Best Brain March 2026 Science

Best Brain March 2026 Science - Paper 1 - Objective Instructions

Answer all the questions. Each question is followed by four options lettered A to D. Find out the correct option for each question and shade in pencil on your answer sheet the space which bears the same letter as the option you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question.

Question 1

Which planet is known as Earth's twin due to its similar size and composition?

Question 2

Which of the following actions can help reduce your carbon footprint?

Question 3

Which of the following best describes biodiversity?

Question 4

Which part of the ear is responsible for converting sound vibrations into neural signals?

Question 5

Sodium hydroxide is a key ingredient in soap making because it

Question 6

How does elevation affect climate?

Question 7

Which breed of cattle is primarily raised for milk production?

Question 8

A major reservoir of carbon in the carbon cycle is

Question 9

When groundnut paste is mixed with water the mixture formed is

Question 10

A common breed of pig known for its rapid growth and good meat quality is

Question 11

In the water cycle precipitation refers to

Question 12

The primary diet of housefly larvae is

Question 13

The fish species which is widely farmed in freshwater aquaculture is

Question 14

The nymph of a grasshopper: I. is smaller than the adult. II. do not feed on anything. III. molts several times into adulthood. IV. do not have fully developed wings.

Question 15

In a closed system the total amount of energy

Question 16

The most vital nutrient in poultry feed is

Question 17

The planet Mercury: I. is largest planet in our solar system. II. is the closest planet to the Sun. III. has no moons or rings. IV. is covered in a layer of dust.

Question 18

The primary consideration when selecting feed for a dairy cow is

Question 19

If more resistors are added in series in a circuit the total resistance

Question 20

The role of minerals in animal feed is to

Question 21

The mechanical advantage of a pulley system is determined by the

Question 22

Which color of light has the longest wavelength?

Question 23

The pitch of a sound is determined by its

Question 24

The unit of measurement for the loudness of sound is

Question 25

High biodiversity typically indicates

Question 26

Which of the following human activities is a major threat to biodiversity?

Question 27

The process that powers the sun is called

Question 28

Which type of climate is typically found at high altitudes?

Question 29

The sperm cell is a specialized cell that: I. is covered by a cap-like structure. II. has a nucleus that contains genetic material. III. It has a long whip-like tail. IV. is small and streamlined.

Question 30

One characteristic of a well-prepared seed bed is

Question 31

When an object is in forward bias in an electronic circuit

Question 32

Which digestive organ produces insulin?

Question 33

Which planet has a day longer than its year?

Question 34

Which of the following is a form of potential energy?

Question 35

A wedge is used to

Question 36

Sound energy travels fastest through

Question 37

Kinetic energy depends on

Question 38

Which inner planet has no atmosphere?

Question 39

The layer of the sun that we can see is the

Question 40

According to Newton's Third Law: I. every action has an effect. II. for every effect there is a cause. III. there is no action without a corresponding reaction.

Question 41

Study the table on atomic elements and complete it by supplying the missing atomic numbers, element names, symbols, electronic configurations, and valence electrons.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 42

Study the table on atomic elements and draw the electronic structures of the elements with atomic numbers 1 and 8.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 43

If the elements with atomic numbers 1 and 8 lose and gain their outermost electrons respectively, give the symbols of the ions formed.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 44

A compound commonly found in everyday life is formed between the elements with atomic numbers 1 and 8. Write a word equation and a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 45

The diagrams show domestic animals labelled I, II, III, IV, V and VI. Name the animals and give one example of a breed for each.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 46

The diagrams show domestic animals labelled I and VI. State three differences between animal I and animal VI.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 47

The diagrams show domestic animals labelled IV and V. Give the difference between the digestive systems of animal IV and animal V.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 48

The diagrams show domestic animals. State four commercial uses of domestic animals.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 49

The diagram illustrates an experiment to show the relationship between magnetism and Newton’s Second Law of Motion. State Newton’s Second Law of Motion and give the factors that affect how fast the paper clips accelerate towards the nail.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 50

In the magnetism experiment shown, what is the role of the battery in the circuit?

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 51

In the magnetism experiment shown, explain how the distance between the nail and the paper clips affects the force acting on the paper clips.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 52

In the magnetism experiment shown, what happens if the paper clips are replaced with a coin of twice the mass while keeping the same coils around the nail and the same voltage?

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 53

In the magnetism experiment shown, state the law of magnetism and give two industrial uses of magnets.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 54

The diagram shows the metamorphosis of a housefly. Explain why the metamorphosis shown is complete or incomplete.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 55

The diagram shows the metamorphosis of a housefly. Identify the stages labelled I, II, III and IV.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 56

The diagram shows the metamorphosis of a housefly. Identify four breeding places of houseflies.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 57

The diagram shows the metamorphosis of a housefly. List four diseases that are caused by the activities of the housefly.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 58

The diagram shows the metamorphosis of a housefly. Give two ways to control the effects of houseflies on humans.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 59

Differentiate between hail and sleet.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 60

Give four reasons why the water cycle is important in life.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 61

Describe what happens in the mouth during digestion of food.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 62

Name the three end products of food digestion and their sources.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 63

State two characteristics of ruminants.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 64

State two characteristics of monogastric animals.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 65

State two characteristics of monogastric herbivores.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 66

An object situated at a height of 8 m has a potential energy of 170 J. Find the mass of the body, taking g = 10 m/s².

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 67

An object situated at a height of 8 m has a potential energy of 170 J. If the object has a velocity of 9 m/s, determine its kinetic energy.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 68

Draw the waste management pyramid and explain two good waste management practices.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 69

State four impacts of waste substances on the environment.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 70

Distinguish between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 71

Explain symbiosis and describe the three main types of symbiotic relationships in an ecosystem.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 72

What is organic farming?

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 73

Give two differences between organic farming and conventional systems of farming.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 74

Explain the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 75

Give two ways to reduce the negative effects of nuclear electric power generation on the environment.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 76

Give two adaptations of a woodpecker to life on trees.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 77

Give four adaptations of fish for living in aquatic ecosystems.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 78

What are isotopes?

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 79

Give two examples of isotopes.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 80

Describe how a spade is used as an agricultural tool.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 81

Describe how a mattock is used as an agricultural tool.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 82

Give two advantages of using solar energy as an energy source.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 83

State two disadvantages of using solar energy as an energy source.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 84

What are electrovalent compounds?

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 85

Give two examples of electrovalent compounds.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 86

Give four industrial uses of bacteria.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 87

Mention two natural causes of climate change.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 88

State four effects of global warming.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 89

Mention three warning signs of periodontal disease.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.

Question 90

Mention three ways of keeping the teeth clean.

Essay Question

Login to view sample answer.