BIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS SS1 SECOND TERM

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SECOND TERM SS1 BIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM

SECOND TERM EXAMINATION

Examination malpractices may lead to a repeat of the subject or suspensions don’t be involved.

SUBJECT: BIOLOGY CLASS: SSS 1 TIME APPROVED: 1HR 30MINS

OBJECTIVES

1.Which of the following is not an excretory organ? (A) lungs (B) kidney (C) large intestine (D) skin

2.The function of the Loop of Henle is to (A) increase the flow of urine (B)concentrate amino acid in kidney tissues (C)concentrate sodium chloride in the medulla of the kidney (D)increase the volume of the urine.

3.Excretory products responsible for the red, purple, and blue colour of the flower are called(A) alkaloid (B)anthocyanin (C)tannin (D)amino acid.

4.What blood vessel supplies oxygenated blood to the kidney? (A)hepatic artery (B)hepatic vein (C)hepatic portal vein (D)renal artery.

5.The exoskeleton in insect is made up of A.bone B. cartilage C.chitin D.cuticle

6.The excretory organ in an insect is (A)kidney (B)malpighian tubule (C)flame cell (D) nephridium

7.Which group of animals uses flame cell for excretion? (A)Echinodermata (B) Insecta (C)Flatworm (D)Crustacea

8.The joint between atlas and axis allows for (A)rotatory movement only (B)up and down or nodding movement (C)rotatory and nodding movement (D)no movement at all.

9.Which vertebrae has a projection called odontoid process? (A) atlas (B)axis (C)thoracic (D) lumbar.

10.Jointed skeleton is absent in the (A) cockroach (B)spider (C)millipede (D)snail

11.Which of the following vertebrae lacks centrum? (A) atlas (B)axis (C)thoracic (D)lumbar.

12.Substances manufactured by the leaves are transported to others of the plant through the

(A)xylem (B)companion cell (C)sieve tube (D)cambium

13.The tissue responsible for the transportation of mineral salts and water in a living plant is (A)cambium (B)xylem (C)phloem (D) sclerenchyma.

14.What are the bones that make up the pectoral girdle? (A)hip bone (B)sacral vertebrae (C)scapula and clavicle (D)caudal vertebrae.

15.Which of the following is not a tissue found in plant? (A)epidermis (B)phloem (C)xylem (D)dermis.

16.Two bones are joined together by (A)tendon (B)cartilage (C)ligament (D) synovial fluid.

17.In a living mammal, what are the structures that pass through the vertebrarterial canal? (A)vertebral nerves (B)arteries (C)veins (D)spinal cord.

18. The trapping and absorbing mechanism is the typical feeding method in A. insectivorous plant B. roundworm C. mushroom Filter feeders

19.The digestive enzyme that coagulates protein milk is (A)ptyalin (B)pepsin (C)rennin (D)trypsin.

20.Which of the following will be first digested if they are ingested at the same time?(A)cooked beans (B)cooked rice (C)cod liver oil (D)roasted beef.

21.The organ which secretes digestive enzymes as well as hormones is the (A)liver (B)salivary gland (C)pancreas (D)spleen

Study carefully the diagram below and use it to answer questions22 and 23

22.The structure marked X represent (A) crop (B)kidney (C)malpighian tubule (D)nephridium

23. The structure marked Y is used for (A)excretion (B)feeding (C)movement (D)reproduction.

24 .Partially digested food ready to leave the stomach is referred to as (A)chyme (B)curd (C)glycogen (D)paste.

25. Which of the following food substances is digested in the stomach? (A) carbohydrate(B)fat and oil (C)fat and protein (D)protein

26 .In grasshopper/cockroach digestion starts from the (A)esophagus (B)crop (C)gizzard (D)mid -gut

27.The teeth used for tearing and cutting are (A)canine and molar (B)premolar and incisors (C)molar and incisors (D)canine and incisors.

28. The dentition of herbivore is distinct from that of other animals due to the presence of

(A) diastema (B)cusps on molar teeth (C)canines (D)ridges on molar teeth.

29.Which organ removes the largest quantity of water from the blood? (A) lungs (B)intestine (C)kidney (D)skin

30. A man whose gall bladder is removed will find it difficult to digest (A)beans (B)cassava (C)eggs (D )margarine.

31.Which of the following is not a part of the human alimentary canal? (A) diaphragm (B )duodenum (C)mouth (D) esophagus.

32.The absence of the alimentary canal in the parasitic flatworm can be attributed to the fact(A)its body does not feed (B)it has no enzymes (C)its body absorbs digested food (C)it has suckers on the scolex.

33.Which of the following system is associated with peristalsis?(A)digestive system (B)respiratory system (C)circulatory system (D) locomotory system.

34. Which of the following animals is a blood sucker? A. butterfly B. tapeworm C. mosquito D. housefly

35 .Which of the following is not an exoskeletal materials? (A) chitin (B) hoof (C) nail (D) scapula

36 .Which of the following organisms has only one opening for ingestion of food and egestion of wastes ? (A) earthworm (B) Flatworm (C) hookworm (D)Roundworm.

37.Which of the following blood vessels does not carry oxygenated blood? (A)aorta (B)pulmonary artery (C)pulmonary vein (D) renal artery

38.Which of the following organisms possesses an open circulatory system? (A)grasshopper (B)lizard (C)pigeon (D)rat.

Use the diagram below to answer questions 39 and 40.

39. The part labeled III is (A) cortex (B)endodermis

(C)phloem (D)xylem.

40.The part which conducts manufactured food from the leaves to other parts of the plant is labeled (A)I (B) II (C) III (D) IV.

41.The following are excretory products in plants except A. alkaloid B.gum C.auxin D.tannin

42 The following are materials for transportation in mammals except A.hormones B mineral salt. C.sugars D.neurones

The diagram below illustrates a part of the human skeleton. Study it and questions 43 and 45

43.The vertebra illustrated in the diagram above is A. caudal B. cervical C.lumbar D.thoracic

44.The part labeled III is called A neutral B. neutral C.transverse process D.neutral

45The function of the part labeled II is for parts that surface for the attachment of the triceps is A. articulation with the muscle B articulation with the next bone below C passage of spinal cord D. passage of vertebrarterial nerves

The diagram below is an illustration of the urinary tubule in a mammal. Study it and answer questions 46 and47

46. Which of the following substances is found in the part labeled II only ? A. lipid B. protein C.salt D.water

47. The part which contains the lowest concentration of urea is labeled A. I B. II C.III D.IV

The diagram below are illustrations of dentition of an organism. Study them and answer questions 48 to 50

48.The dentition belong to a A.rabbit B.cat C.frog D.man

49.The function of teeth labeled X is for A.biting and chewing B.chewing and grinding C.tearing and grasping D.chewing and tearing

50. The teeth which are absent in the organism are labeled A. W B. X C. Y D. Z

SECOND TERM SS1 BIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM

THEORY PART

Answer three questions in this section only

1a-List four types of movable joints, their functions and their locations in the body (3mk).

b.State two functions of skeleton.(2mk)

c.Make a well labeled diagram of a dicotyledonous stem 10-12cm long showing the arrangement of the tissues.(3mk)

d.State one main function of the following plant tissues i. xylem ii. Phloem.(2mk)

2a.Define the following terms i. digestion ii. Ingestion iii. Egestion (3mk)

b.Make a labelled diagram of the digestive system of man (4mk).

c.State three differences between the digestives system of a cockroach and bird (3mk).

3a-What are modifications associated with the following feeding habits?

i. Parasitic feeding in tape ii.saprophytic feeding in bacteria and fungi(3mk)

b.Make a well labeled diagram of a tooth10- 12cm long (3mk)

c.State the function of the following teeth 1. Molar ii.canine(2mk)

d.Write the dental formula an carnivore(dog)(2mk)

4a-List the main constituents of mammalian blood and one notable function each(4mk)

b.State three differences between artery and vein (3mk)

c.Make a labeled drawing of mammalian heart 10-12cm long(3mk)

5a-Define excretion (1mk)

b. State three reasons why it is necessary for animals to have excretory systems.(3mk)

c.Make a labeled drawing of the longitudinal half of mammalian kidney 12—15 cm long.(3mk)

d.Name the excretory organs of these organisms i. amoeba ii.tapeworm iii.Crustaceas (3mk).

6a-Make a labeled drawing of the anterior view of the a lumbar vertebra 10-12cm long (3mk)

b.State three differences between a typical cervical and lumbar vertebra(3mk).

c.State three forms of skeletal materials with one example in each case.(3mk)

d.Define skeleton (1mk).

SECOND TERM EXAMINATION

Examination malpractices may lead to a repeat of the subject or suspensions don’t be involved.

SUBJECT: BIOLOGY CLASS: SSS 1 TIME APPROVED: 1HR 30MINS

1.The functional role of an organism in a habitat is termed(A)niche (B)biomass (C)hydrosphere (D)atmosphere.

2.An ecosystem can best be defined as the (A)biotic and abiotic (B) abiotic factor only (C) community (D)biomes

3.Which of the following world biomes is strictly mountain vegetables? (A)desert (B)afro-alpine (C)mangroves (D)savannah.

4.In an Agricultural ecosystem the biotic components consists of (A)crop, pests and beneficial insects(B )crop, temperature and humidity(C)pest, beneficial insect and water(D)crop, water and soil.

Use the diagram below to answer questions 5 and 6

5.Identify the type of fish in the diagram A.catfish B.dogfish C.electric fish D.tilapia fish

6.The part labeled III is A. caudal B.anal C.dorsal D.pectoral.

7.One of the following is example of commensals (A)mistletoe (B)remora fish and shark (C)mosses and ferns (D)legumes and intromonas

8.Salt resistant organism are referred to as (A)hydrophyte (B)halophyte (C)xerophyte

(D) mesophyte.

9.One of these is not a terrestrial adaptation (A)poorly developed root (B)lungs for respiration (C)presence of sweat gland (D)possession of hairs

10.Which of these is not a characteristics of a xerophyte ?(A)small leaves (B)succulent leaves (C)well developed roots (D)poorly developed roots

11.Hydrophytes possess all these characteristics except (A)broad leaves(B)well developed stomata (C)poorly developed root (D)presence of air sac

.12.The association between fungi and algae in lichen is termed (A) commensalism (B)epiphytism (C)mutualism (D)parasitism.

13.The poison gland in toad is used for (A)camouflage (B) defence (C)mimicry (D)warning.

14.Which of these is an abiotic factor? (A) housefly (B)lizard (C)snakes (D)water

15.The following habitats can be found in West Africa except (A)mangrove (B)sahel savanna (C)savanna grassland (D) temperate grassland

16.The following are air pollutants except (A)carbon dioxide (B)dust (C)oxygen (D)smoke.

17 .The following adaptations are associated with the flight of birds except (A)reduced body weight (B)streamlined shape (C)presence of powerful muscles (D)clawed digits

18.Group of organisms of the same species inhabiting the locality is called (A) community (B )ecosystem (C)habitat (D)population.

19.Which of the following association is an example of epiphytism? (A)lice in the human hair (B) mistletoe on citrus fruit (C)cattle egret on cow (D)fern on palm tree.

20.An air pollutant that damages plant is (A)insecticide (B)fertile (C)sulphur (iv oxide) (D) sewage.

21.Which of the following natural resources is non- renewable(A)water (B)coal (C)forest (D)air

Use the substances below to answer questions 22 and 23

1……Fertilizer

11……Insecticides

III………Sewage

IV………..Crude oil

V……………Suiphur iv oxide

22.The atmosphere can be polluted by (A) I only(B) III only (C) IV only (D) II and V only.

23.Which of the substances constitute domestic waste? (A) I only (B) III only (C) IV only (D) II and V only.

24.The following are importance of forest conservation except (A)protection of species (B)recreation (C)sources of protein (D)tourism

25.The need for conservation includes the following except to (A)keep natural resources for future generation (B)preserve them for scientific and recreational purposes (C)make sure that natural resources are not used (D)maximize the use of natural resources.

26.Predation is example of a factor in an ecological system referred to as (A)edaphic (B)abiotic (C)biome (D)biotic.

27.The following agencies are responsible for conservation in Nigeria except (A)Forestry Department (B)Nigeria Conservation Society (C)Game Reserve Authority (D)Nigeria Red Cross Society.

28.Which of the following measures does not ensure conservation?(A)Establishing forest and games reserve (B)Encouraging people to plant trees (C)Founding society that promote conservation(D) Enclosing fishes in ponds where will not be stolen.

29.Which of the following is not a pollution control measure? (A)Penalizing those who dump refuse on water or land (B) Control of emission and of smoke from automobile and industries (C)Ensuring that there is no spillage of oil (D)Channeling sewage into streams.

30.What is the biological term used to describe the diagrams above?(A) extinction (B)photosynthesis(C) adaptation (D) conservation

31.Which of the following enzymes is not found in the small intestine? A.lactase B. lipase C. maltase D. ptyalin.

32. The following are instruments used in ecological studies except A. incubator B. plankton net C. quadrat D. sweep net.

33. The establishment of game reserves and parks is a method of A. conserving natural resources B .Cultivating game C. Controlling pollution D. Cultural awareness.

34. Which of these a non-renewable natural resources? A. soil B.water C. gold D.air

35.Which of the following pairs of organisms is in a mutualistic relationship? A. hydra and sea anemone B. hermit crab and sea anemone C. dodder plant and cocoa plant D. Mistletoe and kolanut

36.Which of the following materials is not easily biodegradable? A. polythene B. cotton bag C. hides and skin bag D. Paper bag.

37.Which of the following is not a pollutant of the air ? A. dust B. heat C. radioactive rays D. moisture.

38. Which of the following water pollution may lead to cholera? A. fertilizer B. pesticides C. Industrial wastes D. sewage

39.Which of the following is most likely to promote desert encroachment? A.afforestation B. planting of palms C .over-grazing D. game reserve

40.In amoeba , asexual reproduction occurs by A. binary fission B .egg laying and multiple fusion C. fusion of gametes D. conjugation and budding

41.Which of these does not occur in the sexual reproduction of paramecium? A. micronucleus

B .mega -nucleus C. conjugation tube D. disintegration of nuclear materials.

42. Which of these does not occur in asexual reproduction? A.nucleus B. cell C.cell division

D. gametes

43.The following organisms are consumers except A.earthworm B.spirogyra C.bacteria D.rhizopus

44.Which of the following relationship does not involves two organisms? A commensalism B.saprophytism C.symbiosis D.parasitism

45The natural dwelling place of an organism is called is A.ecological niche B.habitat C. population D environment

46.Which of the following resources cannot be renewed? A. air B. Petroleum C. food crop D.soil

47. Which of these is not a biotic factor of the ecosystem? A humidity B .lizard C.plant D. termite

48 .Which of these feet below is adapted for killing prey? A I B. II C. III D. IV

The diagram below is an illustration of the life cycle of an insect .Study it and answer questions49 and 50

49. The adult insect in the life cycle is A.housefly B.butterfly C.cockroach D.mosquito

50.The larva is also known as A.maggot B.nymph C.caterpillar D.chrysalis

. THEORY PART; ANSWER ONLY THREE QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION.

1a.What is pollution? (1mk)

ii-mention three pollutants of air (3mk)

b.State two structural adaptation of a bird to its habitat (2mk)

c.State two effects of water pollution on the aquatic organisms (2mk)

d.Mention two ways of controlling water pollution (2mk)

2a.Define conservation (1mk)

b.Mention two factors affecting conservation of natural resources in Nigeria (2mk)

c.List four agencies responsible conservation in Nigeria (4mk)

d.State three ways of ensuring the conservation of non-renewable (3mk).

3a. Define the following ecological terms i—ecosystem ii—habitat iii—population iv—ecological niche (4mk)

b.List three biotic component of ecosystem (3mk)

c.State three abiotic factor that is common to both aquatic and terrestrial habitat(3mk).

d.explain the word ecological community(1mk)

4a.Define the term “Tolerance” (1mk)

ii.distinguish between tolerance range and geographical range(2mk)

b.Explain the following biological associations with one example in each case

i—commensalism ii—predation iii. Parasitism (6mk).

c.What type of biological association is existing between the root nodules of leguminous plant and nitrogen fixing bacteria(Rizobium )? (1mk).

5a.Define adaptation(1mk)

ii—State three adaptive features of animal to terrestrial habitat (3mk)

b. explain the following; i—hydrophyte ii—halophyte iii-xerophyte(3mk)

c. What is a myccorrhiza? (3mk)

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

Examination malpractices may lead to a repeat of the subject or suspensions don’t be involved.

SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE CLASS: JSS 3 TIME APPROVED: 2HRS

1.Which of this is not a livestock? A.goat B) lion (C)sheep (D)pig

2.Which of the following is not a solid mineral?(A)Zinc (B) Aluminum (C)Petroleum (D)Silver

3.Which of these is a property of light ? (A) interference (B) refraction (C)mirror (D)lens

4.When light passes through air to water or glass, there is (A)reflection (B)problem (C)incidence (D)refraction

5.The sensitive part of the eye where images are formed is called (A) lens (B)retina (C)pupil (D)iris

6.The separation of white light into various colours through a glass prism is known as (A) dispersion (B)convergent (C)divergent (D)spectrum.

7.Which of these is odd in light energy? (A) angle of reflection (B) angle of incidence (C)angle of elevation (D)angle of deviation.

8.Echo is produced when sound is (A) incidence (B)blocked (C)refracted (D)reflected

9.All objects that produce sound have a common characteristic called(A) vibration (B)turning fork (C) pieces of metal (D) sound system.

10.The part of the ear that is responsible for hearing is (A)cochlea (B) auditory nerves (C) eardrum (D) pinna.

11.The hole through which sound enters the human ear is called (A) tympanic membrane (B)auditory meatus (C) semi-circular canals (D)malleus.

12.The name of the first ossicle is called (A) anvil (B)meatus (C)malleus (D) stirrup.

13.Magnet can be used in all of the following except in (A)cookers (B)telegraphs (C)generator (D)loudspeakers

14.Maize Rabbit Snake Hawk in the arrangement above, the primary consumer is (A )rabbit (B)maize (C)hawk (D) snake.

15.Loadstone, a naturally occurring magnet, was discovered in (A)Britain (B)America (C) Germany (D)China.

16.Which of the following statements is correct? (A)unlike poles repel (B)like poles attract (C)like poles repel (D)unlike poles repel and attract

17.A voltmeter is an instrument for measuring (A)current (B)resistance (C(capacitance (D)potential difference

18.What is the name of the electrical element in the house circuit that is used to put off electricity supply anytime there is a repair or installation?

(A)socket (B)fuse box (C)control switch (D)circuit breaker

19 Gold is used as a jewelry and ornament because of its (A)lustre (B)mallebility (C)ductility (D)sonorous

20. .Dairy products are major ingredients for the production of A.yam, cotton and butter B.cassava ,timber and cheese C. yoghurt, butter and rice D.butter ,cheese and yoghurt

21.An offspring resembles his parents because he/she ………….them (A)loves (B)lives with (C)inherit from(D)wishes to resemble

22.An object that is a good conductor of heat and electricity is a (A)non-metal (B)metal(C)plastic (D)glass.

23.Which of the following is used to take the photograph of human body?(A)beta-particles (B) alpha-particles (C)x-ray (D) gamma-ray

24.Which of the following is not a computer skill?(A)Microsoft (B)macro soft (C)Microsoft excel (D) power point.

25.Photography captures all these except (A) an event (B)a scene (C) a thing (D) photographic films.

26.Which of the following is not a product of living things ? A. beans B.stone C.melon D.meat

27.Which of the following is not a cash crop? A. iroko tree B.mahogany C.vegetables D.oil palm

28.Which of these solid minerals is used in the pottery industries? A. silver B.clay C.diamond D.coal

29.Which of the following solid minerals is a major material that is used for the manufacture of cement ? A. coal B limestone C.gold D, silver

30.Where is coal found in large quantity in Nigeria? A. Ibadan B.Jos C.Kano D. Enugu

31.What is the characteristic colour of coal? A. black B. green C. grey D. brown

32.Which of the following is not a solid mineral? A. Zinc B. Aluminium C.Petroleum D.Silver

33.Major mineral resources in Kebbi is A. gold B.coal C.salt D.iron

34.Solid minerals are used for the following except A. fertile B.manufacture of agricultural tools C.emploment generation D.unrest

35.Which part of Nigeria is reach in Petroleum resources A. Ogun B.Oyo State C.Niger- Delt D. Kano State

36.The earth carries out two types of rotations namely——————-and —————— A.rotational, walking B.rotational, jumping C.rotational ,revolution D.rounding , revolution

37.Rubber is a typical example of A. conductor B. opaque C insulator D.transparent

38.The transfer of heat heat through a material medium is called A.radiation B.conduction C.convection D. perforation

39.Which of the following is the reason a clear pool of water is dangerous for amateur swimmers A.it is unsuitable for swimming B.it appear to be shallower than its real depth C.it always contain dangerous fishes D. it frightens young swimmers.

40.The body hormone which contribute to body growth are……. And ……. A. pituitary, thyroxin B. adrenaline, oestrogen C. parathyroid, testosterone D.insulin ,progestrone

41.The following animals move by crawling except A. snake ,lizard B. chameleon , wallgecko C. toad, tadpole D. crocodile, rat.

42.Which of the following is not a source of light? A. sun B. moon C. firefly D. star

43.Fertilization takes place in …………… of the female A. ovary B.vagina C oviduct D. uterus

44.One of the characteristic of sound energy similar to light energy is A.incidence B.deviation C. refraction D.reflection

45.The temperature at which a substance turn changes from liquid to solid is called ….point A melting B.boiling C.freezing D. sublimation

46 In female reproductive system the part which houses the unborn baby is called A.cervix B. ovary C. uterus D.oviduct

47.The particles in a gaseous substances can move easily because the A. particles are free to move B. Containing vessel is too big C. force between them is weak D. particles are moving with great speed

48.The matter through which sound is transmitted is called A.medium B.gong C.flute D.microphone

49 The bonelike structures found in middle ear is called A.blade B. earbone C. ossicles D.pinna

50. Optic nerve is to eye as _____ nerve is to the ear A.auditory B.nerve endings C.olfactory D.papillae

.51.Magnet is made from A. iron B.tin C.copper D.steel

5.These characteristics can run in a family tree except A.baldness B.fatness C.brown eye D.kwaskiokor

53.All these are human activities that increase green house gases exceptA planting of trees B. burning of bush C. gas of firewood D. Industrial gas

54.The following exert a field force except? A.magnet and pin B.electric force C.dragged table D. comb and hair.

55. The diagram above shows the magntic A.attraction B .repulsion C.field D.law

56 The below diagram illustrate A. eclipse of the sun B.eclipse of the moon C .annular eclipse D. partial eclipse.

57. The flow of current is usually in the opposite direction to the flow of A.neutrons B.protons C.electrons D.atoms

58. Electric circuit are connected in _____ ways A. four B. two C. three D. five

59.Which of these is the order of the colours in rainbow? A.ROYGBIV B.ROYVIB C.ROYVGBI D.ROYBIVB

60.What is the name of electrical element in the house circuit that is used for connecting electrical appliances? A.sockets B.fuse box C.control switch circuit breaker

61.What is the energy conversion in boiling ring is A. light, heat B. electrical, heat C.electrical, light D. chemical, electrical

62.The amount of current flowing through an electric circuit is measured by A. ammeter B.ohmmeter C. voltimeter D. fuse

63. The unit of measuring current is A. ohm B. voltage C.coulombs D. ampere

64.These are petrochemical except A.ethanol B.ethane C.benzene D.kerosene

65.These are fossils fuels except A. cooking gas B. candle wax C.bitumen D.kerosine

66.A ball of mass 20g is placed at height of 8cm, calculate the potential energy (g= 9.8m/s²) A. 0.016J B.0.16 J C .1.6 J D. 16 J

67.When a force of 15N travels a distance of 10m, what is the work done? A 150J B. 75J C. 50J D. 25J

68.Calculate the power of a pump which can lift 500kg of water through a vertical height of 12m in 0.3minutes. Assuming g=9.8kg/m²

A. 32.7 kilowatts B. 3.27 kilowatts C.327 kilowatts D.3270kilowatts

69.Musa is a very tall boy and his tallness is determined by ————— gland

A.pituitary B.adrenal C.thyroid D.paratyroid

70.Factors that hinder growth include the following except A.disease B.malnutrition C. poor environment D.balanced diet

71.All these factors influence growth and development except A. environment B.genetics C.Nutrition D.enzymes

72.Primates are A. higher animals B.lower animals C.water animals D.popular animals

73.The chemical that is responsible for the depletion of ozone layer is A.chlorofluorocarbon B.chlorine carbon C.carbon monoxide D. sulphur

74.Which of the states of matter has definite shape. A. liquid B. solid C.gaseous D.water

75.Which of the following is not a mammal? A. fish B.man C.Giraffe D.elephant

76.The features that help organisms to survive in a particular habitat is called A. home B. adaptation C. favourite D. permanent home

77.The common features on terrestrial animals include the following except A.lungs B.wings C.limbs D.scales

78.The path through which food energy is transferred from one organism to another is called A.food transfer B.food path C.food chain D.food web

79.Advantages of breast feeding include following except A.it is cheap B.it is available C.it is costly D.free from contamination.

81.The two living factors that affect living organism are A.. abiotic and amniotic B.biotic and biological factors C.abiotic and biotic factors D.abiotic and non abiotic factors.

82.Prey- predator relationship include the following except A.cat and rat B.lion and goat B. Snake and frog D.man and food

83.Which of the following activities does not cause desertification? A. indiscriminate cutting of trees B.bush burning C.road construction D.swimming

84.Which of these statement about desertification is correct?

A. desertification is the burning of bush B. desertification is the enrichment of desert into habitable land C.desertification is the planting of new seedlings D. desertification is the cutting down of trees.

85.Which of these activities is associated with livestock or animals? A. erosion B.bush burning C.mining D. overgrazing

86.Where is the ozone layer located in the atmosphere? A. earth surface B.stratosphere C.mesophere D. lithosphere

87.Which of the following is not a consequence of the depletion of ozone layer? A. global warming B.greenhouse effect C.ice melting and flooding D.formation of cloud

88.Which of the following is greenhouse gas? A Chlorine B. Water vapour C. Oxygen D. Sulphur

89.Which of the following is not important of ozone layer? A It purifies the atmosphere of CO₂ B.It releases heat to the earth surface C.It absorbs high energy radiation from the sun D.It absorbs water vapour from the earth crust.

90.Which of the following is not a control measure against the depletion of the ozone layer? A. controlling the use of chlorofluoro-carbons B.constant bush burning C.regular servicing of automobiles D.reducing the rate of bush burning

91.The stratosphere is located about………. Above the earth surface A.32km-40km B.19km-48km C.16km-18km D.6km-12km

92.Which of these statements is correct about the effect of bush burning on farmlands?

A.Water content of the soil increases B. Kills the bacteria that cause decay on farmlands.

C. Increases soil fertility of farmlands D.Causes rapid growth of farmland crops.

93.The energy that travels through space is called A.heat B.light C.radiant D.sun

94.A body that absorbs light is said to be A. reflective B .refractive C.luminous D. opaque

95.Aquatic animals breathe with aids of A. trachea B.lungs C. gills D .skin

96.Oil is a good example of A. air pollution B.land pollution C. water pollution D. noise pollution

97.Fruit is nutritional to the body and should be taken…………. A. after B.within C.during D.before

98.The part of a duck which enables it to on survive in water A.paired lungs B.sweat gland C.oily feather D.webbed foot

99.The combined resistance in the diagram below with key closed is A.1.00 B. 1.20 C. 11.0 D.15.0

100.Dairy products are gotten from A. cow B.sheep C.pig D.chicken

THEORY PARTS ( answer three questions only).

1a.What is loadstone?(2mk)

ii-State the laws of magnetism(2mk)

bi.Draw and show magnetic force around a magnet(3mk)

bii.Demonstrate how to detect the North And South poles of a magnet(3mk)

2a.Find the current in the above circuit(4mk)

b.Draw a simple series circuit and indicate the direction of electron flow when the circuit is closed.(3mk)

c.Calculate the cost of leaving the security lights on for 30days when the occupants are away on holiday .The initial meter reading was56256 and after 30days it becomes56476.Take unit cost for energy to be N1291. (3mk)

3a.State two uses of each of the following solid minerals; limestone, diamond, clay, tin , iron , coal and gold

4a Define sound(1/2mk)

b.State the S.I unit of sound energy(1/2mk)

c.State four characteristics of sound(2mk)

d.. Mention four components of electric circuit (2mk)

b.Explain the term electric circuit(2mk)

c.Mention two ways of connecting electric circuit(2mk)

d. what is the full meaning of E. M . F (1mk)

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

Examination malpractices may lead to a repeat of the subject or suspensions don’t be involved.

SUBJECT: BIOLOGY PRACTICAL CLASS: SSS 2 TIME APPROVED: 1HR 30MINS

1ai.Identify specimens A and B without reasons

A…………………………………..B…………………………………2mk

ii.State three functions of specimen A and two functions of specimen B

A…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………B…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5mk

iii.Name two bones that are attached to specimen B

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2mk

iv.Classify specimens A and B into appendicular and axial

Appendicular……………………………………………………………………

Axial…………………………………………………………………………2mk

bi.Identify specimens C and D

C……………………………………D……………………………………..2mk

ii.State two characteristics features each of specimens C and D

C……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

D……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4mk

iii.Make a labeled diagram of anterior view of specimen C between 6-8cm long (8mk)

2ai.Identify specimen E

E…………………………………………….1mk

ii.State one structural modification that adapt specimen E to its function

…………………………………………………………………………………1mk

iii.State one of specimen E

……………………………………………………………………………..1mk

bi.Identify specimens F and C

F……………………………………G……………………………………2mk

ii.State the classes of animal which F and G belong

F……………………………………….G………………………………..2mk

iii.State the excretory organs of specimen F and G

F……………………………………….G……………………………………….2mk

iv.State the feeding mechanism used by specimen F

………………………………………………………………………………1mk

3ai.Identify specimens H, I and J

H……………………………….I……………………………………………………

J…………………………………………………..3mk

ii.State one function each of the following specimens H, I and J

H……………………………………………………………………………………..

I………………………………………………………………………………………

J………………………………………………………………………………3mk

bi.Mention two animals that use specimens H as excretory organ

…………………………………………. ………………………………1mk

SECOND TERM SS1 BIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS – EDUDELIGHT.COM

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

Examination malpractices may lead to a repeat of the subject or suspensions don’t be involved.

SUBJECT: BIOLOGY PRACTICAL CLASS: SSS 1 TIME APPROVED: 1HR 30MINS

1a.Indentify specimens A, B, and C

A……………………………………………..B……………………..……………….C……………………………….…………3mk

ii.To what classes of animal does specimen A belongs?

……………………………………………………………………………1mk

b.State three adaptive features on specimen A

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3mk

ii.State one biological significance of specimen B the animal that possessed it……………………………………………..

iii. State one of specimen C to the animal

…………………………………………………………………………………

2a.State five features present on specimen D

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii.State two structural adaptations to aquatic life of specimen D

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

b.Identify specimens E and F

E…………………………………………..F………………………………………

ii.State the classes to which specimens E and F belong

E………………………………………..F………………………………….

iii. State the habitat of specimen F………………………………………

c.State two adaptation of speciimem E to terrestrial habitat

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3a. state three differences between specimen E and F