MY JHS SCIENCE

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PART “TWO”
ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS FROM THIS PART FORM:THREE SUBJECT: INTEGRATED SCIENCE TIME; 2 HR
SECTION A
2. a. Define digestion.
b. List two roles of saliva in digestion. 1. Heat from the sun reaches the earth by…….
c. State the difference between ingestion and egestion? a. conduction b. convection c. radiation d. reflection
d. List three digestive functions of the liver in the human body. 2. Which of the following have different physical state from others under
e. Mention three differences between the digestive systems of a pig and a cow. ordinary conditions? a. zinc b. lead c. mercury d. iron
3. Smoke is an example of…….. a. gases b. liquids in gases c. solids in
3.a. Define the following terms: liquids d. solids in gases
(i)erosion (ii)reproduction (iii)parasite (iv)excretion 4. Which of the following is a characteristic of reflex action?
b. Give one example each of erosion and parasite. A. it happens slowly b. it happens consciously
c. Briefly explain why crackling noises are heard from a metal sheet roof when c. it takes a long path d. it is automatic
the weather becomes hot. 5. Which of the following organisms causes bilharzias? A. blood fluke b.
d. With the aid of diagrams explain how land breeze and sea breeze occurs. tapeworm c. blood worm d. liver fluke
6. Which of the following is not a soil nutrient? A. hydrogen b.
4.a. What is a pH scale?
nitrogen c. potassium d. calcium
b. Draw a simple labeled diagram of pH scale.
7. Which of the following encourages the spread of veneral diseases? A.
c. i. Who is an entrepreneur?
poor family planning b. drug abuse c. indiscriminate sexual
ii. give four qualities of a good entrepreneur.
intercourse d. parental wealth
d. Define neutralization reaction.
8. Kerosene and petrol are obtained from crude oil by…. a. distillation b.
5.a. Draw a diagram of a single bar magnet showing the lines of force around it. condensation c. decantation d evaporation
b. Give two ways by which the strength of an electromagnet can be increased. 9. Which of the following food substances is not oxidized during
c. Define the following respiration? A. fatty acids b. amino acids c. cellulose d. vitamins
(i)technology (ii)entrepreneurship (iii)agri-business 10. The process by which naphthalene ball placed in a box gets smaller in
d. Name the three processes by which heat can be transferred. size is termed……………… a. melting b. diffusion c. sublimation
d. condensation
6.a. Draw a diagram to show the appearance of a bimetallic strip made of brass 11. Disposal of sewage into a river which supplies water for domestic use
and iron when: (i)heated (ii)cooled may lead to an outbreak of….. a. malaria b. cholera c. guinea worm
b. Define the following d. tuberculosis
(i)solar system (ii)dentition (iii)magnetic flux 12. Which of the following types of soil allows the fastest drainage?
c. i. Name two seasons in Ghana. A. clay b. loam c black soil d. sand
Ii.List four seasons experienced in temperate countries like UK and Germany.
13. The force which acts between planets and keeps them in their orbit is I. Name the measuring device illustrated.
called… a. electrical force b. magnetic force ii. Identify the parts of the illustrations labeled A-D.
c. gravitational force d. frictional force iii. State the use of the measuring device.
14. Which of the following mixtures can be separated by filtration? Iv. What is the main function of the part labeled B?
A. salt in water b. sugar in water c. sand in water d. oil in water v. What mode of heat transfer is involved in the use of the measuring device
15. The fixed point of a lever at which turning takes place is the illustrated?
a. pivot b. effort c. load d. handle
16. Which of the following is equal to one metre? d. The diagram below illustrates the digestive system of a fowl. Study it carefully
A. 1 cm b. 10 cm c. 500 cm d. 1000 cm and answer the questions that follow.
17. Which of the following is an excretory organ?
A. anus b. eye c. heart d. skin
18. Steel is an alloy of…………… A. iron and carbon b. zinc and copper
c. tin and copper d. carbon and zinc
19. In a simple machine, the force that is applied to enable work to be done
is known as………. A. lever b. load c. pivot d. effort
20. The skin is made up of………………….. a. one layer b. two layers
c. three layers d. four layers
21. The combining power of an element is called…………
a. ion b. atom c. electron d. valency
22. Energy is measured in…………….
a. Kelvin b. joules c. watts d. metres
23. Which of the following is not a characteristic of living things?
A. transpiration b. growth c. reproduction d. feeding
24. Which of the following substances is a mixture? A. sodium chloride
b. sulphur dioxide c. carbon dioxide d. sugar solution i. Name the parts labeled I, II, III, IV, V and VI.
25. The best reason why a cooking pan should have a wooden handle is ii. Name two functions of the part labeled V.
that, wood is a ………… A. good conductor of heat b. bad conductor of iii. Which part of the digestive system is responsible for churning and grinding of
heat c. good radiator of heat d. bad reflector of heat food?
26. Which of the following products is not excreted by the skin? iv. State one role of the part labeled IV in digestion.
A. water b. sweat c. common salt d. saliva
27. The work done when a weight of 40N is lifted up vertically through a
distance of 10m is a. 400J b. 50J c.30J d.4J
28. Which of the following gases enable burning?
A. carbon dioxide b. oxygen c. ammonia d. nitrogen
 i. identify the type of tooth illustrated. 29. Which of the following is the name of the darkest part of a shadow
Ii. Name the part of the tooth labeled A-E. formed when a large source of light falls on an object?
iii. State the main function of this tooth in the human mouth. A. partial eclipse b. umbra c. lunar eclipse d. penumbra
Iv. Which of the labeled parts is the hardest in the human body? 30. Atmospheric pressure is measured with a. an anemometer
v. Mention one role of each of the following parts C, D and E. b. a thermometer c. a galvanometer d. a barometer
31. Which of the following forces tend to pull objects towards the centre of
b. the earth? A. electrostatic force b. magnetic force
c. force of gravity d. centrifugal force
32. Which of the following is not matter?
A. iced block b. air c. light d.smoke
33. Which of the following is a rhizome?
A. potato b. ginger c. onion d. cassava
34. Which of the following is true about matter? It has a. weight and
direction b. weight only c. weight and volume d. volume only
35. Which of the following methods will be best suitable for separating a
mixture of iron filings and sulphur powder? A. winnowing b.
decanting c. magnetization d. evaporation
36. Stem cutting is used in propagating cassava because it
i. Identify each of the celestial bodies labeled A-F. a. gives rise to roots and leaves b. stores food in the stem
ii. Which of the planets is the largest? c. gives rise to big tubers d. stores food in the leaves
iii. Name the planet that sustains life. 37. Regular brushing of teeth is primarily done in order to
Iv. Which of the celestial bodies is a star? a. keep the mouth fresh b. clear away food particles from the teeth
v. On which planet would you find water existing in gaseous, liquid and solid c. remove bad smell in the mouth d. control the flow of saliva in the
forms. mouth
vi. Name the two types of forces that prevent the planet and their moons 38. During athletics, a boy slipped on a banana peel on the ground and fell.
moving around the sun from clashing. This is because
a. there was no friction b. the ground was hard
c. The illustration below shows a measuring device. Carefully study the device
c. the banana peel was soft d. the ground was sandy
and answer the questions that follow.
39. A fertilized ovule results in the formation of
a. an ovary b. a style c. a pistil d. an embryo
40. The hatching of eggs into chicks depend on constant supply of
a. water b. feed c. pressure d. light
41. The lion is a typical example of the
a. a pet b. a carnivore c. an omnivore d. a parasite
42. What is the name of the final product in protein digestion? 58. A fish dies shortly after being removed from water. This is because it
A. glucose b. fatty acid c. amino acid d. glycerol a. cannot swim b. is streamlined
43. The digestion of proteins starts in the c. is hot on land d. cannot respire
a. mouth b. throat c. stomach d. ileum 59. The shape of a child’s nose may resemble that of the mother due to
44. Which of the following objects is a good conductor of heat? a. heredity b. similarity c. reflection d. familiarity
A. wood b. copper c. steam d. hydrogen 60. The instrument used for measuring the speed of wind is called
45. A person who studies the weather is a a. thermometer b. wind vane c. photometer d. anemometer
a. a pilot b. a physician c. an astronaut d. a meteorologist
46. Which of these is a sense organ?
A. eye b. ear c. nose d. skin
47. Which of the following animals can live both on land and in water? SECTION B
A. mouse b. rat c. frog d. grasscutter PART “ONE”
48. Which of these is a vegetable crop? ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PART
A. pineapple b. potato c. cabbage d. mango
1.a.
49. The compete development of a human baby in the womb normally
takes …………………..a. five months b. six months c. seven months
d. nine months
50. What do humans obtain from food to enable them work?
A. blood b. energy c. vitamins d. protein
51. Which of the following is a liquid?
A. iron b. mercury c. brass d. gold
52. The chemical symbol for iron is……………
a. I b. K c. Fe d. Au
53. A substance which cannot be broken down into simpler substances is
called a. a molecule b. a compound c. an element d. an atom
54. In mammals sperms are produced in the
a. testis b. ureter c. penis d. urethra
55. The sun and planets form the
a. universe b. atmosphere c. milky way d. solar system
56. Plants loose water through a process called……………. A.
photosynthesis b. fertilization c. transpiration d. respiration
57. The brain and the spinal cord are part of the…………………….
A. digestive system b. circulatory system
c. respiratory system d. nervous system