Primary 5 First Term Examination for Basic Science and Technology Questions and Answers

PRIMARY 5 FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (50 marks)

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options given.

1. Science is the study of ______.

A. Living and non-living things  B. Only animals  C. Only plants  D. Air and water

2. Which of the following is a living thing?

A. Rock  B. Goat  C. Chair  D. Table

3. Non-living things do not ______.

A. Move  B. Eat  C. Grow  D. All of the above

4. The earth rotates on its ______.

A. Orbit  B. Axis  C. Line  D. Circle

5. The main source of energy on earth is ______.

A. Fire  B. Electricity  C. Sun  D. Moon

6. Water can exist in how many states?

A. One  B. Two  C. Three  D. Four

7. The state of matter that has a definite shape is ______.

A. Solid  B. Liquid  C. Gas  D. Air

8. Which of these is a simple machine?

A. Fan  B. Lever  C. Motor  D. Generator

9. The type of energy that makes things move is called ______.

A. Light energy  B. Sound energy  C. Heat energy  D. Mechanical energy

10. The process by which plants make their food is called ______.

A. Photosynthesis  B. Germination  C. Respiration  D. Pollination

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

A. Coal  B. Petroleum  C. Solar  D. Diesel

12. The organ of the body used for smelling is the ______.

A. Nose  B. Tongue  C. Eye  D. Ear

13. The heart is responsible for ______.

A. Breathing  B. Pumping blood  C. Thinking  D. Speaking

14. Which of these is NOT a sense organ?

A. Skin  B. Brain  C. Eye  D. Ear

15. The part of the plant that holds it firmly in the soil is the ______.

A. Root  B. Stem  C. Leaf  D. Flower

16. The best way to keep our environment clean is by ______.

A. Dumping refuse anywhere  B. Burning plastic  C. Proper waste disposal  D. Blocking drains

17. Which of these is a natural material?

A. Nylon  B. Cotton  C. Plastic  D. Rubber band

18. Boiling and filtering are methods of ______.

A. Making food  B. Purifying water  C. Destroying water  D. Changing matter

19. A person who studies stars and planets is called ______.

A. Chemist  B. Biologist  C. Astronomer  D. Mathematician

20. Safety in the home includes ______.

A. Running on wet floor  B. Playing with sharp objects  C. Switching off appliances when not in use  D. Touching electric wires

 

ANSWER KEY – MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. A 16. C 17. B 18. B 19. C 20. C

 

SECTION B – THEORY (50 marks)

Question 1 (10 marks)

(a) Define science. (2 marks)

(b) Mention three branches of science. (3 marks)

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

 

Answer Key:

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

(b) Biology, Physics, Chemistry.

(c) Living: man, goat; Non-living: stone, chair.

 

Question 2 (10 marks)

(a) What is energy? (2 marks)

(b) Mention three forms of energy. (3 marks)

(c) State two sources of energy. (2 marks)

(d) Mention three uses of energy in our daily life. (3 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Energy is the ability to do work.

(b) Heat, Light, and Sound energy.

(c) Sun and Electricity.

(d) Cooking, moving vehicles, lighting homes.

 

Question 3 (10 marks)

(a) What are the three states of matter? (3 marks)

(b) Give one example of each. (3 marks)

(c) State two properties of solids. (4 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Solid, Liquid, Gas.

(b) Stone – Solid, Water – Liquid, Air – Gas.

(c) Solids have definite shape and volume.

 

Question 4 (10 marks)

(a) What is photosynthesis? (2 marks)

(b) Mention the materials needed for photosynthesis. (3 marks)

(c) State two importance of photosynthesis. (3 marks)

(d) Name the green substance in leaves that helps plants make food. (2 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) The process by which plants make their food using sunlight.

(b) Water, carbon dioxide, sunlight, chlorophyll.

(c) Provides food for plants and releases oxygen.

(d) Chlorophyll.

 

Question 5 (10 marks)

(a) Mention three ways of keeping our environment clean. (3 marks)

(b) List two safety rules in the home. (3 marks)

(c) State two importance of good sanitation. (4 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Proper waste disposal, sweeping, planting trees.

(b) Avoid playing with sharp objects; do not touch electrical appliances with wet hands.

(c) Prevents disease and keeps the environment healthy.