DT, BECE/MOEB/Y . , JUNE, 2016. DELTA STATE OF NIGERIA MINISTRY OF BASIC AND SECONDARY EDUCATION BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION JUNE, 2016. BASIC SCIENCE Time: 4} Hours. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOUARE TOLD TO DO SO. WHILE WAITING, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 1. Write your Centre and Examination Numbers, Name, the Name of your School and the Subject in the spaces provided on the Answer Sheet. 2. Read each question carefully before answering it. 3. DO NOT waste time on any question; if you find one difficult, go on to others and finish them before you come back to the difficult one(s). 4. Please, work completely on your own. Remember, Examination Malpractice is a serious criminal offence, do not be involved. Turn OverSECTION A: OBJECTIVE (QUESTIONS 1 - 60) INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions. Choose the correct options lettered A - E, the one that best answers each of the following questions and write out in your answer sheet the correct ‘letter’ only. 1. Gases, smokes, perfume, bad smell from rotten or decayed substances, dust and other solid particles are examples of A. Air pollutants B. Climate change C. Noise pollutants D. Soil pollutants E. Water pollutants 2. Backbone helps human beings to . feed their young ones . grasp things . see properly . think .. walk properly moom> 3. Fishes move in the water with the aid of claws - . feathers fins legs , wings MOO@>: 4. In females, the enlargement of the breast starts at .. . adolescence . adulthood . childhood . old age . infancy child of two weeks is called ... . adolescence adult baby child . neonate a MOOD>> MOOD>D vas 6. The control center of the body is the 7. Deforestation is defined as .. A. 8. Flooding occur mostly in... . dry season . high temperature moomp 9. The physical individual is known as ... A B. C., D. E. MOOD>: . brain eye . heart . kidney . lungs bush burning B. farming Cc. D E. falling of trees . planting of trees . weeding raining season . Temperature season , . tropical seasor appearance ~of an alleles genotypes , heterozyous homozyous phenotype 10. Wind erosion is common in which part of Nigeria? A . Mid-West region . Northern region . Souther region . Western region moog Eastern region11. The increase in the earth’s temperature is called ... a . atmospheric heating . depletion . global warming . green house effect . increase temperature moowp> 42. Which of the following is a drug contro! agency? A. Basic Science Agency B. Biological Science Students Association C. Medical Students Association D. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control E. Science Teachers Association 13. Metal can be beaten into sheet because they are .. brittle dense . durable . malleable . strong moomp> 14. The simplest unit of a substance that can exist separately is . . compound . element ion . molecule . radical moop> 15. All the living organisms are split into how many kingdoms? moopp, ahona= 16. The transfer of thermal energy in liquids is called . conduction . convestion . polarization . radiation . Sublimation moomp 17. The phenomenon of apparent depth can be explained by ... . brownian motion conduction radiation . reflection . . refraction moom> 1 cy Which of these describes the change of ‘state from solid to gas? A. Diffusion . Evaporation Melting Osmosis . Sublimation moow 19. Kinetic theory assumes that particles of a gas are in constant A. change ~ . motion . position . shape . State mooo 2 8 . The proces, whereby a matter changes from solid to liquid is called .... \. diffusion . evaporation . Melting . precipitation . Sublimation moow>21. One of these can exhibit compressibility A. Gas only B. Liquid only C. Liquid and gas D. Solid only E. Solid and gas 2: 8 . The change in the direction of light rays as it passes from one medium to another is A. conduction . convection . fadiation . reflection . Tefraction mooo 2 & . Which of these is the correct chemical formula for sodium hydroxide? . Ca(OH), cu . NaHO, : . NaOH SOH moom> 24. The mixture of sand and kerosene can be separated by .... A. distillation B. evaporation C. filtration D. iron E. plastic 25. Drug and chemicals produced in small amount are referred to as ... chemicals. fine heavy . large light . strong moom> 30. The 26. Which of the following energy sources is NOT derived from petroleum? A. Diesel B. Kerosene C. Methylated spirit D. Natural gas E. Water 27. .. ‘Substance(s) can be defined as a form of matter that has both definite composition and distinct properties. Clean . Impure . Perfect }. Pure . Saturated moo@> 28. Which of these is NOT a laboratory equipment? A. Bunsen burner B. Burette C. Fire stand D. Retort stand E. Test tube 29. Motor skills involves the ability to effect appropriate use of the .. A. hands head . heart . legs . sense organs moo@ following are biodegradable examples of materiats EXCEPT banana . nylon bag . orange peels . waste plants . yam peelings MOODD:31. 33. 35. Radioactivity is used in applications EXCEPT. . agriculture . entertainment . industry . medicine . science moomw> is the existence of atoms of an element having the same atomic number but different mass number. A. Element . Isotopy - Nucleus . Nuclide . Radiation moo Rice, maize, millet, wheat and beans belong to a group called ... cereals food crops . legumes oil crops . foot crops moom> . fefers to the science of morals. A. Belief . Culture . Customs . Ethics . Ideas moow Energy that stimulates the sensation of our vision is termed ... . beam light . chemical energy . electrical energy . kinetic energy . light energy mooopyr 36. 3 3 39. 40. N @ Potential energy has its formula as Joule (J) mgh Vp mv? Mg mv . Newton (N) MOOD: The following are sources of chemical energy EXCEPT .. A. Air B. Coal C. Diesel D. E. |. Firewood . Kerosene Which of the following is NOT a source of energy? A. Coal . Natural gas . Petroleum . Smoke . Wood moow What form of energy is used at home to. boil our water? A. Chemical B. Electrical C. Energy transfer D. Heat energy E. Light energy An example of artificial source of energy A. coal B. electric generator C. heat energy D. light energy E. mechanical energy41. 42. 43. 44. 45. Calculate the work done by a body of weight 200N that moves through a distance of 5 meters. A. 40d B. 195d C. 205U D. 1000 J E. 1050 J The rotation of the fan blade shows that electric energy has been converted to . energy. heat . light mechanical . sound . solar mMoom>: The ratio of work output of a machine to the work in-put is known as .. . efficiency . friction . . Machine revolution . workdone ~ moom> The efficiency of any mechanical device is never 100 percent because of . balls A B. friction C. heat D. railing E. streamlining Energy at work is also called energy. A. electrical B. kinetic C. mechanical D. potential E. solar 46. 47. 48. 49. Which of the following can be used to control the effect of an echo? Music . Plastered wall . Shinning glass . Soft perforated board . Tiles moom> Which of these does the same work as. a fuse in an electric circuit? A. Ammeter B. Circuit Breaker C. Circuit Element D. Ohmmeter E. Voltmeter One of these is NOT a part of an electrical circuit. . Connecting wires . Electric bulb . Fuels . Switch . . Voltmeter = : moom>,y Which of the following do NOT allow electric current to pass through in an electrical circuit? A. Ammeter Bulb - Switch }. Voltmeter Wood A B. C. D. E. are smaller generators that are connected to moving machines (bicycles). A. Accumulators B. Dynamos C. Fuel Cells D. Generators E. Voltaic Cells51. 52. 5 5 A. a Effort Load The above diagram is an example of . first class lever }. fulcrum . second class lever . third class lever ‘wood moomp: What is the function of chlorine when added to sewage treatment? Filter the water . Increase the sewage . Kill the micro-organisms . Reduce the sewage . Strengthen the micro-organisms moog, . What is the meaning of WHO? A. Wealth Hold Organisation . World Health Organisation . World Health Office ). World Human Organisation . World Hope Organisation mooo A balanced diet contain classes of food. A.2 B. 4 c.6 D. 8 E. 10 Which of these bring about decay in dead materials? ... and .. A. Bacterial; fungi . Clearing; burning . Chemicals; heat . Jumping; covering - Sweeping; packing mgoo 56. Wastes generated from the farm is known as . ... waste, A. agricultural . chemical . domestic . industrial organic moow 5 N Which of these is a non-pollutant of air? . Carbon (iv) oxide Nitrogen oxide . Phosphate . Smoke . Sulphur oxide moowp> 58. Excess carbohydrate in a child will cause one of the following disease. A. Cholera B. Dysentary C. Kwashiokor D. Highblood pressure E. Malaria ~4 . 5 Ss . The drug that causes ulcer when taken in an empty stomach is .... A. caffeine . cocaine . Coffee and tea ). marijuana opium moow 60, The method used to find the age of very old objects is called ... A. Carbon dating B. Hydrogen gas C. Ionic building D. Oxygenation E. . Sulphur datingSECTION B (THEORY) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Attempt all questions I. All questions carry equal marks. Credit will be given for clear and orderly presentation of facts. 1. (a) (b) (c) 2. (a) (b) 3. (a) (b) (c) 4. (a) (b) (c) 5. (a) (b) (c) Mention three implication of wrong scientific practices to an individuals life. Mention three ways in which science knowledge can be applied rightly. What is the meaning of Ethics in science. Highlight five importance of sanitation. Outline three methods in maintaining proper sanitation. Define simple machine Give four examples of simple machine State two ways of maintaining a machine. Classify the following into good and bad conductors: [ wood, aluminium, iron, silver, plastic, wool ] What are the three methods of heat transfer? State two applications of convection. What is desertification? State three effects of desertification. State three methods for the control of desertification.DT. BECE/MOEB/J DELTA STATE OF NIGERIA MINISTRY OF BASIC AND SECONDARY EDUCATION BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION JUNE, 2016. SOCIAL STUDIES Time: 14Hours. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO. WHILE WAITING, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 1. Write your Centre and Examination Numbers, Name, the Name of your School and the Subject in the spaces provided on the Answer Sheet. 2. Read each question carefully before answering it. 3. DO NOT waste time on any question; if you find one difficult, go on to others and finish them before you come back to the difficult one(s). 4. Please, work completely on your own. Remember, Examination Malpractice is a serious criminal offence, do not be involved. Turn Over1. SECTION A : OBJECTIVE (QUESTIONS 1 - 60) INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions. Choose the correct options lettered A - E, the one that best answers each of the following questions and write out in your answer sheet the correct ‘letter’ only. Which one of the following is NOT a material aspect of culture? Clothing Housing Language Machinery Pottery moom> . States of the federation went ahead to organize activities that led to the promotion of social studies in their educational institution. 12 13 14 16 19 moo@> Which of these is not found in man’s physical environment? * Bed Chair Moon Pot . Television moom> . Two major aspects of culture are good and moral. material and non material. material and social non-material and social. religious and non material. MOO@>: All the following are aspects of culture EXCEPT . . . dancing. dressing. . driving. . language. music. moomp> 6. The following are the violent conflict EXCEPT... A. football march. B. individual interview. C. inter house competition. D E inter schoo! competition. . school debate. 7. The use of political power to cause hardship and discomfort to the people will lead to ..... oo conflict. cooperation. favouratism. peace. tribalism. moom> 8. The first attempt to teach social studies in Nigeria was in comprehensive high school AIYETORO in Ogun State in the year ..... os ‘ 1960. 1962. 1963. 1964. 1965. moom> 9. The central objective of social studies citizenship education. . political education. . religious education. . social education. . university education moop>ra10. Cultism in schools could be stopped through the following EXCEPT .. A establishmentofPolice and Security agents to counter cult activities. B. parents to sign undertaking on behalf of their wards. C. regular public lectures. D. regular recruitment of members by school authority, E. retreats by religious bodies. . For peace to reign in the world, it must begin with the smallest unit called. Farmland Family Father Friend School MOODS . ... is the type of peace that exists when everything that caused the problem has been totally resolved. Peaceful Positive peace Promotion Negative peace - Uneasy peace MOOD> 13. A conflict that involves one person and another is called ... inter-communal conflict. inter-personal conflict. . conflict management. . community conflict. . village conflict. moom> 14. All drivers should have .. . in their vehicles in case of fire accident. basket detergent . extinguisher sand water moowp 4 a 17. . Lack of good parental care cannot promote .... . armed robber. . cultism. . good education. prostitution. sexual immorality. moomp . Armed robbery, prostitution and human trafficking can lead to .. good behaviour. good health. sound education. . sound economy. . untimely death. moowp> ICPC and EFCC were set up by ‘Shehu Shagari. Major Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar. Major Gen. Muhamadu Buhari. . Olusegun Obasanjo President Goodluck Jonathan. mMooD>: . The green light on the traffic rule means. OOo come. go. jump. stand. wait. moom>19. Marriage celebrated and witnessed in the registry of a court of lawis marriage. Christian Customary » Islamic . Ordinance . Traditional moom> 2 Ss |The following are negative group behavior except a blaming and projection. excuse making. . listen actively. .. making fool of others. redefining. moom> 2 . Communal labour is mostly carried out in.. .. areas. Church Farm Market Rural School moOO@> 22. One of the responsibility of road safety causing accident. . designing and producing vehicle number plates. . penting of cars. . repairing car engine. separating fight. D>e moo 2 o . The socialization agent through which a child learns by listening to programmes on radio and television is called Church. Market. . Mass media. Peer group. School. MOOM>D: 24. The widest and modern socializing agentis . A. family. mass media. mosque. peer group. school. moo@ 25.Which of the following is not a socialization agent? Age grade Family Peer group . Robbery gang school moO@> 26. The practice of .. farming is common to all the cultural groups in Nigeria. animal commercial group mixed subsistence moo@> 27. One of the following factors promote good value . good leadership. infidelity. . stealing. . unfaithfulness, . unforgiveness. moom> 28.Which of the following is not a shared norm and value of Nigerian Communities? A. Adultery is a taboo B. Murder is a crime C. Premarital sex is forbidden D. Prostitution is unacceptable E. Stealing is good29. Constant fighting in marriage can result to. ... between husband and wife. A. happiness B. love C. separation D. E. . stability unity 30. When a girl is NOT Psychological fi fit for marriage, it result in joy. love. . mental disorder. peace. . stability. moom> 31. One of these is NOT a purpose of marriage. Companionship Disloyalty Procreation Protection Mutual love moom> 32. A type of marriage that supports a “man marrying more than one wife is Christian marriage. Court marriage. Customary marriage. Islamic marriage. Religious marriage. mMOOm>: 33. Court marriage is conducted by one of these EXCEPT ..... Iman. Judge. Local Government officials. Magistrate. Registrar. moom> 34. 35. 36... 3 g 38. The ability to live together and being defended from attacks on outside is known as .. condition. . dissolution. . education. . evolution. protection. moomp>r A. .. group of family in which members know one another and have close relationship with one another. moral political primary secondary social moom> .. fetard societal progress and development. Civic values High productivity Negative attitude Recognition Social values moop> . The following are social problems in Nigeria EXCEPT corruption. cultism. HIV/AIDS. . kidnapping. obedience. moOOw> One of these is NOT the right attitude to work. A. Consistency B. Indiscipline C. Integrity D. Punctuality E. RegularitySs S 39. One can become a member of a family by. A. adoption. B. friendship. C. love. D. migration. E. nearness. Which of the following attributes can sustain marriage among couples? . Authority and power. Education and position. . Love and understanding. . Status and eloquence. . Wealth and elegance. moo@> - are standards of behaviour that are accepted within a particular culture. Behavior Dances . Norms Taboos Vices MoOOD> . The road safety club (RSC) derives its functional powers from FRSC establishment Act .. 2001. 2003. 2005. 2007. 2009. moooP> .When does the process of social learning begin? A. Atadolescent B. At adulthood C. Atbirth D. At youth E. Before birth o . is the joining of smaller parts of culture to make a larger one, Acculturation . Addition . Cultural pollution . Integration Merging moow> 45.The family descent through the female line is called ... material. . matrilineal. . matrimonial, . patrilineal. parocal. moowp> A disagreement or\clash between ideas, principles, or people is known as A. conference. B. conflict. C. non-violence. D. peace. E. war. The type of peace where there is violence or fear among the people is called ... . major peace. minor peace. . negative peace. . positive peace. small peace. moompr . Denial of fundamental human rights council result in the breaking of conflict. conference. . harmony. . peace. war. MOOM>: