Primary 4 – First Term Examination for Basic Science and Technology Questions and Answers

PRIMARY 4 – FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH MAKING GUIDES 

FIRST TERM UNIFIED EXAMINATION – BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Class: Primary 4 Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Total Marks: 70

SECTION A – OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS 

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A–D.

1. Science is the study of ______.

A. Games and plays  B. Plants, animals, and non-living things  C. Singing  D. Only animals

2. The sun is a source of ______.

A. Light and heat  B. Air and food  C. Water only  D. Shadow only

3. Which of the following is a living thing?

A. Stone  B. Book  C. Dog  D. Chair

4. Which of the following is NOT a sense organ?

A. Eye  B. Nose  C. Head  D. Ear

5. The earth is covered mostly by ______.

A. Land  B. Water  C. Sand  D. Rock

6. The main source of energy for all living things is ______.

A. Moon  B. Sun  C. Rain  D. Wind

7. Which of the following is man-made?

A. Tree  B. Fish  C. Car  D. Goat

8. A solid changes to liquid when it is ______.

A. Melted  B. Boiled  C. Frozen  D. Cooled

9. Which of the following is an example of a simple machine?

A. Table  B. Lever  C. Fan  D. Box

10. Which one of these helps us to move from one place to another?

A. Shoe  B. Vehicle  C. Chair  D. Door

11. What is the correct order of the planets from the sun?

A. Earth, Mercury, Venus  B. Mercury, Venus, Earth  C. Venus, Earth, Mercury  D. Mercury, Earth, Mars

12. Which of the following materials can be stretched easily?

A. Iron  B. Rubber  C. Glass  D. Stone

13. A good conductor of electricity is ______.

A. Plastic  B. Wood  C. Iron  D. Paper

14. Which of these is a form of energy?

A. Light  B. Water  C. Book  D. Pencil

15. What is the primary source of light on Earth?

A. Fire  B. Torchlight  C. Sun  D. Candle

16. A seed grows into a ______.

A. Root  B. Stem  C. Flower  D. Plant

17. Which of these is a liquid?

A. Stone  B. Water  C. Wood  D. Sand

18. We breathe in ______ and breathe out ______.

A. Oxygen / Carbon dioxide  B. Carbon dioxide / Oxygen  C. Nitrogen / Air  D. Air / Gas

19. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

A. Coal  B. Petrol  C. Sunlight  D. Diesel

20. The act of keeping our environment clean is called ______.

A. Sanitation  B. Pollution  C. Celebration  D. Recreation

 

ANSWER KEY – SECTION A

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. B 11. B 13. C 14. A 15. C 16. D 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. A

 

SECTION B – THEORY (50 Marks)

Question 1 (10 Marks)

(a) Define science. (2 marks)

(b) Mention three branches of Basic Science. (3 marks)

(c) Mention two importance of studying science. (5 marks)

Answer Key:

(a) Science is the study of living and non-living things.

(b) Branches: Biology, Physics, Chemistry (any three accepted).

(c) Importance: Helps us understand our environment, improve health, develop technology, and solve problems.

 

Question 2 (10 Marks)

(a) What are living things? (2 marks)

(b) Mention three characteristics of living things. (3 marks)

(c) Give two examples each of living and non-living things. (5 marks)

Answer Key:

(a) Living things are things that have life.

(b) Characteristics: Movement, breathing, feeding, growth, reproduction.

(c) Examples: I. Living: Man, goat II. Non-living: Chair, stone

 

Question 3 (10 Marks)

(a) What is energy? (2 marks)

(b) State two forms of energy. (2 marks)

(c) State three sources of energy. (6 marks)

Answer Key:

(a) Energy is the ability to do work.

(b) Forms: Light energy, sound energy, heat energy.

(c) Sources: Sun, wind, water, food, fuel.

 

Question 4 (10 Marks)

(a) What is a machine? (2 marks)

(b) Mention two examples of simple machines. (4 marks)

(c) List two uses of machines in our daily life. (4 marks)

Answer Key:

(a) A machine is a device that makes work easier.

(b) Examples: Lever, pulley, wheel and axle, screw.

(c) Uses: For lifting loads, grinding food, transportation, and cutting materials.

 

Question 5 (10 Marks)

(a) What is sanitation? (2 marks)

(b) Mention four ways of keeping our environment clean. (8 marks)

Answer Key:

(a) Sanitation is the act of keeping our environment clean and healthy.

(b) Ways: Sweeping the surroundings, proper waste disposal, clearing gutters, planting trees, and avoiding littering.