PART II
[60 marks]
Answer all of Question 1
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What are ruminants?
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Give two examples of ruminants.
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What is force?
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State two effects of forces on the body.
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Mention two ways in which the carbon cycle can be maintained.
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State one environmental effect when the carbon cycle is disrupted.
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Mention the three sub-atomic particles.
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State the relative charge on each of the three sub-atomic particles mentioned in (d) (i) above.
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Name the particle formed when an atom loses an electron.
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What is a mixture?
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Explain why some mixtures are thoroughly stirred before they are used.
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What is reflection of light?
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State two characteristics of the images formed by plane mirrors.
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What is a fertilizer?
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Give one example of an inorganic fertilizer.
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What is indiscriminate sex?
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State two dangers of indiscriminate sex on humans.
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What is a simple machine?
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Give two examples of a simple machine.
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What is rusting?
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State two effects of rusting.
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What are food nutrients?
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Classify the following food items as carbohydrate, fats and oil, or protein: Beans, palm fruits, meat, margarine, bread, and maize.
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State two effects of malnutrition in farm animals.
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Mention one disease of farm animals caused by a virus.
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What is soil erosion?
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Name two methods of controlling soil erosion.
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Explain each of the following terms as used in ecology:
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Adaptation;
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Endangered species.
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Give one example of hard water.
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Explain why it is advisable to drink water which is hard.
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What is magnetic field?
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State two methods of making magnets.
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Define each of the following terms:
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solvent;
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solute.
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Name one common solvent used in the home.
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Explain the following terms as used in animal production:
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ration;
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dehorning.
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What is an element?
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Write down the symbol of each of the following chemical substances:
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Potassium;
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Sulphur.
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Explain each of the following terms:
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Mixed farming;
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Mixed cropping.
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