QUESTION ONE: SCIENCE SKILL 27 MARKS

Section A: Multiple Choice 7 Marks

Circle the letter of the best answer.

1. Scientists do their experiment or test in a special room called a………………………………

a. Annex
b. Science room
c. Laboratory
d. Science store room

2. The part in a Scientific method that you will find the following. E.g. test tube, water, tongs,
burner is most likely to be the........................................
a. Aim
b. Method
c. Material
d. Observation

3. If variable “X” changes and causes a change in “Y” then “Y” is said to be the..................
a. Independent variable
b. Dependent variable
c. Variable
d. Fair test

4. “The side of the test tube feels warm”. This statement is part of an/a.........................................
a. Aim
b. Method
c. Material
d. Observation

5. Always use a clamp or tongs when handling…………………………..

a. Cold object
b. Beaker of water
c. Hot object
d. Chemical

6. What equipment that we use in laboratory to heat things?

a. Funnel
b. Corks
c. Bunsen burner
d. Retort stand

7. Step by step of doing the experiment. This statement is refer to……………………..

a. Aim
b. Method
c. Material
d. Observation

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Section B: Short Answer 20 Marks

1. Explain the rules represented by each sumbol.. (5)

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 2. COMPLETION (5)

Complete by writing the missing name or draw the diagram or the usage of each piece of
equipment.

A B C
Name: …………………….. Stirring rod Test tube

Diagram.

Use:

Use: Hold hot object

Use: To mix or heat small

amount of solid or liquid.
D E
Funnel Name: .......................................

Use: placed on tripod to support

Use: beakers etc

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 3. MATCHING (10)

Write each letter in Column B in front of its correct match in Column A.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

First Aid Kit A

Recycling Sign B

Electrical Hazard C

Fire Extinguisher D

Flammable Sign E

No Eating and Drinking F

Toxic Chemical G

No open flames H

Prohibition Sign I

Environment Hazard J

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QUESTION TWO MICRO-ORGANISM 36 MARKS

Section A: Multiple Choice 6 Marks

Circle the letter of the best answer.

1. The cell membrane in a plant cell is surrounded by a…………………………

a. Vacuole
b. Chloroplast
c. Ribosome
d. Cell wall

2. The basic unit of an organism is its

a. Tissue
b. Organ
c. Cell
d. Food

3. Which of these is not a multi-cellular organism?

a. Earthworm
b. Horse
c. Virus
d. Parrot

4. To avoid ”Tuberculosis” we must

a. Use only one syringe when injecting
b. Cover mouth when coughing
c. Wash hands after using toilets
d. Treat with anti-fungal medicine

5. The ……………………………. controls the activities of a cell.

a. Cell membrane
b. Nucleus
c. Cytoplasm
d. Skin

6. Autotrophs is different from Heterotrophs because

a. It can make its own food
b. It rely on heterotrophs for food
c. It has no nucleus
d. It is a multi-cellular organism

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Section B: SHORT ANSWER 30 Marks
Answer all questions

1. Match the description of an organelle in Column A with its name in Column B by writing the
letter in column B beside the number in Column A. (5)

COLUMN A COLUMN B

………. 1. The protective layer that covers the cell’s surface A. Mitochondria

………. 2. Found only in plant cell B. Cytoplast

………. 3. The powerhouse of the cell C. Vacuole

………. 4. Store food and water D. Membrane

………. 5. Keep organelles in place E. Cell wall

2. Complete this passage with a correct word. (5)

All living things are………………………………….. into 5 kingdoms. These kingdoms are

base on how living things are………………………………….. and different. Organism in the

………………………………. Kingdom obtain food from the materials on which

they………………………………… and do not move around or have………………………...

to make their own food.

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 3. Living things are divided into five kingdoms.

Complete the petals of the flower with the name of kingdoms and name one organism of each
kingdom. (4)

4. Write down the 2 components of all theory. (2)

i. …………………………………………………………………………………………

ii. ………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Name two differences between the features of a plant cell from animal cell. (2)

i. ………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii. ………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. Disease is any condition that seriously impair the functioning of an organism

a. Give two factors that cause disease. (2)

i. ……………………………………………………………………………………

ii. ……………………………………………………………………………………...

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 b. Which factor caused obesity and diabetes (1)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Typhoid is one of the infectious diseases. It is an infection of the gut that affects the whole
body.

a. Define infectious disease. (1)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

b. Give 2 signs (symptoms) of typhoid. (2)

i. ……………………………………………………………………………………..

ii. ……………………………………………………………………………………...

c. List 3 ways how to prevent typhoid. (3)

i. ……………………………………………………………………………………...

ii. ………………………………………………………………………………….......

iii. …………………………………………………………………………………......

8. Micro-organisms are well known as successful agents for causing diseases.

a. Give 2 reasons why they are successful agents for causing diseases. (2)

i. ……………………………………………………………………………………...

ii. ……………………………………………………………………………………...

b. What are micro-organisms? (1)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

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QUESTION THREE PLANT AND ANIMAL 37 MARKS

Section A: MULTIPLE CHOICE 7 Marks

Circle the letter of the best answer.
1. Which of the following is not needed by plants for photosynthesis?
a. Light
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Water
d. Oxygen

2. Photosynthesis or making of plants food occurred in the………………………..

a. Flowers
b. Leaves
c. Stems
d. Roots

3. Which statement is not true about Horticulture?

a. A study of how to plant and preparing of soil.
b. Gardening is a small scale
c. Mix gardening or inter-cropping of different plants
d. Gardening in a very large scale

4. Which one in the diagrams below is an example of vertebrate animals?

5. Bile is produced in the (i) ………………. and stored at (ii)………………………

(i) (ii)
a. Small intestine large intestine
b. Bladder pancrease
c. Rectum liver
d. Liver gall bladder

6. The enzyme that help digestion in the mouth is……………………..

a. Pancreatic enzymes
b. Pepsin
c. Salivary enzyme
d. Lipase

7. Which of the following is not part of the digestive system?

a. Lung
b. Oesophagus
c. Stomach
d. Small intestine

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Section B: SHORT ANSWER 30 Marks

Plant 13 marks

1. Mark the boxes with a cross (×) to show if the plants is used for Medicinal, Ornamental or
Commercial. (2)
You only have 4 cross (×) to use.

Plant Medicinal ornamental Commercial

1. Tamatama

2. Kava

3. Heilala

2. Classification of plants (3)

Study the chart of how we group the plants, and then answer the following questions.

a. What are the main differences between these plants? (3)

i. Hibiscus and Filo family

……………………………………………………………………………………...

……………………………………………………………………………………...
ii. Kalosipani and Paini plant.

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 ……………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………

iii. Paini plant and Moss

……………………………………………………………………………………...

……………………………………………………………………………………...

3. Legume plants (4)

a. Complete the table below by describing what you observe on a legume plants. (3)

Parts Observation

Flower

Seeds

Roots

b. Explain why legume plants are important to farmers. (1)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Plant study (4)

Study the pictures below and then answer the following questions

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 a. How can these plants get light? (1)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

b. Where can plants get carbon dioxide from? (1)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

c. How can it withstand (matu’uaki) the moving tides? (1)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

d. Describe an adaptation of Mangrove plant that helps it to live in muddy and wet soil. (1)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Animal 17 marks

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 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

1. Completion (2)
Complete the flow diagram of how the air passes through the respiratory system.

2. Write the function of the following parts of the respiratory system. (4)

Parts Function

i. Cilia

ii. Bronchi

iii. Alveoli

iv. Nose

3. The process of respiration. (2)

What you need What you produce

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
1. Labelling (3)

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 Label the diagram by writing the names of each part with the numbers on the space provided.

2. Matching (3)
Write each letter of the description in Column B in front of its correct parts in Column A.

COLUMN A (Parts) COLUMN B (Description)

…….1. Alimentary canal a. It removes some water and chemicals from the food.

…….2. Oesophagus b. It has bile and enzymes to help breaking down of food.

…….3. Stomach c. The passage through which food passes.

d. Both chemical and physical digestion takes place in it.

…….4. Large Intestine

e. The long tube between the mouth and stomach

…….5. Chyme
f. Food in the stomach that is partly digested and mixed with
…….6. Small Intestine acid.

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 3. Name any disease of the Respiratory System and Digestive System then explain how to
prevent it. (3)

Disease Prevention

Respiratory System

Digestive System

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