2024 BECE Science Questions & Answers (PDF)
Science Paper 1
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#1. The following processes are chemical changes except
#2. An electric bulb is rated 0.5 A, 120 V. Determine the power produced when the bulb is turned on.
#3. 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, while in solution B, red litmus paper retained its colour. What could be the content of solution A?
#4. The simplest way of making well water suitable for laundry is by
#5. Which of the following elements has four electron shells?
#6. Cockroaches in a cupboard were killed after an insecticide had been sprayed. The insecticide reached the cockroaches by the process of
#7. Which of the following sets of devices operate on the principle of magnetism?
A poultry farmer observed that the layers were producing thin-shelled eggs.
Use this information to answer the question that follows.
#8. What ingredient could be added to the feed to correct the defect?
#9. The building block of a material with the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element is
#10. 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.
#11. A natural phenomenon that illustrates the dispersal of light is
#12. Which of the following statements best describes the term green economy? It includes
#13. Which of the following nursery beds is suitable for a flood prone area?
#14. Digestion of rice in humans starts from the
#15. The portion of air gas which acts as a solvent is
An electrical engineer was in your school to replace a 20 W bulb with a 50 W bulb.
Use this information to answer the question that follows.
#16. The 50 W bulb is likely to
I. increase the brightness in the room.
II. increase the amount of electricity consumed.
III. destroy the habitat of pests.
#17. Chlorophyll helps plants absorb energy from the sun as they undergo the process of photosynthesis. It is located in a structure called
#18. 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?
A poultry farmer observed that the layers were producing thin-shelled eggs.
Use this information to answer the question that follows.
#19. The defect identified is mostly caused by a deficiency in
#20. Which of the following electrical appliances can convert electrical energy to heat energy?
I. Electric iron
II. Kettle
III. Water heater
An electrical engineer was in your school to replace a 20 W bulb with a 50 W bulb.
Use this information to answer the question that follows.
#21. The unit inscribed on the bulb measures its
#22. Which of the following natural cycles directly involves the sun?
I. Carbon cycle
II. Water cycle
III. Nitrogen cycle
#23. When a stick is dipped into a pool of water, it appears to
#24. Canned foods and drinks have expiry dates on them. The hazard involved in taking an expired drink is
#25. Which of the following sources of energy is non-renewable?
I. Coal
II. Solar
III. Wind
IV. Uranium-236
#26. Nitrogen deficiency in soils causes
#27. 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 schedules for the animals
II. Provide balanced ration to the animals
III. Provide good sanitation for the animals



