PRIMARY 8 SCIENCE TEST (SOUTH SUDAN)
Time: 2 Hours
Instructions: Answer all questions. Write clearly. Diagrams must be neat and labeled.
SECTION A: Multiple Choice (20 marks)
1. The smallest unit of a living thing is: A. Tissue B. Organ C. Cell D. System
2. Which organ pumps blood in the body? A. Lungs B. Heart C. Liver D. Kidney
3. Boiling point of water is: A. 0°C B. 50°C C. 100°C D. 212°C
4. Plants make their own food through: A. Respiration B. Photosynthesis C. Digestion D.
Transpiration
5. Which of the following is a non-living thing? A. Tree B. Dog C. Stone D. Bacteria
6. The force that pulls objects to the ground is: A. Friction B. Magnetism C. Gravity D. Energy
7. Which part of a plant absorbs water? A. Stem B. Leaf C. Root D. Flower
8. The human skeleton mainly helps in: A. Breathing B. Movement and support C. Digestion D.
Circulation
9. Which gas do humans breathe in? A. Carbon dioxide B. Oxygen C. Nitrogen D. Hydrogen
10. Which of the following is a source of energy? A. Stone B. Water C. Sun D. Soil
SECTION B: Short Answer Questions (30 marks)
1. Define: (a) Cell (b) Energy
2. Name three states of matter
3. Give two examples of living and non-living things
4. What is photosynthesis?
5. Mention two functions of the skeleton
6. What is the function of the lungs?
7. State two ways of conserving water
8. What is a habitat?
9. Give two examples of renewable energy
10. What causes diseases?
SECTION C: Structured Questions (30 marks)
1. Human Body: Name parts of digestive system and explain digestion
2. Plants: Draw and label a plant; state functions of roots, leaves, stem
3. Matter: Define matter; describe states; give examples
SECTION D: Long Answer Questions (20 marks)
1. Environment: Define pollution, types, prevention
2. Energy: Define energy, list sources, importance
TOTAL: 100 MARKS