PAPER CODE: 532/1
MOCK REF: PLE-267635
Uganda National Examinations Board
Primary Leaving Examination (Standard Science Mock)
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
TIME: 2h 15m
MARKS: 40
★ CANDIDATE QUESTION PAPER ★
Instructions to Candidates:
- This paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B.
- Section A has 40 questions (40 marks). Section B has 0 questions (0 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) — 40 Marks
1 Mark eachQuestion 1 to 40 carry one mark each. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1.
Which part of a mammalian tooth contains blood vessels and nerves? [1 mark]
P.4 • The Teeth
2.
State one way of preventing accidental drug poisoning in young children at home. [1 mark]
P.6 • Accidents and First Aid
3.
State the function of a ligament at a movable joint. [1 mark]
P.7 • The Muscular and Skeletal System
4.
State the function of hairs (cilia) and mucus inside the human nostrils. [1 mark]
P.7 • The Respiratory System
5.
Why should a farmer select healthy and viable seeds before planting? [1 mark]
P.5 • Crop Growing
6.
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
7.
Give one effect of thick clouds in the atmosphere. [1 mark]
P.4 • Weather Changes Around Us
8.
Why is it recommended to use clean wood ash at a tip-tap facility when soap is not available? [1 mark]
P.5 • Primary Health Care (PHC)
9.
Name the bud found in the leaf axil of a flowering plant. [1 mark]
P.4 • Plant Life
10.
How does chlorine make water safe for drinking? [1 mark]
P.6 • Science at Home and in Our Community
11.
Give one reason why food should be chewed properly before swallowing. [1 mark]
P.5 • The Digestive System
12.
State one structural adaptation of a coconut fruit for water dispersal. [1 mark]
P.5 • Plant Life
13.
Name two methods of obtaining clean water for washing at home. [1 mark]
P.6 • Science at Home and in Our Community
14.
State one reason why alcohol is preferred to mercury in minimum thermometers. [1 mark]
P.5 • Heat Energy
15.
Why is wood ash regularly poured into the pit of a latrine or Ecosan toilet? [1 mark]
P.6 • Sanitation
16.
State the condition that must be present for a shadow to be formed. [1 mark]
P.7 • Light Energy
17.
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
18.
Why is a husband and his wife advised to go for treatment together when they contract gonorrhoea? [1 mark]
P.6 • The Reproductive System
19.
State any one advantage of castrating male piglets not intended for breeding. [1 mark]
P.5 • Keeping Goats, Sheep, and Pigs
20.
How is tepid sponging useful to a casualty with high fever? [1 mark]
P.6 • Accidents and First Aid
21.
Name the deficiency disease caused by a severe lack of Vitamin C in the diet. [1 mark]
P.5 • Food and Nutrition
22.
Name the part of an insect used for balancing during flight. [1 mark]
P.6 • Classification of Animals
23.
Why is a pregnant mother advised to eat plenty of food rich in iron? [1 mark]
P.5 • Food and Nutrition
24.
Give any one reason why veterinary doctors advise farmers NEVER to open the carcass of an animal suspected to have died of Anthrax. [1 mark]
P.5 • Keeping Goats, Sheep, and Pigs
25.
State one way in which school children can help their community control the spread of malaria. [1 mark]
P.5 • Control of Malaria
26.
Name the parasitic disease that affects the ears of domestic rabbits. [1 mark]
P.5 • Keeping Rabbits
27.
Give any one example of an emotional change in adolescents. [1 mark]
P.6 • The Reproductive System
28.
State any one factor to consider when selecting a suitable site for an apiary. [1 mark]
P.5 • Keeping Poultry and Bees
29.
Give one road safety practice for pedestrians crossing a busy road. [1 mark]
P.6 • Accidents and First Aid
30.
During which type of weather does water evaporate fastest from open surfaces? [1 mark]
P.4 • Weather Changes Around Us
31.
Give any one reason why a residential living house should have large windows on opposite walls. [1 mark]
P.5 • Primary Health Care (PHC)
32.
How does a tortoise protect itself from predators and danger in the environment? [1 mark]
P.5 • Classification of Animals
33.
State one nursery bed management practice done to harden off seedlings before transplanting. [1 mark]
P.5 • Crop Growing
34.
State the scientific function of soap in cleaning clothes. [1 mark]
P.6 • Science at Home and in Our Community
35.
Give the scientific meaning of the term skeleton. [1 mark]
P.7 • The Muscular and Skeletal System
36.
Name the structure on the head of a tapeworm used for attachment to the intestinal wall. [1 mark]
P.6 • Classification of Animals
37.
State one way PIASCY messages help primary school pupils prevent HIV/AIDS infection. [1 mark]
P.6 • The Reproductive System
38.
State one way of preventing athlete's foot infection. [1 mark]
P.6 • Personal Hygiene
39.
Name the farm structure used to hold cattle or goats firmly during hand spraying, drenching, or vaccination. [1 mark]
P.5 • Keeping Goats, Sheep, and Pigs
40.
Give one way of controlling the breeding of houseflies in a homestead. [1 mark]
P.6 • Sanitation
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