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INTEGRATED SCIENCE – BASIC 8 (JHS 2)

NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………………………
SCHOOL: …………………………………………………………………………………………..
CLASS: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
DATE: ……………………………………………………………………........................................

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 In the spaces provided above, you are to write your Name,
School, Class and Date of Examination.
 This paper consists of Sections A and B: Answer both
questions on your Question Booklet.
 Choose and circle the correct answer from the options lettered A to D.

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PAPER II (ESSAY)
PRACTICALS – 40 MARKS
ANWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION
1.

A B C D
a. i. These are the types of teeth in humans. Identify the tooth labeled A, B, C, D
ii. What are the shapes of the teeth labeled A and B?
iii. State the function of A and D in relation to diet. [10 MARKS]

b. The diagrams below show some contents in containers. Use them to answer the
questions that followed.

A B C

i. Name the diagrams labeled A, B, and C.

ii. Give some two (2) common examples of the diagram B in real life.
 iii. How different is the content in diagram A to diagram B? [10 MARKS]

c. This is an electric circuit below, use it to answer the questions that followed.

A B C D E F G
i. Name the parts labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H
ii. Disclose the kind of connection of this electric circuit
iii. What is the function of the parts labeled C and E.

d. The diagram below shows types of nursery seedbeds of a farmer. Use the diagram
to answer the questions that followed.
A B

i. Identify the name of the seedbeds named A and B.

ii. What two (2) advantages does seedbed A have over B?
iii. Identify any two types of crops nursed on both seedbed A and B
[10 MARKS]

SELECTIVE ASPECT – 60 MARKS

ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION
2. a. Briefly outline the steps involved in separating a mixture of sand and water using the
filtration method. [5 marks]
b. Outline some three (3) measures to control the spread of malaria. [6 marks]
 c. Describe briefly how electricity is produced from dam water. [5 marks]
d. Write down some two advantages of nursery beds in crop production. [4 marks]

3. a. Briefly talk about the following terms in relation to mixtures.

i. Solvent ii. Solute iii. Solution [6 marks]
b. i. What is dentition in humans? [2 marks]
ii. Outline three (3) steps to adopt in fighting gum diseases. [3 marks]

c. i. What is meant by renewable energy source? [2 marks]

ii. State three (3) environmental and economic benefits of renewable energy
sources in the current trend of the world. [3 marks]
d. i. What is transplanting in crop production? [2
marks]
ii. Identify two plants that can be transplanted from a nursery bed.[2 marks]

4. a. i. What is meant by electronic configuration? [3 marks]

ii. Draw the electronic configuration of Potassium (19). [4 marks]

b. i. What are communicable diseases? [2 marks]

ii. Provide three (3) effective steps involved in preventing communicable
diseases worldwide. [3 marks]

c. Copy and complete the table below:

QUANTITY SYMBOL UNIT OF UNIT

MEASUREMENT ABBREVIATION
Current I A
Volt V
Resistance R Ω
[4 marks]
d. Give a brief description about Sunken Nursery Beds. [4 marks]

5. a. i. What is a heterogeneous mixture? [2 marks]

ii. Explain the following:
1. Protons 2. Neutrons 3. Electrons [3 marks]
b. i. Distinguish between heat and temperature. [4 marks]
ii. Briefly explain the following terms:
 1. Voltage 2. Current 3. Resistance [3 marks]
c. i. What is waste management? [2 marks]
ii. Outline any two (2) waste management strategies. [2 marks]
d. Identify four (4) crops that do not need to be nursed before planting. [4 marks
PAPER I (OBJECTIVE TEST) – 40 MARKS
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION
1. Comparing solids to liquids, a notable difference B. Neutrons, Atoms and protons
is…………… C. Protons, neutrons and electrons
A. Liquids flow while solids do not D. Ions, molecules and protons
B. Solids flow while liquids do not An atom has 26 electrons and its atomic weight
C. Both solids and liquids flow is 56. The number of neutrons in the nucleus of
D. Both liquids and solids do not flow. the atom will be…………………………..
A. 26
2. A mixture of sand and water can be separated B. 30
by? C. 36
A. Magnetization D. 56
B. Distillation
C. Sedimentation and decantation 8. Number of electrons in the outermost shell
D. Ionization of the element of atomic number 15
is……………………
3. A mixture is said to be heterogeneous A. 1
when…………….. B. 3
A. It has a uniform composition C. 5
B. It has many colours D. 7
C. It has so many layers
D. It has no uniform composition 9. In the life cycle of a mosquito, ELPA
stands for?
4. Sandiley made a heterogeneous mixture in which A. Egg, Ladle, Pupae, Adult
the solid particles are spread throughout the B. Egg, Larva Pupa, Adult
liquid without dissolving in it. The mixture is C. Egg, Larvae, Pupae, Anther
said to be a……………………… D. Egg, Larva, Pupa, Appendix
A. Suspension
B. Colloid
C. Solution
D. Solvent-solute
10. The organism in this
5. Daily application of filtration involves? picture is………………………..
A. Automotive filters usage A. Larva
B. Hair dryer usage B. Pupa
C. Fermentation C. Pupae
D. Distilling alcohol D. Algae

6. Composition of atoms are……. 11. Attractive agents of mosquitoes are...

A. Protons, Atoms and electrons
 A. Running water Why do we call Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
B. Stagnant water as inner planets?
C. Spoilt food A. Because they orbit close to the sun.
D. Saliva B. They lie in the inner section of the solar
system.
12. An effective way to limit the spread of C. They have strong gases that attracts the
malaria will be? sunlight.
A. Vector control D. Because, they can orbit very fast.
B. Sleeping early The hottest planet and one of the brightest
C. Kill mosquitoes manually objects in the solar system that spins in
D. Wearing coloured clothes to bed opposition direction to most planets is known
as……………………………………….
13. The hardest bodily tissue covering the surface of A. Venus
the dental clown is called? B. Mercury
A. Dentin C. Mars
B. Gum D. The sun
C. Cementum
D. Enamel 20. Some energy sources are termed as
renewable. Example of such is…..
14. Canines are strong and are used to…. A. Fuel
A. Cut food items B. Charcoal
B. Chew food items C. LPG
C. Rip and tear food. D. Solar energy
D. Grinding food substances
21. Ghana’s biggest energy source is the
15. Tooth decay can be caused by one of the A. Hydroelectricity
following except…………… B. Geothermal energy
A. Bacteria in the mouth C. Wind mill
B. Frequent snacking D. Solar energy
C. Using medicated mouthwash
D. Sipping sugary drinks 22. Renewal energies are vital in the current
trend of the world because…
16. A sticky film that coats the teeth and contains A. Reduces dependence on imported fuels
bacteria is known as……… B. It can be renewed easily
A. Tooth decay C. Works better than non-renewable
B. Tooth plaque energy
C. Tooth rot D. Can not cause fire outbreaks
D. Gum decay
23. A similarity between renewable and non-
17. The most recognizable planet with a system of renewable energy is……………
icy rings is known as…… A. They save cost
A. Uranus B. They cost money to generate and
B. Saturn produce
C. Jupiter C. Does not need solar power
D. Earth D. Both are hydroelectric
 24. A negative effect of green-house activities C. Light
on earth is that…………… D. Earth
A. It makes the earth much warmer than There are……..types of heat transfer.
the atmosphere should be A. 1
B. It makes the atmosphere too greenish B. 2
C. Helps organisms to grow rapidly C. 3
D. The gases cannot flow in engines D. 4
25. Which of the following is a green-house 32. Cell phones use….….to enable communication
gas? between two devices
A. Oxygen A. Convection
B. Nitrogen B. Radiation/Radio waves
C. Hydrofluorocarbons C. Telephone poles
D. Argon D. Refraction strategy

26. The world is so much concerned about global

warming because?
A. Cannot make people grow
B. Can cause rise in sea levels, droughts 33. This picture
and floods. shows………………………..
C. Can make fuel prices hike A. Transmission lines
D. It makes cooking gas to become very B. Power Station
limited C. Solar Power Hub
D. Railway line
27. Nuclear energy can be classified as...
A. Natural energy source 34. The unit of measurement for resistance
B. Artificial energy source is………………………
C. Limited energy source A. Ampere
D. Emitter of carbon dioxide B. Volt
C. Voltmeter
28. The pressure of the water outlets from the dam D. Ohm
causes the turbines to rotate, thereby
producing………… 35. Batteries are known to producing….
A. Water energy A. Direct current
B. Biomass B. Alternating current
C. Hydroelectric power C. Semiconductor current
D. Fossil fuels D. Terminal current

29. The S.I Unit for heat is the………. 36. The function of the capacitor in an
A. Kilogram electric circuit it………………….
B. Fahrenheit A. Permanently stores electrical energy
C. Degrees Celsius through distributing charged
D. Joule particles on plates to create a
potential difference
30. All the following are sources of heat B. Temporarily stores electrical energy
except………………………………. through distributing charged
A. Chemical energy particles on plates to create a
B. Atomic energy potential difference
 C. It breaks the electrical circuit in
terms of fire outbreaks
D. It is the electrical device that opens
or closes the circuit

37. In waste management, the 5R’s stand for?

A. Rerun, Reduce, Redo, Repurpose,
Recycle
B. Remove, Refute, Reuse, Repurpose,
Recycle
C. Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose,
Recycle
D. Rename, Rerun, Reduce, Recycle

38. In waste management, this logo

represents…..
A. Refuse
B. Recycle
C. Reduce
D. Repurpose

39. A disease that is a contagious type of ailment

spread from one individual to another through
blood and bodily fluids is said to be
A. Communicable
B. Communal
C. Zoonotic
D. Botanic

40. Viral infections can be effectively controlled

by……………………….
A. Herbal medicines
B. Chloroquine usage
C. Vaccines
D. Squatting on hot water