YEAR 2

END-TERM EXAMS
TERM THREE
SCIENCE

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer all Questions in the spaces provided.

NAME:...........................................................................................

EXAMINATION RULES
• You must use a functioning webcam and microphone.
• No cell phones or other secondary devices in the room or test area.
• Your desk/table must be clear or any materials except your test-taking device.
• No one else can be in the room with you.
• No talking.
• The testing room must be well-lit and you must be clearly visible.
• No dual screens/monitors.
• Do not leave the camera.
• No use of additional applications or internet.
• You will not be allowed to leave the exam room during the exam.
• Keep your exam paper on the desk at which you are sitting.
• Exams must be completed in one sitting.
• Each exam has a specific amount of time allotted and a specific number of questions.
• Exams must be submitted within the time allotted before the online exam timer expires.
• Your exams devices should be fully charged. 40% of the marks will be subtracted in case you miss
exams due to power blackout.
• In case of a black out, communication should be done in not more than 5 min after the incident.
• Students will be given 5 min to resume back to class after a black out.
• Exams must be submitted within 5 min for Midterm exams and 10 min for End term exams to google
classroom.
• You should learn how to send exams in pdf format prior to their exams (not images).

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 1. Look at the pictures and use the word bank to fill the blank(5marks)

2. Where do you get light at night? (1mk)

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3. What happens when the sun goes down?

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4. Name 2 sources of light. (2mks)

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b) .....................................................................................
 5. Give two examples for each source of light. (4mks)

1. 1.
2. 2.

6. Why do we need light? (3mks)

a) .....................................................................................

b) .....................................................................................

c) ......................................................................................

7. Circle only the correct answer. (3mks)

8.

 Shadows never change size True False

 Shadows are only made by the sun True False

 Shadows are formed when an object True False

blocks light

6. What is electricity? (1mk)

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7.Name 4 things that uses electricity. (appliances)(2mks)

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b) .....................................................................................

c) ......................................................................................

d) .....................................................................................
8. Batteries store electricity, name 4 things that use batteries (2mks)

a) .....................................................................................

b) .....................................................................................

c)......................................................................................

d)....................................................................................

8. Below are examples of batteries. Fill in the labels to show where they are used. (2mks)

( Car Torch Toy Car Watch)

9. Name 3 things that use mains electricity(appliance) through the socket. (3mks)

a) .....................................................................................

b) .....................................................................................

c) ......................................................................................

10. Why is the mains electricity dangerous and we are told not to put anything into it even if
we think it is switched off? (2mks)

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11. Why do we need wires for electricity? (1mk)

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12. Below is a diagram of a simple circuit. Write your answer below the diagram (4mks)

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2. .........................................................................
3. .........................................................................
4. .........................................................................

13. Name 5 materials (5marks)

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3. .........................................................................
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5. .........................................................................

14. How many hours are there in a day? (1mk)

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15.Write four types of soils that is around our environment. (4mks)

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3. .........................................................................
4. ........................................................................
16. Why do people wear sunglasses on a very sunny day(1mk)

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18. Name two animals that live in a hot and dry countries (2mks)

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2. ..........................................................

19. Name two plants found in hot and dry countries (2marks)

1. ..........................................................
2. .........................................................

20. Name three environments found in hot and dry countries. (3marks)

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2. .........................................................
3. .........................................................
21. Name the four seasons that we have. (4marks)

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2.........................................................
3.........................................................
4…………………………………….
ALL THE BEST