BECE 2024: Likely BECE Integrated Science Questions And Answers For 2024 Candidates

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Likely BECE Integrated Science Questions And Answers For 2024 Candidates

OBJECTIVE TEST

1. The S.I. unit for measuring the work done by a force is

A. J.
B. K.
C. N.
D. W.

2. The chemical formula of a compound describes the

A. number of molecules in the compound
B. type of bonding in the compound
C. ratio in which the elements are combined
D. state of the compound

3. Which of the following life processes is represented by the equation Glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy

A. Digestion
B. Excretion
C. Photosynthesis
D. Respiration

4. Each layer of soil profile is known as

A. horizon
B. litter
C. regolith
D. solum

5. When the p-n junction of a transistor is reverse biased

A. current flows from the p-type to the n-type
B. no current flows from the p-type to the n-type
C. conduction of current occurs
D. current flows from the n-type to the p-type

6. When a solid-liquid mixture is filtered, the liquid that separates out into the container is called

A. filtrate
B. residue
C. sediment
D. solution

7. Which of the following processes involves the solid state of matter?

A. Boiling
B. Condensation
C. Evaporation
D. Melting

8. Which of the following farming systems is most effective in maintaining soil fertility?

A. Crop rotation
B. Land rotation
C. Mixed cropping
D. Monoculture

9. The disease in humans which is associated with insufficient intake of calcium is

A. goitre
B. kwashiorkor
C. rickets
D. scurvy

10. The arrow in the circuit symbol of either n-p-n or p-n-p transistor is always on the

A. base lead
B. collector lead
C. emitter lead
D. receiver lead

11. Which of the following insect pests of crops has piercing and sucking mouthparts?

A. Aphids
B. Grasshoppers
C. Stemborers
D. Termites

12. A reflex action involves the

A. brain and muscles
B. brain and nerves
C. spinal cord and muscles
D. spinal cord and nerves

13. The type of image formed in a plane mirror is always

A. diminished
B. enlarged
C. real
D. virtual

14. Which of the following statements about acids are correct?

I. They turn red litmus paper blue
II. They can be classified as either organic or mineral acids
III. They can be neutralized by bases

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

15. A transistor is said to operate in an active region when

A. one p-n junction is forward biased and the other is reversed biased
B. base-emitter junctions are reversed biased
C. both p-n junctions are reversed biased
D. base-collector junction is forward biased

16. Tuberculosis is spread

A. through eating of contaminated food
B. when an infected person coughs openly into the air
C. through shaking of hands of infected persons
D. through sharing of contaminated syringes

17. One function of engine oil in the engine of a tractor is to

A. warm the engine
B. enhance air intake
C. ensure proper mixing of fuel
D. lubricate the engine parts

18. Black pod is a disease of

A. cocoa
B. coffee
C. guava
D. mango

19. The efficiency of a machine is always less than 100% because part of the energy input is used to

A. stop the machine after working
B. perform useful work on the load
C. overcome friction
D. lift the machine up

20. Which of the following electronic components are used to produce oscillator circuits?

I. Transistor
II. Inductor
III. Capacitor

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

21. Which of the following sources of light is natural?

A. Filament bulb
B. Fluorescent tube
C. Glow worm
D. Fire cracker

22. Which of the following substances are carried by the blood?

A. Hormones
B. Urine
C. Oxygen
D. Carbon dioxide

23. The practice of starting new organization in response to identified opportunities is termed

A. agribusiness
B. business enterprise
C. entrepreneurship
D. management

24. The sub-atomic particle with zero charge in the nucleus of an atom is called

A. electron
B. ion
C. neutron
D. proton

25. Which of the following management practices greatly helps in record keeping?

A. Culling
B. Debeaking
C. Dehorning
D. Identification

26. In the pin-hole camera, when the size of the pin-hole is increased, the image formed is

A. blurred
B. erect
C. magnified
D. virtual

27. Non-reactive metals are preferred in making ornaments and jewellery because they

A. are attractive
B. do not react with atmospheric oxygen
C. do not retain their lustre
D. are corrosive

28. Producers in an ecosystem are plants that

A. attract insects
B. feed on other plants
C. manufacture their own food
D. trap insects

29. The use of resistant varieties of crop in controlling diseases is described as
A. biological control method
B. chemical control method
C. cultural control method
D. physical control method

30. The chemical formula for aluminium oxide is represented as AlxOy. The values of x and y are respectively

A. 3 and 2
B. 3 and 1
C. 1 and 3
D. 2 and 3

31. In electrical circuits, the component that protects appliances against very high currents is the

A. capacitor
B. fuse
C. resistor
D. switch

32. One benefit of technology to industrialization is

A. environmental pollution
B. reduction in skilful labour
C. provision of machinery
D. increase in cost of production of goods

33. Which of the following factors contribute to early parenthood?

I. Poverty
II. Illiteracy
III. Lack of parental care
IV. Peer pressure

A. I and II only
B. II and III only
C. III and IV only
D. I, II, III and IV

34. Which of the following examples of fertilizers improves soil texture?

A. Compost
B. NPK
C. Sulphate of ammonia
D. Urea

35. The reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide produces

A. sodium oxide only
B. sodium chloride only
C. sodium oxide and water
D. sodium chloride and water

36. In modern electrical wirings the colour code for the live wire is

A. blue
B. brown
C. green
D. green and yellow

37. An example of soil minor nutrient is

A. calcium
B. iron
C. nitrogen
D. phosphorus

38. The complete development of a human foetus in the womb normally takes

A. 7 months
B. 8 months
C. 9 months
D. 10 months

39. A material that allows a small amount of light energy to pass through it but cannot be seen through is referred to as

A. opaque
B. reflective
C. translucent
D. transparent

40. The leads of the transistor responsible for activation is the

A. amplifier
B. base
C. collector
D. emitter

ANSWERS

1. C. N.

2. C. ratio in which the elements are combined

3. D. Respiration

4. A. horizon

5. B. no current flows from the p-type to the n-type

6. A. filtrate

7. D. Melting

8. A. Crop rotation

9. C. rickets

10. D. receiver lead

11. A. Aphids

12. D. spinal cord and nerves

13. D. virtual

14. C. II and III only

15. A. one p-n junction is forward biased and the other is reversed biased

16. B. when an infected person coughs openly into the air

17. D. lubricate the engine parts

18. A. cocoa

19. C. overcome friction

20. D. I, II and III

21. C. Glow worm

22. D. I, III and IV only

23. C. entrepreneurship

24. C. neutron

25. D. Identification

26. A. blurred

27. B. do not react with atmospheric oxygen

28. C. manufacture their own food

29. A. biological control method

30. D. 2 and 3

31. B. fuse

32. C. provision of machinery

33. D. I, II, III and IV

34. A. Compost

35. D. sodium chloride and water

36. B. brown

37. B. iron

38. C. 9 months

39. C. translucent

40. B. base

ESSAY( SECTION A)

Question 1.

(a) The diagrams below are illustrations of an experiment in the laboratory using a piece of stone, a cork of mass 4.0 g and other necessary materials.

The initial volume of water in A was read and noted. A string was attached to a piece of stone and the stone lowered gently into the water as shown in B. The volume was again read and noted.
Finally, the cork of mass 4.0 g was attached to the stone and both materials lowered gently into the water as shown in C. The volume was read and noted.

(i) Why did the level of the water rise when the stone was lowered gently into it as shown in diagram B?
(ii) Why was it necessary to attach the stone to the cork before lowering it gently into the water as shown in diagram C?
(iii) What would have happened if the cork alone were lowered gently into the water?
(iv) What is the volume of the
(α) stone?
(β) cork?
(v) Calculate the density of the cork.
(vi) Why were the materials lowered gently into the water?

(b) A salt solution was prepared in the laboratory using the set of apparatus illustrated below.
Study the illustrations carefully and use them to answer the questions that follow.

(i) Name each of the apparatus labeled I, II, III IV and V.
(ii) State one function of each of the apparatus labeled I, II, III, IV and V.

Study it carefully and use it to answer the questions that follow

(i) Name the parts labeled I, II, III, IV, V and VI
(ii) State one function of each of the parts labeled I, II, III, V and VI
(iii) State the two main parts of a flowering plant

(d) The diagram below is an illustration of a small farm animal.
Study it carefully and use it to answer the questions that follow.

(i) Identify the animal
(ii) Name each of the parts of the animal labeled I, II, III, IV, V and VI
(iii) Name the structure in which the animal is kept
(iv) Mention three breeds of the animal.
(v) State two management practices to be adopted in order to control diseases and pests in the rearing of the animal.

SECTION B

Answer four questions only from this section.

Question 2

(a) (i) What is technology?

(ii) State one use of technology in communication
(b) Write and balance each of the following chemical equations:
(i) Fe + O2 → Fe2O3;
(ii) Na + Cl2 → NaCl;
(iii) H2 + O2 → H2O
(c) State one function of each of the following components of a typical cell:
(i) nucleus;
(ii) chloroplast;
(iii) mitochondrion
(d) Mention four cultural practices in vegetable crop production
(e) Name two agencies in food safety and quality assurance in Ghana.

Question 3

(a) Explain why a tomato plant is likely to wilt if too much fertilizer is applied to it.
(b) (i) Give two differences between electrical insulators and electrical conductors.
(ii) State two effects of illegal electrical connections in the home.
(c) Explain each of the following terms as used to describe change of state of matter:
(i) condensation;
(ii) freezing
(d) (i) State two diseases of the circulatory system in humans
(ii) Mention two ways in which each of the diseases you have stated in (d) (i) can be prevented.

Question 4

(a)

(i) What is a transistor?
(ii) Give two uses of a transistor

(b) Mention the suitable solvent for each of the following solutes:

(i) grease;
(ii) ink stain
(iii) starch
(iv) cube
(v) sugar
(vi) oil
(vii) paint
(viii) iodine

(c)

(i) What is a respiratory organ?
(ii) Name two structures of the respiratory system of humans.
(d) (i) What is agricultural chain?
(ii) Name two types of agricultural chain

Question 5

(a)

(i) What are stars?
(ii) Arrange in order, starting from the sun, the first four planets in the solar system.

(b)

(i) State two differences between plants and animals;
(ii) two similarities between plants and animals

(i) pastoral farming
(ii) ecological farming

(d) State the properties of water in terms of

(i) odour,
(ii) taste,
(iii) effect on litmus

Question 6

(a) What are
(i) annual plants?
(ii) perennial plants?

(b) Mention one danger involved in each of the following activities in the laboratory:
(i) eating or drinking water in the laboratory;
(ii) washing hands with unknown liquid in a beaker;
(iii) walking barefooted.
(c) (i) What is a digestive enzyme?
(ii) Give two examples of digestive enzymes in humans.
(d) Give two differences between conduction and radiation of heat.

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