KENYA JUNIOR SCHOOL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT​

GRADE 9 – INTEGRATED SCIENCE 905/1​

(Paper 1: Theory)​
Time: 1 hour 40 mins
NAME: __________________________________________________________________​
SCHOOL: _______________________________________________________________​
STREAM: _______________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS
a) Write your name, school, stream, and date in the spaces provided above.​
b) This paper consists of two sections: A and B.​
c) Section A comprises Multiple Choice Questions numbered 1 to 30.​
d) Section B comprises Structured Questions numbered 31 to 35.​
e) Answer ALL the questions in Section A in the table provided below.​
f) Answer ALL the questions in Section B in the spaces provided in this
QUESTION PAPER.​
g) Do NOT remove any page from this question paper. Answer all
questions in English.
Qn No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Answer
Qn No. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer
SECTION A: (30 MARKS)
1.​ Identify the laboratory apparatus marked A.​
A. Holder​
B. Stand​
C. Clamp​
D. Grippe
2.​ Identify the part of the Bunsen burner marked B.​
A. Chimney​
B. Collar​
C. Flame​
D. Airhole
3.​ The first element of the periodic table is:​
A. Lithium​
B. Beryllium​
C. Hydrogen​
D. Helium
4.​ Which of the following is NOT an inert gas?​
A. Oxygen​
B. Argon​
C. Helium​
D. Neon
5.​ Grade 9 learners wrote the symbols of various elements:
o​ Claire: Nitrogen - N
o​ Mercy: Sodium - Na
o​ Jacqueline: Calcium - K
 o​ Andrea: Magnesium - Mg​
Whose answer was incorrect?​
A. Claire​
B. Mercy​
C. Jacqueline​
D. Andrea
6.​ The property of metals that makes them reflect light is called:​
A. Lustre​
B. Reflection​
C. Refraction​
D. Shining
7.​ What happens when a metal rod is heated in an experiment?​
A. The metal rod expands and bursts.​
B. Apparatus A melts down.​
C. The wax melts instantly, and the pin falls down.​
D. The wax melts after some time, and the pin falls down.
8.​ Which method of preventing rusting involves coating iron objects with a
thin layer of chromium or tin using electricity?​
A. Electroplating​
B. Plastic coating​
C. Galvanizing​
D. Sacrificial protection
9.​ A learner studied the pH of different substances:
Substance pH
Q 4
P 7
R 14
S 10
T 1
Which substance is most likely to be sulphuric acid?​
A. P​
B. R​
C. S​
D. T
10.​ Which substance is most likely to be hydrogen hydroxide (water)?​
A. P​
B. R​
C. S​
D. T
11.​ Identify the type of microscope drawn below. (Diagram required)
12.​ Which part of a microscope quickly brings the image into rough
focus?​
A. Fine adjustment knob​
B. Coarse adjustment knob​
 C. Body tube​
D. Nose piece
13.​ What is the process by which plants make their own food using
sunlight?​
A. Respiration​
B. Digestion​
C. Photosynthesis​
D. Transpiration
14.​ Which of the following is found in both plant and animal cells,
except:​
A. Vacuole​
B. Nucleus​
C. Cytoplasm​
D. Cell membrane
15.​ The root drawn below is most likely to be from: (Diagram required)​
A. Sorghum​
B. Maize​
C. Beans​
D. Sugarcane
16.​ Which of the following is a proper hygiene practice for maintaining
healthy hair?​
A. Not combing hair to avoid damage.​
B. Using excessive amounts of hair styling products.​
C. Washing hair regularly with appropriate shampoo.​
D. Sharing combs with others.
17.​ Which of the following is NOT an advantage of hard water?​
A. It has calcium salts that help in the development of healthy teeth.​
B. It is good for animals that lay eggs since calcium is needed for
eggshells.​
C. It prevents lead from dissolving in water pipes.​
D. It leads to mineral deposits that reduce water flow and energy
efficiency.
18.​ In males, where is sperm produced?​
A. Seminal vesicle​
B. Epididymis​
C. Prostate gland​
D. Testes
19.​ What is the role of brushing teeth regularly?​
A. To prevent cavities and gum disease.​
B. To strengthen the teeth.​
C. To whiten teeth.​
D. To improve overall health.
20.​ Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male
secondary sexual characteristics?​
A. Estrogen​
B. Progesterone​
 C. Testosterone​
D. Oxytocin
21.​ What is the function of the menstrual cycle?​
A. To produce sperm​
B. To prepare the body for pregnancy​
C. To produce eggs​
D. To regulate body temperature
22.​ Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea when
swallowing?​
A. Uvula​
B. Epiglottis​
C. Esophagus​
D. Pharynx
23.​ Which part of the male reproductive system adds fluid to sperm to
form semen?​
A. Prostate gland​
B. Seminal vesicles​
C. Bulbourethral gland​
D. All of the above
24.​ Which enzyme in saliva helps break down carbohydrates?​
A. Pepsin​
B. Protease​
C. Lipase​
D. Amylase
25. Which of the following gases is responsible for global warming?​
A. Nitrogen B. Oxygen C. Carbon dioxide D. Helium
26. What is the SI unit of force?​
A. Watt B. Newton C. Joule D. Pascal
27. The boiling point of pure water at sea level is:​
A. 0°C B. 50°C C. 100°C D. 212°C
28. Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy source?​
A. Solar energy B. Wind energy C. Coal D. Hydroelectric power
29. Which of the following cells lacks a nucleus?​
A. Liver cell B. Red blood cell C. Muscle cell D. Plant cell
30. The part of the digestive system responsible for nutrient absorption is
the:​
A. Stomach B. Large intestine C. Small intestine D. Esophagus
SECTION B: (40 MARKS)
(Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.)
31. (a) Define an atom and name its three main subatomic particles. (2
marks)
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(b) The atomic number of potassium (K) is 19. Draw or describe its electron
arrangement. (2 marks)
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32. The following table classifies elements into metallic and non-metallic
elements. Fill in the missing elements. (6 marks)
Metallic Elements Non-metallic Elements
i) Sodium (Na) iv) ________________
ii) ________________ v) Oxygen (O)
iii) Iron (Fe) vi) ________________
33. The diagram below represents the male reproductive system. Study it
and answer the questions that follow. (5 marks)

X
(a) Name the part labeled X. (1 mark)
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(b) What is the function of the penis? (2 marks)
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(c) How is the sperm cell adapted to its function? (2 marks)
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34. The table below shows the pH values of different substances. Study it
and answer the questions that follow. (5 marks)
Substance pH
Q 4
P 7
R 14
S 10
T 1
(a) Which substance is most likely to be sulphuric acid? (1 mark)
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(b) Which substance is most likely to be pure water? (1 mark)
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(c) Which substance is most likely to be sodium hydroxide? (1 mark)
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(d) Identify the weak acid in the table. (1 mark)
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(e) Identify the weak base in the table. (1 mark)
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35. The diagram below represents a microscope. Study it and answer the
questions that follow. (5 marks)
M

(a) Identify the part labeled M. (1 mark)

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(b) Which part quickly brings the image into rough focus? (1 mark)
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(c) What is the function of the objective lenses? (1 mark)
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(d) State one difference between a light microscope and an electron
microscope. (2 marks)
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LEARNER'S SCORE
SCORES TOTAL
A (Out of 30)
B (Out of 40)
Final Score (Out of 70)
This paper consists of 7 printed pages. Candidates should check the
question paper to confirm that all pages are printed as indicated and
that no questions are missing.

MARKING SCHEME
SECTION A: (30 MARKS)
1.​ (C)
2.​ (B)
3.​ (A)
4.​ (D)
5.​ (C)
6.​ (A)
7.​ (B)
8.​ (D)
9.​ (C)
10.​ (A)
11.​ (B)
12.​ (C)
13.​ (D)
14.​ (A)
15.​ (C)
16.​ (B)
17.​ (D)
18.​ (A)
19.​ (C)
20.​ (B)
21.​ (D)
22.​ (C)
23.​ (A)
24.​ (B)
25.​ (C)
26.​ (B)
27.​ (C)
28.​ (C)
29.​ (B)
30.​ (C)
31. (a)
●​ An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an
element. (1 mark)
●​ The three main subatomic particles are:
o​ Proton (positively charged)
o​ Neutron (neutral/no charge)
o​ Electron (negatively charged) (1 mark)
(b)
●​ The electron arrangement of Potassium (K, Atomic number 19) is 2, 8,
8, 1. (2 marks)
32. (6 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer)
Metallic Elements Non-metallic Elements
i) Sodium (Na) iv) Carbon (C)
ii) Magnesium (Mg) v) Oxygen (O)
iii) Iron (Fe) vi) Nitrogen (N)
33. (5 marks)
(a) The part labeled X is the testis. (1 mark)
(b) The function of the penis is:
●​ It delivers sperm into the female reproductive system during
intercourse. (1 mark)
●​ It allows the passage of urine from the body. (1 mark)

(c) Adaptations of the sperm cell:

●​ It has a tail (flagellum) to enable movement. (1 mark)
●​ It has a head with enzymes to penetrate the egg. (1 mark)

34. (5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer)

(a) T is most likely to be sulphuric acid (pH = 1). (1 mark)​
(b) P is most likely to be pure water (pH = 7). (1 mark)​
(c) R is most likely to be sodium hydroxide (pH = 14). (1 mark)​
(d) The weak acid is Q (pH = 4). (1 mark)​
(e) The weak base is S (pH = 10). (1 mark)
35. (5 marks)
(a) The part labeled M is the eyepiece lens. (1 mark)
(b) The part that quickly brings the image into rough focus is the coarse
adjustment knob. (1 mark)
(c) The function of the objective lenses is to magnify the specimen at
different levels. (1 mark)
(d) One difference between a light microscope and an electron
microscope:
●​ A light microscope uses light rays to form images, while an electron
microscope uses electrons. (1 mark)
●​ A light microscope has lower magnification, while an electron
microscope has higher magnification. (1 mark)

SECTION A (30 Marks)

1.​ Identify the laboratory apparatus marked A.
o​ Answer: C. Clamp
2.​ Identify the part of the Bunsen burner that is marked B.
o​ Answer: B. Collar
3.​ The first element of the periodic table is:
o​ Answer: C. Hydrogen
4.​ Which of the following is NOT an inert gas?
o​ Answer: A. Oxygen
5.​ Whose answer was incorrect in writing chemical symbols?
o​ Answer: C. Jacqueline (Calcium’s correct symbol is Ca, not K).
6.​ The property of metals that makes them reflect light on their
surfaces is called:
o​ Answer: A. Lustre
7.​ What happens when the metal rod is heated in the experiment?
o​ Answer: D. The wax melts after some time, and the pin falls
down.
8.​ Which method of preventing rusting involves coating iron objects
with a thin layer of chromium or tin using electricity?
o​ Answer: A. Electroplating
9.​ Which substance is most likely to be sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) based on
pH values?
o​ Answer: D. T (pH 1, which is very acidic).
10.​ Which substance is most likely to be hydrogen hydroxide (H₂O)?
●​ Answer: A. P (pH 7, which is neutral, meaning water).

11.​ Which substance is most likely to be water?

●​ Answer: B. P (pH 7).

12.​ Identify the type of microscope drawn below.

●​ Answer: A compound microscope.
13.​ Which part of a microscope quickly brings the image into rough
focus?
●​ Answer: B. Coarse adjustment knob

14.​ What is the process by which plants make their own food using
sunlight?
●​ Answer: C. Photosynthesis

15.​ Both plant and animal cells have the following except:
●​ Answer: D. Cell wall (Only plant cells have a cell wall).

16.​ The root drawn is most likely to be that of:

●​ Answer: B. Maize (because maize has fibrous roots).

17.​ Which of the following is a proper hygiene practice for

maintaining healthy hair?
●​ Answer: C. Washing hair regularly with appropriate shampoo.

18.​ Which of the following is NOT an advantage of hard water?

●​ Answer: D. Hard water leads to mineral deposits or scale in
plumbing pipes, appliances, and water heaters.
19.​ In males, where is sperm produced?
●​ Answer: D. Testes

20.​ What is the role of brushing teeth regularly?

●​ Answer: A. To prevent cavities and gum disease.

21.​ Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of

male secondary sexual characteristics?
●​ Answer: C. Testosterone

22.​ What is the function of the menstrual cycle?

●​ Answer: B. To prepare the body for pregnancy.

23.​ Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea when
swallowing?
●​ Answer: B. Epiglottis

24.​ Which part of the male reproductive system adds fluid to sperm
to form semen?
 ●​ Answer: D. All of the above (Prostate gland, Seminal vesicles,
Bulbourethral gland).
25.​ Which enzyme in saliva helps break down carbohydrates?
●​ Answer: D. Amylase

SECTION B
31. Electron Configuration of Potassium (K)
●​ Electron configuration of potassium: 2, 8, 8, 1.

32. Differences Between Metallic and Non-Metallic Elements

Metallic Elements Non-Metallic Elements
Good conductors of heat and electricity Poor conductors of heat and
electricity
Malleable and ductile Brittle and non-ductile
Have high melting and boiling points Have low melting and boiling points
Lustrous (shiny) Dull appearance
Form positive ions in reactions Form negative ions in reactions
React with acids to produce hydrogen Do not react with acids
gas
33. Diagram of the Male Reproductive System
a) Label the parts of the male reproductive system (if provided with a
diagram):
●​ Testes: Produce sperm and testosterone.
●​ Epididymis: Stores and matures sperm.
●​ Vas deferens: Transports sperm to the urethra.
●​ Prostate gland: Adds fluid to sperm to form semen.
●​ Seminal vesicles: Produce nutrient-rich fluid for sperm.
●​ Penis: Delivers semen into the female reproductive tract.

b) Give one function of the penis (2 marks).

●​ The penis delivers sperm into the female reproductive system during
sexual intercourse.
c) How is the sperm cell adapted to its function?
●​ Tail (flagellum): Enables movement to swim towards the egg.
●​ Midsection with mitochondria: Produces energy for movement.
●​ Head with acrosome: Contains enzymes to penetrate the egg during
fertilization.