Integrated Science Questions and Answers - Grade 4 End Term 1 Exams 2023 Set 2

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Which one the following is an example of invertebrates?
   
2.  Juma named a housefly as an example of invertebrates. Why do you think a housefly is an invertebrate?
   1. It is a small animal
   2.  It has a backbone
   3. If can fly
   4. It has no backbone
3. Most plants feed through the
   1. roots 
   2. leaves
   3. stem
   4. branches
4.  Digestion ends in the
   1. anus
   2. colon
   3. ileum
   4. rectum
5. Poisonous substances found in the environments are known as
   1. pollutants
   2. water pollution
   3.  air pollutants
   4. pollution
6. Kamwana was seated in a smoky kitchen. The following are effects of air pollution that he can experience except;
   1. breathing problems
   2. poor visibility
   3. irritation of eyes
   4. inability to hear
7. Which type of teeth is correctly matched with its functions!
   1. Premolar-crushing food
   2. Molar-biting food
   3. Incisor tearing food
   4. Canine chewing food
8. During a hot afternoon, grade four learners saw animals standing under the shade as shown below.
   
   From what they saw, it is true that animals;
   1. feed.
   2. give rise to young ones of their kind.
   3. respond to changes in the environment.
   4. remove waste.
9. Grade four learners from Kitovu Preparatory School were asked to state characteristics of all living things. Who did not give the correct answer?
   1. Kilwa: They reproduce.
   2. Musa: They move.
   3. Aisha: They die.
   4. Atieno: They grow.
10. Identify the type of teeth with the following characteristics.
    1. It is chisel shaped
    2. It has one root
    3. It is found in the front part of the mouth 
       
11. Which one of the following teeth is not among the primary teeth!
    1. Premolars 
    2. Canines
    3. Molars
    4. Incisors
12. Grade 4 learners were asked to name one part of the digestive system where digestion does not take place. Which of the following is the correct answer!
    1. Mouth 
    2. Large intestines
    3. Small intestines
    4. Stomach
13. Which of the following is an effect of water pollution!
    1. Irritation of eyes
    2. Breathing problems
    3. Death of sea animals
    4. Poor visibility
14. Which of the following statements is true about filtered water?
    1. It is safe for drinking.
    2. The water is not clean at all.
    3. The water has unseen germs
    4. The water is coloured.
15. The following are ways of reducing air pollution by a pit latrine. Which one is not!
    1. Sprinkling water on the floor of the latrine.
    2. Pouring ash in the pit of the latrine.
    3. Using a lid to cover the pit of the latrine.
    4. Fixing a ventilation pipe on the latrine.

AGRICULTURE

16. When crops do not get enough nutrients;
    1. they grow well.
    2.  they produce a lot of yields.
    3. they do not grow well.
    4. they grow very fast.
17. Which of the following statements is true about loam soil!
    1.  It has the largest particles.
    2. It has the smallest particles.
    3. It has medium size of particles. 
    4. It is not the best soil for farming.
18. Which small animal kills chicken and eats their meat?
    1. mongoose 
    2. squirrel
    3. mole
    4. weaverbird
19. Which type of soil allows much of the water to pass through?
    1. clay 
    2. loam
    3. clay and sand 
    4. sandy
20. Cabbages, carrots and rice grow well in             soil. 
    1. clay 
    2. loam
    3. sandy
    4. loam and sand
21. It is true that we should not;
    1. let compost materials be rained on.
    2. sprinkle ash on the compost materials.
    3. sprinkle water on the compost materials.
    4. frequently turn the compost materials.
22. Which of the following materials cannot be used for making compost manure?
    1. animal waste
    2. ash
    3. water
    4. pieces of glass
23. Drip irrigation can be carried out using:
    1. watering can or perforated pipes
    2. plastic bottles or a sprinkler
    3. watering can or a sprinkler
    4. plastic bottles or perforated pipes
24. Kaimati, a grade 4 learner, saw the plant shown below in a certain area.
    
    It is likely that the area has               soil.
    1. loam 
    2. clay
    3. sandy
    4. Cloam and clay
25. It is true that drip irrigation;
    1. allows a lot of water to flow around the crops.
    2. allows a lot of water to flow far away from the crops.
    3. allows little water to flow far away from the crops.
    4. allows little water to flow around the crops.
26. The diagram below shows what some learners saw on their school farm.
    
    It is true that;
    1. it makes the farm more attractive.
    2. it keeps off small wild animals on the farm.
    3. it increases crop yields.
    4. it attracts small wild animals on the farm.
27. Which of the following small animals can be controlled by fencing the piece of land?
    1. mole
    2. mouse bird
    3. squirrel
    4. weaver bird
28. The following are materials used to make a scarecrow. Which one is not?
    1. old clothes
    2. sticks
    3. dry grass
    4. metal pieces
29. Which one of the following is not a use of water on the farm?
    1. watering flowers
    2. watering animals
    3. washing farm tools
    4. washing the farmer's clothes
30. Compost manure provides crops with;
    1. nutrients
    2. water
    3. air
    4. moisture

HOME SCIENCE

31. Which one of the following is not a requirement for growing healthy!
    1. playing
    2. eating well
    3. resting
    4. watching television
32. The following are some of the play items. Which one is not?
    
33. The following are qualities a good play item. Which one is not!
    1. should be durable
    2. should be stronger
    3. should be safe to play with
    4. should be big
34. The following are steps of making a ball using locally available materials.
    1. Tie the end with a string or make a note.
    2. Push them to the bottom of the sock.
    3. Take the old sock, put pieces of newspaper or cloth in the old sock.
    4. Put pieces of newspaper or cloth in the old sock. Push them to the Bottom of the sock.
    5. Mold the pieces into the shape of a ball. Twist the sock and turn the top side inside out. Tuck in the ball.
       Which of the steps should be the first one?
       1. iii
       2. iv
       3. .ii
       4. .i
35. The following are some of the games that can be played at home. Which of the games would you advise a grade 4 learner not to play while left alone at home?
    
36. Kalume started vomiting while playing under a tree at home. What should Kalume do!
    1. Run to the hospital quickly
    2. Take some medicine in his bedroom. 
    3. Inform his parents.
    4. Inform his class teacher.
37. Which one of the following is a way of ensuring safety as children play?
    1. Push other children as you play
    2. Remove items like stones, sticks, and broken glass from the playing area.
    3. Play near areas like water pools and holes.
    4. Play with damaged play items
38. How can we prevent the in the community?
    1. Eating using dirty hands. read of diarrhoea
    2. Covering your mouth when coughing.
    3. Not putting sharp objects in our ears or nose.
    4. Washing fruits before eating.
39. The following are ways of ensuring that earthen floors are clean, except:
    1. sweeping
    2. dusting
    3. mopping
    4. disposing of refuse
40. Which one of the following precautions helps to prevent injury in the house when cleaning?
    1. Sprinkle water on the earthen floor before sweeping.
    2. Wear an apron and a dust mask when sweeping or dusting.
    3. Avoid walking on a wet floor.
    4. Wait for the floor to dry before arranging the furniture

PHYSICAL HEALTH EDUCATION

Grade 4 leaners from Kilimani Academy were asked to draw the diagram below during a PHE lesson. Use it to answer questions 41 and 42.

41. The diagram shows
    1.  a track
    2. a pitch
    3. a field
    4. a court
42. What activity is carried out on the facility drawn above?
    1. athletics
    2. swimming
    3. soccer
    4. high jump
43. Grade four learners were asked to give the importance of using locally available materials to make balls. Who did not give the correct answer?
    1. Laura: we are able to get ball at no cost.
    2. Kilwa: we make use of waste materials in the environment.
    3. Kamich: we develop teamwork as we make the balls.
    4. Nana: the balls are more durable than the ones from shops.
44. An athletic track has           lanes.
    1. 8 
    2. 6
    3. 4
    4. 10
45. The diagram below shows a             .
    
    1. bunch start 
    2. elongated start
    3. medium start
    4. standing start
46. Which one of the following is the first step when performing standing long jump?
    1. take off
    2. landing 
    3. stance
    4. flight
47. Which of the following materials can be used at the landing area of a standing long jump!
    1. small stones
    2. soft pieces of timber
    3. dry grass
    4. small sticks
48. A soccer ball can be made from locally available materials. That is known as
    1. developing
    2. improving
    3. improvisation
    4. determining
49. Which of the following diagrams shows a kneeling overhead throw?
    
50.  Fanaka passed the ball using the upper surface of the foot. That is known.
    1. outside of the foot pass
    2. instep pass
    3. inside of the foot pass
    4. ball of the foot pass

MARKING SCHEME

1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. D
11. C
12. B
13. C
14. C
15. A
16. C
17. C
18. A
19. D
20. A
21. A
22. D
23. D
24. C
25. D
26. B
27. C
28. D
29. D
30. A
31. D
32. B
33. D
34. A
35. A
36. C
37. B
38. D
39. C
40. C
41. A
42. A
43. D
44. A
45. D
46. B
47. C
48. C
49. A
50. B