1.

The figure below shows the hazard symbol of D calipers and a ruler
substance X.
8. The figure below shows a type of flame produced
by a Bunsen burner.

What is the best way of handling substance X?

A Keep under the paraffin oil
B Avoid contact with skin or eyes
C Keep in a lead container
D Keep away from heat sources
2. The quantity of matter contained in an object is
known as its ____________________.
3. The figure below shows the hazard symbol of
substance Q.
Which of the following statements about the
flame is/are correct?
I The flame has a yellowish colour
II The flame is less hot
III The flame produces a little soot
9. The figure shows a measuring cylinder
containing water. Which of the eye positions P,
Q, R and S is correct when measuring the
volume of the water?

What is the danger of substance Q?

A It explodes when exposed to air
B It catches fire easily
C It causes damage to the skin or eyes
upon contact
D It causes rashes on skin

4. Which is not an SI unit?

A Second C Metre
10. The figure below shows a measuring tool.
B Kelvin D Hour

5. Which of the following laboratory apparatus is

used to contain chemicals or collect liquids?
A Test tube
B Conical flask
C Gas jar
D Round – bottomed flask

6. Which of the following is a career in Science? Which of the following can be measured by this
A Lawyer C Athlete tool?
B Artist D Geologist I The thickness of a book
II The diameter of a ping pong ball
7. The diameter of an object can be measured by III The length of a curve
using
A a metre rule
B an Opisometer and a ruler
C a graph paper
11. You are required to measure 42.5 cm 3 of a 18. The figure below shows a method of measuring
liquid accurately. Which apparatus must you the volume of a rock.
use?
A A beaker C A burette
B A conical flask D A pipette

12. Which of the following is the science process

skill used in making conclusion?
A Analysing data
B Controlling variables
C Predicting
D Classifying

13. Which of the following substances give out

radiation that can cause cancer? What is the volume of the rock?
A Radioactive C Explosive
B Flammable D Irritant or harmful ___________________________________
14. Which is a flammable substance? 19. The figure below shows the measurements
A Chloroform C Ammonia taken on a beaker.
B Kerosene D Chlorine

15. If the mass of an astronaut on the Moon is 61

kg, what is his mass on Earth?

16. The figure below shows a cubit, a unit that was

used to measure the length of an object.

What is the thickness of the glass of the

beaker?

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What is/are the disadvantage(s) of using cubit
20. The table below shows the reading of the length
as a unit of length?
of a pen. What is the average length of the
I This unit varies with individuals
pen?
II This unit was not accepted by the French
III This unit cannot be used to measure a very
long object

17. The steps to light up a Bunsen burner are

shown in L, M, N and O. 21. The figure below shows the hazard symbol of
L Close the air – hole by turning the collar substance P.
M Hold a lighted match or a lighter at the top
of the barrel
N Turn on the gas slowly. A yellow or
luminous flame will be obtained
O Open the air – hole to obtain a blue or non Which of the following areas are suitable for
– luminous flame handling substance P?
I In an open space
State the correct sequence to light up a Bunsen II In a well ventilated classroom
burner. III In a fume chamber
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22. Which of the following is not a basic quantity?
A Time C Length
B Weight D Temperature
23. The readings of the thickness of a wooden
block are shown in the table below.
What is the average thickness of the wooden
block?
24. The figure below shows a graph of time taken
to complete one oscillation against the length of
the pendulum.
What conclusion(s) can be made from the
figure?
I The length of the pendulum affects the period
of oscillation
II The longer the length of the pendulum, the
longer the period of oscillation
III The length of the pendulum if inversely
proportional to the period of oscillation
25. A scientific investigation involves
I writing a report on the experiment
II carrying out the experiment
III analysing and interpreting data
IV making a conclusion
26. The figure below shows flame P and flame Q.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A Flame P is more visible than flame Q
B Flame Q is hotter than flame P
C Flame Q burns more efficiently than flame P
D Flame P is hotter than flame Q
27. Which of the following statements is true of
Science?
A Sciences helps us to solve all problems
B Science makes communication easier
C Science enables us to know the past and the
future
D Science can only be studied in laboratory
28. Which is the proper method when handling an
explosive substance?
A Avoid contact with skin or eyes
B Keep away from fire and heat sources
C Use in fume chamber by following the
instructions given
D Keep in a locked cupboard
29. Which of the following is the rules and safety
precautions in the laboratory?
A Leave all doors and windows open unless
instructed
B Smell any gas without your teacher’s
instructions
C Taste any chemicals without your teacher’s
instructions
D Pour any chemicals back into its bottle
30. The figure below shows the method of
measuring the volume of irregular shaped
objects.
What are the volume of objects P and Q?
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