MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT 2023
GRADE 5
SCIENCE
PAPER 2
JUNE 26, 2023 (p.m.)
Reading Time: 10 minutes
Writing Time: 60 minutes
Read these instructions carefully before you attempt to answer the
questions.
1. This paper contains six questions. You are required to answer Question 1 and
three others.
2. You have 60 minutes of working time and 10 minutes of reading time.
Working may begin during reading time.
Each question is worth 5 marks.
Note: You must answer only four questions.
Be sure to answer the four questions completely.
3. Write the answer for each question in the space provided in this booklet.
4. Answers must be written in complete sentences where possible.
5. Each step of your work must be clearly shown in this booklet.
6. If you have to erase, do so cleanly.
7. Look over your work when you have finished.
8. Do not take away any part of this booklet.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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Question 1 is COMPULSORY. You MUST answer it.
No.
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TEST ITEMS
The diagram below shows a group of animals. Study it carefully and then
answer the questions that follow.
P
(a)
Q
R
S
T
Write the letter that represents the largest group of vertebrates.
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(1 mark)
(b)
Give ONE characteristic of the group of animals represented at T.
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(1 mark)
(c)
Which group of vertebrates is not represented in the diagram?
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(1 mark)
(d)
Which two animals in the diagram belong to the same group?
(1 mark)
(e)
State one way how animal R can be useful to man.
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(1 mark)
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Instruction: Answer any three questions from Questions 2 to 6.
No.
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TEST ITEMS
The diagram below shows organs of the body. Study it carefully and then
answer the questions that follow.
(a)
To which body systems do the organs labelled X and Y belong?
X
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(1 mark)
Y
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(1 mark)
(b)
What is the function of the organ labelled Y?
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(1 mark)
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No.
2
TEST ITEMS
(c)
Name the vessel that takes blood from the organ labelled Y to all
parts of the body.
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(1 mark)
(d)
Janet was tired after running the 100 meter race, and felt her
heart beating faster. State one reason for the increase in her
heart rate.
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(1 mark)
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No.
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TEST ITEMS
The diagram below shows materials undergoing reversible and irreversible
changes. Study it carefully and then answer question 3 (a).
(a) (i) In the boxes above, write the letter R for reversible or the letter I
for irreversible to show the correct changes occurring in the
materials.
(2 marks)
(ii) Other than the examples shown above, give an example of an
irreversible change.
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(1 mark)
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(b) The diagram below shows three states of matter. Study it carefully and
then answer question 3 (b).
(i) Which letter represents the arrangement of particles in water?
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(1 mark)
(ii) A covered pot of soup is simmering on a stove, and there are
water droplets under the cover of the pot. Complete the flowchart
below by writing the letters to show the sequence of the changes
that is occurring.
(1 mark)
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No.
4
TEST ITEMS
The diagram below shows a seed. Study it carefully and then answer the
questions that follow.
(a) (i) What is the name of the part labelled E?
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(1 mark)
(ii) Give the function of the part labelled G?
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(1 mark)
(iii) Name the part of the seed that provides nutrients for the young
plant.
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(1 mark)
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(b) (i) There are different types of soil. Give one characteristic of sandy soil.
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(1 mark)
(ii) In the Community gardening project, Mark wanted to plant calalu,
pepper and ochro. What type of soil is best suited to grow these
crops?
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(1 mark)
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No.
5
TEST ITEMS
Study the diagram below and then answer question 5 (a).
(a) (i) Name one form of energy produced by the torch light.
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(1 mark)
(ii) Which one of the above pictures provides energy for plants to make
food?
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(1 mark)
(iii) As the candle burned out, the metal candle holder became
warm. Explain why this happened.
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(1 mark)
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(b) Study the circuit below and then answer question 5 (b).
(i) Name the part labelled B.
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(1 mark)
(ii) What is the function of the part labelled A?
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(1 mark)
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No.
TEST ITEMS
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(a) The diagram below shows children playing on a seesaw, which is an
example of a simple machine. Study it carefully and then answer the
questions that follow
X
(i)
Define the term simple machine.
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(1 mark)
(ii)
Name the part labelled X on the lever.
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(1 mark)
(iii)
To which class of lever does the simple machine shown in the
diagram belong?
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(1 mark)
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(b) (i) At the school’s assembly, the Head teacher wants to raise the
Golden Arrowhead. Which simple machine will be used to raise the
flag up the pole?
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(1 mark)
(ii) Why is a wheelbarrow considered a 2nd class lever?
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(1 mark)
END OF ASSESSMENT
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