Basic Science JSS 2 Exam Questions

Which of the following diseases is spread by contaminated water?

• Cholera

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

Which habitat is characterized by high rainfall and dense vegetation?

• Desert

• Grassland

• Rainforest

• Tundra

The skull protects which organ in the body?

• Brain

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

What prevents food from entering the windpipe during swallowing?

• Trachea

• Diaphragm

• Epiglottis

• Bronch.

Which of these is a greenhouse gas contributing to air pollution?

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Argon

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion

• Support and protection

• Circulation

• Respiration

Which of the following is a type of joint in the human body?

• Fixed joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• All of the above

Muscles work by:

• Expanding

• Contracting

• Twisting

• Lengthening permanent

The longest bone in the human body is the:

• Tibia

• Femur

• Humerus

• Radius

Which part of the body is protected by the ribcage?

• Heart and lungs

• Stomach and intestines

• Brain

• Kidney