Basic Science

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Time Allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Marks: 50

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (30 Marks)

1. Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?

A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
D. Energy
2. Which of the following is an example of a living thing?
A. Rock
B. Tree
C. Air
D. Water
3. Which of these is a characteristic of living things?
A. They do not grow
B. They reproduce
C. They cannot respond to stimuli
D. They cannot move
4. Which of the following is a characteristic of living things related to nutrition?
A. They do not need food
B. They eat food for energy
C. They do not produce waste
D. They only eat plants
5. Which of the following processes occurs in both plants and animals?
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Germination
6. What do herbivores eat?
A. Other animals
B. Plants
C. Both plants and animals
D. Nothing
7. Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction?
A. Budding
B. Pollination
C. Fertilization
D. Mating
8. Which of the following is an example of a carnivore?
A. Cow
B. Tiger
C. Goat
D. Dog
9. What is the main function of the respiratory system in living organisms?
A. To digest food
B. To circulate blood
C. To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
D. To excrete waste
10. Which of the following is a non-living thing?
A. Plant
B. Water
C. Animal
D. Insect
11. What is the term for the conversion of matter from one form to another?
A. Sublimation
B. Melting
C. Transformation
D. Conversion
12. What is the process by which plants make their own food?
A. Respiration
B. Digestion
C. Photosynthesis
D. Germination
13. Which of the following is NOT a method of personal cleanliness?
A. Brushing teeth
B. Bathing regularly
C. Keeping hair dirty
D. Cutting nails
14. What is the main purpose of personal hygiene?
A. To prevent diseases
B. To look good
C. To increase weight
D. To reduce hunger
15. Which of the following are essential for the healthy growth of hair?
A. Cleanliness and proper diet
B. Shampoo only
C. Lack of water
D. Constant cutting
16. Which of the following is the primary source of energy for living things?
A. Oxygen
B. Water
C. Food
D. Sunlight
17. Which of these is an example of a non-living thing?
A. Fish
B. Rock
C. Tree
D. Bird
18. The process by which living organisms produce waste is called:
A. Respiration
B. Excretion
C. Digestion
D. Circulation
19. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?
A. Growth
B. Movement
C. Breathing
D. Inability to die
20. Which of the following groups includes both plants and animals that reproduce
sexually?
A. Fungi
B. Living Things
C. Invertebrates
D. Microorganisms
21. Which of the following is a characteristic of non-living things?
A. They grow
B. They can move
C. They do not reproduce
D. They require energy
22. Which of the following is a process of respiration in plants?
A. Breathing through stomata
B. Taking in oxygen from the soil
C. Using light for energy
D. The exchange of gases
23. Which of the following is an example of an omnivore?
A. Cow
B. Dog
C. Horse
D. Tiger
24. Which of the following is a form of asexual reproduction in plants?
A. Seed formation
B. Budding
C. Pollination
D. Germination
25. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change of matter?
A. Ice melting
B. Water boiling
C. Wood burning
D. Water freezing
 26. What is the main purpose of personal hygiene for your nails?
A. To make nails grow faster
B. To keep nails clean and trimmed
C. To change the color of nails
D. To remove dirt from under the nails
27. Which of the following animals is classified as a herbivore?
A. Elephant
B. Lion
C. Bear
D. Crocodile
28. Which of these is a characteristic of living things that helps them to survive in their
environment?
A. Ability to reproduce
B. Ability to sleep
C. Ability to stay in one place
D. Ability to turn color
29. What process happens when matter changes from a solid to a liquid?
A. Freezing
B. Melting
C. Condensation
D. Evaporation
30. Which of the following is NOT part of personal hygiene?
A. Bathing regularly
B. Brushing teeth
C. Eating unhealthy foods
D. Keeping the hair clean

Section B: Essay Questions

(Answer any 3 questions from the following questions)

1. Describe the differences between living things and non-living things. Include at least 3
characteristics of living things in your answer.
2. Draw and label a diagram showing the intermolecular forces in a solid matter.
3. What are the three main types of nutrition in animals. (herbivores, carnivores, and
omnivores)? Describe the feeding habits of each type and give one example of an animal
for each.
4. What is evaporation?
5. Discuss and Provide practical tips for the following parts of the body
a. Hair
b. skin
c. Teeth
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1. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

a) Respiration
b) Ability to move
c) Ability to grow
d) Ability to make food
2. All living organisms are made up of:
a) Atoms
b) Cells
c) Molecules
d) Chemical reactions
3. Which of the following processes is used by plants to make their own food?
a) Digestion
b) Respiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Fermentation
4. Which of the following is an example of a non-living thing?
a) Dog
b) Plant
c) Rock
d) Human
5. Which of these is a characteristic of living things?
a) They do not grow
b) They are made up of only one type of cell
c) They can reproduce
d) They do not require energy
6. Which of the following is a property of acids?
a) They taste bitter
b) They turn blue litmus paper red
c) They feel slippery
d) They are not corrosive
7. Which of the following elements is most abundant in the human body?
a) Carbon
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) Calcium
8. Which of the following is NOT an example of a chemical compound?
a) Oxygen (O2)
b) Water (H2O)
c) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
d) Nitrogen (N2)
9. Which chemical process releases energy in living organisms?
a) Photosynthesis
 b) Respiration
c) Evaporation
d) Precipitation
10. Which of the following is an example of an inorganic substance?
a) Sugar
b) Water
c) Protein
d) Fat
11. Which of these nutrients is recycled in the nutrient cycle?
a) Carbon
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) All of the above
12. In the nitrogen cycle, nitrogen is fixed by:
a) Plants
b) Bacteria
c) Animals
d) Fungi
13. The process by which plants absorb nitrogen is called:
a) Nitrogen fixation
b) Nitrogen assimilation
c) Nitrogen decomposition
d) Nitrogen respiration
14. What is the role of decomposers in the nutrient cycle?
a) Produce food for plants
b) Break down dead organisms and return nutrients to the soil
c) Store carbon in plants
d) Absorb carbon from the air
15. Which process helps to return carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
a) Photosynthesis
b) Respiration
c) Transpiration
d) Condensation
16. A food chain always begins with:
a) A carnivore
b) A producer
c) A herbivore
d) A decomposer
17. Which of the following organisms would most likely be found at the top of a food
chain?
a) Grass
b) Rabbit
c) Snake
d) Hawk
18. In a food chain, what role does a rabbit play?
a) Producer
 b) Primary consumer
c) Secondary consumer
d) Decomposer
19. What type of organism is a lion in a food chain?
a) Producer
b) Primary consumer
c) Secondary consumer
d) Tertiary consumer
20. In the food chain: Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake. Which organism is a
secondary consumer?
a) Grass
b) Grasshopper
c) Frog
d) Snake
21. A food web is:
a) A simple chain of producers and consumers
b) A complex network of interconnected food chains
c) A list of producers
d) A list of carnivores
22. Which of these is NOT part of a food web?
a) Producers
b) Consumers
c) Decomposers
d) Only herbivores
23. What happens to the energy as you move up the food web?
a) It increases
b) It decreases
c) It stays the same
d) It disappears
24. Which organism in a food web is most likely to be affected if the primary consumers
are removed?
a) Producer
b) Herbivore
c) Carnivore
d) Decomposer
25. Which of the following best describes the role of a producer in a food web?
a) They consume other organisms
b) They break down dead materials
c) They convert sunlight into food
d) They act as predators
26. Which of the following organisms would be classified as a primary consumer in a
food web?
a) Frog
b) Grass
c) Owl
d) Snake
 27. What is the correct order of organisms in a simple food chain?
a) Producer → Secondary consumer → Primary consumer
b) Producer → Primary consumer → Secondary consumer
c) Secondary consumer → Primary consumer → Producer
d) Primary consumer → Producer → Secondary consumer
28. Which of the following organisms is most likely a primary consumer in a food web?
a) Frog
b) Grass
c) Owl
d) Snake
29. Which of the following organisms would be considered a tertiary consumer in a food
web?
a) Grass
b) Rabbit
c) Snake
d) Hawk
30. Which of these organisms plays a key role in breaking down dead plants and
animals in the nutrient cycle?
a) Producers
b) Decomposers
c) Herbivores
d) Carnivores

ESSAY
Answer any 3 questions.
1. What is habitat?
2. Mention 3 main symbiotic relationships.
3. Mention 3 differences between growth and development.
4. Using a diagram explain the following
a) food web
b) nutrient cycle
5. List the order of organisms in a food chain.

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Instructions:

 Answer all the questions.

 Each question carries equal marks.

 Choose the most appropriate answer from the options provided.

1. What is the basic unit of inheritance?
A) Gene
B) Chromosome
C) Protein
D) Cell

2. Which of the following is a common effect of drug abuse on the body?

A) Improved memory and concentration
B) Increased physical strength
C) Damage to the liver, heart, and brain
D) Better sleep and relaxation

3. What is the term used to describe the physical appearance or traits of an organism?
A) Genotype
B) Allele
C) Phenotype
D) Chromosome

4. What is desertification?
A) The process of land turning into desert due to human activities and climate change
B) The process of reclaiming deserts for agriculture
C) The formation of sand dunes in tropical forests
D) The growth of new forests in dry regions

5. Which of the following is a chemical that contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer?
A) Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)
B) Methane (CH₄)
C) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
D) Oxygen (O₂)

6. Which of the following is an effect of the depletion of the ozone layer on human health?
A) Decreased risk of skin cancer
B) Increased exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, leading to skin cancer and eye damage
C) Reduced rates of respiratory diseases
D) Improved immune system function

7. What is one way to reduce the depletion of the ozone layer?

A) Use of products containing CFCs in refrigerators and air conditioners
B) Phasing out the use of ozone-depleting chemicals and replacing them with safer alternatives
C) Increasing the use of fossil fuels
D) Cutting down more trees to reduce the effects of air pollution

8. What is one environmental effect of ozone layer depletion?

A) It leads to the cooling of the Earth's atmosphere
B) It causes increased ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can harm marine life, especially plankton
C) It helps in the growth of crops and plants
D) It increases rainfall and leads to better water resources
9. Which of the following is a common cause of deforestation?
A) Planting new trees
B) Cutting down trees for wood and farming
C) Protecting forests
D) Reforestation programs

10. What is one effect of cutting down too many trees?

A) More oxygen is produced
B) Soil erosion and loss of habitat
C) Better rainfall
D) More fertile soil

11. Which of the following living organisms is the main source of food for humans and animals in
many parts of the world?
A) Fish
B) Trees
C) Fungi
D) Algae

12. Which of the following non-living resources is commonly used to make glass?
A) Clay
B) Sand
C) Rubber
D) Timber

13. Which of the following is an effective method for controlling desertification?

A) Overgrazing livestock
B) Planting trees and shrubs to reduce soil erosion
C) Cutting down more trees to make room for farming
D) Using chemical fertilizers to improve soil fertility

14. What can help protect the ozone layer?

A) Using CFC-free products
B) Using more fossil fuels
C) Burning more coal
D) Cutting down forests

15. What happens to the soil after bush burning?

A) It becomes more fertile and productive
B) It becomes dry and prone to erosion
C) It supports more vegetation growth
D) It remains unaffected

16. Which of the following is a resource obtained from plants?

A) Leather
B) Wool
C) Wood
D) Silk

17. Which of the following is a non-living resource used in the production of plastic materials?
A) Coal
B) Petroleum
C) Gold
D) Cotton

18. Which of the following is a major cause of bush burning in many parts of the world?
A) Forest preservation
B) Agriculture and land clearing
C) Tree planting initiatives
D) Air pollution

19. How does bush burning contribute to climate change?

A) It helps in cooling the atmosphere
B) It reduces greenhouse gases
C) It releases carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere
D) It increases oxygen levels in the air

20. What is the genetic material found in the nucleus of a cell?

A) DNA
B) RNA
C) Protein
D) Carbohydrates

21. What is one of the main dangers of abusing drugs like marijuana, cocaine, or heroin?
A) They can improve academic performance
B) They can lead to addiction and health problems
C) They can strengthen the immune system
D) They help people to become more socially active

22. Which of the following is an example of a non-living resource used in construction?

A) Iron ore
B) Wool
C) Wood
D) Cotton

23. Which of the following best describes deforestation?

A) The planting of new forests
B) The process of removing or destroying forests
C) The practice of recycling waste materials
D) The conservation of natural habitats

24. Which of the following is an important medicinal resource obtained from living organisms?
A) Salt
B) Penicillin (from fungi)
C) Gold
D) Coal

25. What is desertification?

A) The planting of new trees in dry areas
B) The process of land turning into desert due to human activities and climate change
C) The creation of new wetlands
D) The cooling of the atmosphere in dry regions

26. How can the use of windbreaks help in combating desertification?

A) By reducing the speed of wind, which helps prevent soil erosion
B) By allowing more sunlight to reach the soil for better plant growth
C) By increasing rainfall in dry areas
D) By using up all the nutrients in the soil to improve fertility

27. What is the main source of food for humans and animals in many parts of the world?
A) Fish
B) Trees
C) Fungi
D) Algae

28. Which of the following is a direct consequence of deforestation?

A) Increase in biodiversity
B) Loss of habitat for wildlife
C) Increase in forest cover
D) Reduced global temperatures

29. What is one way to prevent drug abuse?

A) Educating people about the dangers of drugs
B) Encouraging peer pressure to try drugs
C) Ignoring the signs of drug use in friends or family
D) Using drugs in moderation for "fun" during social events

30. What role do trees play in preventing soil erosion?

A) They help to bind the soil with their roots, reducing soil loss
B) They increase the speed of wind, which helps disperse the soil
C) They absorb water and release it as vapor
D) They absorb all nutrients in the soil, making it sterile

ESSAY

1. Write a short note on the following

a. Deforestation
b. Growth
c. Development
2. Mention 3 ways the ozone layer can be protected by the activities of man

3. What is drug?

a. What is drug abuse?

b. Mention 3 drugs that are abuse in our society today.
4. Explain the process of desertification and its impact on the environment. What are some
effective methods to prevent desertification, and how can communities play a role in combating
it?
5. Discuss the effects of drug abuse on the human body. What are some common health problems
caused by drug abuse?