🧪 Science Test (100 Marks)
Topics: Digestive System, Microorganisms, Chemical Reactions, Acids & Alkalis, Energy, Earth,
Enzymes
Duration: 90 minutes
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 Marks – 1 mark each)
Choose the correct option.
1. Which organ produces bile?
a) Stomach
b) Liver
c) Pancreas
d) Small intestine
2. Microorganisms that cause diseases are called:
a) Enzymes
b) Antibiotics
c) Pathogens
d) Probiotics
3. The process of breaking down food into simpler substances is called:
a) Absorption
b) Digestion
c) Egestion
d) Circulation
4. Which gas is produced when metal reacts with acid?
a) Oxygen
b) Hydrogen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Nitrogen
5. Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?
a) Ice melting
b) Paper burning
c) Water boiling
d) Salt dissolving
6. Which pH value indicates a strong alkali?
a) 3
b) 7
c) 9
d) 14
7. Which microorganism is used in baking?
a) Virus
b) Yeast
c) Bacteria
d) Protozoa
8. Which part of the digestive system absorbs nutrients?
a) Mouth
b) Stomach
c) Small intestine
d) Large intestine
9. What type of energy is stored in food?
a) Kinetic
b) Thermal
c) Chemical
d) Sound
10. The Earth’s crust is:
a) The hottest layer
b) The outermost layer
c) The middle layer
d) Made of gas
11. What is the function of enzymes in digestion?
a) Provide energy
b) Store food
c) Speed up reactions
d) Absorb nutrients
12. What is the pH of a neutral solution?
a) 0
b) 7
c) 10
d) 14
13. What causes earthquakes?
a) Ocean currents
b) Tectonic plate movement
c) Rainfall
d) Volcanoes only
14. Which rock type forms from cooling magma?
a) Sedimentary
b) Metamorphic
c) Igneous
d) Fossil
15. Which energy source is renewable?
a) Coal
b) Oil
c) Solar
d) Natural gas
16. Acid + Alkali → ?
a) Water + Metal
b) Salt + Water
c) Gas + Water
d) Salt + Carbon dioxide
17. Which part of the digestive system comes immediately after the stomach?
a) Mouth
b) Liver
c) Small intestine
d) Large intestine
18. Which enzyme breaks down starch?
a) Protease
b) Lipase
c) Amylase
d) Maltase
19. Bacteria are classified as:
a) Plants
b) Animals
c) Microorganisms
d) Fungi
20. What is the best temperature for enzyme activity in the human body?
a) 0°C
b) 20°C
c) 37°C
d) 100°C
Section B: Short Answer Questions (40 Marks – 4 marks each)
Answer briefly.
21. Describe the role of saliva in digestion.
22. How are microorganisms useful in industry? Give two examples.
23. What is the difference between a physical and a chemical change?
24. Define neutralization and give one real-life example.
25. List two renewable and two non-renewable sources of energy.
26. What are tectonic plates? How do they affect the Earth’s surface?
27. What is the function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
28. What happens to enzymes when the temperature is too high?
29. Write the word equation for: acid + metal carbonate reaction.
30. Name three types of rocks and how each is formed.
Section C: Long Answer Questions (40 Marks – 2 questions of 10 marks, 2 questions of 10
marks)
Attempt any four long answer questions. Each carries 10 marks.
31. Explain the complete process of human digestion, including the organs involved and the
enzymes acting on food.
32. Discuss the harmful and beneficial effects of microorganisms in daily life, giving examples.
33. Describe the structure of the Earth and explain how volcanoes and earthquakes occur.
34. Explain how energy flows in a food chain. Include producers, consumers, and decomposers.
35. What are enzymes? Describe how temperature and pH affect their function, with examples.
36. Describe with examples:
a) Acid + Metal →
b) Acid + Base →
c) Acid + Carbonate →
Also include the role of indicators in these reactiion