BASIC NINE (9)
SCIENCE PRACTICALS
Answer all the question in this section
1. The diagram below represents the stages in the life cycle of a mosquito. Study the
diagram carefully and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Name each of the stages labelled I, II, III and IV.
(ii) State how stage II obtains oxygen.
(iii) State two methods of controlling each of the stages labelled III and IV.
2. The figure below illustrates an experiment performed to separate the components
of a mixture. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Name the parts labelled I to IV.
(ii) Briefly describe the process of this experiment.
(iii) State one function for each of the parts labelled II to IV.
(iv) Name one mixture that can be separated using this method.
(v) State one precaution that should be taken to obtain reliable results
when performing this experiment.
3. Study the structure of the atom below and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Name the atom above.
(ii) Identify the parts labelled I, II and III.
(iii) Name the particles in III.
(iv) How many protons are in the atom?
(v) What is the number of valence electrons in this atom.
(vi) Explain why the atom is electrically neutral.
4. The diagram below illustrates part of the carbon cycle. Study it carefully and
answer the questions that follow.
(i) Name the processes labelled A, B, C and D on the diagram above.
(ii) Describe briefly the process above.