Science and Technology – Grade 5 of Term 1 Exams 2024

Instructions: Please read each question carefully and answer them to the best of your ability.

1. List two different types of clouds you might see in the sky. (2 marks)

2. Describe the process of what happens to water when it boils. (2 marks)

3. Plants need sunlight, water, and air to grow. Explain why each of these things is important for a plant. (3 marks)

4. List two ways that humans can conserve energy. (2 marks)

5. Define the following terms in your own words: (4 marks)

Herbivore: (2 marks)

Carnivore: (2 marks)

6. List three of the five senses. (3 marks)

7. Label the parts of a plant below: (3 marks)

(Provide a simple diagram of a plant with labeled parts like root, stem, leaf, flower (optional))

8. List two ways to prevent the spread of common illnesses. (2 marks)

9. Name three renewable resources. (3 marks)

10. What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator? (2 marks)

11. What is the function of a compass? (1 mark)

12. The picture below shows a simple circuit. (2 marks)

(Provide a simple diagram of a circuit with a battery, bulb, and wires)

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a. What happens to the bulb when the switch is closed? (1 mark)

b. What happens to the bulb when the switch is opened? (1 mark)**

13. Describe two ways that technology can be used to help the environment. (2 marks)

14. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about the importance of recycling.