These Basic Science questions and answers were pulled from our book (Basic Science questions for Primary 3); Compiled to serve as a reference material to help teachers draw up test and exam questions faster. It could also help students assess their level of exam preparation. Each sample question includes correct answers.
[su_note note_color=”#fcf2e0″]Note that Questions are based on the NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)[/su_note]
Sample Basic Science Exam Questions and Answers
1. _________ is a harmful substance that can be carried in air.
A. Perfume
B. Cigarette smoke
C. Soup aroma
D. fresheners
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
2. ___________ will not float in air.
A. Feather
B. Leaf
C. Stone
D. Balloon
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
3. When is in motion, it is known as __________.
A. breeze
B. A.C
C. fan
D. wind
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D.[/su_spoiler]
4. A ___________ is a machine that converts wind into useful energy.
A. treadmill
B. windmill
C. windpipe
D. fan
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
5. The bouncing back of light from the mirror is called ___________.
A. reflection
B. light energy
C. work
D. motion
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
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6. 1 m = ____ cm
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 10000
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B.[/su_spoiler]
7. Which of the following is not a difference between animals and plants?
A. Animals take in to produce food using sunlight while plants do not.
B. Animals move about while plants stay in one place.
C. Animals reacts quickly to environmental changes but plants react slowly.
D. None of the above.
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
8. Which of the following substance necessary for plant growth is found in the soil?
A. Sunlight
B. Chlorophyll
C. Oxygen
D. Rain
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C.[/su_spoiler]
9. Which of the following is not a use of light energy?
A. It is used in taking photograph.
B. It helps us grow taller.
C. We use it to see objects clearly.
D. Plants uses it to make their food.
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A.[/su_spoiler]
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