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• Which one of the following soil conservation measures conserves soil in the same way as mulching? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following soil conservation measures conserves soil in the same way as mulching? A. Planting cover crops. B. Contour farming. C. Use of gabions. D. Terracing.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following statements is true about clay soil?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following statements is true about clay soil? A. .Has small air spaces. B. Retains low amount of water. C. Allows water to drain through easily. D. Has large soil particles.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Large furrows in the soil indicate(Solved)
  

  Large furrows in the soil indicate A. Rill erosion B. Gulley erosion C. Splash erosion D. Sheet erosion.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following pairs of signs and symptoms is for cholera?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following pairs of signs and symptoms is for cholera? A. Skin rash and diarrhoea. B. Blood in stool and abdominal pains. C.Abdominal pain and diarrhoea. D.Skin rash and blood in stool.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• In which one of the following practices is Water recycled?(Solved)
  

  In which one of the following practices is Water recycled? A. Storing water for future use. B. Recovering clean water from dirty water. C. Harvesting rain water from roof tops. D. Fetching water from a well.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following pairs of diseases is as a result of drinking polluted water?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following pairs of diseases is as a result of drinking polluted water? A. Bilharzia and typhoid. B. Typhoid and cholera. C. Cholera and bilharzia. D. Malaria and cholera.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Pupils gave the following statements about water. (i) Lathers easily (ii) Has a pleasant taste (iii) Has mineral salts (iv) Good for cleaning Which two...(Solved)
  

  Pupils gave the following statements about water. (i) Lathers easily (ii) Has a pleasant taste (iii) Has mineral salts (iv) Good for cleaning Which two statements describe hard water? A. (i) and (ii) B. (ii) and (iii) C. (iii) and (iv) D. (i) and (iv)

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following methods of controlling animal parasites is correctly matched to the parasite controlled?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following methods of controlling animal parasites is correctly matched to the parasite controlled? Method -Parasite controlled A. Rotational grazing -Ticks and tapeworms B. Dipping -Fleas and tapeworms C. Deworming -Liver flukes and ticks D. Spraying -Fleas and liver flukes

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The diagrams below represents beaks of certain birds. The birds whose beaks are represented by G and H are(Solved)
  

  The diagrams below represents beaks of certain birds. The birds whose beaks are represented by G and H are Bird G -Bird H A. Grain eater -flesh eater B. Nectar feeder -filter feeder C. Flesh eater -grain eater D. Filter feeder -nectar feeder

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Standard five pupils observed a goat tied on a post to graze in the field. This method of grazing is classified as(Solved)
  

  Standard five pupils observed a goat tied on a post to graze in the field. This method of grazing is classified as A. rotational grazing B. zero grazing C. strip grazing D. paddocking.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Pupils observed and classified certain animals into two groups E and F as shown below? Group E Bat ...(Solved)
  

  Pupils observed and classified certain animals into two groups E and F as shown below? Group E Bat Chameleon Eagle Group F Frog Leopard. Snake. The pupils classified the animals on basis of A. carnivorous and herbivorous B. animals covered with fur and animals covered with scales C. constant and varying body temperature D. animals which give birth to young ones and those which lay eggs.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• In the solar system, Jupiter is found between (Solved)
  

  In the solar system, Jupiter is found between A. Mercury and Saturn. B. Mars and Earth. C. Saturn and Mars. D. Earth and Mercury.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following diagrams represents the shape of the new moon?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following diagrams represents the shape of the new moon?

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following groups of plants consists of only flowering plants? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following groups of plants consists of only flowering plants? A. Onion, sisal, napier grass. B. Maize, kales, toadstools. C. Beans, mushrooms, peas. D. Euphorbia, cactus, moulds.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following crop pests is correctly matched to the part of the plant it damages? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following crop pests is correctly matched to the part of the plant it damages? Pest -Part damaged A. Weevil -leaves. B. Cutworm -stems. C. Stalk borer -flowers. D. Aphids -roots.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following statements on interdependence between plants is not true? Some plants (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following statements on interdependence between plants is not true? Some plants A. Depend on others for carbon dioxide B. Grow on dead plants C. Depend on others for protection against strong sunlight D. Depend on others for support.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following pairs of plants stores food in the roots? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following pairs of plants stores food in the roots? A. Irish potato and cassava. B. Cassava and carrot. C. Onion and carrot. D. Irish potato and onion.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following weeds has green-purple leaves?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following weeds has green-purple leaves? A. Mexican marigold. B. Blackjack. C. Pig weed. D. Sodom apple.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following pairs consists only of illegal drugs in Kenya? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following pairs consists only of illegal drugs in Kenya? A. Alcohol and miraa. B. Miraa and mandrax. C. Alcohol and bhang. D. Bhang and mandrax.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• A patient was instructed by a doctor to take two tablets of medicine every six hours. However. The patient forgot to take at noon and...(Solved)
  

  A patient was instructed by a doctor to take two tablets of medicine every six hours. However. The patient forgot to take at noon and on remembering took four tablets at the same time. The patient should have. A. taken three tablets every six hours B. taken two tablets every three hours C. Revisited the doctor for advice. D. thrown away the two extra tablets.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following diseases can be prevented by draining stagnant water around homesteads?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following diseases can be prevented by draining stagnant water around homesteads? A. Tuberculosis. B. Typhoid. C. Cholera. D. Malaria.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following vaccines are correctly matched to the age when they are first administered?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following vaccines are correctly matched to the age when they are first administered? BCG -Tetanus -Polio -Measles A.At birth l0- weeks 6- weeks -9 months B.6 weeks- at birth -at birth -l0 weeks C.l0 weeks -9 months -l0 weeks -At birth D.At birth -6 weeks -At birth -9 months

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The first stage of HIV infection is known as (Solved)
  

  The first stage of HIV infection is known as A. incubation B. widow C. symptomatic D. asymptomatic.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following is a health effect of drug abuse? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following is a health effect of drug abuse? A. Withdrawal. B. Marital conflict. C. Truancy. D. Rape.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The diagram below represents a female reproductive system. Which one of the parts labelled P, Q, R and S is correctly matched to its function(Solved)
  

  The diagram below represents a female reproductive system. Which one of the parts labelled P, Q, R and S is correctly matched to its function Part Function A.P site for fertilization B.Q site for implantation C.R egg formation D.S ovulation

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The diagram below represents the structure of a human heart. Name the blood vessel labelled K L M N(Solved)
  

  The diagram below represents the structure of a human heart. Name the blood vessel labelled K L M N K L M N A. Venacava Pulmonary vein Aorta Pulmonary artery B. Pulmonary artery Aorta Pulmonary vein Venacava C. Venacava Pulmonary artery Aorta Pulmonary vein D. Pulmonary vein Venacava Pulmonary artery Aorta

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following parts of the alimentary canal is correctly matched to its function? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following parts of the alimentary canal is correctly matched to its function? ORGAN FUNCTION A. Mouth Digestion of food B. Stomach production of bile. C. Small intestine absorption of water. D. Large intestine absorption of digested food.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The following are functions of the trachea except. (Solved)
  

  The following are functions of the trachea except. A. trapping dust B. moistening air C. Warming air D. Exchanging gases.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following characteristics can be used to identify molars? Presence of (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following characteristics can be used to identify molars? Presence of A. One root and chisel shape. B. cusps and ridges C. One root and cusps D. ridges and chisel shape.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following is a function of the amniotic sac during pregnancy? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following is a function of the amniotic sac during pregnancy? A. Passes digested food to the foetus. B. Allows gaseous exchange between the mother and foetus. C. Prevents harmful micro-organisms from reaching the foetus. D. Protects the foetus from physical shock.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.