BRIGHTON HILL ACADEMY
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR SESSION 2025/2026
Subject: Basic Science
Class: JSS 1
Section A: Objective Test Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
1. Matter is made up of the following, except A. Atoms B. Ions C. Stone
2. There are dashed states of matter. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4
3. The basic difference between the states of matter is
A. Degree of movement of their particles B. Extent of melting C. Rate of dissolving
4. Animals that eat only plants are called A. Carnivorous B. Herbivorous C. Omnivorous
5. Animals that eat both plants and animals are called
A. Omnivores B. Amphibians C. Carnivores
6. Response to changes in the environment is known as
A. Irritability B. Irritation C. Excretion
7. Animals that reproduce by laying eggs are called
A. Amphibians B. Viviparous animals C. Oviparous animals
8. _______ is an example of living things A. House B. Maize plant C. Moving car
9. The removal of waste products from the body is known as
A. Respiration B. Excretion C. Reproduction
10. _________is an insulator for most electrical appliances
A. Gold B. Plastic C. Aluminium
11. __________is a good conductor of heat. A. Rubber B. Wood C. Zinc
12. Hygiene means your level of A. Culture B. Education C. Cleanliness
13. Menstruation occurs __________in a month. A. Once B. Twice C. Thrice
14. Waste that decays easily is known as __________waste.
A. Biodegradable B. Common C. Metallic
15. An example of non-biodegradable waste is _______. A. Plant B. Paper C. Metal
16. __________are substances the body needs for growth, repair, and maintenance of health.
A. Nutrition B. Nutrients C. Medicine
17. Bodybuilding foods are also known as A. Carbohydrates B. Protein C. Vitamins
18. A chemical substance which affects the actions of the body is called
A. Drug abuse B. Sleep C. Drug
19. Total dependence on drugs is called A. Addiction B. Addition C. Reliance
20. The wrong use of drugs is called A. Drug B. Drug abuse C.
Tolerance
SECTION B: Answer All Questions
1a. Define matter.
1b. List the three states of matter.
1c. In two (2) sentences each, describe each state of matter.
1d. State four (4) properties of metals.
1e. Highlight three (3) properties of non-metals.
1f. State two (2) differences between plants and animals.
2a. Define sanitation.
2b. State two (2) benefits of sanitation.
2c. What is a balanced diet?
2d. List the six (6) classes of food with one (1) example each.
2e. List the five (5) types of drugs.
BRIGHTON HILL ACADEMY
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR SESSION 2025/2026
Subject: Basic Science
Class: JSS 2
Section A: Objective Questions
Instruction: Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
1. The dwelling place of an organism is called A. Habitat B. Habit C. Duplex
2. __________is very essential for the growth of organisms.
A. Food B. Rainfall C. Party
3. __________is characterized by strong wind. A. Forest B. Tundra C. Desert
4. Organisms that live in or on trees are called
A. Arboreal organisms B. Amphibian organisms C. Aquatic organisms
5. Animals that live successfully both on land and in water are called
A. Terrestrial B. Aquatic C. Amphibians
6. Harmful relationship is also known as
A. Symbiosis B. Antagonism C. Cooperation
7. In parasitism, the harmed organism is the A. Parasite B. Host C. Predator
8. Parasites which live on the outer surface of the host are called
A. Ectoparasites B. Prey C. Endoparasites
9. __________is a case of survival of the fittest.
A. Cooperation B. Competition C. Predation
10. Endoparasites include A. Roundworm B. Ringworm C. Tick
11. The most developed part of the human brain is the
A. Cerebrum B. Cerebellum C. Optic Nerve
12. __________is the only primate with an S-shaped backbone.
A. Monkey B. Man C. Kangaroo
13. __________occurs in both plants and animals. A. Addiction B. Puberty C. Growth
14. __________is the stage before puberty. A. Infancy B. Childhood C. Adulthood
15. Permanent teeth are __________in human beings. A. 16 B. 30 C. 32
16. Milk teeth are __________in number. A. 20 B. 12 C. 24
17. __________changes may naturally disappear with time.
A. Chemical B. Temporary C. Physical
18. One of the following is not a physical feature of body image.
A. Size B. Height C. Age
19. Developmental changes in girls include the following except
A. Broader chest B. Broader hips C. Facial pimples
20. Boys and girls undergoing puberty have the same change in
A. Weight gaining B. Wider hips C. Bigger muscles
Section B: Theory Questions
Instruction: Answer all questions.
1a. Define habitat.
1b. List two types of habitat.
1c. State four components of a habitat.
1d. What is adaptation?
2. Explain the following terms with one example each:
i. Parasitism
ii. Competition
3a. State three characteristics of primates.
3b. Outline two special features that make man unique.
3c. State five developmental stages in man.
4a. Briefly explain the following:
i. Permanent changes
ii. Temporary changes
4b. List five factors affecting developmental stages and growth.
4c. State two effects of pubertal changes on body image.
BRIGHTON HILL ACADEMY
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR SESSION 2025/2026
Subject: Basic Science
Class: JSS 3
Section A: Objective Test
Instruction: Choose the correct answer from the options provided.
1. A substance used to treat diseases or to prevent sickness is called _______.
A. Drug abuse B. Drug C. Suicide
2. Wrong use of drugs can lead to _______.
A. Promotion B. Development C. Depression
3. Sharing of injection needles can result into _______.
A. HIV B. Stomach upset C. Accident
4. _______ apprehends traffickers of illegal drugs.
A. NAFDAC B. NDLEA C. ECOWAS
5. _______ registers all approved manufactured foods and drugs in Nigeria.
A. NURTW B. NAFDAC C. NDLEA
6. The qualities that make us unique are known as _______.
A. Inheritance B. Traits C. Character
7. _______ traits are passed from parents to offspring.
A. Stolen B. Acquired C. Inherited
8. _______ is the father of modern genetics.
A. Charles Darwin B. Gregor Mendel C. Anthony Boris
9. Physical traits include _______.
A. Sickle cell anaemia B. Speaking C. Shape of your face
10. Those traits that are learned are _______.
A. Health B. Physical C. Behavioural
11. Agents of soil erosion include the following except _______.
A. Wind B. Water C. Plant
12. An overflow of water that submerges land which is usually dry is known as _______.
A. Rainfall B. Flood C. Erosion
13. Overgrazing encourages _______.
A. Soil erosion B. Bush burning C. Afforestation
14. Natural cause of bushfire is _______. A. Lightning B. Rainfall C. Earthquake
15. One of the following is an effect of bush burning and deforestation on the environment is
_______. A. Erosion B. Good government
C. Protection of the environment
16. Ozone is represented by _______. A. O₂ B. O₃ C. O₅
17. _______ protects the Earth from the sun's ultraviolet radiation.
A. Moon B. Rainfall C. Ozone layer
18. Deliberate planting of trees is known as _______.
A. Deforestation B. Afforestation C. Farming
19. Desert is characterized by _______.
A. Abundant rainfall B. Green vegetation C. Scanty vegetation
20. Feeding ground for animals is called _______. A. Ranch B. Pen C. Forest
Section B: Theory
Instruction: Answer all questions.
1b. Define drug abuse.
1b. State five effects of drug abuse.
1c. State three ways of preventing drug abuse.
1d. List (in full) the two main drug control agencies in Nigeria.
1e. What is family traits?
1f. List four major types of traits.
1g. State two importance of family traits.
2a. What is soil erosion?
2b. List the three types of soil erosion.
2c. State four human activities that cause soil erosion.
2d. Outline four ways of controlling soil erosion.
2e. State two effects of bush burning.
2f. Define deforestation.
2g. Highlight three importance of the ozone layer.