TEST ONE; TIME 1 HOUR
Item 1
The NGO wishes to start up a school project in the neighboring village. The village members
have been chosen as the laborers on the site in order to enable them earn a living. However,
they lack knowledge about the choice of the materials to be used in constructing the roof.
One member has approached you for advice.
Task:
As a learner of chemistry,
(a) Explain to him
(i) The category of the materials to be used.
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(ii) The suitability of the materials.
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(iii) The purpose of the material
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(b) Advise him on the dangers associated with the materials.
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Item 2
There is high demand of oxygen in referral hospitals in Uganda. An investor was contacted
by government to set up an oxygen manufacturing plant at Namanve, one of the swamps
near Kampala to tap into the opportunity. However, the residents seem not to understand
how the process will occur plus its consequences and are resisting the project.
As a senior two student with the knowledge of chemistry, you are required to create
awareness to the members and provide the necessary information.
Task
Write a presentation you will use upon meeting them.
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Item 3
In Uganda, there are many mineral reserves and rocks. Due to the rapid population growth,
their exploitation is causing proportional environmental degradation. The government
through media houses wants to make public awareness on the matter.
Your school has been chosen to lead the environmental conservation campaign in your
district. You have been chosen to present on one of the radio talk shows trusting your
chemistry knowledge on natural resources
TASK
Write down the information that can be conveyed
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