Integrated Science Questions and Answers - Grade 5 Mid Term 2 Exam 2023 Set 2

QUESTIONS

1. John was asked by his teacher to list down examples of waterborne diseases. Which one of the following is not an example he listed?
   1. Bilharzia
   2. Cholera
   3. Pneumonia
   4. Dysentery
2. Grade five learners were discussing about causes of external parasites. Four learners listed the following causes
   1. Shaquel-Dirty hair and clothing.
   2. Trevor-Walking bare foot. 
   3. Maureen - Dirty and muddy floor. 
   4. Sandra - Fleas found on animals.
      Who among the learners listed the causes of lice?
      1. Shaquel
      2. Trevor
      3. Maureen
      4. Sandra
3. Grade five learners listed down the signs and symptoms of internal parasites. Which of the following parasites did they correctly match with its symptoms?
   1. Round worms - Vomiting.
   2. Hookworms - Breathing difficulties.
   3. Pinworms-Vomiting.
   4. Tapeworms - Wheezing.
4. Njuguna wore gumboots when walking in stagnant water. Which of the following waterborne diseases was he likely to prevent?
   1. Bilharzia
   2. Cholera
   3. Dysentery
   4. Typhoid
5. Which one of following is not a preventive measure of waterborne diseases?
   1. Washing hands with clean water after visiting the toilet.
   2. Avoid walking in stagnant water.
   3. Washing fruits and vegetables properly before eating.
   4. Avoid crowded places.

The figure below shows an internal parasite. Use it to answer questions 6-8.

6. The internal parasite above is called
   1. tapeworm
   2. round worm
   3. pinworm
   4. hookworm.
7. Which one of the following practices can cause the above parasite?
   1. Avoiding congested rooms.
   2. Eating undercooked food.
   3. Walking barefoot.
   4. Bathing with warm water.
8. Which one of the following is not a sign and symptom of the parasite above?
   1. Diarrhoea.
   2. Stomach pains
   3. Persistent cough.
   4. Loss of weight
9. Ellis bought a bottled water on his way home. Which one of the following is the best way to manage the bottle waste after drinking the water?
   1. Buming.
   2. Re-using.
   3. Throwing into the river.
   4. Burying in the soil.
10. Which of the following plants is correctly classified?
    

    Flowering	Non flowering
    A. Moss	Maize
    B. Peas	Fern
    C. Cedar	Passion
    D. Beans	Bananas

11. Grade five learners were asked to list diseases that affect the breathing system. Which one of the following was not in their list?
    1. Influenza
    2. Tuberculosis
    3. Asthma
    4. Cholera.
12. Grade five learners collected materials that they would use to model the breathing system. Which one of the following materials was not part of their collection?
    1. Nail
    2. Clear plastic bottles.
    3. Cello tape
    4. Balloon
13. The following are characteristics of a certain vertebrate.
    1. Breaths through gills.
    2. Body covered with scales
    3. Lays eggs.
       Which of the following animals has the characteristics above?
       1. Frog
       2. Fish
       3. Crocodile
       4. Toad
14. Which of the following fungi is used as food?
    1. Mould
    2. Toadstool
    3. Mushroom
    4. Dandruff.
15. Which one of the following is not a non-flowering plant?
    1. Lichen
    2. Moss
    3. Pawpaw
    4. Fern
16. Which one of the following is an importance of athletics? It
    1. destroys our breathing system.
    2. helps reduce stress
    3. increases weight.
    4. increases mental difficulties.
17. Which one of the following is not a material use to make a relay baton?
    1. Manilla
    2. Newspapers
    3. Plastic bottles
    4. Sisal.
18. A standing discus throw involves the use of a discus and phases when playing the game. Which one of the following is not a phase in the sport
    1. Stance
    2. Grip
    3. Discus
    4. Swing
19. Njeri was skipping the rope using the technique shown below.
    
    The technique is known as
    1. the straddle technique
    2. rope game technique 
    3. straddle cross technique
    4. jumping rope technique.
20. Which one of the following equipment is used in softball?
    1. Catcher's mitts
    2. Discus
    3. Baton
    4. Stance.
21. Hurdling is a sport that involves the use of hurdles. Below are the stages of hurdling.
    1. Landing.
    2. Approach.
    3. Flight.
    4. Hurdle clearance.
       Which one of the above phases takes place last?
       1. Flight
       2. Hurdle clearance
       3. Approach
       4. Landing.
22. A long jump facility has various parts.
    
    What is the name of the part marked X? 
    1. Take off board
    2. Run way
    3. Landing pit
    4. Facility
23. Ochieng was officiating an elongated sprint race. Which one of the following is not a command in an elongated sprint race?
    1. Run-away
    2. On your mark
    3. Set
    4. Go
24. A softball game is played by two teams. How many players does each team have?
    1. 12
    2. 4
    3. 10
    4. 9
25. Batting is a game played by batters. What is the batting technique used by the batter below?
    
    1. Overhand throw technique.
    2. Swing technique.
    3. Batting technique.
    4. Soft balling technique.
26. Mrs Ondimu taught grade 5 learners on the speed training drills used in a medium sprint start. Which one of the following is not a speed training drill in a medium sprint start?
    1. Box drill.
    2. Elongating drill. 
    3. Single leg box drill.
    4. Reaction drill.
27. During the interschool competitions, one of the teams used the technique below in the relay baton race:
    
    Which relay baton technique is shown above? A
    1. Relay racing change.
    2. Non visual baton change.
    3. Visual baton change.
    4. Swing technique.
28. Kimani is a good outfielder in softball game. Which one of the following characteristics is false about Kamau as a softball outfielder? He should
    1. be accurate in throwing the ball
    2. position hiniself well for batting
    3. do doping
    4. be quick in making judgements.
29. Which one of the following is an equipment used in standing discus?
    
30. Which one of the following is not a way of taking care of recreation community facilities?
    1. Drawing graffiti on their walls. 
    2. Putting trash in the litter bin.
    3. Littering the compound.
    4. Planting trees.
31. We can finish a race by use of the run through finish technique. Which one of the following is not a strategy to use when using the finishing technique?
    1. Maintain high speed when approaching the finish line.
    2. Lift the knees.
    3. Celebrate as you approach the finish line.
    4. Drive your arms harder.
32. The following are the importance of organic waste material in the soil except that they
    1. provide nutrients required by the crops to grow healthy
    2. improve the movement of air in the soil
    3. improve the water retention ability of the soil
    4. give the soil a different colour.
33. Which of the following is not a water conservation practice in farming?
    1. Mulching
    2. Shading
    3. Cover cropping
    4. Sprinkler irrigation.
34. Wakanda has a problem with wild animals destroying her crops. Which of the following is the most suitable method to control them? Using
    1. poison
    2. sound devices like rattles
    3. shooting them with guns
    4. throwing stones at them.
35. The picture below shows one of the plants used as a repellant. What is its name?
    
    1. Euphorbia
    2. Daffodil
    3. Rosemary
    4. Hot pepper.
36. Grade five learners were discussing about soil erosion. Which of the following is not a type of soil erosion?
    1. Trench erosion.
    2. Gulley erosion.
    3. Sheet erosion.
    4. splash erosion.
37. Jabain noticed that soil arried by runoff in his farm is deposited in the river bank. Where else can it be deposited?
    1. In a pond.
    2. At the farm.
    3. An the latrine.
    4. By the roadside.
38. In a discussion, Grade 5 learners mentioned the crops below. Which one is not an indigenous crop?
    1. Sorghum
    2. Pumpkin
    3. Spider weed
    4. Wheat.
39. The following tools are used to take care of vegetable crops except
    1. wheelbarrow
    2. rake
    3. watering can
    4. hammer.
40. The picture below shows a vegetable crop. What is its name?
    
    1. Courgette
    2. Bulb onions
    3. Cabbage
    4. Carrots.
41. All animals have both male and female animals. What is the name given to a male goat?
    1. Nanny
    2. Billy
    3. Bull
    4. Ox.
42. Which of the following shows positive use of digital devices?
    1. Communicating with other people.
    2. Watching movies all night.
    3. Pranking our friends on the internet.
    4. Posting nasty photographs of people we don't like.
43. A student asked the teacher to explain what leisure means. What was the teacher's response? It is the time
    1. time when we are most busy
    2. when we are free after finishing work
    3. time just before bed
    4. we spend after lunch.
44. Which of the following materials is used for making most floors of buildings in urban centres?
    1. Wood
    2. Glass
    3. Tiles
    4. Clay
45. Which are the most appropriate materials to use to clean the windows of your classroom?
    1. Warm soapy water, clean cloth, duster and old newspaper.
    2. Cold soapy water, rug and duster.
    3. Soapy water and scrubbing brush.
    4. Broom, detergent and mop.
46. The following is a procedure for cleaning wooden surfaces. Which should come first? A
    1. Rinse using a clean cloth wrung out of warm water to remove soap and dirt.
    2. Dust the surface from top to bottom using dry cloth to remove loose dirt.
    3. Collect the cleaning materials or tools.
    4. Dry the surface with clean dry cloth to remove excess water.
47. The following can cause accidents at home and school except
    1. sharp pointed nails on wood
    2. slippery floors
    3. open wells and pits
    4. flat football pitch.
48. The government body responsible for approving packed food before it is sold is called
    1. Kenya Beureal of Statistics (KEBS)
    2. Kenya Business Services (KBS)
    3. Kenya Institute of Business Studies (KIBS)
    4. Kenya Cereal and Produce Board (KCPB)
49. The following are positive leisure activities except
    1. swimming and playing football
    2. playing in restricted areas
    3. dancing and singing
    4. playing video games.
50. Which of the following is an importance of a clean home?
    1. A clean home makes a family comfortable.
    2. It ensures that we can eat on the floor.
    3. A clean home is hard to maintain.
    4. Cleaning a lot destroys surfaces.

MARKING SCHEME

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