SCIENCE FORM 1

What does X refer to ?

Choose the best answer .
A. Writing a report
1. Which of the following statements is B. Making a conclusion
correct about science ? C. Forming a hyphotesis
D. Identifying the problem
A. Science is the use of knowledge to
produce machines for comfortable living.
B. Science is the knowledge that depends 4. Figure 1 shows a plant cell
on technology
C. Science is the knowledge obtained
through the experimental study of
natural phenomena
D. Science can only be studied in
laboratories.

2.. Which of the following are examples of Which of the structures A, B, C or D helps
natural phenomena ? the plant cell to carry out photosynthesis ?

P - Earthquakes 5. Which of the following organs, A, B, C or

Q - Volcanic eruptions D, is part of the respiratory system ?
R - Formation of rainbow
S - Birth of babies

A. P and Q only
B. P, Q and R only
C. Q, R and S only
D. P, Q, R and S

3. Diagram 1 show some of the steps in a

scientific investigation.

Carrying out an experiment

6. The information below shows the

organization of cells in the human body.
Collecting data

Cell Tissue P System

Analysing data

A. Ovum, lung , skin

X B. Skin, liver, uterus
C. Kidney, sperm, eye
D. Stomach, platelet, nose
Diagram 1
7. Matter is anything that 11. Figure 3 shows the percentage of gases in
the air
I. has mass
II. has volume
III. occupies space

A. I and II only B. II and III only

B. I and III only C. I, II and III

8. Figure 2 shows a gas jar containing several

solids and liquids Identify the gases P, Q and R

P Q R
A Carbon dioxide Nitrogen Oxygen
B Carbon dioxide Oxygen Nitrogen
C Carbon dioxide Oxygen Inert gases
D Oxygen Carbon dioxide Nitrogen

12. Which of the following is true regarding

respiration and combustion ?
Which substance has the lowest density ?
A. Cork C. Lead Respiration Combustion
B. Glass D. Mercury A Uses oxygen Produces oxygen
B Gives out carbon Uses carbon dioxide
dioxide
9. Which of the following classifications is C Produces energy Does not produce energy
correct about sulphur , ion, aluminium, D Uses oxygen Produces carbon dioxide
and carbon?

Metals Non-metals 13. Which of the following substances caused

the thinning of the ozone layer?
A Carbon Sulphur
Iron Aluminium A. Carbon monoxide
B Aluminium Sulphur B. Carbon dioxide
Iron Carbon C. Chlorofluorocarbon
C Sulphur Carbon D. Haze
Aluminium Iron
D Aluminium Sulphur
Carbon Iron 14. Which of the following is correct ?

10. Which of the following methods is suitable Object Form of energy

To separate the mixture of flour and sand ? A The sun Potential energy
B A dry cell Light energy
A. Distillation C A vibrating string Electrical energy
B. Magnetic separation D A candle Chemical energy
C. Evaporation
D. Filtration
 15. A bowl of rice has ………….. 19. Figure 6 shows the changes of state in
physical processes
A. kinetic energy
B. potential energy
C. chemical energy
D. heat energy

16. Which of the following is not true

about heat ?
A. Heat is a form of energy
B. Heat cannot be measured
C. Heat cannot be seen
D. Heat can be transferred through vacuum
What are represented by P, Q, and R ?
17. Figure 4 shows three beakers
containing different amount of water P Q R
at the same temperature. A Condensation Boiling Melting
B Boiling Melting Condensation
C Melting Boiling Condensation
D Condensation Melting Boiling

20. Figure 7 shows two bimetallic strips .

The arrangement of amont of heat

contained in the liquid in increasing
order is
are being heated.
A. X, Y, Z
B. X, Z, Y
C. Y, X, Z Which of the following shows the expansion
D. Z, Y, X of metals S, T and U in decending order ?

18 A. R, P, Q C. Q, P, R
B. R, Q, P D. P, Q, R

Referring to the figure 5, which of the following

shows the correct flow of air ?
A. T V C. S U
B. T S D. U V
Subjectives Questions

1. Figure 1 shows set-up of apparatus to find Compound Element Mixture

the density of a stone

(b) Explain why you categorise the iron nail as

such

(1m )
(c) An iron nail is a metallic substance

(a) What is the mass of the stone ? State two characteristics of metallic
substances.

(1m) (i)

(b) (i) What is the initial reading of the (ii)

measuring cylinder ?
(2m)
(d) What are the two components of water ?
(1m) (i)
(ii) What is the final reading of the
measuring cylinder ? (ii)

(2m)
(1m)
(iii) What is the volume of the stone ? (e) How can the two components of water be
separated ?

(1m)
(iv) Find the density of the stone in g/cm³ (1m)

(1m)

2. Diagram 2 shows an iron nail and a beaker of

Water.

a) State the form of the two substances

above with the words from the following
list.

(
i
)

(
i
i) ii)
3.. Diagram 3 shows the three conditions for (e) Name another substance that can be used to
combustion replace the lime water . What would the
result be ?

(2m)

(f) Complete the equation below

Hydrocarbon + oxygen + +

(a) What are the three conditions for

combustion ? (3m)

i. X: 4. Diagram 5 shows the setup of an experiment

ii. Y: on respiration.
iii. Z:

(3m)

(b) Diagram 4 shows an experiment set up to

study products of Combustion of kerosene.

(a) State the variables involved in the

experiment The three boiling tubes J, K, L
are observed after about

Fixed :
Manipulated :
Responding :
(3m)
i. Name the liquid formed on the inside (b) What is the function of set J ?
walls of the gas jar
(1m)
(c) What is the function of the wire gauze ?
(1m)
ii. Suggest a test to confirm the identity (1m)
of the liquid. (d) When a glowing splint is tested in K and L,
it Extinguished. Why ?

(1m) (1m)
(c) What is the function of the lime water ? (e) The indicator in K and L moves inwards
towards the test tubes. Why ?
(1m)
(1m)
(d) What happens to the limewater after the (f) What is the conclusion of the experiment
kerosene stop burning ? above ?

(1m) (1m)