Grade 7 Science and Technology – Paper 1

Instructions: Choose the correct answer from A, B, C, or D.

1. Which organ is mainly responsible for breathing? A. Heart B. Lungs C. Liver D. Kidney

2. The main function of the heart is to: A. Digest food B. Pump blood C. Produce oxygen D. Filter air

3. Which nutrient helps the body to grow and repair tissues? A. Carbohydrates B. Proteins C. Vitamins D.
Fats

4. Which food is rich in carbohydrates? A. Beans B. Bread C. Eggs D. Fish

5. A balanced diet contains: A. Only proteins B. One type of food C. All nutrients in the correct amounts
D. Only fruits

6. Washing hands before eating helps to prevent: A. Drought B. Diseases C. Floods D. Soil erosion

7. Which is the safest way to store fresh meat? A. In direct sunlight B. In a refrigerator C. On the floor D.
In an open container

8. Which cooking method uses hot water? A. Frying B. Boiling C. Roasting D. Grilling

9. Which disease lasts for a long time? A. Cholera B. Influenza C. Diabetes D. Common cold

10. A disease that spreads quickly through a community is called: A. Chronic disease B. Epidemic disease
C. Hereditary disease D. Deficiency disease

11. Which of the following shows emotional intelligence? A. Fighting others B. Managing your feelings C.
Shouting at friends D. Ignoring rules

12. Plants make their own food by: A. Respiration B. Photosynthesis C. Germination D. Pollination

13. Which gas do plants take in during photosynthesis? A. Oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Carbon dioxide D.
Hydrogen

14. Which part of a plant contains chlorophyll? A. Root B. Stem C. Leaf D. Flower

15. Which animal is mainly kept for milk? A. Goat B. Cow C. Chicken D. Pig

16. Mulching helps to: A. Increase soil erosion B. Conserve soil moisture C. Pollute water D. Destroy
crops

17. Which layer is the topsoil? A. A Horizon B. B Horizon C. C Horizon D. Bedrock

18. Which activity causes climate change? A. Planting trees B. Deforestation C. Recycling D. Mulching

19. Which is a renewable source of energy? A. Coal B. Diesel C. Solar energy D. Petrol

20. Energy cannot be created or destroyed. This is called: A. Law of Gravity B. Law of Conservation of
Energy C. Law of Motion D. Law of Magnetism

21. Which form of energy enables us to see objects? A. Heat B. Sound C. Light D. Chemical

22. Which appliance converts electrical energy into heat energy? A. Radio B. Iron C. Fan D. Torch
23. A magnet attracts objects made of: A. Wood B. Plastic C. Iron D. Glass

24. Which simple machine is used to raise a flag? A. Lever B. Pulley C. Wheel D. Wedge

25. Which force pulls objects towards the Earth? A. Friction B. Gravity C. Magnetism D. Push

26. Water exists as: A. Solid only B. Liquid only C. Gas only D. Solid, liquid and gas

27. Which process separates sand from water? A. Melting B. Filtration C. Evaporation D. Freezing

28. Which property allows rubber to stretch? A. Elasticity B. Hardness C. Brittleness D. Transparency

[Link] planet is known as the Red Planet? A. Venus B. Mars C. Jupiter D. Saturn

30. Day and night are caused by the: A. Revolution of the Earth B. Rotation of the Earth C. Movement of
the Moon D. Movement of clouds

31. Weather refers to: A. Long-term climate B. Daily atmospheric conditions C. The Solar System D.
Seasons only

32. Which instrument measures rainfall? A. Thermometer B. Rain gauge C. Barometer D. Hygrometer

33. Which of the following is an example of pollution? A. Planting trees B. Littering C. Recycling D.
Composting

34. Which practice helps conserve water? A. Leaving taps running B. Harvesting rainwater C. Polluting
rivers D. Wasting water

35. Which body system breaks down food? A. Respiratory system B. Digestive system C. Circulatory
system D. Skeletal system

36. Which vitamin helps keep eyesight healthy? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin K

37. Which food group provides vitamins and minerals? A. Fruits and vegetables B. Meat only C. Bread
only D. Cooking oil

38. Which gas do humans breathe in? A. Carbon dioxide B. Oxygen C. Nitrogen D. Hydrogen

39. Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart? A. Veins B. Arteries C. Capillaries D. Valves

40. Which is an example of good environmental health? A. Dumping waste in rivers B. Proper waste
disposal C. Burning plastic D. Littering

41. Which device is used to enter data into a computer? A. Keyboard B. Monitor C. Printer D. Speaker

42. Which safety item protects your eyes during practical work? A. Gloves B. Goggles C. Hat D. Sandals

43. Which process changes liquid water into water vapour? A. Condensation B. Freezing C. Evaporation
D. Melting

44. Which farming practice helps prevent soil erosion? A. Overgrazing B. Contour ploughing C.
Deforestation D. Burning vegetation

45. Which animal product is used to make leather? A. Wool B. Hides and skins C. Milk D. Eggs
46. Which source of energy is obtained from moving air? A. Solar B. Wind C. Coal D. Firewood

47. Which of these is a good food hygiene practice? A. Eating spoiled food B. Covering food C. Leaving
food uncovered D. Using dirty utensils

48. Which part of the digestive system absorbs most nutrients? A. Mouth B. Stomach C. Small intestine
D. Large intestine

49. Which action helps reduce climate change? A. Cutting down forests B. Planting trees C. Burning tyres
D. Polluting rivers

50. Which of the following is the best example of technology? A. A stone B. A computer C. A tree D. A
cloud