PAPER CODE: 532/1
MOCK REF: PLE-110941
Uganda National Examinations Board
Primary Leaving Examination (Standard Science Mock)
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
TIME: 2h 15m
MARKS: 35
★ CANDIDATE QUESTION PAPER ★
Instructions to Candidates:
- This paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B.
- Section A has 15 questions (15 marks). Section B has 5 questions (20 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 15) — 15 Marks
1 Mark eachQuestion 1 to 15 carry one mark each. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1.
State one way of preventing the spread of Tuberculosis (TB). [1 mark]
P.7 • The Respiratory System
2.
Name the part of an insect used for balancing during flight. [1 mark]
P.6 • Classification of Animals
3.
Name any one vital organ protected by the human rib cage. [1 mark]
P.7 • The Muscular and Skeletal System
4.
What is meant by the term annual crops? [1 mark]
P.5 • Crop Growing
5.
Give any one role of water during seed germination. [1 mark]
P.5 • Plant Life
6.
Give any two examples of root tuber crops. [1 mark]
P.5 • Crop Growing
7.
Name the bud found in the leaf axil of a flowering plant. [1 mark]
P.4 • Plant Life
8.
Give the scientific meaning of the term skeleton. [1 mark]
P.7 • The Muscular and Skeletal System
9.
Give one reason why food should be chewed properly before swallowing. [1 mark]
P.5 • The Digestive System
10.
During which type of weather does water evaporate fastest from open surfaces? [1 mark]
P.4 • Weather Changes Around Us
11.
Name two methods of obtaining clean water for washing at home. [1 mark]
P.6 • Science at Home and in Our Community
12.
Mention one way in which you can prevent some clothes from staining others during washing. [1 mark]
P.6 • Science at Home and in Our Community
13.
What general term refers to cattle kept primarily for ploughing and pulling carts? [1 mark]
P.6 • Keeping Cattle
14.
What kind of water is recommended for use during tepid sponging, and why should very cold water be avoided? [1 mark]
P.6 • Accidents and First Aid
15.
What is Primary Health Care (PHC)? [1 mark]
P.5 • Primary Health Care (PHC)
Section B: (Questions 16 to 20) — 20 Marks
4 Marks eachQuestion 16 to 20 carry four marks each. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.
16.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.7 • Simple Machines
(a) Name the simple machine used in a windlass (water winch) for drawing water from deep wells. (1 mark)
(b) State two other practical uses of the machine named in (a). (2 marks)
(c) Name the opposing force that resists motion in simple machines. (1 mark)
17.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.4 • Vectors and Diseases
(a) Name the insect vector that spreads Sleeping Sickness (Trypanosomiasis) to humans. (1 mark)
(b) Which developmental stage of a housefly causes food contamination? (1 mark)
(c) What do adult female tsetse flies and female anopheles mosquitoes feed on? (1 mark)
(d) How does an infected mosquito transmit malaria parasites to humans? (1 mark)
18.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 • Types of Changes in the Environment
Classify each of the following changes taking place in the environment as either a physical, chemical, or biological change:
(a) Burning dry wood into ash (1 mark)
(b) Melting of ice into water (1 mark)
(c) Growth of a puppy into an adult dog (1 mark)
(d) Evaporation of water into steam (1 mark)
19.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 • 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)
20.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.7 • Forestry and Agroforestry
(a) State any two factors to consider when choosing a site for establishing a school woodlot. (2 marks)
(b) Give any two economic benefits of a school woodlot to the community. (2 marks)
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