Science · Paper 1 · 2009
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Section A
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a pit latrine? A. It should have a long pit going down B. It should be built inside the house for easy access C. It should have a lid to prevent flies D. It should be built away from the house
Swollen legs, anemia, cough, stomach upset, diarrhea, fatigue, and dizziness are symptoms of which disease? A. Malaria B. Schistosomiasis (Kichocho) C. Pellagra (Safura) D. Typhoid
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in our bodies? A. It aids in digestion of food B. It helps soften food C. It causes the body to become paralyzed D. It helps us maintain clean bodies
Living cells of blood attack germs when they enter the body. A. red B. plasma C. white D. platelets
In which of the containers A, B, C, D will the seeds germinate? (Diagram is missing, but options refer to labelled containers)
Light travels in a straight line.
The first aid for a person suffering from hiccups is
The basic needs of a human are
In leaves, stomata facilitate the passage of which gases?
A broom and a mop are tools of which standard?
Section B
The main way for flowering plants to reproduce is by using …………………….
- The main way for flowering plants to reproduce is by using ……………………. (1 mk)
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The phenomenon of sound reflection is called …………………….
- The phenomenon of sound reflection is called ……………………. (1 mk)
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Heat travels in solid materials (iron, copper, tin) by means of …………………….
- Heat travels in solid materials (iron, copper, tin) by means of ……………………. (1 mk)
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Water turns into ice at ……………………. degrees Celsius.
- Water turns into ice at ……………………. degrees Celsius. (1 mk)
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……………... is a very strong electric current caused by the friction of clouds.
- ……………... is a very strong electric current caused by the friction of clouds. (1 mk)
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The act of moving a load by pulling or pushing is called ...………………….
- The act of moving a load by pulling or pushing is called ...…………………. (1 mk)
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This symbol in an electrical circuit represents …………………….
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Section C
An AIDS patient should be isolated from other people.
- An AIDS patient should be isolated from other people. (1 mk)
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Air is a mixture of only oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen gases.
- Air is a mixture of only oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen gases. (1 mk)
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An image is formed due to the reflection of light by a mirror.
- An image is formed due to the reflection of light by a mirror. (1 mk)
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Section D
Thermometer
- Match the following in Section A with Section B to get the correct answer by placing the letter of the correct answer in the brackets. (1 mk)
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Roots
- Match the following in Section A with Section B to get the correct answer by placing the letter of the correct answer in the brackets. (1 mk)
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Schistosomiasis
- Match the following in Section A with Section B to get the correct answer by placing the letter of the correct answer in the brackets. (1 mk)
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Malaria
- Match the following in Section A with Section B to get the correct answer by placing the letter of the correct answer in the brackets. (1 mk)
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Periscope
- Match the following in Section A with Section B to get the correct answer by placing the letter of the correct answer in the brackets. (1 mk)
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