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National Grade 6 Assessment Practice Test 2020 Science P2 and Mark Scheme PDF
National Grade 6 Assessment Practice Test 2020 Science P2 and Mark Scheme PDF
PAPER 2
2. This paper contains six questions. You are required to answer question 1 and
three others. Each question is worth 5 marks.
3. Write the answer for each question in the space provided in this booklet.
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YOU MUST ANSWER THIS QUESTION AND THREE OTHERS.
The diagram below shows one of the human body systems. Study it
carefully and answer the questions that follow.
1. (a) In which of the labelled parts on the diagram above does digestion end?
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(1 mark)
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G_________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
2
(c) Briefly describe two activities that occur in the part labelled H during the
process of digestion.
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(2 marks)
Total 5 marks
3
Study the diagram of the animals below and answer the questions that
follow.
2. (a) How many classes of vertebrates are shown in the picture above?
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(1 mark)
(b) Which two animals belong to the same class of vertebrates?
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(2 marks)
(c) Describe two ways in which animal C is adapted to live in its habitat.
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(2 marks)
Total 5 marks
4
The diagram below shows one of the human body organs. Study it carefully
and answer the questions that follow.
(b) Name one other part that belongs to the body system named in (a)
above.
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(1mark)
(c) Write the main function of the organ shown above.
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(1 mark)
(d) If the organ shown above gets damaged, list two effects it would have on
the human body.
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(2 marks)
Total 5 marks
5
Study the diagram of the plants below and answer the questions that follow.
4. (a) (i) Which of the three plants is grown from stem cuttings?
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(1 mark)
(ii) Name the plant that has seeds which are dispersed by animals.
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(1 mark)
(b) Identify the type of root system found in the coconut plant.
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(1 mark)
(c) Briefly describe two similarities between the cassava plant and the mango
plant.
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(2 marks)
Total 5 marks
6
The diagram below shows the movement of the earth around the sun. Study
it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
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(1 mark)
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(1 mark)
7
(c) (i) Write one use of artificial satellites.
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(1 mark)
(ii) Describe one effect that a damaged artificial satellite can have on our
daily lives.
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(1 mark)
Total 5 marks
8
The diagram below shows a mixture. Study it carefully and answer the
questions that follow.
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(1 mark)
(c) Identify the best method by which the following substances in the mixture
can be separated:
END OF TEST
IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS UP, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS ASSESSMENT
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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
GRADE SIX PRACTICE TEST 3
MARCH 2020
SCIENCE PAPER 2
Mark scheme
Question Possible Answers K C A
1 (a) H 1
(b) E – Mouth 1
G – Large Intestine 1
(c) Completion of digestion of food nutrients 2 marks for
Absorption of food nutrients and minerals into the any 2
blood stream activities
Transmission of indigestible food to the large intestine
stated
Total = 5 marks
2 (a) 4 Classes of vertebrates 1
(b) Animal C and Animal D 2
Camouflage for protection 2 marks
(c) webbed feet to help in swimming
Total = 5 marks
3 (a) Excretory system 1
(b) bladder 1
ureter
urethra
(c) The kidneys function to filter the blood in order to: 1 mark for
remove excess fluid from the body any one
remove (toxic/ metabolic) waste from the body correct
5 (a)(i) Earth 1
(ii) Revolution 1
(b) Moon 1
(c)(i) Uses of artificial satellites 1 mark for
Military purposes any one
Navigation at sea correct
Weather forecast
Communication signals
(ii) Loss or poor internet and radio signals 1 mark for
Loss at sea any one
Countries being in danger of battles correct
Poor or no weather alerts
Total = 5 marks