MWANZA CITY COUNCIL
MAHINA SECONDARY
BIOLOGY FORM THREE TERMINAL EXAMINATION JUNE, 2025
INSTRUCTIONS: TIME: 3:00 HRS
1. This paper consists of section A, B and C
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and TWO questions in section C
SECTION A: (15 MARKS)
1. For each of the items (i) – (x), choose the most correct answer from among the
given alternatives and write its letter in the answer box provided.
i) In studying science; biology as one of the branches of science it deals with
all of the following except
A. Blue green algae C. Soil particles and dead plant
B. Paramecium and all other remains
protozoans D. Bacteria and some viruses
ii) A blood vessels which conveys deoxygeneted blood away from the heart
is called
A. Capillaries C. Pulmonary vein
B. Pulmonary artery D. Vena cava
iii) The movement of solvent particles across semi – permiable membrane
depends on the following factors except
A. Concentration gradient C. Name of particles
B. Thickness of membrane D. Size of particles
iv) In the food chain organisms that feed on flesh are considered as
A. Producers C. Decomposers
B. Primary consumers D. Secondary consumers
v) One of the form three student, asked his biology teacher during biology
lesson about importance of skeleton. Which could be the right answer a
student should take from his teacher.
A. Provides beauty of the C. Crucial for supporting the
body body
B. Gives ability to determine D. Transport materials in the
age of organism body
vi) On your way you find a person who can not speak properly due to
excessive use of drugs that shows down the brain and makes him feel
sleepy. What is likely to be the drugs the boy over used
A. Stimulant B. Sedatives D. Depressa
s C. Hallucins nts
vii) Msaki got an accident of being hit by a blunt object. He fails to withdraw
his hands even if he touches a hot object. Which part of the nervous
system might have been damaged?
A. Cerebellum C. Spinal cord
B. Medulla oblongata D. Hypothalamus
viii) Which among the following is the proper method for disposing plastic
bottles?
A. Burying C. Recycling
B. Landfill D. Burning
ix) The most important outcome of respiration is
A. Intake of oxygen C. Formation of water
B. Release of carbon dioxide D. Release of energy
x) A joint which allow rotation in all planes is called
A. Ball and B. Hinge joint D. Pivot joint
socket C. Gliding joint
2. Match the words in List A with their corresponding meaning in List B to form a
meaningful statement
LIST A LIST B
(i) Part of the ear that amplifies the sound waves A. Muscle cramps
(ii) Part of retina without rods and cones B. Thigmotropism
(iii) Eye defects in which distant objects cannot be C. Muscle expansion
focused properly D. Sebum
(iv) Plant growth responding to touch E. Malphigian layer
(v) Involuntary contraction of muscles that can F. Chemotropism
cause pain G. Ear ossicles
(vi) Provide the skin its elasticity and water proof H. Pinna
ability I. Fovea
J. Blind spot
K. Hypermetropia
L. Myopia
SECTION B
3. a) A form one students asked you on significance of laboratory rules. Give
three points to convince him/her on necessity of laboratory rules
b) Draw chemical warning signs for the following
i. Toxic ii. Corrosive iii. Explosive
4. Briefly explain the mechanism of hearing in human (use of diagram will add
your score)
5. Hamisa touched a hot subject unknowingly but drew her hand away quickly.
Using a labelled show how this process happened.
6. a) Distinguish
i. Tendon from ligaments
ii. Appendicular skeleton from axial skeleton
b) Elaborate any four importance of bones to human body
7. John cut his hand accidentally using a razor blade while performing an
experiment in the laboratory blood came out with low pressure; mean while
Mwamvua cut her hand when cooking in a kitchen but blood came out with high
pressure. As a biology student explain why this happened.
8. Some reflex actions are regarded as simple while others are conditioned.
Using four points distinguish between them.
9. a) Explain properly what will you do to offer first assistance to a victim who
has drown in water
b) State four importance of such a process to the victim
10. Why human being is said to be the most intelligent organisms?
11. a) Distinguish between endemic and pandemic disease
b) State any five ways that can weaken our immune system
12. Briefly describe three types of muscle in human
SECTION C
Answer any two questions from his section
13. a) With aid of diagram briefly explain the concepts of double blood
circulation
b) Using four points state functions of lymphatic system
14. Many youths in Tanzania are currently faced with the problem of use of
drugs such as cocaine, marijuana and alcohol. As form three student write
essay showing causes, effects and control measures that can help to
control such a problem.
15. Assume you are the environmental specialities appointed by the minister
concerned with natural environment, to present your country in the united
nations conference on environmental protection. Prepare your speech
which describe sic significance of protecting our environment.