Metro mock March 2026 Science
Metro mock March 2026 Science - Section A Instructions
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Question 1
Which of the following pairs of energy sources is environmentally friendly?
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Question 2
In making ornaments and jewellery, non-reactive metals are preferred because they
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Question 3
The primary purpose of respiration in man is to I. Take in oxygen II. Release carbon dioxide III. Regulate body temperature
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Question 4
The energy transformation that occurs when sodium hydroxide is dissolved in water is
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Question 5
A mother took her child to the hospital and upon investigation, it was noticed that the child's diet was lacking in zinc. What could this result in? I. Decreased growth in the child II. Anaemia and constipation III. Inability of the body to fight infection
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Question 6
Which of the following nursery beds is suitable for a flood prone area?
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Question 7
A student is to measure 20cm³ of a sodium hydroxide solution. What instrument could be used?
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Question 8
The following devices work based on the principle of pressure in fluids except
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Question 9
An electric bulb is rated 0.5 A, 120 V. Determine the power produced when the bulb is turned on
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Question 10
The simplest way of making well water suitable for laundry is by
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Question 11
When a stick is dipped into a pool of water, it appears to
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Question 12
Which of the following sources of energy is non-renewable? I. Coal II. Solar III. Wind IV. Uranium-236
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Question 13
Grasshopper management is crucial because of all the following reasons except
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Question 14
The defect identified is mostly caused by a deficiency in
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Question 15
What ingredient could be added to the feed to correct the defect?
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Question 16
Chlorophyll helps plants absorb energy from the sun as they undergo the process of photosynthesis. It is located in a structure called
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Question 17
The building block of a material with the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element is
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Question 18
A livestock farmer wants to achieve good health for the animals being reared. Which of the following activities should be undertaken by the farmer? I. Have vaccination schedule for the animals II. Provide balanced ration to the animals III. Provide good sanitation for the animals
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Question 19
A hunter experiences a backward force upon firing a gun. Which of the Newton’s laws of motion is demonstrated in the situation?
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Question 20
A metallic ladle was left in a boiling soup. After sometime, the handle became hot. This is because the particles in the ladle
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Question 21
A bowl of water on a gas stove was initially cold. It became warm after sometime. What was the mode of heat transfer in the water?
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Question 22
The consequences of the greenhouse effect on humans include I. Flooding of coastal cities II. Desertification of fertile areas III. Increased number of storms IV. Increased use of fossil fuels
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Question 23
Canned foods and drinks have expiry dates on them. The hazard involved in taking an expired drink is
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Question 24
Oil from a mechanic workshop accidentally spilled into a pool of water which was breeding mosquitoes. After sometime, the pool of water was no longer breeding mosquitoes. Which control method may have been deployed?
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Question 25
Which of the following sets of devices operate on the principle of magnetism?
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Question 26
A natural phenomenon that illustrates the dispersal of light is
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Question 27
Cockroaches in a cupboard were killed after an insecticide had been sprayed. The insecticide reached the cockroaches by the process of
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Question 28
A student who complained of stomach upset was given first aid with Mg(OH)â‚‚ boldly written on it. What could be the common name of the first aid the student given?
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Question 29
The portion of air which acts as a solvent is
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Question 30
Which of the following electrical appliances can convert electrical energy to heat energy? I. Electric iron II. Kettle III. Water heater
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Question 31
Which of the following elements has four electron shells?
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Question 32
Nitrogen deficiency in soils causes
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Question 33
Which of the following natural cycles directly involves the sun? I. Carbon cycle II. Water cycle III. Nitrogen cycle
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Question 34
The unit inscribed on the bulb measures its
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Question 35
The 50 W bulb is likely to I. Increase the brightness in the room II. Increase the amount of electricity consumed III. Destroyed the habitat of pests
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Question 36
The following processes are chemical except
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Question 37
A substance that could be used in large scale treatment of domestic water is
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Question 38
Which of the following statements best describes the term green economy? It includes
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Question 39
Digestion of rice in humans starts from the
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Question 40
Two unknown solutions labelled A and B were brought to a JHS 3 class. It was observed that in solution A, red litmus paper changed colour to blue, whiles in solution B, red litmus paper retained its colour. What could be the content of solution A?
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