing
D) It is produced from crude oil
- 16. During a class debate, students were asked to recommend the best energy source for protecting the environment. Which would be the best choice?
A) Solar energy
B) Petrol
C) Coal
D) Kerosene
- 17. In the workshop, a student used a hand saw to cut wood. What enabled the saw to do the work?
A) Force alone
B) Friction
C) Air
D) Energy
- 18. A pupil stretched s rubber band and held it without releasing it. What type of energy DOES the stretched rubber band possess?
A) Light energy
B) kinetic energy
C) Electrical energy
D) Potential energy
- 19. A school plans to instal an energy source that is clean, renewable and suitable for reducing electricity bills. Which should be recommended?
A) Solar panels
B) Diesel engine
C) Petrol generator
D) Coal-fired generator
- 20. During a physical education lesson, students were reminded to obey the rules, respect officials and accept results fairly. Which value are they being taught?
A) Carelessness
B) Sportsmanship
C) Aggression
D) Selfishness
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