First Term Examination Basic Science and Technology Primary 3 (Basic 3) Exam Questions
BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
CLASS – PRIMARY 3 (BASIC 3)
VOLUME 1 BST EXAM QUESTIONS
SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE
INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – C in this section.
1. We taste with our tongue _________.
[a] nose
[b] mouth
[c] tongue
2. The measurement of how heavy an objects is called ______.
[a] mass
[b] length
[c] heavy
3. The unit of measuring of mass is ______.
[a] kilometer
[b] grams
[c] kilo
4. Another name for mass is ______.
[a] length
[b] weight
[c] big
5. Underdeveloped technology are modern day.
[a] Yes
[b] No
[c] Maybe
6. The on going sequence of events taken place is ______.
[a] minute
[b] time
[c] year
7. Wristwatch and clock are the instrument of measuring time in the ______.
[a] olden days
[b] modern days
[c] middle age
8. ______ is used to measure in the olden days.
[a] Sundial
[b] Clock
[c] Wrist watch
9. ______ is an object that reflect an image.
[a] Table
[b] Mirror
[c] Plate
10. ______ is used for measuring length.
[a] Bag
[b] Ruler
[c] Chair
11. Time can be measured in these units except ______.
[a] second
[b] hour
[c] kilogram
12. There are ______ types of mirror.
[a] 5
[b] 3
[c] 6
13. All these are instrument used in measuring time except ______.
[a] finger
[b] watch
[c] phone
14. ______ is the distance between two points.
[a] Length
[b] Mass
[c] Capacity
15. ______ has a reflective surface.
[a] Air
[b] Water
[c] Wind
SECTION B – THEORY
INSTRUCTION – Attempt all the questions in this section.
QUESTION 1. Define length.
QUESTION 2. Mention 2 measuring tools.
QUESTION 3. What is mass?
QUESTION 4. ______ is the ability to do work.
QUESTION 5
A. What is time?
B. Write the instrument for measuring time
VOLUME 2 BST EXAM QUESTIONS
SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE
INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – C in this section.
1. Which of these is not a unit for measuring length?
[a] Kilogram
[b] metre
[c] centimeter
2. “ C M “ is the short form of writing.
[a] center meter
[b] centi grade
[c] centimetre
3. Mass simply means ______.
[a] length
[b] weight
[c] space
4. Time can be measured in these units except ______.
[a] second
[b] hour
[c] kilogram
5. How many minutes are there in 1 hour?
[a] 6 minutes
[b] 60 minutes
[c] 24 minutes
6. Which of these soil types is stiff and sticky?
[a] clay soil
[b] Loamy soil
[c] Sandy soil
7. Air in motion is called ______.
[a] wind
[b] thunder
[c] lightening
8. ______ is one of the gases in air.
[a] Monogen
[b] Hydrogen
[c] Oxygen
9. ______ is the upper most layer of the earth in which plants grow.
[a] Water
[b] Soil
[c] Sky
10. The mass of an objects is the same as its ______.
[a] weight
[b] content
[c] texture
11. The soil used for planting is ______.
[a] loamy soil
[b] sandy soil
[c] clay soil
12. All these are the objects that float in the water except ______.
[a] stone
[b] nylon
[c] boat
13. Man eats both plants and animals.
[a] Yes
[b] No
[c] maybe
14. Living things have life.
[a] True
[b] False
[c] Not sure
15. Living things can grow and die.
[a] True
[b] False
[c] may be
SECTION B – THEORY
INSTRUCTION – Attempt all the questions in this section.
QUESTION 1. Define mass.
QUESTION 2
A. Define plant and list their examples.
B. List 8 instrument use in measuring kilogram.
QUESTION 3
A. Define animals and give their examples.
B. The S. I unit of length is ______.
QUESTION 4
A. What is living things?
B. List the characteristics of MR NIGER D.
QUESTION 5
A. Define soil.
B. Mention 3 types soil.
QUESTION 6
A. Air means ______.
b. List 3 objects that can float and 3 objects that cannot float in the air.
S/N | Objects that can float | Objects that cannot float |
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