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• A pupil used water that had been used in rinsing clothes to mop the floor. Which method of water conservation did the pupil practice? (Solved)
  

  A pupil used water that had been used in rinsing clothes to mop the floor. Which method of water conservation did the pupil practice? A. Re-using water. B. Using water sparingly. C. Recycling water. D. Water harvesting.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The picture below represents a type of interdependence between plants. The type of interdependence represented is(Solved)
  

  The picture below represents a type of interdependence between plants. The type of interdependence represented is A. support B. shade C. habitat D. shelter.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following statements is correct about the digestive system?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following statements is correct about the digestive system? A. Oesophagus makes it easy for food absorption. B. Stomach mixes food with digestive juices. C. Digestion of food occurs in the large intestine. D. Water is absorbed in the small intestine.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following is a compound fertilizer? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following is a compound fertilizer? A. Muriate of potash B. Triple Super Phosphate C. Sulphate of Ammonia D. Mono Ammonium phosphate

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The diagram below represents a set-up that can be used to demonstrate a certain aspect of heat energy. The aspect that can be demonstrated is(Solved)
  

  The diagram below represents a set-up that can be used to demonstrate a certain aspect of heat energy. The aspect that can be demonstrated is A. radiation and convection B. expansion and conduction C. convection and conduction D. expansion and radiation.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which is the last stage in energy transformation when a kerosene stove is burning? (Solved)
  

  Which is the last stage in energy transformation when a kerosene stove is burning? A. Chemical. B. Heat. C. Light. D. Sound.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following pairs of diseases is correctly matched with the time of immunization? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following pairs of diseases is correctly matched with the time of immunization? Six weeks -Nine months A. Hepatitis B -Yellow fever. B. Measles -Tuberculosis C. Diphtheria -pertussis D. Polio -Tetanus.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The following are characteristics of a certain type of tooth: (i) sham (ii) chisel shaped (iii) has one root The type of tooth described is...(Solved)
  

  The following are characteristics of a certain type of tooth: (i) sham (ii) chisel shaped (iii) has one root The type of tooth described is a A. molar B. canine C. premolar D. incisor.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The main function of the hair and mucus found in the breathing system is to(Solved)
  

  The main function of the hair and mucus found in the breathing system is to A. help in exchange of gases B. clean the air C. protect the nose D. keep the trachea open.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• In which one of the following is friction reduced by streamlining? (Solved)
  

  In which one of the following is friction reduced by streamlining? A, Biro pen casing. B. Skating shoes. C. Shoe soles. D. Vehicle bodies

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The diagram below represents a lever in use. If the lever is to make work easier, which one of the following will correctly represent the...(Solved)
  

  The diagram below represents a lever in use. If the lever is to make work easier, which one of the following will correctly represent the position of load, fulcrum and effort? Load -Fulcrum -Effort A. X -Y -Z B. Z -Y -X C. Y -Z -X D. Z -X -Y

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following practices would help in maintaining strong teeth in humans?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following practices would help in maintaining strong teeth in humans? A. Drinking milk. B. Using tooth picks after meals. C. Using teeth to break hard objects. D. Eating of bread.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The following are some ways by which soil is conserved (i) Reducing speed of surface runoff (ii) Trapping soil (iii) Reducing evaporation of soil water...(Solved)
  

  The following are some ways by which soil is conserved (i) Reducing speed of surface runoff (ii) Trapping soil (iii) Reducing evaporation of soil water (iv) Reducing impact of rain drops. Which two ways are as result of contour farming? A. (i) and (iii) B. (ii) and (iii) C. (iii) and (vi) D. (iii) and (iv)

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following pairs correctly represents living and non-living components of the environment?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following pairs correctly represents living and non-living components of the environment? Living--------Non-living A. Soil ---------- bat. B. Chameleon-------mushroom plant. C. Earthworm-------water. D. Oxygen----------mineral salts.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following practices will help to control soil pollution? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following practices will help to control soil pollution? A. Burning wastes in dump sites. B. Using organic fertilizers. C. Grouping wastes into categories. D. Planting cover crops.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following machines works in the same way as a staircase? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following machines works in the same way as a staircase? A. Spade. B. Claw hammer. C. Crowbar. D. Ladder

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following groups of materials are correctly matched to magnetic and non-magnetic? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following groups of materials are correctly matched to magnetic and non-magnetic? Magnetic -Non magnetic A. Office pins -steel wool B. Staples -copper coin C. Aluminium foil -nails D. Silver coin -glass

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The diagram below shows a set up used by pupils to demonstrate a certain property of matter. The mistake made in the set up was...(Solved)
  

  The diagram below shows a set up used by pupils to demonstrate a certain property of matter. The mistake made in the set up was to A. use balls of wax of the same size B. place balls of wax at equal intervals C. Use a plank of wood D. place the candle at the end of the plank of wood.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• After using a magnet, the next stage of separating a mixture of salt, sand and iron fillings is to (Solved)
  

  After using a magnet, the next stage of separating a mixture of salt, sand and iron fillings is to A. Filter the mixture B. Decant the mixture C. Add water to the mixture D. Sieve the mixture.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• In which one of the following processes is carbon dioxide used? (Solved)
  

  In which one of the following processes is carbon dioxide used? A. Making electric bulbs. B. Burning substances. C. Fixing soil nutrients. D. Preserving soft drinks.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The property of light used in the working of a lamp in a room is that light (Solved)
  

  The property of light used in the working of a lamp in a room is that light A. Travels in a straight line B. Spreads in all directions C. Bends as it passes from one media to another D. Forms shadows with opaque objects.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following materials works in the same way as frosted glass? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following materials works in the same way as frosted glass? A. Sky light. B. Mirror. C. Clear water. D. Car windscreen.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• A card with the Word TEACHER written on it was placed in front of a mirror. Which three of the letters did not change in...(Solved)
  

  A card with the Word TEACHER written on it was placed in front of a mirror. Which three of the letters did not change in appearance? A.R, A and C. B. T, A and H. C. H. E and R. D. H and T.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The following can produce electricity except (Solved)
  

  The following can produce electricity except A. solar drier B. biogas C. torch batter D. dynamo.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following is an efficient way of using energy?(Solved)
  

  Which one of the following is an efficient way of using energy? A. Drying grain using solar. B. Using a vacuum flask to keep tea hot. C. Using biogas. D. Putting off wood fire when not in use.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following sources of energy is exhaustible? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following sources of energy is exhaustible? A. Petroleum B. Wind C. Biogas D. Trees.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The diagram below illustrates a jiko. It is an improved jiko because the part labelled (Solved)
  

  The diagram below illustrates a jiko. It is an improved jiko because the part labelled A. J takes less charcoal. B. K is made of clay C. L is metallic. D. M is closed.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• Which one of the following groups consists only of foods that will provide energy to the body? (Solved)
  

  Which one of the following groups consists only of foods that will provide energy to the body? A. Maize, rice, milk. B. Cassava, beans, fish. C. Ground nuts, coconut, and sunflower. D. Meat, wheat, peas.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• A child who appears old with a wrinkled face is also likely to.(Solved)
  

  A child who appears old with a wrinkled face is also likely to. A. lack blood B. have swollen abdomen C. have bow legs D. cry often.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.  

• The following statements are true about breast milk except (Solved)
  

  The following statements are true about breast milk except A. it cannot transmit diseases. B. it allows the mother and the baby to bond. C. it’s available in the correct form and at right temperature D. it’s easier for infants to digest.

  Date posted: July 29, 2019.