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5 Integrated Science Mid Term One - Answer Key

Section A
Q: State any one reason why animals move from one place to another.

 A: To search for food and water.

Q: Name the main source of water in our environment.

 A: Watering can.

Q: How are teeth important in the mouth of an adult person?

 A: They help in chewing and grinding food.

Q: State any one reason for giving first aid.

 A: To prevent the injury from worsening.

Q: Name the garden tool shown above.

 A: Hoe.

Q: State the importance of the garden tool above to a farmer.

 A: It is used for digging and weeding.

Q: Name any one substance needed by plants to make their own food.

 A: Carbon dioxide.

Q: Why should we boil water before drinking it?

 A: To kill harmful germs and bacteria.

Q: Give one reason for washing hands when preparing ORS.

 A: To avoid contaminating the solution.

Q: Which disease is spread by a female anopheles mosquito to humans?

 A: Malaria.

Q: Give one reason for washing hands after visiting the latrine.

 A: To prevent the spread of diseases.

Q: Name the weather instrument that measures the amount of rainfall received in an area.
 A: Rain gauge.

Q: Name the hardest part of a tooth.

 A: Enamel.

Q: Which type of soil is the best for crop growing?

 A: Loamy soil.

Q: Name any one place where germs can be found.

 A: Toilet.

Q: State any one way of promoting sanitation in our classrooms.

 A: Sweeping and mopping the floor.

Q: Name the gas contained at X.

 A: Carbon dioxide.

Q: Why is the gas named in (No.17) above used for preserving soft drinks?

 A: It helps keep the drink fresh and fizzy.

Q: Which body part is affected by goitre?

 A: The thyroid gland.

Q: State any one danger caused by strong wind to the environment.

 A: It can cause trees to fall, damaging property.

Q: Write down any one activity done by farmers during the dry season.

 A: Irrigating crops.

Q: Give any one reason why people should plant trees.

 A: Trees provide oxygen and prevent soil erosion.

Q: What property of air enables us to drink juice using a straw?

 A: Air pressure.

Q: Give any one way of caring for the sick at home.

 A: Providing clean water and food.

Q: Name the animal whose young one is a puppy.

 A: Dog.

Q: What does an insect use for breathing?

 A: Spiracles.

Q: What type of life cycle does a housefly undergo?

 A: Complete metamorphosis.

Q: Why is it important to collect rubbish in our school compound?

 A: To keep the environment clean and prevent diseases.

Q: Name the body organ shown above.

 A: Lungs.

Q: How can we keep the above body organ in a good working condition?

 A: Avoid smoking and breathe fresh air.

Q: How is a razorblade important in promoting personal hygiene?

 A: It is used for shaving to maintain cleanliness.

Q: Give any one quality of a good first aider.

 A: Calm and attentive.

Q: Why are honeybees said to be social insects?

 A: They live and work together in groups (colonies).

Q: What do we call the removal of unwanted plants from the garden?

 A: Weeding.

Q: Mention any one cause of dehydration.

 A: Diarrhea.

Q: Why should the hutch of a rabbit be raised off the ground?

 A: To prevent dampness and keep the rabbit safe from predators.

Q: Give one reason why a maize grain is considered a fruit.

 A: It contains seeds.

Q: Who is given Oral Rehydration Solution?

 A: People suffering from dehydration, especially due to diarrhea.

Q: How are spiracles of an insect similar to gills of a fish in terms of function?

 A: Both are used for breathing.

Q: Give any one example of a perennial crop.

 A: Banana.

Section B
Q: Components of a Clean Home

- Name each of the components of a clean home A and B.

 - A: Vent pipe
 - B: Rubbish pit

- State the importance of each component in a home.

 - A: Allows waste gases to escape from the home.

 - B: Provides a designated place for disposing waste to keep the area clean.

Q: Methods of Planting and Harvesting Crops

- Methods of planting crops.

 - Broadcasting
 - Drilling

- Methods of harvesting crops.

 - Hand picking
 - Using sickles

Q: Pollination

- Type of pollination shown.

 - Cross-pollination

- Agents of pollination.

 - Wind
 - Insects

- Where does fertilization take place in a flower?

 - Ovary
Q: Types of Germination

- Example of Epigeal germination.

 - Bean seed

- Example of Hypogeal germination.

 - Maize seed

- Conditions necessary for germination.

 - Water
 - Oxygen

Q: Types of Worms

- Types of worms that can enter our bodies.

 - Roundworm
 - Tapeworm

- Ways of preventing worms from entering our bodies.

 - Washing hands regularly

 - Cooking food properly

Q: Agricultural Practices

- Weeding.

 - Removing unwanted plants.

- Mulching.

 - Covering soil to retain moisture.

- Pruning.

 - Cutting off excess branches to promote growth.

- Thinning.

 - Reducing plant density for healthier growth

Q: Food Preservation

- Method shown in the diagram.

 - Sun drying
 - Other methods of preserving food.

 - Salting
 - Smoking
 - Refrigeration

Q: Weather Instruments

- Instruments used for recording weather changes.

 - Thermometer
 - Barometer

- Importance of wind.

 - Helps in pollination
 - Drives wind energy turbines

Q: Personal Hygiene

- Ways to promote personal hygiene.

 - Bathing regularly
 - Brushing teeth daily

- Items used for cleaning our bodies.

 - Soap
 - Towel

Q: Body Organs and Their Functions

- Organ for breathing.

 - Lungs

- Organ for tasting food.

 - Tongue

- Skin function.

 - For protecting internal organs

- Heart function.

 - For pumping blood

Q: Poultry and Poultry Keeping

- Poultry definition.
 - Domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat

- Poultry keeping definition.

 - The practice of raising birds for food and income

- Reasons for keeping poultry.

 - To provide eggs and meat

 - For income generation

Q: First Aid for a Burn

- Possible accident to the baby.

 - Burn

- Prevention method for burns in babies.

 - Keeping hot items out of children’s reach

- Other home accidents.

 - Cuts
 - Falls

Q: Types of Bees and Importance

- Types of bees in a beehive.

 - Worker bee
 - Queen bee

- Product obtained from bees.

 - Honey

- Importance of bees to a crop farmer.

 - They assist in pollinating crops

Q: Domestic Rabbits

- Home of a domestic rabbit.

 - Hutch

- Reasons for rearing rabbits.

 - For meat
 - As pets
 - For manure

Q: Uses of Leaves

- Uses of leaves to people.

 - Used as food (e.g., spinach)

 - Used for medicine (e.g., herbal treatments)

- Ways of caring for plants.

 - Watering them regularly

 - Mulching to retain moisture