PAPER CODE: 532/1
MOCK REF: PLE-854043
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 one way of preventing the spread of Tuberculosis (TB). [1 mark]
P.7 • The Respiratory System
2.
State one way of increasing the electrical current produced by a bicycle dynamo. [1 mark]
P.7 • Electricity
3.
State the structural adaptation of incisor teeth to their function. [1 mark]
P.4 • The Teeth
4.
State any one difference between an artery and a vein. [1 mark]
P.7 • The Circulatory System
5.
What is meant by the term annual crops? [1 mark]
P.5 • Crop Growing
6.
Which part of a mammalian tooth contains blood vessels and nerves? [1 mark]
P.4 • The Teeth
7.
How does the Ecosan latrine promote agricultural productivity? [1 mark]
P.6 • Sanitation
8.
State any one importance of evaporation in the environment or daily life. [1 mark]
P.5 • Heat Energy
9.
What term refers to the meat obtained from an adult sheep? [1 mark]
P.5 • Keeping Goats, Sheep, and Pigs
10.
In an electric circuit diagram, which instrument is always connected in series to measure electric current? [1 mark]
P.7 • Electricity
11.
Give any one psychological life skill that adolescent girls can develop to safeguard themselves against early teenage pregnancies. [1 mark]
P.6 • The Reproductive System
12.
How does a tortoise protect itself from predators and danger in the environment? [1 mark]
P.5 • Classification of Animals
13.
Why is a pregnant mother advised to eat plenty of food rich in iron? [1 mark]
P.5 • Food and Nutrition
14.
Why is the drop hole of a VIP latrine left open without a lid at all times? [1 mark]
P.6 • Sanitation
15.
Name the deficiency disease caused by a severe lack of Vitamin C in the 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.5 • Keeping Goats, Sheep, and Pigs
(a) Name any one exotic breed of dairy goats. (1 mark)
(b) Name the commercial textile product obtained from Angora goats. (1 mark)
(c) State any two advantages of keeping goats over keeping cattle. (2 marks)
17.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.7 • The Muscular and Skeletal System
(a) Mention two connective tissues found at a movable joint in the human skeleton.
(b) State the difference in function between a tendon and a ligament.
(c) State any two ways in which friction is reduced at a movable joint.
18.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.6 • Sanitation
(a) Give the meaning of each of the following terms:
(i) Sanitation (1 mark)
(ii) Personal hygiene (1 mark)
(b) State any two human activities done to maintain proper sanitation in a school compound. (2 marks)
19.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.5 • Keeping Goats, Sheep, and Pigs
Livestock breeds have different commercial adaptations:
(a) Name the exotic goat breed kept primarily for high milk production. (1 mark)
(b) Which sheep breed is world-famous for producing fine wool? (1 mark)
(c) Give any two reasons why local indigenous goats like the Small East African goat are preferred by subsistence farmers. (2 marks)
20.
Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS]
P.6 • Accidents and First Aid
(a) State any two common causes of nose bleeding (epistaxis) in children. (2 marks)
(b) State two First Aid measures given to manage a nose bleeding casualty. (2 marks)
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