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Science
Standard 7
PSLE
March Revision
2026
Name: __________________________

By: Kevin T. Chabaesele

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The diagram shows a pea seed from which parts have been removed

1. Which part grows to become the shoot?

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S

2. What do we call animals that feed on left material of other animals?

A. Decomposer
B. Herbivores
C. Scavengers
D. Carnivores

3. Which form of energy is produced when a person claps his hands?

A. chemical
B. electrical
C. light
D. sound

4. Which of the following characteristics shows that an animal is a vertebrate?

A. It gives birth to live young ones
B. It is covered with fur
C. It is warm blooded
D. It has a backbone

5. Global warming may cause

A. A fall in sea level
B. Lower average yearly temperatures
C. Flooding in low lying areas
D. Decreased formation of serts

6. Which process normally takes place at X in the female reproductive system below?

A. Fertilization
B. Implantation
C. Menstruation
D. Ovulation

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7. What stage does 8 represent in the water cycle below?

A. convection
B. evaporation
C. freezing
D. precipitation

8. A student rubs her hands together. Her hands will feel warmer due to heat produced by
A. erosion
B. friction
C. gravity
D. sunlight

9. Why are people discouraged to from using tab water for irrigation?
A. To reserve water for livestock
B. To conserve water for drinking
C. To stop them from engaging in agricultural activities
D. To make people spend more money on water bills

10. The diagram below shows four parts of a closed circuit.

Which object is a source of electric energy in the closed circuit?

A. battery
B. lightbulb
C. switch
D. Wire

11. The following are the importance of water in Botswana except

A. agriculture
B. industry
C. domestic
D. electricity

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12. Which of the following does not have potential energy?

A. burnt flour
B. brown bread
C. wound up watch spring
D. crude oil

13. Who invented the telephone?

A. Louis Pasteur
B. Alexander Fleming
C. Alexander Graham Bell
D. Thomas Edison

14. A tree has a brightly colored fruits. What will be the main mode of dispersal for its seeds?
A. Animal
B. Self
C. Water
D. Wind

15. A natural home for animas is called a ___________________ .

A. Community
B. Population
C. Species
D. Habitat

16. The diagram below shows a crowbar, which is being used as a simple machine to remove a nail.

The crowbar is an example of

A. a pulley
B. a lever
C. a pan balance
D. an inclined plane

17. What is seed dispersal?

A. When a seed develops into a new plant
B. When seeds are sprayed
C. When seeds are scattered away from the parent plant
D. When plants grow next to each other and compete for food

18. Which force pulls objects toward the center of Earth?

A. gravity
B. friction
C. magnetism
D. electricity

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19. Which is the distinguishing feature of a person who is a scientist?

A. nationality
B. age
C. method of working
D. gender

20. Study the diagram below that describes different states of matter.

Which states of matter are represented by W and Y?

W Y
A. Solid Gas
B. Liquid Solid
C. Solid Liquid
D. Gas Solid

21. Which statement describes germination?

A. The ability of plants to make own food
B. The release of energy and oxygen by the seed
C. The loss of water from plants through its leaves
D. The development of a new plant from a seed

22. A hypothesis is;

A. a fair test
B. a record of observation
C. a guess that can be tested
D. a problem to be solved

23. What does a seed contain that provides energy for germination?
A. water
B. stored food
C. soil
D. sunlight

24. Two cars are parked outside on a hot, sunny day. The cars are the same size and shape. One car is black
and the other is white. They have been parked in the Sun for four hours. The roof of the black car
compared to the roof of the white car is most likely
A. cooler, because it absorbs more sunlight
B. cooler, because it absorbs less sunlight
C. warmer, because it absorbs more sunlight
D. warmer, because it absorbs less sunlight

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25. Which of the following are natural objects?

A. Coal and glass
B. Iron and glass
C. Plants and glass
D. Coal and plants

26. Which of the following substances is NOT an element?

A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Water

27. Which of the following is TRUE about seeds dispersed by wind?

A. They are found in fruits
B. They sink in water
C. They have hooks
D. They are light in weight

28. Characteristics that enable plants and animals to strive in its environment are known as_________
A. Germination
B. Evaporation
C. Adaptation
D. Transpiration

29. Which example of a nonliving thing is created by humans?

A. water
B. air
C. sunlight
D. paper

30. The following are problems caused by hard water EXCEPT,_______

A. Water pipes are coated with scale
B. Forms a dirty scum on water surfaces
C. Makes clothes and utensils sticky
D. Lathers well with soap

31. Which of the following is necessary for germination to take place?

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Sunlight
D. Carbon –dioxide

32. For their bodies to grow and repair themselves, animals need
A. food
B. mates
C. shelter
D. light

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33. Which type of nerve carries messages from the brain to the muscles?
A. Auditory
B. Optic
C. Motor
D. Sensory

34. A group of plants or animals of the same species that live together in a certain area are called_____
A. Community
B. Population
C. Ecosystem
D. Habitat

35. A tree has many thorny fruits .What is the main mode of dispersal for its seeds?
A. Self
B. Wind
C. Water
D. Animals

36. Which of the following signs of puberty is common in both boys and girls?
A. Widening of the hips
B. Broadening of the chest
C. Development of strong muscles
D. Growth of hair around the pubic area

37. Which of the following substances is a mixture?

A. Air
B. Table salt
C. Iron
D. Water

38. A lunar eclipse happens when ¬_____________________________

A. The earth and the moon are not in a straight line during a new moon
B. It is day time when light from the sun is blocked out by the moon
C. The sun, earth and moon are in a straight line during a full moon
D. The sun shines directly to the earth

39. A decomposer is an organism that

A. recycles nutrients
B. absorbs sunlight
C. produces food
D. makes seeds

40. Which of the following activities may lead to water pollution?

A. The burning of wood
B. Using recycled water in the gardens
C. Building many pit latrines in a village
D. Using in insecticides to kill mosquitoes in the house

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41. Which of these statements is true about germination of a maize seed?

A. the cotyledon remains below the soil
B. the plumule starts growing first
C. the cotyledon splits open
D. the testa splits open

42. What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

A. rotation brings seasons and revolution brings day and night
B. rotation brings months and revolution brings day and night
C. rotation brings day and night while revolution brings seasons
D. rotation brings season and revolution brings hours

43. Which of the following is a producer in the food chain?

A. Dog
B. Hyena
C. Locust
D. Green plants

44. How long does it take Earth to revolve around the Sun?
A. one year
B. one month
C. one week
D. one day

45. Which statement describes germination?

A. the growth of a plant from a seed
B. the release of energy by a seed
C. the making of food by a plant
D. the loss of water by a plant

46. Which of the following describe a substance that dissolves in a liquid?

A. solvent
B. solute
C. distillate
D. solution

47. Which of the following fruits is correctly matched with its mode of dispersal?

FRUITS MODE OF DISPERSAL

A. Tomatoes Self
B. Watermelon Animal
C. Apple Water
D. Grapes Wind

48. Which part of a seed grows into the root system of a plant?
A. testa (seed coat)
B. radical
C. plumule
D. cotyledon

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49. Which of the following is a problem caused by technology?

A. More food production
B. Pollution
C. Better medical help
D. Manufacture of herbicides

50. Which of the following organisms is a decomposer?

A. Centipede
B. Cockroach
C. Fungus
D. Millipede

51. Which property of a mirror makes it possible for a student to see her image in it?
A. volume
B. magnetism
C. reflectiveness
D. conductivity

52. Which term refers to the release of a mature ovum from the ovary?
A. ovulation
B. menstruation
C. implantation
D. fertilization

53. The diagram below shows the fruit of a plant. By which method are the seeds of the fruit mostly
likely to be dispersed?

A. animal
B. water
C. wind
D. self

54. What energy does the ball in the diagram posses at position X as it falls to the ground?

A. gravitational and heat

B. kinetic and gravitational
C. mechanical and gravitational
D. mechanic and kinetic

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55. Which pair consists of agents of seed dispersal?

A. Air and animal
B. Water and wind
C. Sunlight and water
D. Animal and sunlight

56. Which of the following are characteristics of scavenger birds?

A. Have strong jaws.
B. Have weak claws
C. Have strong teeth
D. Have good eye sight

57. What is the correct order of the vibration of the cochlea, eardrum and small bones during hearing?
A. eardrum, cochlea, small bones
B. eardrum, small bones, cochlea
C. cochlea, eardrum, small bones
D. small bones, eardrum, cochlea

58. The first structure develops from the embryo during germination
A. flower
B. root
C. shoot
D. flower

59. What do we call the water that does not lather well with ordinary soap?
A. Hot water
B. Soft water
C. Hard water
D. Pure water

60. Why are fish able to leave in water?

A. They have gills
B. They have fins
C. They are slippery
D. They can float

61. Sound travels faster through

A. gases
B. liquids
C. solids
D. vacuum

62. What is the first antibiotic in the world called?

A. ARVs
B. Drugs
C. Penicillin
D. Cocaine

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63. Which of the statements is not describing technology?

A. Technology has made our lives difficult
B. Technology has improved farming
C. Technology has produced tools, machines and chemicals
D. Technology has helped solve some of life problems

64. Through seed germination, an embryo develops into

A. complete plant
B. zygote
C. flower
D. seedling

Three identical seeds are planted and grown in identical pots of soil. All three pots receive equal amounts
of sunlight. The plants are watered once each day. Plant A is given 10 milliliters (mL) of water. Plant B is
given 20 mL of water. Plant C is given 30 mL of water. The height of each plant is measured and
recorded after ten days.

65. Which question could be answered by this experiment?

A. How much space does a plant need to grow?
B. How much soil does a plant need to grow?
C. How much water will make a plant grow tallest?
D. How much sunlight will make a plant grow tallest?

The diagram below shows a germinating bean seed. Use it to answer question 66 and 67.

66. What is the name of the part labelled N?

A. Testa
B. Radicle
C. Plumule
D. Cotyledon

67. Which part develops into a shoot?

A. M
B. N
C. O
D. P

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The set-ups P, Q, R and S below were used to investigate factors affecting the germination of maize
seeds.

68. In which set-up will the seeds germinate?

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S
The diagram shows different types of seeds.

69. Which agents of seed dispersal will spread the seeds E, F and G?

E F G
A. Wind Animals Self
B. Animals Wind Self
C. Wind Self Animals
D. Self Wind Animals

70. Which of the following is an example of renewable source of energy?

A. diesel
B. paraffin
C. coal
D. wood

71. Which eclipse occurs when the moon is between the earth and the sun?
A. Solar eclipse
B. Linear eclipse
C. Solar power eclipse
D. Lunar eclipse

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72. An apple falls off a tree and rolls into a stream. The apple floats down the stream and away from the
tree. This is an example of
A. migration
B. adapting to the environment
C. changing weather conditions
D. seed dispersal

73. Which environmental conditions must always be present for seed germination?
A. carbon dioxide and water
B. light and suitable temperature
C. oxygen and carbon dioxide
D. water and oxygen

74. Which of the following will not speed up dissolving of a solute in a solvent?
A. Cold water
B. Hot water
C. Stirring
D. Shaking

75. Water in a dam has

A. kinetic energy
B. potential energy
C. electrical energy
D. light energy

76. The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere is known as______________

A. Tornado
B. Storm
C. Humidity
D. Precipitation

77. What is always essential for seeds to begin germinating?

A. carbon dioxide
B. light
C. mineral salts
D. oxygen

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78. The diagrams show four different fruits.

1 2 3 4
Which two fruits are dispersed by animals?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4

79. People who contact AIDS die from a variety of diseases. This is because AIDS
A. destroys body’s immune system
B. gives the body acquired immunity
C. is a deficiency disease
D. is caused by a number of viruses

80. The diagram shows a section through a fruit containing a seed.

What are the labelled parts?

1 2 3 4
A. Cotyledon Radicle Outer coat Testa
B. Cotyledon Radicle Testa Outer coat
C. Radicle Cotyledon Outer coat Testa
D. Radicle Cotyledon Testa Outer coat

81. Which of the following changes occurs in girls only at puberty?

A. growth of pubic hair
B. widening of hips
C. growth of hair under armpits
D. body becomes muscular

82. Which of the following is not an agent of dispersal?

A. Animals
B. Plants
C. Water
D. Wind

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83. Which of the following is a sexually transmitted disease?

A. uterus warts
B. testis thrush
C. chanchroid
D. cold sores

84. Karabo discovered that when chalk powder is added to water in a glass jug, it turned the water cloudy or
milky. And he could see particles floating throughout the liquid. This is called ___________
A. Saturated
B. Dissolution
C. Suspension
D. Insoluble

85. What is not normally essential for germination?

A. enzymes
B. light
C. oxygen
D. warmth

86. Which of the following methods CANNOT transmit HIV?

A. unsafe sexual contact
B. using infected transfusions
C. breast-feeding babies
D. using sterilized needles

87. The photograph below shows burdock seeds. The seeds are inside a structure with thin, sharp hooks.

These seeds will most likely be dispersed when they

A. are eaten by animals
B. attach to an animal’s fur
C. germinate in the soil
D. develop in the water

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88. How does hard water affects kettle utensils?

A. Scum makes the kettle clean
B. Scale makes the kettle to heat up quickly
C. Fur makes the kettle use more electricity
D. Scale makes the kettle use less electricity

89. In human being, fertilization of the ovum occurs in the

A. uterus
B. vagina
C. ovary
D. oviduct

90. In addition to a suitable temperature, what else is always necessary for seed germination?
A. carbon dioxide and sunlight
B. mineral ions
C. sunlight and water
D. water and oxygen

91. Birth control is used for

A. preventing sexual diseases
B. having large families
C. having fewer children
D. causing abortion

92. When one adds salt to water, the freezing point will definitely……………….
A. Stabilize
B. Increase
C. Decrease
D. Normalize

93. The diagrams show the fruits of three species of plant.

P, Q and R are maps showing where the parent plants and their seedlings are growing.

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Which map relates to which species?

Species1 Species 2 Species 3

A. P Q R
B. P R Q
C. Q R P
D. R Q P

94. Which of the following best describes vasectomy?

A. testes are cut and removed
B. sperms ducts are tied, cut and removed
C. sperms ducts are cut and tied
D. testes are not allowed any blood supply

95. The diagram shows a broad bean seed. Part of it has been cut away to show the internal structure.

Which parts make up the complete embryo?

A. radicle, plumule, cotyledons and testa
B. radicle, plumule and cotyledons only
C. radicle and plumule only
D. radicle only

96. The diagrams show two kinds of fruit.

How are the seeds of these fruits dispersed?

1 2
A. Birds Mammals
B. Birds Wind
C. Mammals Birds
D. Wind Mammals

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97. A feature which helps a plant or an animal to survive in its surroundings is called
A. an adaptation
B. an observation
C. a habitat
D. a classification

98. Which traditional scientific practice is used to make sour milk?

A. distillation
B. preservation
C. fermentation
D. drying

99. First aid is

A. food given to people
B. feeding hungry children
C. stopping the blood loss of an injured person
D. an operation performed by a doctor

100. Which of the following climatic conditions is a cactus plant adapted to?
A. Warm
B. Wet
C. Dry
D. Humid

101. What do the safety symbols below P and Q represent?

A. Irritant Flammable
B. Corrosive Poisonous
C. Poisonous Flammable
D. Explosive Irritant

102. Which scientist discovered the process of pasteurization?

A. Graham Bell
B. Louis Pasteur
C. Alexander Fleming
D. Thomas Edison

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103. Which foot would most likely help a bird live in water?

104. Which of the following object is non-luminous?

A. burning candle
B. moon
C. sun
D. star

105. How are plants adapted to dry conditions?

A. They have a few shallow roots
B. They have large porous stems
C. They have large leaves
D. They have long roots

106. How do fish breathe in water?

A. Through the fins
B. Through the scales
C. Through the gills
D. Through the mouth

107. Which of the following statements defines a cold front?

A. Where warm air replaces cold air
B. A boundary between different types of air mass
C. An area of low air pressure caused by warm air rising.
D. Where cold air replaces warm air

108. Which of the following is not a reason for recording what scientist has done?
A. so that other people can see and read it
B. to help them remember what they have done
C. may be useful if they want to do the experiment again
D. so that they can show the records to their families

109. Which characteristic helps birds of prey to grasp their own food?
A. Sharp teeth
B. Strong beaks
C. Powerful jaws
D. Strong sense of smell

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Sturdy the diagram below and answer question

110. Which of the following statement corresponds to the massage give by the drawing?
A. do not use the resource
B. use more of the resource
C. recycle the resource
D. avoid wasting the resource

111. What makes fish able to swim easily?

A. Gills
B. Fins
C. Scales
D. Mouth

112. Which one of the following is not the characteristic of the image formed by plane mirror?
A. virtual
B. upright
C. real
D. laterally inverted

113. When plants and animals develop ways that help them to live and reproduce in an environment,
the process is known as_____________
A. Transpiration
B. Respiration
C. Adaptation
D. Germination

114. Which of the following is not a property of air?

A. Colourless
B. Smell
C. Has mass
D. Occupies space

115. Which statement best describes a food web?

A. It is a long food chain
B. It’s a food chain with two producers and many consumers
C. It’s a number of food chains that are joined together, sharing a producer
D. It’s multiple food chains joined together but having many producers and consumers

116. What enables an aloe plant to survive in a desert?

A. It is dark green in colour
B. Its leaves are very large
C. It stores water in its leaves
D. It is flowering plant

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117. The image formed by the plane mirror is

A. equal in size as the object
B. smaller in size than the object
C. slightly bigger in size than the object
D. bigger in size than object

118. What type of beak do vultures and birds of prey have?

A. Short and curved
B. Strong and wide
C. Long and thin
D. Strong and pointed

119. Refraction will take place when light

A. pass from air to glass
B. pass through air
C. move through a glass block
D. bounces of a mirror

120. Why do seed-eating birds have short, strong beaks?

A. To grab insects
B. To pick up and crush hard seeds
C. To drink nectar
D. To tear flesh

121. We can see lightning before the thunder because

A. light travels faster than sound
B. sound travels faster than light
C. thunder is produced after lightning
D. lightning is produced after thunder

122. How do hyenas adapt to their feeding habits?

A. By having long necks
B. By possessing very strong jaws and teeth
C. By developing sharp beaks
D. By camouflaging their bodies

123. Which of the following animals is a vertebrate?

A. a millipede
B. a snail
C. a crab
D. an ostrich

124. What protection does a tortoise have against predators?

A. Long legs
B. Strong jaws
C. A hard shell
D. Ability to run fast

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125. Which is not normally a characteristic of a reptile?

A. covered in scales
B. lay eggs
C. body temperature constant
D. inhale air

126. What benefit does a giraffe’s long neck provide?

A. It helps to avoid competition for food
B. It can run faster
C. It allows for camouflage
D. It aids in catching prey

127. Water vapour can be turned into liquid by;

A. being placed in a vacuum
B. cooling
C. heating
D. chromatography

128. How does a chameleon catch its prey?

A. With its strong beak
B. By camouflage
C. With its stretchable tongue
D. By running fast

129. Which arrow in the diagram below represents sublimation?

130. What adaptation helps camels survive in dry conditions?

A. Thick fur
B. Ability to defecate dry feces
C. Long necks
D. Hollow bones

131. What do fish have that helps them breathe underwater?

A. Fins
B. Lungs
C. Gills
D. Beaks

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132. What is the process called when water evaporates from the leaves of plants?
A. Absorption
B. Photosynthesis
C. Transpiration
D. Respiration

133. Which diagram shows the arrangement of particle in a solid?

134. How have plants adapted to reduce water loss in dry areas?
A. By increasing leaf size
B. By developing waxy layers on leaves
C. By growing longer stems
D. By producing more flowers

135. Which of the following plants have large fleshy stems to store water?
A. Water lily
B. Baobab
C. Reeds
D. Cactus

136. The spaces between particles in a gas are;

A. large than in a solid
B. smaller than in liquids
C. the same size as in a solid
D. the same size as in a liquid

137. Why do some plants shade their leaves during the dry season?
A. To reduce water loss through transpiration
B. To grow faster
C. To attract more sunlight
D. To enhance photosynthesis

138. Which method of birth control prevents sperms from entering the uterus?
A. diaphragm
B. intra-uterine device
C. the pill
D. tubal ligation

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139. What type of roots do hydrophytes like the water lily have?
A. Very deep roots
B. Long and thick roots
C. No roots at all
D. Very shallow roots

140. Which reproductive part deposits sperms into the vagina?

A. testis
B. sperm duct
C. prostate gland
D. penis

141. What adaptation helps water lilies float on the water’s surface?
A. Shallow roots
B. Large leaves and flowers
C. Long stems
D. Thick waxy coating

142. Which plant grows on the banks of lakes or rivers?

A. Water lily
B. Cactus
C. Prickly pear
D. Reeds

143. What part is labeled X in the diagram of the eye shown below?

A. cornea
B. iris
C. lens
D. pupil

144. How do reeds utilize their leaves in relation to transpiration?

A. They have small leaves to conserve water
B. They have long leaves to increase water loss
C. They shed leaves in dry seasons
D. They have leaves that store water

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145. What is the challenge that plants in dry areas face?

A. Low sunlight
B. Excess water
C. High evaporation
D. Poor soil quality

146. What type of conditions are most plants in Botswana adapted to?
A. Dry conditions
B. Wet conditions
C. Flood conditions
D. Humid conditions

The diagram below shows stages of water cycle.

147. What process occurs at R?

A. condensation
B. evaporation
C. precipitation
D. transpiration

148. What is a key characteristic of xerophytes plants?

A. They thrive in aquatic environments
B. They require high humidity levels
C. They are adapted to dry conditions
D. They grow in shaded areas

149. How acids tastes?

A. bitter
B. chilly
C. sweet
D. sour

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150. Jane and John sit next to each other in class. Which disease is john likely to contract from Jane if
she has got it?
A. bilharzia
B. gonorrhea
C. marasmus
D. polio

151. Which planet is furthest from the sun?

A. Jupiter
B. Mars
C. Pluto
D. Earth

152. How do plants adapted to survive in dry environments collect water from the soil?
A. By using their leaves
B. Through long roots that reach deep into the soil
C. By relying on rainwater only
D. By absorbing humidity from the air

Use the diagram of the cross-section through a human ear to answer question

153. Which part of the ear would be damaged by using sharp objects to remove wax?
A. W
B. X
C. Y
D. Z

154. What is one way plants adapted to survive in dry environments stop water loss from their leaves?
A. They have translucent leaves
B. They produce more flowers
C. They change leaf color
D. They have a thick outer layer on their leaves

155. Where do plants adapted to survive in dry environments generally store water?
A. In their flowers
B. In their leaves or stems
C. In the surrounding soil
D. In their roots only

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156. Which of the following is a benefit for family planning?

A. Completion of studies
B. Inability to care for the baby
C. Expulsion from school
D. Rejection by parents

157. Which type of energy needs to be removed from liquid water to change the liquid water to solid
water?
A. light
B. heat
C. sound
D. chemical

158. What unique feature do the leaves of aloe plants have?

A. They are thick and fleshy, containing sap
B. They are thin and delicate
C. They are covered with fine hairs
D. They contain no water

159. What is the function of the of the ear flap?

A. To amplify the vibration of the sound waves
B. To direct sound waves into the ear
C. To transmit sound waves to the brain
D. To maintain pressure within the ear

160. When do plants adapted to survive in dry environments utilize the water they have stored?
A. During rainy seasons
B. In the summer only
C. When conditions are humid
D. During dry periods like winter

161. Which of the following is an element?

A. water
B. carbon
C. carbon dioxide
D. air

162. Besides long roots, what other type of roots do plants adapted to survive in dry environments
have to help with water collection?
A. Shallow roots
B. Deep roots
C. Floating roots
D. Thin roots

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163. Which example of matter has no definite shape and no definite volume?
A. air
B. clay
C. rock
D. milk

164. Why is the capability to store water particularly important for plants adapted to survive in dry
environments?
A. They need water for photosynthesis
B. They face prolonged dry periods
C. They grow faster with more water
D. They attract more pollinators

165. What environmental challenge do plants adapted to survive in dry environments specifically adapt
to overcome?
A. Excessive rainfall
B. High temperatures
C. Water scarcity
D. Strong winds

166. Which is the correct order of steps in a water purification system?

A. sedimentation, filtration, chlorination
B. sedimentation, chlorination, filtration
C. filtration, chlorination, sedimentation
D. chlorination, filtration, sedimentation

167. What process is likely to take place at X?

A. sublimation
B. evaporation
C. condensation
D. precipitation

168. Which is the easiest and quickest way to sterilize water?

A. Flocculation
B. Sedimentation
C. Chlorination
D. Boiling

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169. How can we prevent water from getting contaminated at home?

A. Adding chlorine to it
B. Covering it with a lid
C. Boiling the water
D. Filtering it with a cloth

170. What are the changes of state labeled X and Y in the diagram below?

X Y
A. condensation melting
B. evaporation freezing
C. freezing evaporation
D. melting condensation

171. During water purification, why is chlorine gas pumped into water?
A. For solid materials to settle down
B. To make water free from bacteria
C. To remove dead plants and animals
D. To make the water clear

172. Sea water is not suitable for drinking because it contains a lot of dissolved salts.
Which process can be used to get drinking water from the sea water?
A. Distillation
B. Filtration
C. Freezing
D. Boiling

173. The diagram below shows how to obtain pure water from seawater
Where do the water molecules lose energy?

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174. The diagram below shows two stages of the treatment of river water

What is the name of the process used to remove solid particles in stage 1?
A. Crystallization
B. Fermentation
C. Filtration
D. Boiling

175. The diagrams below show the thickness of the uterus lining at various stages of the menstrual
cycle

At which stage is implantation likely to occur?

A. P only
B. Q only
C. R and S
D. Q and R

176. Which stage shows the uterus lining immediately after menstruation?
A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S

177. Dineo usually fetch water from the river. Which method of purification should she use in order to
make the water safe for drinking?
A. She should filter it and add salt to it
B. She should filter it, boil it and keep it covered
C. She should let it stand for 24 hours and then filter it
D. She should just add iodated salt to it

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178. Which of the following methods of birth control has been used in the diagram?
A. condom
B. diaphragm
C. sterilization
D. spermicide

179. The part labeled X is the

A. sperm duct
B. ureter
C. urethra
D. fallopian tube

180. Which statement is true about the filtration process?

A. Filtration is the process of separating an insoluble solid from a liquid.
B. The liquid collected during filtration is a distillate.
C. A residue is filtered through the filter funnel.
D. A condenser is one of the apparatus used during filtration.

The diagram shows some uses of water in the home.

181. For which uses is it important for the water to have been treated?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 & 3

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The diagram shows a stage in the purification of dirty water.

182. Which process does this apparatus show?

A. Chlorination
B. Condensation
C. Distillation
D. Filtration

183. What is the name of the force F which is acting on the flying aeroplane shown in the diagram?

A. static
B. frictional
C. gravitational
D. magnetic

184. In which form is water the purest?

A. Solid ice
B. Clear liquid
C. Steam vapour
D. Combination of ice and water

185. Which part of the ear changes sound waves into nerves impulse?
A. cochlea
B. ear canal
C. ear drum
D. small bones

186. In many countries river water is used for the washing of clothes.
The same water is not considered to be safe for drinking.
Why is it not safe for drinking?
A. because river water contains dissolved salts
B. because river water may contain harmful bacteria
C. because river water may contain small particles of sand
D. because river water may contain soap from washing clothes

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187. What is the part labeled X in the diagram of the digestive system below?

A. bile duct
B. gall bladder
C. liver
D. pancreas

188. What is water used for?

A. Only drinking
B. Only cleaning
C. Drinking, cleaning, bathing, cooking, and photosynthesis
D. Only bathing

189. When water is described as “contaminated,” what does it mean?

A. It is cold and not drinkable
B. It is dirty and unsafe for use
C. It is saltwater from the ocean
D. It is too hot for consumption

190. Which of the following safety symbols represents a toxic substance?

191. What does the term “decontaminate” refer to?

A. To remove every dirty thing from water
B. To increase the temperature of water
C. To add chemicals to water
D. To store water in a container

192. Which method is considered the best for killing disease-causing organisms in water?
A. Freezing
B. Filtration
C. Boiling
D. Adding chlorine

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193. What changes of state is represented by the arrangement of particle in the diagram below?

A. condensation
B. freezing
C. melting
D. sublimation

194. What is the main focus of the purification process?

A. Removing water completely from the source
B. Removing undesirable substances from water
C. Making water appear cleaner without treatment
D. Adding nutrients to the water

195. Which of the following is a voluntary action?

A. sneezing
B. running
C. heart beat
D. breathing

196. What is often found in water from boreholes or deep wells?

A. High levels of germs
B. High levels of chemical hazards
C. Excessive amounts of sediment
D. Fewer impurities but dissolved salts

197. Which of the following is NOT considered an impurity found in water?

A. Mud
B. Germs
C. Air
D. Mineral salts

198. Which one of the following is true about evaporation of water?

A. It only takes place when the water is boiling
B. It is faster when the water is boiling
C. Water vapour is formed only when water is boiling
D. When water evaporates its particle become bigger

199. What is the first step in the process of purifying water?

A. Filtration
B. Sterilization
C. Sedimentation
D. Boiling

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200. What happens during the sedimentation process?

A. Water is boiled to kill germs
B. Solid particles settle at the bottom of the container
C. Water is filtered through a membrane
D. Solid particles dissolve into the water

201. Which of the following is a carnivore?

A. Hare
B. Mouse
C. Fox
D. Grasshopper

202. Which organism uses energy from the sun?

A. bean plant
B. grasshopper
C. hare
D. mouse

203. What is the purpose of the filtration step in making water safe to drink?
A. To add minerals
B. To remove impurities and solid particles
C. To ensure water is hot
D. To change the taste of water

204. Which planet is nearest to the sun?

A. Earth
B. Jupiter
C. Mars
D. Mercury

205. Which of the following characteristics must safe drinking water have?
A. Strong smell
B. Clear appearance
C. Colored appearance
D. Strong taste

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206. What is the settled layer of solid particles in water called?

A. Sediment
B. Filtrate
C. Solvent
D. Purified water

207. Which method of making water safe involves using heat?

A. Sedimentation
B. Filtration
C. Sterilization
D. Cooling

208. Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

A. Combustion
B. Decomposition
C. Photosynthesis
D. Respiration

209. What is a common cause of dissolved mineral salts in water?

A. Air pollution
B. Rock erosion and pollution
C. Plant decomposition
D. Water freezing

210. The bouncing back of light is referred to as:

A. reflection
B. bending
C. refraction
D. spectrum

211. Why is rainwater often considered the purest form of natural water?
A. It is stored in lakes
B. It evaporates from oceans
C. Impurities are left behind during evaporation
D. It comes from rivers

212. What happens at cold front?

A. Warm air replaces cold air
B. Cold air replaces warm air
C. Warm air rises and cools
D. Cold air sinks and rises up

213. What can contaminate rainwater as it falls?

A. Dust particles and gases
B. Nothing, it remains pure
C. Bacteria from the ground
D. Minerals from rocks

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214. Water from which of the following sources might contain germs from dead animals?
A. Rainwater
B. Dams and lakes
C. Boreholes
D. Rivers and springs

215. Which of the following not the function of the human skeleton?
A. absorption of food
B. movement of body parts
C. protection of internal organs
D. support of internal organs

216. What happens to impurities during the vaporization process of water?

A. They are absorbed into the water
B. They are left behind and do not condense
C. They are transformed into vapor
D. They are released back into the atmosphere

217. In which circuit are all the bulbs connected parallel to each other?

218. What are the small particles left in the filter after the filtration process called?
A. Sediment
B. Filtrate
C. Residue
D. Contaminants

219. The law of magnetism states that_______

A. Like poles attract, unlike poles repel
B. Like poles attract, unlike poles attract
C. Like poles repel, unlike poles attract
D. Like poles repel, unlike poles repel

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220. After filtration, what term is used to describe the water that has been collected?
A. Filtrate
B. Wastewater
C. Polluted water
D. Residual water

221. Which of the following food chains is correct for the habitat below?

A. grass → zebra → lion → oxpecker

B. grass → zebra → tick → oxpecker
C. oxpecker → lion → zebra → grass
D. oxpecker → tick → zebra → grass

222. What process is necessary to eliminate germs and micro-organisms from the water after filtration?
A. Filtration
B. Clarity
C. Sterilisation
D. Sedimentation

223. Which of the following terms is used to describe all the plants and animals living together in a
habitat?
A. community
B. population
C. ecosystem
D. ecology

224. Cow eats grass to live and grow. The cow is described as____________
A. Producer
B. Scavenger
C. Decomposer
D. Consumer

225. What is raw water?

A. Water from dams, rivers, and boreholes that has not been treated
B. Water that has been treated
C. Water from oceans and seas
D. Water that only contains minerals

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226. What is the name of the planet marked P on the diagram of the solar system below?

A. Earth
B. Jupiter
C. Mercury
D. Venus

227. What is the purpose of adding alum to raw water?

A. To kill bacteria
B. To make the water taste better
C. To allow clay particles and germs to stick together
D. To filter out large debris

228. Which of the following materials is good conductor of electricity?

A. Lead
B. Paper
C. Plastic
D. Rubber

229. How is tuberculosis transmitted?

A. Through the air
B. Sexual intercourse
C. Through water
D. Through mosquito

230. What happens to larger solid particles during sedimentation?

A. They settle to the bottom of the tank
B. They dissolve completely
C. They float to the top
D. They are chemically transformed

231. What role does flocculation play in water treatment?

A. It purifies the water completely
B. It neutralizes charges on particles and bounces them away
C. It binds particles together making them larger for easier separation
D. It adds chemicals to disinfect the water

232. Which method is NOT used to soften hard water hard water?
A. addition of washing soda
B. addition of chlorine
C. boiling
D. distillation

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233. It is advisable to watch the solar eclipse with

A. Specially made goggles
B. Ordinary sun shades
C. Medical glass
D. The naked eye

234. What is the purpose of the sand filter in water treatment?

A. To add minerals to the water
B. To remove smaller suspended particles
C. To increase the water pressure
D. To enhance the water’s flavor

235. What does the addition of chlorine to water achieve?

A. It kills germs and microorganisms
B. It improves the water’s clarity
C. It increases the water’s temperature
D. It removes heavy metal contaminants

236. Which of the following is NOT true about oxygen?

A. People need to breath it in to live
B. It allows things to burn
C. It is used by plants to make food
D. In the presence of water it causes iron to rust.

237. All the following diseases are immunized against in Botswana except
A. Tetanus
B. Whooping cough
C. Diphtheria
D. Typhoid fever

238. The process of adding chlorine to water is referred to as:

A. Filtration
B. Detoxification
C. Chlorination
D. Stabilization

239. Heat energy may be transferred through a vacuum by

A. radiation only
B. convection only
C. conduction only
D. conduction, convection and radiation.

240. Sterile water is defined as water that is:

A. Clear and colorless
B. Free from microorganisms and contaminants
C. Treated with salt
D. Filtered through sand

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241. How many days does the earth take to go around the sun once?
A. 7 days
B. 31 days
C. 365 days
D. 653 days

The diagram below shows Earth rotating

242. What is the total number of complete rotations that Earth makes in 2 weeks?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 7
D. 14

243. Which of the following is a weak alkali?

A. Calcium hydroxide
B. Potassium hydroxide
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Sodium hydroxide

244. In the experiment shown below, which of the following is most likely to happen?

A. Pin X will fall off and pin Y will remain attached

B. Pin Y will fall and pin X will remain attached
C. Pin X will fall off followed by pin Y
D. Pin Y will fall followed by pin X

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245. Why is it that Mars is the planet closest to the Earth but has no form of life?
A. It has no atmosphere
B. It is outside the solar system
C. It is bigger than planet earth
D. It has no sun’s energy

246. Keisha knows that Earth rotates on its axis. What evidence indicates Earth is rotating on its axis?
A. There is a day and a night.
B. There are 365 days in each year.
C. There are four phases of the Moon.
D. There are different seasons of the year.

247. Which statement best describes the diagram?

A. Earth is rotating around the Sun.

B. The Sun is rotating around Earth.
C. Earth is revolving around the Sun.
D. The Sun is revolving around Earth.

248. Which change of state is represented by the arrangement of particles in the diagram below?

A. melting
B. freezing
C. evaporation
D. condensation

249. Which statement best describes the motion of the planets in our solar system?
A. The sun revolves around the planets.
B. The planets rotate around the sun.
C. The sun rotates around the planets.
D. The planets revolve around the sun.

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250. Which of the following is a disadvantage of hard water?

A. it contains more bacteria
B. it makes beer to taste bitter
C. it requires more soap to lather
D. it removes the white part of the tooth

251. Which statement best describes the orbit of Earth around the sun?
A. Earth’s orbit changes every year.
B. Earth’s orbit takes about 365 days, or one year.
C. Earth’s orbit takes about 30 days to complete.
D. Earth’s orbit takes about 24 hours to complete.

252. As a planet’s distance from the sun decreases, the period of revolution
A. increases
B. decreases
C. stays the same
D. fluctuates

253. What is the difference between hard and soft water?

A. Hard water lathers easily while soft water does not
B. Soft water contains dissolved minerals while hard water does not
C. Hard water boils more quickly while soft water does not
D. Soft water lather easily while hard water does not

254. Which material is most suitable for marking a lightning conductor?

A. copper
B. iron
C. magnesium
D. zinc

255. Which of the following methods can be used to separate a mixture of sand iron fillings?
A. Filtration
B. Sublimation
C. Magnetism
D. Evaporation

256. Which statement is correct about the speed of sound?

A. Sound travels faster in gas than in liquid
B. Sound travels faster in gas than in solids
C. Sound travels faster in liquid than in solids
D. Sound travels faster in solids than in gas

257. What is the motion of an object around its axis called?

A. Rotation
B. Revolution
C. Translation
D. Precession

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258. How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 30 days

259. Which of the following should be considered when buying electrical appliance?
A. Size of appliance
B. Power rating
C. Weight of the appliance
D. Colour of the appliance

260. In which direction does the Earth rotate on its axis?

A. Clockwise
B. South to North
C. North to South
D. Anticlockwise

261. What causes the cycle of day and night on Earth?

A. Earth’s revolution around the sun
B. Earth’s rotation on its axis
C. The axial tilt of Earth
D. The orbit of the moon

262. What is the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole called?
A. The Equator
B. The Meridian
C. The Axis
D. The Diameter

263. One way of avoiding unwanted pregnancy is by

A. Having many sexual partners
B. Washing after sex
C. Not using a condom
D. Abstaining from sex

264. Which statement about the Earth’s rotation is true?

A. It rotates anticlockwise.
B. It rotates from East to West.
C. It completes a rotation in 12 hours.
D. It rotates from South to North.

265. What is the defined movement of Earth around the sun known as?
A. Rotation
B. Orbit
C. Revolution
D. Rotation Axis

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266. Where is the North Pole located?

A. On land in Antarctica
B. In the Arctic Ocean
C. In the Atlantic Ocean
D. In the Southern Hemisphere

267. The function of the testes is to produce ________

A. Sperm
B. Ovum
C. Urine
D. Water

268. What is the main effect of the Earth’s rotation?

A. Seasons
B. Tides
C. Day and night
D. Weather changes

269. The stage of pregnancy whereby a sperm fuses with an ovum is called____
A. Ovulation
B. Fertilization
C. Development of the embryo
D. Development of the foetus

270. What is the definition of revolution?

A. The rotation of an object on its axis
B. The motion of an object around another object
C. The process of changing seasons
D. The gravitational pull between two celestial bodies

271. What term is used to describe the path that the Earth takes as it revolves around the Sun?
A. Route
B. Pathway
C. Orbit
D. Circle

272. What is the function of uterus?

A. To receive sperms
B. Where babies grow
C. To produce the ovum
D. To close off the vagina

273. What happens every four years due to the Earth’s revolution?
A. The Earth completes an extra rotation
B. Leap years are introduced
C. The seasons change
D. The orbit shifts

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274. What is the general cause of the seasons on Earth?

A. The rotation of the Earth
B. The distance from the Earth to the Sun
C. The Earth’s revolution around the Sun
D. The gravitational pull of the moon

275. At night pedestrians should wear white clothing so that _______

A. They look attractive to drivers
B. Drivers cannot see them clearly
C. Drivers can see them clearly
D. They can clearly see where they are going

276. When does your location experience daylight?

A. When it is facing the sun
B. When it is rotating away from the sun
C. When it is facing away from the sun
D. When the Earth is stationary

277. In which direction does the sun rise?

A. North
B. West
C. East
D. South

278. The following are major causes of road accident in Botswana except _____
A. Drink and driving
B. Not obeying road signs
C. Obeying road signs
D. Animals crossing the street at night

279. What happens to a location as the Earth rotates away from the sun?
A. It remains in daylight
B. It experiences twilight
C. It becomes warmer
D. It experiences nighttime

280. Which of the following statements is true about the 24-hour cycle of day and night?
A. It varies by seasons
B. It is consistent and completes every 24 hours
C. It is based on human activity
D. It is determined by the moon phases

281. A hydroelectric power station uses falling water to produce electricity whereas a thermal power
station uses
A. Wind
B. Coal
C. Solar energy
D. Boiling water

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282. When does nighttime occur in relation to the sun?

A. When the sun is highest in the sky
B. When your location is facing the sun
C. When your location moves away from the sun
D. When it is noon

283. Why are parallel circuits mostly preferred?

A. If there is a break in one current flow, other current flow path are affected
B. If there is a break in one current flow, other current flow path are not affected
C. It easier and cheap to afford
D. It waste electricity

284. Where does the sun set in the evening?

A. South
B. North
C. East
D. West

285. A cup is half filled with milk and put in a bowl as shown below

Ice is then poured into the bowl around the cup.

Which statement best describe what will happen to the milk?

A. The mass of the milk will increase
B. The weight of the milk will increase
C. The volume of the milk will decrease
D. The temperature of the milk will increase

286. The following are ways of reducing friction EXCEPT_____

A. Streamlining
B. Ball bearings
C. Oiling
D. Increasing roughness

287. Handles of cooking utensils should be made of a material that

A. Conducts heat well
B. Does not conduct heat well
C. Radiates heat well
D. Does not radiate heat well

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288. Heat losses can cause a substance to undergo_________

A. An increase in size
B. change in state
C. increase in temperature
D. decrease in its hardness

289. What is evaporation?

A. A process where a gas turns into a liquid
B. A process where a liquid transforms into a gas
C. A process where a solid turns into a gas
D. A process where a gas condenses into a liquid

290. Heat from the sun travels through the air and directly reaches us. This method of heat transfer is
called_________
A. Convection
B. Conduction
C. Condensation
D. Radiation

291. In the water cycle, what initiates the process of evaporation?

A. Wind movement
B. Increased pressure
C. Addition of salt to the water
D. Sunlight warming the water surface

292. What is conduction?

A. The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves
B. The movement of fluids carrying heat energy
C. The transfer of heat through direct contact between objects
D. The transfer of heat without contact

293. In the process of convection, what happens to warmer fluid?

A. It sinks to the bottom
B. It remains stationary
C. It rises and carries heat energy with it
D. It evaporates immediately

294. Which acid is strong?

A. Carbonic acid
B. Citric acid
C. Sulphuric acid
D. Tartaric acid

295. Which pair of substance is soluble in water?

A. Flour and mealier-meal
B. Salt and sugar
C. Sand and sugar
D. Yeast and flour

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296. What does the temperature of an object indicate?

A. The amount of heat it contains
B. The average kinetic energy of its molecules
C. The color of the object
D. The solidity of the object

297. Which statement is correct regarding heat transfer?

A. Heat can disappear into thin air
B. Heat is transferred from one object to another
C. Heat cannot change forms
D. All objects retain their heat regardless of surroundings

298. If the water molecules in a kettle are vibrating very fast, what can be inferred about the water’s
temperature?
A. The temperature is low
B. The temperature is medium
C. The temperature is high
D. The temperature is irrelevant

299. What is heat loss?

A. An increase in temperature
B. The process of retaining heat within a material
C. The generation of heat through combustion
D. The decrease of heat resulting from heat transfer

300. How does a lunar eclipse occur?

A. When the moon, earth and the sun are not in the straight line
B. When the moon comes between the sun and the earth
C. When the earth comes between the moon and the sun
D. When the sun begin to shine backwards.

301. Which of the following processes can lead to heat loss?

A. Only conduction
B. Conduction, convection, and radiation
C. Only radiation
D. Only evaporation

302. How does temperature affect the rate of evaporation?

A. Rate of evaporation increases with higher temperatures
B. Rate of evaporation decreases with higher temperatures
C. Rate of evaporation remains constant regardless of temperature
D. Rate of evaporation only occurs at boiling point

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303. Which statement describes the difference between weather and climate?
A. Weather is the condition of the atmosphere for a long period while climate is the condition of the
atmosphere over short period.
B. Weather is how hot or cold the day is while climate is how wet and dry the day is.
C. Weather is the condition of the atmosphere for a short period of time while climate is the
condition of the atmosphere for a long period of time.
D. Weather and climate are the condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

304. What happens to water molecules as they gain heat from the sun?
A. They become solid
B. They remain stationary
C. They move faster
D. They lose energy

305. Which of the following statements is true regarding evaporation?

A. Evaporation occurs only at the boiling point
B. Evaporation can occur at any temperature
C. Evaporation requires high pressure
D. Evaporation is the same as condensation

306. Why does evaporation occur more rapidly in hot liquids?

A. Molecules move slower in hot liquids
B. More molecules have energy to escape the liquid
C. Hot liquids are denser
D. Evaporation is inhibited in hot liquids

307. What happens to the temperature of an object when it loses heat?

A. It decreases
B. It increases
C. It remains the same
D. It fluctuates

308. How are totems used to conserve animals in Botswana?

A. By not killing them
B. By killing them
C. By feeding them
D. By eating them

309. When an object loses heat, what happens to its molecules?

A. They speed up
B. They become disordered
C. They remain stationary
D. They slow down

310. What are the smallest units of matter that retain the chemical properties of an element?
A. Molecules
B. Atoms
C. Compounds
D. Particles

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311. What is defined as the smallest particle of a substance that retains the chemical properties of that
substance?
A. Atom
B. Element
C. Compound
D. Molecule

312. What will happen to people who drink polluted water?

A. They will become healthy
B. Nothing will happen
C. They become sick
D. They become strong

313. What occurs when two or more atoms are chemically bonded together?
A. They form an element
B. They form a compound
C. They form a molecule
D. They form a particle

314. How is temperature defined?

A. The measure of how hot or cold something is
B. The measure of heat energy
C. The measure of the speed of particles
D. The amount of thermal energy in an object

315. What device is used for measuring temperature?

A. Barometer
B. Thermocouple
C. Thermometer
D. Manometer
316. What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
A. K
B. Cu
C. Na
D. So

317. What generally happens when heat is transferred from an object to its surroundings?
A. The object remains the same temperature
B. The object cools down
C. The surroundings cool down
D. Both the object and surroundings warm up

318. When does an object lose heat?

A. When it warms up
B. When heat energy is transferred to it
C. When heat energy is transferred from it
D. When it gains thermal energy

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319. Which statement describe a habitat?

A. A place where organisms live
B. A place where organisms are fed
C. A place where organisms reproduce
D. A place where organisms are killed

320. What happens to a pot of boiling water if it is left out?

A. It will gain heat from the surroundings
B. It will lose heat to the air around it
C. It will remain at the same temperature
D. It will boil faster

321. What does temperature indicate about particles in an object?

A. Their rate of vibration
B. Their chemical properties
C. Their bonding strength
D. Their state of matter

322. Which of the following is a potential outcome of heat loss?

A. Increase in volume
B. Decrease in size
C. Increase in kinetic energy
D. Change in color
Ice is trapped by a metal gauze at the bottom of a tube containing water.
The water is heated strongly at the top, but the ice only melts very slowly.

323. Why does the ice melt so slowly?

A. Heat energy always travels upwards.
B. Hot water is more dense than cold water.
C. Metal gauze does not allow heat to pass through.
D. Water is a poor conductor of heat.

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324. What physical property may change in an object when it loses heat?
A. Color
B. Shape
C. Hardness
D. Density

325. Neelo added sugar into water until it could no longer dissolve. The solution is said to be
__________
A. Suspension
B. Unsaturated
C. Undissolved
D. Saturated

326. When does heat loss occur in relation to temperature?

A. It always causes a decrease in temperature
B. It causes an increase in temperature
C. It has no effect on temperature
D. It can cause fluctuations in temperature

327. What can happen to water when an object loses heat energy?
A. It boils
B. It freezes
C. Its temperature drops
D. It evaporates

328. What happens to matter when it gains heat energy?

A. It loses kinetic energy
B. It expands
C. It becomes denser
D. It changes its chemical properties

329. How does heat loss affect the surrounding environment?

A. It warms up the surroundings
B. It cools down the surroundings
C. It has no impact
D. It creates chemical reactions

330. Which of the following is a traditional scientific practice in Botswana?

A. Making of chibuku
B. Making St Louis
C. Drying of mophane worm
D. Processing of flour.

331. If an object shrinks when losing heat, what does this imply about its matter?
A. It is gaining energy
B. It expands
C. It is losing energy
D. It changes state

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332. What is one of the crucial effects of heat on an object?

A. Changes in mass
B. Change in its state
C. Increase in pressure
D. Decrease in temperature resistance

A rod is made half of glass and half of copper. Four pins, A, B, C and D are attached to the rod by
wax. The rod is heated in the centre as shown.

333. Which pin falls off first?

334. What effect does cooling have on substances like rubber or plastic?
A. They become softer
B. They become harder or less flexible
C. They melt into a liquid
D. They gain elasticity

335. What happens to water as it cools down?

A. It evaporates
B. It solidifies into ice
C. It becomes gas
D. It remains a liquid

336. Which tube carries both sperms and urine?

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337. How does heating affect water to form steam?

A. Water gains heat energy
B. Water loses heat energy
C. Water remains unchanged
D. Water becomes ice

338. When water vapor loses heat, what state does it change into?
A. Solid
B. Gas
C. Liquid
D. Plasma

At room temperature, the ball fits through the ring, but once the ball is heated, it cannot fit through the
ring.

339. What has happened to the particles of the ball (solid)?

A. The movement of the particles decreased and they moved closer together.
B. The particles were heated so they move or vibrate less in the same place.
C. The movement of the particles increased and they moved further apart.
D. The particles were cooled so they move or vibrate more in the same place.

340. Which one of the following is the most accurate description of dispersal?
A. the way fruits and seeds are attached to the plant
B. the way seed are attached to the fruit
C. the development of fruits and seeds
D. the spreading of fruits and seeds from the parent plant

341. Which organism would be a producer in a food chain?

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342. What does heat loss cause in various substances?

A. Increase in speed
B. Change in size, hardness, and state
C. Permanent destruction
D. Uniformity in nature

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