General Science Test

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1) Name two body fluids that contain water. (2marks)

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2) What percentage of the Earth and Human body is made up of water? ( 2mark)

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3) Water in its gaseous state is called…………………………, but in the solid state it is called
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4) The body of a fish is ‘streamlined’. Explain this statement( 1mark)

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5) Why is is possible for small insects like mosquitoes to walk on the surface of water? ( 1mark)

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6) Why does ice floats when placed in water ( 1mark)

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7) State ONE reason why water is important to: (2marks)

PLANTS

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HUMANS

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8) List FOUR properties of water (4marks)

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9) Explain TWO properties of water which makes it a good habitat for living organisms. (4marks)

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10) State four ways in which humans pollute water ( 4marks)

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11) Define the terms Diffusion and Osmosis ( 4marks)
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12) Give and example of how Diffusion and Osmosis occurs in living things ( 4marks)
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