🇬🇭 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE
JHS 1 (BASIC 7) SCIENCE QUESTIONS
Based on the Common Core Curriculum | Total Questions: 50
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🔹 SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TEST – MULTIPLE CHOICE (1–20)
Choose the correct answer and write the letter only.
1. Which of the following is a solid state of matter?
A. Steam
B. Ice
C. Water
D. Air
2. A substance that cannot be separated by physical means is a(n)
A. Mixture
B. Compound
C. Element
D. Solution
3. One example of a chemical change is
A. Melting ice
B. Dissolving salt in water
C. Burning wood
D. Freezing water
4. A mixture of sand and iron filings can best be separated by
A. Filtration
B. Sieving
C. Magnetism
D. Decanting
5. The smallest unit of life is the
A. Organ
B. Organ system
C. Tissue
D. Cell
6. Which organelle controls activities in the cell?
A. Nucleus
B. Cytoplasm
C. Mitochondrion
D. Cell membrane
7. The human reproductive system is responsible for
A. Digestion
B. Circulation
C. Breathing
D. Reproduction
8. Photosynthesis takes place in the
A. Root
B. Stem
C. Chloroplast
D. Flower
9. An example of a carnivore is
A. Cow
B. Goat
C. Lion
D. Rabbit
10. The main function of the circulatory system is to
A. Help us breathe
B. Pump blood
C. Break down food
D. Help us move
11. Which of these is a renewable energy source?
A. Petrol
B. Coal
C. Wind
D. Kerosene
12. Which planet is closest to the Sun?
A. Earth
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Mercury
13. Force that opposes motion is called
A. Pressure
B. Gravity
C. Friction
D. Tension
14. Pressure in liquids depends on the
A. Colour of the liquid
B. Depth of the liquid
C. Volume of the container
D. Mass of the object
15. Which gas do humans breathe in?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Helium
16. In which organ is food digested first?
A. Small intestine
B. Mouth
C. Stomach
D. Liver
17. Plants make their own food by a process called
A. Respiration
B. Germination
C. Photosynthesis
D. Evaporation
18. Which of these is not a form of energy?
A. Heat
B. Light
C. Cold
D. Sound
19. A galaxy is made up of
A. Planets
B. Stars
C. Both stars and planets
D. Gas only
20. The method used to separate salt from water is
A. Filtration
B. Decanting
C. Distillation
D. Sieving
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🔹 SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (21–35)
Answer all questions briefly.
21. Define matter.
22. What is a physical change? Give one example.
23. Name two methods of separating mixtures.
24. List any two differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.
25. State one function of the reproductive system.
26. Mention two examples of herbivores.
27. What is meant by an ecosystem?
28. Name two components of blood.
29. What is pressure?
30. Mention two sources of energy.
31. What is gravity?
32. Give one function of the digestive system.
33. List two planets in the solar system apart from Earth.
34. What is the function of the chloroplast?
35. What is the main difference between a compound and a mixture?
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🔹 SECTION C: STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (36–50)
Answer all questions in full sentences.
36. Describe three laboratory safety rules that students must follow.
37. Differentiate between elements, compounds, and mixtures with one example each.
38. Explain the process of separating a mixture of sand, salt, and water.
39. Draw and label a typical plant cell (minimum 4 parts).
40. List four organs in the digestive system and state one function of each.
41. Explain the importance of photosynthesis to human life.
42. Describe two adaptations of animals in an ecosystem.
43. Explain how blood moves through the human circulatory system.
44. State three types of forces and give an example of each.
45. Describe how the depth of a liquid affects its pressure.
46. Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
47. Write four safety precautions to take when handling electrical appliances.
48. What is the function of the reproductive system in humans?
49. Explain why the Sun appears to rise in the East and set in the West.
50. Discuss two effects of human activities on ecosystems and suggest one way to reduce harm.
