2025 BECE Mock 1 Integrated Science Objective Test Questions

2025 BECE Mock 1 Integrated Science

Education-News Consult has conducted its first 2025 BECE Mock for would be candidates. In this post we share some of the  Integrated Science Objective Test Questions with students, teachers and parents. The 2025 BECE Mock 1 covered sections of the basic 7 and 8 curriculum for integrated Science. At the end of the objective test questions, we also share one of the section B questions.

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2025 BECE Mock 1 – Integrated Science Objective Test Questions (20 questions only)

PAPER 1 – OBJECTIVE TEST  -[40marks]

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 answer space which bears the same letter as the option you have chosen. Give only one answer to each question

1. Farmers often use which of these agricultural tools for turning the soil and preparing the seedbed before planting crops?
A) Hoe B) Rake  C) Sickle D) Scythe

2. In crop production, the process of removing weeds from a field to promote healthy growth of crops is known as what?
A) Fertilizing B) Harvesting C) Weeding D) Irrigating

3. Which tool is commonly used for cutting tall grass or reaping crops in traditional farming?
A) Shovel B) Sickle C) Spade D) Hoe

4. The development of new farming techniques and machinery has led to which significant change in agriculture?
A) Increased reliance on manual labor
B) Decrease in crop production
C) Increased productivity and efficiency
D) Decrease in agricultural output

5. Why do some industrial processes contribute significantly to environmental pollution and climate change?
A) They use renewable energy sources
B) They produce a large amount of waste and emissions
C) They are highly efficient
D) They use only natural resources

6. One of the major consequences of deforestation on the ecosystem includes which of the following effects?
A) Increased biodiversity
B) Reduced soil erosion
C) Loss of habitat for many species
D) Improved air quality

7. Recycling waste materials helps in conserving natural resources by doing what?
A) Increasing landfill space
B) Reducing the need to extract new raw materials
C) Increasing waste production
D) Decreasing the cost of production

8. In terms of human health, why is it important to have a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrients?
A) To avoid overeating
B) To ensure the body receives all necessary vitamins and minerals
C) To reduce food costs
D) To follow a single type of nutrient-rich food

9. How does deforestation affect the carbon cycle and contribute to climate change?
A) By decreasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere
B) By increasing the absorption of carbon dioxide by trees
C) By reducing the number of trees that absorb carbon dioxide
D) By preventing soil erosion

10. The term ‘solar system’ refers to what specific arrangement in space?
A) A collection of galaxies
B) A group of stars
C) A star and its orbiting planets, moons, and other objects
D) A constellation

11. Why is it necessary for scientists to understand the structure and functions of living cells?
A) To create new organisms
B) To develop new agricultural tools
C) To understand diseases and develop medical treatments
D) To improve machinery efficiency

12. When considering energy conservation, which practice helps to reduce the overall energy consumption?
A) Using energy-efficient appliances
B) Increasing the use of fossil fuels
C) Reducing the use of renewable energy
D) Increasing energy wastage

13. The primary force that causes objects to fall to the ground is known as what?
A) Friction B) Magnetism
C) Gravity D) Buoyancy

14. Why do ecosystems with a high level of biodiversity tend to be more stable and resilient?
A) Because they have fewer species
B) Because they have more resources
C) Because they can better withstand environmental changes
D) Because they have simpler food webs

15. The continuous movement of water from the earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back is known as what cycle?
A) Carbon cycle B) Nitrogen cycle
C) Water cycle D) Oxygen cycle
16. In crop production, why is crop rotation considered a beneficial farming practice?
A) It depletes the soil nutrients
B) It reduces soil fertility
C) It prevents soil erosion
D) It helps maintain soil health and reduces pests

17. Using a hoe in farming is typically associated with which type of agricultural practice?
A) Large-scale farming B) Irrigation farming
C) Subsistence farming D) Aquaculture

18. Industrial pollution can have harmful effects on which aspect of the environment?
A) Increasing natural habitats
B) Improving soil quality
C) Decreasing air and water quality
D) Enhancing biodiversity

19. How does proper waste management contribute to environmental sustainability?
A) By increasing the use of fossil fuels
B) By reducing the amount of waste in landfills
C) By promoting the generation of more waste
D) By increasing pollution levels

20. Why is it essential for individuals to practice good personal hygiene habits?
A) To conserve energy
B) To promote social isolation
C) To prevent the spread of diseases
D) To reduce food waste

 

Section B  – Integrated Science

Now that you have attempted the section A questions, carefully read and answer the following 2025 BECE Mock 1 – Integrated Science Subjective Test Questions. Ensure to provide clear answers to each question. Check and read through your answers carefully.

5. a. State one feature each of the following organisms that protect it from predators.
i. Chameleon. (1 mark)
ii. Porcupine. (1 mark)
iii. Tortoise. (1 mark)
b. i. Give three activities that cause the temperature of a body to rise. (3 marks)
ii. State the law of refraction of light. (2 marks)
c. i. Mention three colours of light. (3 marks)
ii. Using a prism, draw how white light is separated into its component colours. ( 5 marks)
e. i. Why will a person who falls from a taller building sustain more injuries than a person who
falls from a shorter building? (3 marks)
ii. Give two examples of bacterial skin infection. (2 marks)

This is the time for schools and parents to access their learners on all they have learned in basic 7 and 8 to help these learners recap and revise the topcs. Using the Education-News Consult foundation mocks is one of the nest ways to do this.

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