SMART WORLD TUITION

END OF TERM 1 EXAMINATIONS 2024

SCIENCE
PAPER 1

DURATION: 1 HOUR

MARKS:40 MARKS

NAME:__________________________________________________________

SURNAME:_______________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS

• Write your name and surname on the cover page.

• Do not use paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
• There are 40 questions on this paper. Answer all questions.
• Answer on the answer sheet provided if any.

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1. Which vessel transports nutrients around the plants?
A. Phloem
B. Xylem
C. Stoma
D. Airspace

2. What is the main purpose of respiration in life?

A. Produce carbon dioxide for photosynthesis
B. Release energy needed by the organism
C. Produce water used by photosynthesis
D. Use oxygen produced by photosynthesis

3. What is the structure labeled x

A. Stomata
B. Phloem
C. Xylem
D. Nucleus

4. Which pair in the following table correctly describes both the animal and the plant cell?

Animal cell Plant cell

A. Has definite shape Has no definite shape
B. Has large vacuoles Has no vacuoles
C. Contains chlorophyll Contains no chlorophyll
D. Has no cell wall Has rigid cell wall

5. In which step of the scientific method are graphs mostly used?

A. Make a hypothesis
B. Communicate results
C. Asking questions
D. Analyze data

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 6. Which state of matter is shown by the diagram below?

A. Gas
B. Liquid
C. Solid
D. Solid-gas

7. Which process is illustrated by the diagram below?

A. Photosynthesis
B. Transpiration
C. Respiration
D. Excretion

The diagrams below shows a production of a gas by a pond weed when it is exposed to sunlight. Use it
to answer question 8 and 9.

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 8. Which gas is produced in the set up?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Hydrogen
C. Nitrogen
D. Oxygen
9. Which process is illustrated in the diagram?
A. Excretion
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Photosynthesis

Below is the instrument used by Norah, D.T, Catalyst and Luis to measure, the volume of liquids.
Use it to answer question 10.

10. Which student is taking the reading from the correct position?

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 A. D.T
B. Luis
C. Catalyst
D. Norah

11. Why do scientists do experiments?

It is because
A. They already know the answers
B. They want to find explanations of things
C. Their requirements are always accurate
D. Their works requires them to do experiments

12. The table below shows the number of chloroplasts in four different cells W, X, Y and Z.
Which of the cells is an animal cell?

Cell Number of chloroplasts

1) X 723
2) W 354
3) Y 175
4) Z 0

13. What is the name of the part labeled X?

A. Proton
B. Neutron
C. Shell
D. Electron

14. What is science?

A. The process by which we study an gain knowledge of our environment
B. The study of human beings and how they live
C. Making experiments
D. Making useful objects to meet people’s needs

15. The difference between science and technology is that

A. Science invents skills and tools while technology gives ideas

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 B. Science develops ideas from technology while technology answers questions
C. Science provides factual knowledge while technology make useful things
D. Science puts discoveries into action while technology discovers knowledge

16. What is the name of a science room?

A. Science house
B. Clinic
C. Classroom
D. Laboratory

17. Which of the following is NOT a common hazard in the laboratory?

A. First Aid kit
B. Open flames
C. Sharp instruments
D. Chemical used

18. Which step comes third when carrying out a scientific investigation?
A. Making a hypothesis
B. Conclusion
C. Doing experiments
D. Identifying a problem

19. Which of the following is NOT a scientific question?

A. How far away is the moon?
B. How small is your classroom?
C. How much does an elephant weigh?
D. How tall is an elephant bean plant?

20. The following are all safety guidelines in the laboratory EXCEPT?
A. Washing hands before leaving the laboratory
B. Wearing protective goggles when working with chemicals
C. Reading labels on the chemicals before using them
D. Eating and drinking while working in the laboratory

21. Which statements below will NOT make an experiment fair?

A. Use of the same amount of water
B. Put all apparatus in the sun
C. Use the same size of the container
D. Use fair different liquids

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22. How does technology help people?
A. Create jobs
B. Causes waste
C. Using natural resources
D. Causes air pollution

23. Which one of the body systems is correctly matched with its function?

System Function

A. Excretory Takes in oxygen and removes carbon

dioxide
B. Respiratory Removes waste products
C. Skeletal Transports dissolves substances
D. Digestive Breaks down food preparing it for
absorption

24. Which of the following environmental challenges is caused by excessive burning of fossil fuels?
A. Global warming
B. Earthquake
C. Drought
D. Floods

25. Which of the following error can occur when measuring length of an object using a ruler?
A. Putting a ruler on a flat surface
B. Keeping a ruler in a straight position
C. Using a thin and transparent ruler
D. Not lining up the zero mark of the ruler with the end of the object

26. What is the name of the specialized cell below?

A. Root hair cell

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 B. Sperm
C. Ova
D. Nerve cell

27. How do we protect our eyes from eyes from accidents and injuries in the laboratory?
A. Wear gloves
B. Put on a helmet
C. Wear goggles
D. Wear an overall

Use the diagram below to answer questions from 28-

28. What is the name of the part labeled Y?

A. Guard cell
B. Cuticle
C. Spongy mesophyll
D. Nucleus

29. What is the part labeled X?

A. Cuticle
B. Guard cell
C. Nucleus
D. Spongy mesophyll

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30. What is name of part labeled Z?
A. Spongy mesophyll
B. Cuticle
C. Guard cell
D. Nucleus

31. Which of the following is not a step for testing a leaf for starch?
A. Boil the leaf in alcohol in a water bath
B. Boil the leaf in hot water
C. Put the leaf in white tile and add few drops of iodine solution
D. Use cobalt chloride paper to test for starch

32. When testing a variegated leaf for starch which part changes colour?
A. Pale area
B. Green area
C. Both green and pale area
D. None of the parts change colour

33. What colour does a cobalt chloride paper change to when it gets in contact with water?
A. Pink
B. Red
C. Blue
D. Orange

34. The following are ways of conserving energy except?

A. Switching off unused appliances
B. Using renewable source of energy
C. Servicing machines
D. Leaving geyser on when going for work

35. How is the particle arrangement in gases?

A. Closely packed
B. Highly compressible
C. Far apart
D. Move freely

36. Which two parts of the atom are found in the nucleus?
A. Electron and proton
B. Proton and shell
C. Electron and neutrons
D. Proton and neutron

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37. What is the charge of a proton?
A. Positive
B. Negative
C. No charge
D. Neutral

38. When liquids change state to solids, which process takes place?
A. Melting
B. Freezing
C. Sublimation
D. Evaporation

39. Water turns anhydrous copper (ii) sulphate from white to?
A. Red
B. Green
C. Blue
D. Pink

40. The following are factors that affect the rate of transpiration except
A. Wind
B. Potometer
C. Light intensity
D. Temperature

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