BECE 2011 Integrated Science Past Question Paper One
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1
An example of a noble gas is
- A: chlorine
- B: neon
- C: nitrogen
- D: oxygen
2
The structure that stores sperms temporarily in the male reproductive system of humans is
- A: epididymis
- B: scrotal sac
- C: sperm duct
- D: testes
3
Which of the following properties of alcohol as a thermometric liquid is correct?
- A: It is opaque
- B: It does not wet glass
- C: It has a very low freezing point
- D: It has a high freezing point
4
In which of the following vegetation zones of Ghana does millet and sorghum grow well?
- A: Coastal savannah
- B: Forest zone
- C: Guinea savannah
- D: Transition zone
5
Which of the following methods is/are used for preserving fish? I. Canning II. Frying III. Smoking
- A: I only
- B: I and II only
- C: II and III only
- D: I, II and III
6
Which of the following practices in the home can prevent disease infection?
- A: Covering one’s food
- B: Drinking unclean water
- C: Keeping one’s surroundings untidy
- D: Sharing towels and sponges
7
An example of a semimetal is
- A: calcium
- B: lithium
- C: silicon
- D: sodium
8
Which kind of energy transformation takes place in an electric motor?
- A: Chemical energy to electrical energy
- B: Chemical energy to mechanical energy
- C: Electrical energy to light energy
- D: Electrical energy to mechanical energy
9
Landrace is a breed of
- A: cattle
- B: goats
- C: pigs
- D: sheep
10
In flowering plants, the stamen is made up of
- A: anther and stigma
- B: anther and filament
- C: stigma and filament
- D: stigma and style
11
Which of the following statements about a transistor is correct?
- A: It can be used to amplify current
- B: It is similar to three diodes
- C: It consists of two leads only
- D: It has three junctions
12
An atom has 6 protons and 7 neutrons in its nucleus. What is its mass number?
- A: 1
- B: 6
- C: 7
- D: 13
13
A record of daily activities on a farm is termed
- A: labour record
- B: inventory record
- C: farm diary
- D: production record
14
Which of the following devices work(s) on the principle of transmission of pressure in fluids? I. Water pumps II. Syringes III. Bicycle brakes
- A: I only
- B: I and II only
- C: II and III only
- D: I, II and III
15
Which of the following crops is not correctly matched with its group?
- A: Cowpea – cereal crop
- B: Cocoa – beverage crop
- C: Coconut – oil crop
- D: Cocoyam – tuber crop
16
Which of the following substances is a salt?
- A: H2SO4
- B: NaOH
- C: HCl
- D: CaCl2
17
In which part of the digestive system of a fowl does grinding of feed take place?
- A: Crop
- B: Gizzard
- C: Oesophagus
- D: Proventriculus
18
The parts of a bony fish that are used to control the level at which the fish swims are known as
- A: dorsal and caudal fins
- B: caudal and pectoral fins
- C: pectoral and pelvic fins
- D: dorsal and pectoral fins
19
Million’s reagent is used to test for
- A: carbohydrates
- B: fats
- C: proteins
- D: vitamins
20
In an n-p-n transistor, the n-type collector is connected to the positive terminal of the battery thus making the
- A: base-collector junction reverse biased
- B: base-collector junction forward biased
- C: base-emitter junction reverse biased
- D: base-emitter junction forward biased
21
Which type of vegetation favours both wet and hot environmental conditions?
- A: Strand and mangrove
- B: Coastal savannah
- C: Guinea savannah
- D: Tropical forest
22
During drought, some plants dry out because of high I. atmospheric temperature II. humidity III. rate of evaporation Which of the statements above is/are correct?
- A: III only
- B: I and II only
- C: I and III only
- D: I, II and III
23
Soil erosion on sloppy farmlands is best controlled by
- A: cover cropping
- B: mulching
- C: strip cropping
- D: terracing
24
A viable seed is one that
- A: germinates under suitable conditions
- B: contains oil
- C: develops from fertilized ovary
- D: has a pericarp
25
Which of the following pairs of structures form part of the female reproductive system of humans?
- A: Urethra and uterus
- B: Cervix and uterus
- C: Ureter and uterus
- D: Cervix and ureter
26
Which of the following chemical symbols is that of a metal?
- A: Ca
- B: Ne
- C: P
- D: S
27
All the living and non-living things that surround an organism constitute its
- A: community
- B: ecosystem
- C: environment
- D: habitat
28
Which of the following crops should be planted after cassava in crop rotation?
- A: Cocoyam
- B: Cowpea
- C: Onion
- D: Yam
29
Endoparasites in farm animals can be controlled by
- A: drenching
- B: dipping
- C: dusting
- D: spraying
30
Which of the following devices requires the use of transistors in its operation?
- A: Computer
- B: Electric heater
- C: Microphone
- D: Wall clock
31
Feel Method is used to determine soil
- A: air
- B: colour
- C: structure
- D: texture
32
Which of the following modes of heat transfer is the thermos flask designed to minimize? I. Conduction II. Convection III. Radiation
- A: I and II only
- B: I and III only
- C: II and III only
- D: I, II and III
33
An atom of an element is represented as . What is the respective number of neutrons and protons in the atom?
- A: 12 and 13
- B: 12 and 25
- C: 13 and 12
- D: 25 and 12
34
The anemometer is an instrument used in determining
- A: amount of rainfall
- B: speed of wind
- C: relative humidity
- D: intensity of light
35
Which of the following subjects is/are considered as applied science? I. Biology II. Medicine III. Psychology
- A: I only
- B: I and II only
- C: I and III only
- D: II and III only
36
Chinchilla is a breed of
- A: goats
- B: pigs
- C: rabbits
- D: sheep
37
Which of the following characters is not acquired through heredity?
- A: Language spoken
- B: Shape of nose
- C: Colour of eyes
- D: Temperament
38
The food nutrient which ensures good health in farm animals is
- A: carbohydrates
- B: minerals
- C: proteins
- D: vitamins
39
The use of resistant breeds of farm animals to control pests is a
- A: biological method
- B: chemical method
- C: cultural method
- D: physical method
40
Which of the following arrangements show the correct order of increasing complexity of structures in living organisms?
- A: cells → organs → tissues → systems
- B: cells → tissues → organs → systems
- C: cells → systems → tissues → organs
- D: cells → tissues → systems → organs
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