Question 1

An example of a noble gas is

A. chlorine
B. neon.
C. nitrogen.
D. oxygen.

Question 2

The structure that stores sperms temporarily in the male reproductive system of humans is

A. epididymis.
B. scrotal disc.
C. sperm duct.
D. testes.

Question 3

Which of the following properties of alcohol as a thermometric liquid is correct?

A. It is opaque.
B. It does not wet glass.
C. It has a very low freezing point.
D. It has a high freezing point.

Question 4

In which of the following vegetation of Ghana does millet and sorghum grow well?

A. Coastal savannah
B. Forest zone
C. Guinea savannah
D. Transition zone

Question 5

Which of the following methods is/are used for preserving fish?

I. Canning

II. Frying

III. Smoking

A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

Question 6

Which of the following practices in the home can prevent disease infection?

A. Covering one's food
B. Drinking unclean water
C. Keeping one's surroundings untidy
D. Sharing towels and sponges

Question 7

An example of a semimetal is

A. calcium.
B. lithium.
C. silicon.
D. sodium.

Question 8

Which kind of energy transformation takes place in an electric motor?

A. Chemical energy to electrical energy
B. Chemical energy to mechanical energy
C. Electrical energy to light energy
D. Electrical energy to mechanical energy

Question 9

Landrace is a breed of

A. cattle.
B. goats.
C. pigs.
D. sheep.

Question 10

In flowering plants, the stamen is made up of

A. anther and stigma.
B. anther and filament.
C. stigma and filament.
D. stigma and style.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about a transistor is correct?

A. It can be used to amplify current.
B. It is similar to three diodes.
C. It consists of two leads only.
D. It has three junctions.

Question 12

An atom has 6 protons and 7 neutrons in its nucleus. What is the mass number?

A. 1
B. 6
C. 7 D. 13

Question 13

A record of daily activities on a farm is termed

A. labour record.
B. inventory record.
C. farm diary.
D. production record.

Question 14

Which of the following devices work(s) on the principle of transmission pressure in fluids?

I. Water pumps

II. Syringes

III. Bicycle brakes

A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

Question 15

Which of the following crops is not correctly matched with its group?

A. Cowpea - cereal crop
B. Cocoa - beverage crop
C. Coconut - oil crop
D. Cocoyam - tuber crop

Question 16

Which of the following substances is a salt?

A. H2SO4
B. NaOH
C. HCl
D. CaCl2

Question 17

In which part of the digestive system of a fowl does grinding of feed take place?

A. Crop
B. Gizzard
C. Oesophagus
D. Proventriculus

Question 18

The parts of a bony fish that are used to control the level at which the fish swims are known as

A. dorsal and caudal fins.
B. caudal and pectoral fins.
C. pectoral and pelvic fins.
D. dorsal and pectoral fins.

Question 19

Millon's reagent is used to test for

A. carbohydrates.
B. fats.
C. proteins.
D. vitamins.

Question 20

In an n-p-n transistor, the n-type collector is connected to the positive terminal of the battery thus making the

A. base-collector junction reverse biased.
B. base-collector junction forward biased.
C. base-emitter junction reverse biased.
D. base-emitter junction forward biased.

Question 21

Which type of vegetation favours both wet and hot environmental conditions?

A. Strand and mangrove
B. Coastal savannah
C. Guinea savannah
D. Tropical forest

Question 22

During drought, some plants dry out because of high

I. atmospheric temperature

II. humidity

III. rate of evaporation

A. III only
B. I and II only
C. I and III only
D. I, II and III

Question 23

Soil erosion on sloppy farmlands is best controlled by

A. cover cropping.
B. mulching.
C. strip cropping.
D. terracing.

Question 24

A viable seed is one that

A. germinates under suitable conditions.
B. contains oil.
C. develops from fertilized ovary.
D. has a pericarp.

Question 25

Which of the following pairs of structures form part of the female reproductive system of humans?

A. Urethra and uterus
B. Cervix and uterus
C. Ureter and uterus
D. Cervix and ureter

Question 26

Which of the following chemical symbols is that of a metal?

A. Ca
B. Ne
C. P
D. S

Question 27

All the living and non-living things that surround an organism constitute its

A. community.
B. ecosystem.
C. environment.
D. habitat.

Question 28

Which of the following crops should be planted after cassava in crop rotation?

A. Cocoyam
B. Cowpea
C. Onion
D. Yam

Question 29

Endoparasites in farm animals can be controlled by

A. drenching.
B. dipping.
C. dusting.
D. spraying.

Question 30

Which of the following devices requires the use of transistors in its operation?

A. Computer
B. Electric heater
C. Microphone
D. Wall clock

Question 31

Feel Method is used to determine soil

A. air.
B. colour.
C. structure.
D. texture.

Question 32

Which of the following modes of heat transfer is the thermos flask designed to minimize?

I. Conduction

II. Convection

III. Radiation

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

Question 33

An atom of an element is represented as (12^25 X). What is the respective number of neutrons and protons in the atom?

A. 12 and 13
B. 12 and 25
C. 13 and 12
D. 25 and 12

Question 34

The anemometer is an instrument used in determining

A. amount of rainfall.
B. speed of wind.
C. relative humidity.
D. intensity of light.

Question 35

Which of the following subjects is/are considered as applied science?

I. Biology

II. Medicine

III. Psychology

A. I only
B. I and II only
C. I and III only
D. II and III

Question 36

Chinchilla is a breed of

A. goats.
B. pigs.
C. rabbits.
D. sheep.

Question 37

Which of the following characters is not acquired through heredity?

A. Language spoken
B. Shape of nose
C. Colour of eyes
D. Temperament

Question 38

The food nutrient which ensures good health in farm animals is

A. carbohydrates.
B. minerals.
C. proteins.
D. vitamins.

Question 39

The use of resistant breeds of farm animals to control pests is a

A. biological method.
B. chemical method.
C. cultural method.
D. physical method.

Question 40

Which of the following arrangements show the correct order of increasing complexity of structures in living organisms?

A. cells → organs → tissues → systems
B. cells → tissues → organs → systems
C. cells → systems → tissues → organs
D. cells → tissues → systems → organs