PAPER CODE: 532/1
MOCK REF: PLE-213394
Uganda National Examinations Board
Primary Leaving Examination (Standard Science Mock)
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
TIME: 2h 15m
MARKS: 100
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CANDIDATE QUESTION PAPER โ
Instructions to Candidates:
- This paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B.
- Section A has 40 questions (40 marks). Section B has 15 questions (60 marks).
- Answer all questions in both sections. All answers must be written in the spaces provided on this question paper.
- All answers must be written in blue or black ballpoint pen. Diagrams should be drawn in pencil.
- Unnecessary crossing of work and illegible handwriting may lead to loss of marks.
Section A: (Questions 1 to 40) โ 40 Marks
1 Mark eachQuestion 1 to 40 carry one mark each. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1.
State the function of a ligament at a movable joint. [1 mark]
P.7 โข The Muscular and Skeletal System
2.
Give any one example of a dual-purpose or heavy poultry breed. [1 mark]
P.5 โข Keeping Poultry and Bees
3.
State any one danger of hanging colored clothes under direct sunshine for a long time to dry. [1 mark]
P.6 โข Science at Home and in Our Community
4.
State any one way in which the ironing of clothes is useful when cleaning clothes. [1 mark]
P.6 โข Science at Home and in Our Community
5.
State the scientific function of the screen (wire mesh) on top of the vent pipe of a VIP latrine. [1 mark]
P.6 โข Sanitation
6.
State the role of anhydrous calcium chloride in the laboratory investigation of rusting. [1 mark]
P.5 โข Types of Changes in the Environment
7.
State any one function of the diaphragm during the process of breathing. [1 mark]
P.6 โข The Respiratory System
8.
What term refers to the meat obtained from an adult sheep? [1 mark]
P.5 โข Keeping Goats, Sheep, and Pigs
9.
Give any one role of water during seed germination. [1 mark]
P.5 โข Plant Life
10.
State the function of the U-trap in a water closet (flush toilet). [1 mark]
P.6 โข Sanitation
11.
Name any one element of Primary Health Care (PHC). [1 mark]
P.5 โข Primary Health Care (PHC)
12.
Why are small gaps left between railway rails during track construction? [1 mark]
P.5 โข Heat Energy
13.
State the scientific function of the screen on top of the vent pipe of a VIP latrine. [1 mark]
P.6 โข Sanitation
14.
Why is it not advisable to give a convulsing or fainted person food to eat or water to drink? [1 mark]
P.6 โข Accidents and First Aid
15.
During which type of weather does water evaporate fastest from open surfaces? [1 mark]
P.4 โข Weather Changes Around Us
16.
State any two ways in which washing clothes is important to human health. [1 mark]
P.6 โข Science at Home and in Our Community
17.
What general term refers to cattle kept primarily for ploughing and pulling carts? [1 mark]
P.6 โข Keeping Cattle
18.
Name any one living thing that undergoes moulting in the environment. [1 mark]
P.5 โข Types of Changes in the Environment
19.
Why is an insect compelled to shed its outer covering periodically during growth? [1 mark]
P.7 โข The Muscular and Skeletal System
20.
What is meant by the term annual crops? [1 mark]
P.5 โข Crop Growing
21.
State one activity a school Science Club can undertake to combat environmental deforestation. [1 mark]
P.5 โข Managing Changes in the Environment
22.
Name the part of an insect used for balancing during flight. [1 mark]
P.6 โข Classification of Animals
23.
Which weather condition is most suitable for solar drying harvested crops? [1 mark]
P.4 โข Weather Changes Around Us
24.
Give any two examples of water impurities. [1 mark]
P.6 โข Science at Home and in Our Community
25.
How does a tortoise protect itself from predators and danger in the environment? [1 mark]
P.5 โข Classification of Animals
26.
State the function of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) in the human ear. [1 mark]
P.6 โข Sound Energy
27.
State one structural adaptation of a coconut fruit for water dispersal. [1 mark]
P.5 โข Plant Life
28.
How is tepid sponging useful to a casualty with high fever? [1 mark]
P.6 โข Accidents and First Aid
29.
Give one road safety practice for pedestrians crossing a busy road. [1 mark]
P.6 โข Accidents and First Aid
30.
State the exact part of the female reproductive system where fertilization takes place. [1 mark]
P.6 โข The Reproductive System
31.
Give any one psychological life skill that adolescent girls can develop to safeguard themselves against early teenage pregnancies. [1 mark]
P.6 โข The Reproductive System
32.
Name the insect vector that spreads River Blindness (Onchocerciasis) to humans. [1 mark]
P.4 โข Vectors and Diseases
33.
Name the nutritional deficiency disease caused by a severe lack of Vitamin B1 in the diet. [1 mark]
P.5 โข Food and Nutrition
34.
State any one element of Primary Health Care. [1 mark]
P.5 โข Primary Health Care (PHC)
35.
State the biological function of the ciliated cells lining the fallopian tubes. [1 mark]
P.6 โข The Reproductive System
36.
What scientific term describes the direct change of a solid into a gas without melting into a liquid? [1 mark]
P.5 โข Types of Changes in the Environment
37.
Give one use of a pair of scissors or razor blade in hair grooming. [1 mark]
P.4 โข Personal Hygiene
38.
State one way of preventing athlete's foot infection. [1 mark]
P.6 โข Personal Hygiene
39.
State one way in which school children can help their community control the spread of malaria. [1 mark]
P.5 โข Control of Malaria
40.
State one characteristic of essential drugs in Primary Health Care. [1 mark]
P.5 โข Primary Health Care (PHC)
Section B: (Questions 41 to 55) โ 60 Marks
4 Marks eachQuestion 41 to 55 carry four marks each. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.
41.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 โข Food and Nutrition
Weaning is an important milestone in infant growth:
(a) Define the term weaning. (1 mark)
(b) At what age should weaning start? (1 mark)
(c) Why should weaning NOT start earlier than this recommended age? (1 mark)
(d) State one danger of feeding a weaning child on plain maize porridge without enriching it. (1 mark)
42.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.7 โข Electricity
(a) Draw schematic circuit symbols for:
(i) A cell
(ii) An open switch
(b) State two advantages of connecting domestic lights in parallel rather than in series.
43.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 โข Primary Health Care (PHC)
The diagram below shows a sanitary homestead structure:
(a) Name the structure described as a raised wooden rack used for drying utensils. (1 mark)
(b) Give two reasons why washed plates should be dried on this structure rather than on the ground. (2 marks)
(c) How does direct sunlight assist in the sanitation of utensils on this rack? (1 mark)
44.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.6 โข Sound Energy
Define the following scientific terms related to sound:
(a) Volume (1 mark)
(b) Pitch (1 mark)
(c) Frequency (1 mark)
(d) Echo (1 mark)
45.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 โข Matter and Energy
(a) In which state of matter are molecules furthest apart and free to move randomly in all directions? (1 mark)
(b) Name the physical process that occurs when:
(i) A solid changes directly into a gas without turning into a liquid (1 mark)
(ii) A liquid changes into a solid (1 mark)
(c) Give one practical example of a substance that undergoes sublimation. (1 mark)
46.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 โข Types of Changes in the Environment
Human activities bring about changes in the environment:
(a) Define the term afforestation. (1 mark)
(b) Give any two reasons why people cut down trees on a large scale (deforestation). (2 marks)
(c) State one way in which cutting down trees leads to severe environmental flooding. (1 mark)
47.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.7 โข Electricity
(a) State the difference between static electricity and current electricity.
(b) Describe how static charges are produced on a plastic ruler.
(c) State two safety precautions taken to protect tall school buildings against lightning strikes.
48.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.7 โข Electricity
(a) What is a short circuit?
(b) State two common causes of short circuits in residential houses.
(c) Why should water never be used to extinguish an electrical fire?
49.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 โข Classification of Animals
(a) State any two general characteristics of amphibians. (2 marks)
(b) Give two differences between fish and adult amphibians. (2 marks)
50.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.6 โข The Reproductive System
(a) State the difference between vasectomy and tubal ligation as methods of family planning.
(b) Why is the use of condoms highly recommended during family planning compared to other methods?
(c) Name one natural family planning method.
51.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 โข Primary Health Care (PHC)
(a) Write down the full meaning of the abbreviation PHC. (1 mark)
(b) State any two core principles of Primary Health Care. (2 marks)
(c) Why is Primary Health Care considered more economical for developing nations like Uganda than curative hospital care? (1 mark)
52.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 โข Crop Growing
(a) State any one danger of weeds to growing crops. (1 mark)
(b) Give any two cultural methods of controlling weeds in a garden. (2 marks)
(c) State one routine management practice carried out on climbing crops like tomatoes. (1 mark)
53.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.6 โข The Reproductive System
(a) State the difference between identical twins and fraternal twins in terms of fertilization.
(b) State any two physical characteristics unique to identical twins.
54.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.6 โข Science at Home and in Our Community
The diagram below shows a simple setup of making water clean. Study and use it to answer the questions that follow:
[ Water poured here ]
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|~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| | Coarse Stones | <--- Container T \ / \ Clean Water/ \___________/
รขโ โ
[---------] | S | <--- Container S |_________|
(a) Name the method used above.
(b) Apart from coarse stones, name any two other local materials that can be placed in container T.
(c) Why should the clean water obtained in container S be boiled before drinking?
55.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 โข Keeping Poultry and Bees
(a) Name any two local mineral supplements fed to laying hens to promote the formation of strong eggshells. (2 marks)
(b) State any two management practices carried out by a poultry farmer to maintain high egg production in layers. (2 marks)
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