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BST Science Exam Primary 3 (First Term)

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  • Thu 08, September 2022
  • 1st Term Term

This is the Basic Science and Technology (Science) examination for Primary 3. This examination is for first term. Do enjoy and share with friends.

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BST Science Primary 3
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Duration: 20 minutes


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1.
Which one of the following is NOT a modern method of measuring time?
A.
wrist watch
B.
table clock
C.
stop watch
D.
candle clock
Reveal Answer
candle clock

2.
Wind moves with a very high ____________.
A.
variation
B.
velocity
C.
venom
D.
voltage
Reveal Answer
velocity

3.
__________ is the medium for plant growth.
A.
rock
B.
soil
C.
water
D.
air
Reveal Answer
soil

4.
How many years are there in a decade?
A.
10
B.
50
C.
100
D.
20
Reveal Answer
10

5.
Which of these is NOT an effect of wind?
A.
Wind blows light objects like feathers and dust particles.
B.
Wind causes heat.
C.
Wind causes cooling.
D.
Wind makes wet clothes dry faster.
Reveal Answer
Wind causes heat.

6.
Some animals live in soil, which of these animals make their homes in soil?
A.
chicken
B.
rabbits
C.
cats
D.
butterfly
Reveal Answer
rabbits

7.
Which one of these activities CANNOT be carried out on or with soil?
A.
Swimming
B.
Mining
C.
Farming
D.
Building
Reveal Answer
Swimming

8.
The following are old methods of measuring time EXCEPT ____________.
A.
water clock
B.
wall clock
C.
hour glass
D.
candle clock
Reveal Answer
wall clock

9.
How many days are there in 5 weeks?
A.
30
B.
36
C.
35
D.
32
Reveal Answer
35

10.
Every leap year, there is an extra one day. In what month is it?
A.
January
B.
March
C.
June
D.
February
Reveal Answer
February

11.
How many minutes are there in 3 hours?
A.
90
B.
180
C.
360
D.
60
Reveal Answer
180

12.
The importance of soil to man are numerous. However, there is one thing soil does that irritates man. Which of the following is it?
A.
It supports foundation of building.
B.
It is used to produce food.
C.
It is used in distribution of water.
D.
It creates dust.
Reveal Answer
It creates dust.

13.
Leap year occurs every ___ years.
A.
5
B.
10
C.
3
D.
4
Reveal Answer
4

14.
_______ is air in motion.
A.
Wind
B.
Oxygen
C.
Heat
D.
Dust
Reveal Answer
Dust

15.
_________ is gotten from soil and used to make medicine.
A.
Limestone
B.
Charcoal
C.
Granite
D.
Kaoline
Reveal Answer
Limestone

16.
Which of these is NOT a type of wind?
A.
Typhoon
B.
Monsoon
C.
Hurricane
D.
Volcano
Reveal Answer
Volcano

17.
Wind can be very helpful in so many aspects but sometimes it causes harm. Which of the following would you say is not an advantage of wind?
A.
Wind is used in cross pollination.
B.
Wind destroys roofs of buildings.
C.
Wind helps in drying things.
D.
Wind is used to sail boats.
Reveal Answer
Wind destroys roofs of buildings.

18.
You are asked to mould a pot, which of these soils do you think is most appropriate to use?
A.
Sandy
B.
Clay
C.
Fine sand
D.
Loamy
Reveal Answer
Clay

19.
Wind can easily carry the following items EXCEPT _____________.
A.
Kite
B.
Stone
C.
Clothes
D.
Polythene
Reveal Answer
Stone

20.
The basic unit for measuring time is __________?
A.
hours
B.
minutes
C.
days
D.
seconds
Reveal Answer
seconds

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