THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRESIDENT OFFICE – RALG
NJOMBE TOWN COUNCIL
FORM ONE TERMINAL JOINT EXAMINATION
BIOLOGY
CODE:033
TIME: 2:30 HRS YEAR 2021
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consist of section A, B and C with a total of II questions
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and one (1) question in section C
3. All writing must be in blue or black pen except drawing must be in PENCIL
4. All unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
SECTION A: (30 Marks)
1. For each of the item (i-x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternative and
write its letter in the box provided.
i. Lindaeli hit her hand with a blunt object. The affected part was painful and swollen without
cutting the skin. In that case, Lindaeli had_____
a) A bruise
b) Muscle cramp
c) Sprain ( )
d) An abrasion
ii. If you accidentally swallow a poison you are adviced to take a glass of milk because the milk________
a) Induces vomiting
b) Neutralizes poison ( )
c) Relieves pain
d) Prevents shock
iii. Biology Laboratory is distinguished from other school laboratories by presence of:-
a) Preserved specimen
b) Microscope and beaker
c) Burner and test tubes ( )
d) Test-tube rack
iv. Common accident at sports ground include
a) Poisoning and fall
b) Fall and injury
c) Fracture and drowning ( )
d) Burns and fall
v. Rehema is playing in a bush near her home, she is likely to suffer:
a) Bruises
b) Snake bite
c) Scalds and burns ( )
d) Electric shock
vi. Wet and slippery floors may cause ______________
a) Scald and burn
b) Falling and sprains
c) Insect bites ( )
d) Bleeding
vii. Factors that affect immunity include the following
a) Poor nutrition and incomplete treatment
b) Studying and lack of vaccination
c) Incomplete treatment and earthworm ( )
d) None of above
viii. A sudden involuntary contraction of muscles that is painful and make muscles temporarily unable to
work properly is known as_______
a) Shock
b) Muscle cramp ( )
c) Hiccups
d) Vomiting
ix. Are tools and equipment needed in order to study Biology effectively.
a) Biology apparatus
b) Chemistry apparatus ( )
c) Apparatus
d) Physics apparatus
x. Reflect and direct light to the specimen under observation
a) Mirror
b) Body tube ( )
c) Stage
d) Arm
2. For each of the items (i-x), write TRUE if a statement is right and FALSE if a statement is wrong in a
space provided.
i. Biting and stinging animals can cause harm and yet they are very useful to man ________
ii. If you want to grow microorganisms in the laboratory you will use dissecting kit_________
iii. Zoologist is a person who study about animals ____________________
iv. We should buy new bags for shopping each time we go shopping ________________
v. Before taking a snake-bite victim to the hospital you should first capture the snake _____
vi. Aquaria is the biology apparatus used for keeping a dead aquatic animals ____________
vii. The skills needed in studying biology include observation, measurement and
experimentation__________
viii. In order to understand well the experiment in laboratory you need to taste the sample and
specimen provided._____________________
ix. You should move a victim of electric shock using a metallicobject ______________
x. You should induce vomiting if a person has swallowed kerosene_____
3. Match the item in List A with response in List B by writing the letter of the correct response below
the corresponding items number in the table provided.
LIST A LIST B
i. Pain killers A Cleaning wounds to kill germs
ii. Soap B Taking body temperature
iii. Antiseptic C Source of light
iv. Scissor D Securing bandages
v. Torch E Reducing pain
F Soften the skin
G Cutting dressing materials
H Covering small wounds
I Washing hand, wound and equipment.
J Cleaning and drying wounds
LIST A I II III IV
LIST B
4. Complete each the following sentences by writing the correct answer in the space provided.
i. An immediate assistance given to an injured or sick person before going to the hospital is called
_______________________________________
ii. The poison found in a snake is called __________________________
iii. A booklet containing guidelines for first aid is known as_____________________________
iv. If you want to grow microorganisms in the laboratory you will
use_______________________________________
v. Chemicals for cleaning cuts, wounds or open skin and preventing infection are collectively
called______________________
SECTION B: (50 Marks)
5. (a) Give the meaning of the following term
i. First aid
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ii) First aid kit
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(b) State why it is important to render first aid services to various victim (Give six 6 points).
i _____________________________________________________________________________
ii_____________________________________________________________________________
iii_____________________________________________________________________________
iv_____________________________________________________________________________
v_____________________________________________________________________________
vi______________________________________________________________________________
6. Draw the diagram of microscope and label all the parts
7.( a) Draw the warning sign of the following chemicals and state its meaning
CHEMICALS WARNING SIGN MEANING
I Concentrated sulphuric acid
II Petrol
III Pesticides
IV Potassium nitrate
V Medical wastes
b) According to the laboratory rules, what should you do in the following situation?
i. While you’re boiling some water you realize that you need to go and get book from classroom
_____________________________________________________________________________
ii. One of your friends has brought some potatoes to the laboratory_______________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
i. Your partner is bitten by mouse during experiment
_____________________________________________________________________
iv. You have finished your Biology experiments for the day
_____________________________________________________________________________________
8 (a) Give the meaning of the following terms
i. Entomology
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ii. Ecology
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(b) Explain four (4) importances of studying biology
i.
______________________________________________________________________________
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ii_____________________________________________________________________________
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iii_____________________________________________________________________________
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iv_____________________________________________________________________________
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9. (a) What is microscope?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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(a) Draw the following apparatus and state its function as used in biology laboratory
APPARATUS DRAWING USES
i. Petri dish
ii. Beaker
iii. Dropper
iv. Mortar and pestle
SECTION C
Answer only one (1) Question
10 Write an essay on waste disposal using the following guidelines.
Meaning of waste and waste disposal
Principles of waste disposal
Importance of proper waste disposal (3 point)
Effect of poor waste disposal (2 points)
11. Discuss how you can avoid risk behavior of being infected with HIV, STIs and STDs based on the
following sub-heading.
- Meaning of HIV, STIs and STDs
- Practices which can lead to risk behavior (4 points)
- Ways of avoiding risk behavior (4 points)
- Conclusion.
