These Basic Science questions and answers were pulled from our book (Basic Science questions for Primary 6); 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″]The Questions are based on the current NERDC curriculum (UBE compliant)[/su_note]
Sample Basic Science Exam Questions and Answers
DIRECTION: Choose the correct answers from the lettered options.
1.____ is everywhere in our environment.
A. Water
B. Sun
C. Air
D. Land
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C [/su_spoiler]
2. Air occupies _____.
A. calories
B. space
C. mass
D. weight
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B [/su_spoiler]
3. Air pollution can harm the health or comfort of ________.
A. plants
B. materials
C. humans and animals
D. water bodies
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C [/su_spoiler]
4. Earth is the only planet that has _______ and ________.
A. dust and rocks
B. gas and ice
C. air and water
D. silt and sand
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C [/su_spoiler]
5. We use _________ to inflate a balloon or tyre.
A. air pressure
B. air force
C. air weight
D. air load
[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. An afternoon rainbow appears when the sun shines in the ______.
A. west
B. east
C. south
D. north
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is A [/su_spoiler]
7. Which colour makes people cool and refreshed?
A. Brown
B. Red
C. Indigo
D. White
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is D [/su_spoiler]
8 .Colours that cannot be obtained by mixing two or more colours are called _____.
A. first class colours
B. secondary colours
C. primary colours
D. grade one colours
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C [/su_spoiler]
9 .Primary colours are ___,_____and _____.
A. yellow, black and white
B. red, blue and yellow
C. white, black and red
D. green,white and green
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is B [/su_spoiler]
10. Which colour makes people feel anxious?
A. Indigo
B. Violet
C. Red
D. Yellow
[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”See the Answer” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus” anchor=”” class=””]The correct answer is C [/su_spoiler]
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