JSS1 BASIC SCIENCE THIRD TERM EXAMINATION

TIME: 1 hr 30 minutes

INSTRUCTION: Answer all questions in Section A and three questions in Section B.

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TEST

NO. OF QUESTIONS: 60

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer from the options lettered A – D.

1. The removal of human wastes that could be considered unpleasant is called (a) sanitation. (b) degradation. (c) tidiness. (d) environmental pollution.
2. The following are examples of common drugs EXCEPT (a) Panadol. (b) Chloroquine. (c) Phensic. (d) cocaine.
3. Work requires the use of (a) energy. (b) time. (c) gravity. (d) heat.
4. Tiny organisms which can cause diseases are called (a) micro-organisms. (b) farm animals. (c) aquatic organisms. (d) macro-organisms.
5. The practice of keeping one’s body and his personal belongings neat, clean and tidy is called (a) personal sanitation. (b) personal health. (c) personal cleanliness. (d) personal exercise.
6. The following nutrients are found in food EXCEPT (a) bromates. (b) vitamins. (c) carbohydrates. (d) proteins.
7. We maintain environmental sanitation for the following reasons EXCEPT (a) it is important for the maintenance of environmental quality.