2024 BECE INTEGRATED SCIENCE OBJECTIVES

Question 1 of 40

The following processes are chemical changes except

burning of wood

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rusting of iron

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mixing of an acid and a base

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crumpling of paper

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Question 2 of 40

Grasshopper management is crucial because of all the following reasons except

incomplete metamorphosis

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damage to crops

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ecosystem disruption

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livestock harm

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Question 3 of 40

A natural phenomenon that illustrates the dispersal of light is

an eclipse

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an echo

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a rainbow

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a rainfall

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Question 4 of 40

Which of the following sources of energy is non renewable?
I. Water
II. Solar
III. Wind
IV. Uranium 236

II, III and IV only

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I, II and III only

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I and IV only

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II and III only

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Question 5 of 40

The energy transformation that occurs when sodium hydroxide is dissolved in water is

chemical to light energy

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heat to kinetic energy

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chemical to heat energy

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heat to potential energy

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Question 6 of 40

The simplest way of making well water suitable for laundry is by

filtering

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adding chlorine

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boiling

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adding copper sulphate

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Question 7 of 40

Which of the following sets of devices operate on the principle of magnetism?

Loudspeakers, alarms, LCD TV

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Loudspeakers, compass, alarms

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Compass, alarms, LCD TV

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Compass, loudspeakers, LCD TV

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Question 8 of 40

An electrical engineer was in your school to replace a 20 W bulb with a 50 W bulb.
Use this information to answer question.

The unit inscribed on the bulb measures its

workdone

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electricity

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power

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energy

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Question 9 of 40

An electric bulb is rated 0.5 A, 120 V. Determine the power produced when the bulb is turned on.

60 W

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30 W

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30 kW

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60 kW

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Question 10 of 40

An electrical engineer was in your school to replace a 20 W bulb with a 50 W bulb.
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The 50 W bulb is likely to
I. increase the brightness in the room
II. increase the amount of electricity consumed
III. destroy the habitat of pests

I and III only

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I and II only

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II and III only

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I, II and III

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Question 11 of 40

The primary purpose of respiration in man is to
I. take in oxygen
II. release carbon dioxide
III. regulate body temperature

I and III only

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I and II only

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II and III only

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I, II and III

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Question 12 of 40

Which of the following elements has four electron shells?

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Question 13 of 40

A substance that could be used in large scale treatment of domestic water is

Hydrogen Sulphide

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chlorine

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Carbon Oxide

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Nitrogen

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Question 14 of 40

Which of the following nursery beds is suitable for a flood prone area?

Sunken bed

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Flat bed

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Raised bed

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Plain bed

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Question 15 of 40

A metallic ladle was left in a boiling soup. After sometime, the handle became hot.
This is because the particles in the ladle

contain free electrons which are able to transfer heat energy.

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circulate as a result of the temperature difference.

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are separated by large distances.

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undergo rapid, random motion.

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Question 16 of 40

A bowl of water on a gas stove was initially cold. It became warm after sometime.
What was the mode of heat transfer in the water?

Radiation

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Conduction

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Emission

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Convection

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Question 17 of 40

The following devices work based on the principle of pressure in fluids except

flutes

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water pumps

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drinking straws

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siphons

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Question 18 of 40

Chlorophyll helps plants absorb energy from the sun as they undergo the process of

mitochondrion.

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nucleus

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vacuole

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chloroplast.

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Question 19 of 40

When a stick is dipped into a pool of water, it appears to

bend away from the surface

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bend towards the surface

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Be seen straight in the water

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be longer than its length

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Question 20 of 40

A student is to measure 20 cm³ of a sodium hydroxide solution. What instrument could be used?

Hygrometer

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Hydrometer

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Measuring cylinder

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Measuring tape

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Question 21 of 40

A livestock farmer wants to achieve good health for the animals being reared.
Which of the following activities should be undertaken by the farmer?
I. have vaccination schedules for the animals
II. Provide balanced ration to the animals
III. Provide good sanitation for the animals

II and III only

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I and II only

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I and III only

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I, II and III

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Question 22 of 40

Which of the following electrical appliances can convert electrical energy to heat energy?
I. Electric iron
II. Kettle
III. Water heater

I and III only

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I and II only

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II and III only

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I, II and III

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Question 23 of 40

A poultry farmer observed that the layers were producing thin‑shelled eggs.
Use this information to answer question.

The defect identified is mostly caused by a deficiency in

phosphorus

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calcium

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magnesium

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zinc

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Question 24 of 40

Nitrogen deficiency in soils causes

yellowing of leaves.

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fruit drop.

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purple coloration.

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poor seed formation.

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Question 25 of 40

Digestion of rice in humans starts from the

gullet

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colon

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mouth

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stomach

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Question 26 of 40

A poultry farmer observed that the layers were producing thin‑shelled eggs.
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What ingredient could be added to the feed to correct the defect?

Soya bean meal

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Oyster shell meal

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Cowpea

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Maize

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Question 27 of 40

Which of the following natural cycles directly involves the sun?
I. Carbon cycle
II. Water cycle
III. Nitrogen cycle

I and II only

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I only

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II and III only

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I, II and III

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Question 28 of 40

The building block of a material with the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element is

an atom

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an ion

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a molecule

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a proton

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Question 29 of 40

Which of the following pairs of energy sources is environmentally friendly?

Wind and biogas

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Biogas and thermal energy

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Wind and coal

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Coal and thermal energy

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Question 30 of 40

The portion of air which acts as a solvent is

carbon (IV) oxide

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an inert gas

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nitrogen

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oxygen

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Question 31 of 40

Canned foods and drinks have expiry dates on them. The hazard involved in taking an expired drink is

impaired hearing

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food poisoning

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poor circulation of blood

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suffocation

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Question 32 of 40

The consequences of the greenhouse effect on humans include
I. flooding of coastal cities
II. desertification of fertile areas
III. increased number of storms
IV. increased use of fossil fuels

II and III only

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I and II only

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I, II and III only

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I, II, III and IV

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Question 33 of 40

Cockroaches in a cupboard were killed after an insecticide had been sprayed. The insecticide reached the cockroaches by the process of

absorption

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radiation

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diffusion

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osmosis

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Question 34 of 40

A hunter experiences a backward force upon firing a gun. Which of Newton’s laws of motion is demonstrated in the situation?

Second law

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First law

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Third law

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Law of inertia

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Question 35 of 40

A mother took her child to the hospital and upon investigation, it was noticed that the child’s diet was lacking in zinc. What could this result in?
I. Decreased growth in the child
II. Anaemia and constipation
III. Inability of the body to fight infection

I and III only

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I and II only

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II and III only

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I, II and III

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Question 36 of 40

In making ornaments and jewellery, non‑reactive metals are preferred because they

are attractive

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are corrosive

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do not retain their lustre

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do not react with atmospheric oxygen

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Question 37 of 40

Oil from a mechanic workshop accidentally spilled into a pool of water which was breeding mosquitoes. After sometime, the pool of water was no longer breeding mosquitoes.
Which control method may have been deployed?

Chemical control

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Biological control

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Environmental control

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Genetic control

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Question 38 of 40

Two unknown solutions labelled A and B were brought to a JHS 3 class. It was observed that in solution A, blue litmus paper changed colour to blue, while in solution B, red litmus paper retained its colour. What could be the content of solution A?

Salt solution

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Car battery fluid

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Baking soda

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Orange juice

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Question 39 of 40

A student who complained of stomach upset was given first aid with Mg(OH)₂ boldly written on it.
What could be the common name of the first aid the student was given?

Milk of magnesia

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Milk of aluminium

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Trisilicate

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Martins liver salt

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Question 40 of 40

Which of the following statements best describes the term green economy? It includes

loss of biodiversity

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degrading the environment

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reduced carbon emissions

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reduced ecological services

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2024 BECE INTEGRATED SCIENCE OBJECTIVES

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1. Question

The following processes are chemical changes except

2. Question

Grasshopper management is crucial because of all the following reasons except

3. Question

A natural phenomenon that illustrates the dispersal of light is

4. Question

Which of the following sources of energy is non renewable? I. Water II. Solar III. Wind IV. Uranium 236

5. Question

The energy transformation that occurs when sodium hydroxide is dissolved in water is

6. Question

The simplest way of making well water suitable for laundry is by

7. Question

Which of the following sets of devices operate on the principle of magnetism?

8. Question

An electrical engineer was in your school to replace a 20 W bulb with a 50 W bulb. Use this information to answer question.

The unit inscribed on the bulb measures its

9. Question

An electric bulb is rated 0.5 A, 120 V. Determine the power produced when the bulb is turned on.

10. Question

An electrical engineer was in your school to replace a 20 W bulb with a 50 W bulb. Use this information to answer questions

The 50 W bulb is likely to I. increase the brightness in the room II. increase the amount of electricity consumed III. destroy the habitat of pests

11. Question

The primary purpose of respiration in man is to I. take in oxygen II. release carbon dioxide III. regulate body temperature

12. Question

Which of the following elements has four electron shells?

13. Question

A substance that could be used in large scale treatment of domestic water is

14. Question

Which of the following nursery beds is suitable for a flood prone area?

15. Question

A metallic ladle was left in a boiling soup. After sometime, the handle became hot. This is because the particles in the ladle

16. Question

A bowl of water on a gas stove was initially cold. It became warm after sometime. What was the mode of heat transfer in the water?

17. Question

The following devices work based on the principle of pressure in fluids except

18. Question

Chlorophyll helps plants absorb energy from the sun as they undergo the process of

19. Question

When a stick is dipped into a pool of water, it appears to

20. Question

A student is to measure 20 cm³ of a sodium hydroxide solution. What instrument could be used?

21. Question

A livestock farmer wants to achieve good health for the animals being reared. Which of the following activities should be undertaken by the farmer? I. have vaccination schedules for the animals II. Provide balanced ration to the animals III. Provide good sanitation for the animals

22. Question

Which of the following electrical appliances can convert electrical energy to heat energy? I. Electric iron II. Kettle III. Water heater

23. Question

A poultry farmer observed that the layers were producing thin‑shelled eggs. Use this information to answer question.

The defect identified is mostly caused by a deficiency in

24. Question

Nitrogen deficiency in soils causes

25. Question

Digestion of rice in humans starts from the

26. Question

A poultry farmer observed that the layers were producing thin‑shelled eggs. Use this information to answer question

What ingredient could be added to the feed to correct the defect?

27. Question

Which of the following natural cycles directly involves the sun? I. Carbon cycle II. Water cycle III. Nitrogen cycle

28. Question

The building block of a material with the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element is

29. Question

Which of the following pairs of energy sources is environmentally friendly?

30. Question

The portion of air which acts as a solvent is

31. Question

Canned foods and drinks have expiry dates on them. The hazard involved in taking an expired drink is

32. Question

The consequences of the greenhouse effect on humans include I. flooding of coastal cities II. desertification of fertile areas III. increased number of storms IV. increased use of fossil fuels

33. Question

Cockroaches in a cupboard were killed after an insecticide had been sprayed. The insecticide reached the cockroaches by the process of

34. Question

A hunter experiences a backward force upon firing a gun. Which of Newton’s laws of motion is demonstrated in the situation?

35. Question

A mother took her child to the hospital and upon investigation, it was noticed that the child’s diet was lacking in zinc. What could this result in? I. Decreased growth in the child II. Anaemia and constipation III. Inability of the body to fight infection

Which of the following sources of energy is non renewable?
I. Water
II. Solar
III. Wind
IV. Uranium 236

An electrical engineer was in your school to replace a 20 W bulb with a 50 W bulb.
Use this information to answer question.

An electrical engineer was in your school to replace a 20 W bulb with a 50 W bulb.
Use this information to answer questions

The 50 W bulb is likely to
I. increase the brightness in the room
II. increase the amount of electricity consumed
III. destroy the habitat of pests

The primary purpose of respiration in man is to
I. take in oxygen
II. release carbon dioxide
III. regulate body temperature

A metallic ladle was left in a boiling soup. After sometime, the handle became hot.
This is because the particles in the ladle

A bowl of water on a gas stove was initially cold. It became warm after sometime.
What was the mode of heat transfer in the water?

A livestock farmer wants to achieve good health for the animals being reared.
Which of the following activities should be undertaken by the farmer?
I. have vaccination schedules for the animals
II. Provide balanced ration to the animals
III. Provide good sanitation for the animals

Which of the following electrical appliances can convert electrical energy to heat energy?
I. Electric iron
II. Kettle
III. Water heater

A poultry farmer observed that the layers were producing thin‑shelled eggs.
Use this information to answer question.

A poultry farmer observed that the layers were producing thin‑shelled eggs.
Use this information to answer question

Which of the following natural cycles directly involves the sun?
I. Carbon cycle
II. Water cycle
III. Nitrogen cycle

The consequences of the greenhouse effect on humans include
I. flooding of coastal cities
II. desertification of fertile areas
III. increased number of storms
IV. increased use of fossil fuels

A mother took her child to the hospital and upon investigation, it was noticed that the child’s diet was lacking in zinc. What could this result in?
I. Decreased growth in the child
II. Anaemia and constipation
III. Inability of the body to fight infection

Oil from a mechanic workshop accidentally spilled into a pool of water which was breeding mosquitoes. After sometime, the pool of water was no longer breeding mosquitoes.
Which control method may have been deployed?

A student who complained of stomach upset was given first aid with Mg(OH)₂ boldly written on it.
What could be the common name of the first aid the student was given?