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Uganda National Examinations Board

Primary Leaving Examination (Standard Science Mock)

INTEGRATED SCIENCE

TIME: 2h 15m
MARKS: 60
โ˜… CANDIDATE QUESTION PAPER โ˜…
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Section Max Score
A 0
B 60
TOTAL 60
Instructions to Candidates:
  1. This paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B.
  2. Section A has 0 questions (0 marks). Section B has 15 questions (60 marks).
  3. Answer all questions in both sections. All answers must be written in the spaces provided on this question paper.
  4. All answers must be written in blue or black ballpoint pen. Diagrams should be drawn in pencil.
  5. Unnecessary crossing of work and illegible handwriting may lead to loss of marks.

Section B: (Questions 1 to 15) โ€” 60 Marks

4 Marks each

Question 1 to 15 carry four marks each. All answers must be written in the spaces provided.

. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.5 โ€ข 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)
1. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.6 โ€ข 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.
2. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.6 โ€ข Science at Home and in Our Community

State the importance of the following steps in cleaning clothes at home:

(i) Sorting
(ii) Soaking
3. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.4 โ€ข Soil

An experiment was carried out where equal amounts of water were poured through equal volumes of clay soil and sand soil in funnels lined with cotton wool:

(a) Which physical soil property was being investigated? (1 mark)
(b) State the role of cotton wool placed at the neck of the funnel. (1 mark)
(c) In which type of soil did water drain fastest, and give a reason why. (2 marks)
4. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.7 โ€ข The Muscular and Skeletal System
(a) What is a fracture?
(b) Distinguish between a simple fracture and a compound fracture.
(c) Give the main function of each of the following first aid items:
(i) Splints
(ii) Arm sling
5. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.5 โ€ข 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)
6. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.6 โ€ข 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.
7. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.5 โ€ข Types of Changes in the Environment

A Primary 5 pupil heated a tin can with water, sealed it tightly, and poured cold water on it.

(a) What happened to the tin can? (1 mark)
(b) Explain why that happened to the can. (2 marks)
(c) Which physical state transition occurred inside the can? (1 mark)
8. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.5 โ€ข Food and Nutrition
(a) What is colostrum? (1 mark)
(b) State two benefits of colostrum to a newborn infant. (2 marks)
(c) Name the condition that results from a severe lack of Iodine in the diet. (1 mark)
9. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.6 โ€ข Sanitation
(a) What physical condition results when a patient passes out watery stools many times a day?
(b) State two physical signs of the condition mentioned in (a) above.
(c) What first aid treatment is given to a victim of the condition in (a) to restore balance?
10. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.6 โ€ข Science at Home and in Our Community
(a) Name one plant material from which local salt can be prepared at home.
(b) State the physical method used to prepare local salt from ash.
(c) Give any two ways in which the local salt prepared at home is useful to people.
11. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.6 โ€ข Sanitation
(a) Give the difference between an Ordinary Pit Latrine and a VIP Latrine in terms of structural coverings.
(b) What material is used in an Ecosan latrine to dry human waste, and what is its role?
(c) State one major maintenance rule for a Water Closet (Flush Toilet) bowl.
12. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.6 โ€ข Science at Home and in Our Community

Name the step used in cleaning clothes that:

(a) Removes excess water from the clothes.
(b) Removes soapy water from the washed garments.
13. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.5 โ€ข Classification of Animals
(a) State any two general characteristics of amphibians. (2 marks)
(b) Give two differences between fish and adult amphibians. (2 marks)
14. Structured & Practical Assessment Item
[4 MARKS] P.6 โ€ข Accidents and First Aid
(a) State the difference between drowning and near drowning.
(b) Give any two common causes of near drowning.
(c) State any one way you can help save a near-drowned casualty.

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