BECE Integrated Science Past Questions 2015
40 objective questions · Paper 1 · Ghana BECE
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Question 1
The second stage in the life cycle of a mosquito is the
- A. egg
- B. imago
- C. larva
- D. pupa
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Question 2
Brass is an alloy of
- A. iron and carbon
- B. zinc and copper
- C. iron and copper
- D. copper and tin
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Question 3
An example of inorganic fertilizer is
- A. ammonium nitrate
- B. cow dung
- C. farmyard manure
- D. poultry dropping
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Question 4
The component of the human blood which transports oxygen to all parts of the body
- A. plasma
- B. platelets
- C. red blood cells
- D. white blood cells
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Question 5
The importance of fuse in an electrical circuit is to
- A. regulate the voltage
- B. prevent damage to electrical appliances
- C. alter the flow of current in the circuit
- D. minimize the use of current
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Question 6
Which of the following step(s) is/are required in the scientific method? I. Formulation of hypothesis II. Identification of the problem III. Experimentation
- A. I only
- B. II only
- C. II and III only
- D. I, II and III
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Question 7
Which of the following food items produces amino acids as end-product of digestion?
- A. Cabbage
- B. Fish
- C. Margarine
- D. Rice
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Question 8
The process of increasing the strength of a signal using a transistor is known as
- A. amplification
- B. biasing
- C. doping
- D. switching
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Question 9
The physical arrangement of soil particles into aggregate is termed
- A. soil porosity
- B. soil profile
- C. soil structure
- D. soil texture
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Question 10
The solvent which is most effective in washing bitumen from the hand is
- A. acid
- B. alcohol
- C. kerosene
- D. water
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Question 11
A piece of stone could be classified as an opaque material because it
- A. absorbs all the light incident on it
- B. does not absorb light incident on it
- C. allows all the light incident on it to pass through it
- D. does not allow light incident on it to pass through it
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Question 12
Fish swims in water with little resistance because it possesses
- A. gills
- B. scales
- C. caudal fins
- D. streamlined body
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Question 13
Which of the following conditions promote(s) rusting of iron? I. Air II. Moisture III. Oil
- A. I only
- B. II only
- C. I and II only
- D. II and III only
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Question 14
The change in the volume of water when a piece of stone is dropped into it is equal to the
- A. density of the stone
- B. mass of the stone
- C. volume of the stone
- D. weight of the stone
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Question 15
Which of the following objects could be attracted by a magnet?
- A. Copper chain
- B. Gold chain
- C. Steel blade
- D. Aluminium
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Question 16
The knowledge of soil texture is important because it
- A. influences plant population
- B. determines the planting distance
- C. determines the type of plant to be grown
- D. influences the method of pest control
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Question 17
How many atoms are present in CaCl2?
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Question 18
The transfer of heat from the bottom to the top of a beaker containing water is by
- A. absorption
- B. conduction
- C. convection
- D. radiation
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Question 19
An example of a chemical compound is
- A. aluminium
- B. ammonia
- C. oxygen
- D. phosphorus
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Question 20
The type of human teeth used for biting food substance is
- A. canines
- B. incisors
- C. molars
- D. premolars
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Question 21
Which of the following heavenly bodies is a star?
- A. Jupiter
- B. Moon
- C. Sun
- D. Venus
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Question 22
Which of the following organisms is an endoparasite?
- A. Fleas
- B. Louse
- C. Tapeworm
- D. Tick
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Question 23
The part of the plant where pollination occurs is the
- A. flowers
- B. leaves
- C. roots
- D. stems
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Question 24
Which of the following substances is capable of neutralizing an acid?
- A. Vinegar
- B. Water
- C. Sodium chloride
- D. Sodium hydroxide
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Question 25
Droplet infection is the method by which
- A. diseases are transmitted from animals to plants
- B. infected animals are processed
- C. human beings protect themselves from diseases
- D. diseases are spread through the air
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Question 26
An example of a derived quantity is
- A. length
- B. mass
- C. time
- D. velocity
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Question 27
A structure in the human reproductive system which stores sperms temporarily is the
- A. epididymis
- B. penis
- C. scrotum
- D. vulva
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Question 28
Which of the following statements about diffusion is/are correct? I. It involves the movement of water molecules only II. It occurs in both gases and liquids III. It involves a semi-permeable membrane
- A. I only
- B. II only
- C. I and II only
- D. I, II and III
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Question 29
A farming system which requires at least three years programme is
- A. mixed cropping
- B. crop rotation
- C. organic farming
- D. mixed farming
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Question 30
The component of a living cell responsible for respiration is
- A. chloroplast
- B. mitochondrion
- C. nucleus
- D. vacuole
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Question 31
Which of the following statements about a second class lever is correct? The
- A. pivot is between the load and the effort
- B. pivot and the load are at the same position
- C. load is between the effort and the pivot
- D. effort is between the load and the pivot
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Question 32
One advantage of soft water over hard water is that soft water
- A. has a pleasant taste
- B. can prevent heart diseases
- C. does not waste soap
- D. forms scales in kettle
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Question 33
The gas produced when glucose is oxidized during aerobic respiration is
- A. Hydrogen
- B. Nitrogen
- C. Oxygen
- D. Carbon dioxide
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Question 34
The systematic name for N2O is
- A. Nitrogen (I) oxide
- B. Nitrogen (II) oxide
- C. Nitrogen (III) oxide
- D. Nitrogen (IV) oxide
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Question 35
A husbandry practice which involves the removal of unwanted plant parts is
- A. Mulching
- B. Pruning
- C. Thinning
- D. Pricking out
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Question 36
The number of p-n junctions in a transistor is
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Question 37
Fruit dispersed by wind
- A. have hairs
- B. are sticky
- C. are succulent
- D. have hooks
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Question 38
Substances that burn living tissues when they come into contact with these tissues are considered
- A. Corrosive
- B. Flammable
- C. Irritant
- D. Toxic
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Question 39
The function of the platelets in the circulatory system of humans is to
- A. transport oxygen
- B. transport carbon dioxide
- C. clot the blood
- D. defend the blood
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Question 40
Energy is the
- A. force to move an object
- B. weight of the body
- C. ability to do work
- D. power to carry an object
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