PAPER CODE: 532/1
MOCK REF: PLE-697273
Uganda National Examinations Board
Primary Leaving Examination (Standard Science Mock)
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
TIME: 2h 15m
MARKS: 35
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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 any one element of Primary Health Care. [1 mark]
P.5 • Primary Health Care (PHC)
2.
Name the disorder of the skeletal system where a bone moves away from its normal position at a joint. [1 mark]
P.7 • The Muscular and Skeletal System
3.
Why is the drop hole of a VIP latrine left open without a lid at all times? [1 mark]
P.6 • Sanitation
4.
State the exact part of the female reproductive system where fertilization takes place. [1 mark]
P.6 • The Reproductive System
5.
Name the movable joint found between the atlas and axis vertebrae in the neck. [1 mark]
P.7 • The Muscular and Skeletal System
6.
Give any one role of water during seed germination. [1 mark]
P.5 • Plant Life
7.
Give any one reason why a burnt or scalded part of the skin is dipped in cold water immediately. [1 mark]
P.6 • Accidents and First Aid
8.
Name any one living thing that undergoes moulting in the environment. [1 mark]
P.5 • Types of Changes in the Environment
9.
Name the nutritional deficiency disease caused by a severe lack of Vitamin B1 in the diet. [1 mark]
P.5 • Food and Nutrition
10.
Give one reason why food should be chewed properly before swallowing. [1 mark]
P.5 • The Digestive System
11.
Give one safety measure to prevent electric shock in a domestic home. [1 mark]
P.6 • Accidents and First Aid
12.
What is meant by the term annual crops? [1 mark]
P.5 • Crop Growing
13.
State one reason why alcohol is preferred to mercury in minimum thermometers. [1 mark]
P.5 • Heat Energy
14.
How is tepid sponging useful to a casualty with high fever? [1 mark]
P.6 • Accidents and First Aid
15.
What is meant by the term balanced diet? [1 mark]
P.5 • Food and Nutrition
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 • The Muscular and Skeletal System
(a) Name the two voluntary muscles found in the human upper arm.
(b) Give any one function of muscles in the human body.
(c) State any one importance of maintaining correct body posture in humans.
17.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 • Classification of Animals
(a) State any two general characteristics of amphibians. (2 marks)
(b) Give two differences between fish and adult amphibians. (2 marks)
18.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 • Food and Nutrition
The table below shows two children suffering from malnutrition:
(a) Name the deficiency disease Child X is suffering from if he has swollen feet, moon face, and reddish hair. (1 mark)
(b) Name the deficiency disease Child Y is suffering from if he has extreme wasting, visible ribs, and an old person's face. (1 mark)
(c) What nutrient is severely lacking in Child X's diet? (1 mark)
(d) Give any one food you would feed Child X to cure this condition. (1 mark)
19.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.7 • The Muscular and Skeletal System
(a) Name the five regions of the human vertebral column in order from neck to tail.
(b) Give the number of vertebrae in: (i) Cervical region (ii) Lumbar region
(c) State the function of the human vertebral column.
20.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.6 • The Reproductive System
Match the reproductive structures in Part A with their correct physiological functions in Part B:
Epididymis
Scrotum
Cervix
Vas deferens
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