WASSCE 2023 Possible Social Studies And Science Questions
We have compiled some highly possible questions for both Social Studies and Integrated Science papers in the upcoming 2023 WASSCE. Candidates should challenge themselves with these highly predicted questions. It is easy to get an ‘A’ in any external examination if candidates solve and challenge themselves with questions.
SOCIAL STUDIES
1. Explain the following
- Marriage
- Courtship
2. Explain the purpose of marriage
3. Outline the preparations towards marriage
4. Explain the forms of marriage and residence pattern of marriage in Ghana
5. Explain the causes of marriage breakdown
6. What are the effects marriage breakdowns?
7. How can marriage be strengthening in Ghana
8. Differentiate between parenthood and parenting
9. Outline the responsibilities of a parent
10. What is irresponsible parent behavior?
11. Outline some of irresponsible parental behavior
12. Explain the following
- Socialization
- Agents of socialization
- Agencies of socialization
13. Outline the importance of socialization
14. Explain the importance of the agencies of socialization
15. Explain the following
- Land degradation
- Water pollution
- Air pollution
16. Outline the causes of ;
- Land degradation
- Water pollution
- Air pollution
17. What are the effects of;
- Land degradation
- Air pollution
- Water pollution
18. Explain the following
- Illegal mining
- Desertification
- Soil erosion
- Bush burning
19. Explain the meaning of education
20.Outline the purpose of education
21.a. Define the following
i. Self
ii.Capability
iii.Self-identity
iv. Self confidence
b)
Discuss four factors which can inhibit the development of an individual’s capability
22 .a) Describe the Maslow theory of need.
b) Highlight four ways which Maslow theory of need is relevant to the Ghanaian society-
23. a) Explain the term adolescent chastity
b) As an adolescent, justify five irresponsible behaviors you must avoid.
24. a) Explain the term reproductive right.
b) Justify five reasons why adolescents need to know about their reproductive features.
25. a) Explain the following
i. Conflict
il. Peace building
Wii. Conflict resolution
b) Discuss any five causes of conflict in the Chanaian society.
26. a) Mention any five effects of conflict.
b) Discuss five condition or processes for peace building in Ghana.
27. a) State four characteristics of a youth.
b) in what five ways can indiscipline among the youth can be checked.
28,a) In what five ways can the youth in Ghana contribute to national developments?
b) Highlight five reasons for the need to save money.
29. a) Examine five roles of science and technology in the development of your country.
b) Outline five ways of promoting science and technology in Ghana.
30. a) Define the following
i. Science
ii. Technology
b) In what four ways can technology help in the development of agriculture in Ghana.
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INTEGRATED SCIENCE
The 2023 WASSCE Integrated Science Paper will be written on Monday, 18th September, 2023. Candidates will spend 1 hour, 30 minutes on the essay type questions and spend 1 hour on the objective test paper. The paper will begin at exactly 8:30 am.;
1. (A) (I) WHAT IS A TRANSISTOR?
(II) EXPLAIN HOW A TRANSISTOR behaves AS A SWITCH.
(B) (I) EXPLAIN THE TERM POULTRY.
(II) STATE FOUR REASONS FOR KEEPING POULTRY.
(C) EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING TERMS:
(I) POPULATION;
(II) SPECIES.
(D) (I) WHAT ARE X-RAYS?
(II) STATE TWO DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH OVER EXPOSURE TO X-RAYS.
2. (A) (I) WHAT IS PLANT TISSUE CULTURE?
(II) STATE THREE ADVANTAGES OF PROPAGATING A PLANT BY TISSUE CULTURE.
(B) (I) EXPLAIN THE TERM PARTURITION AS APPLIED TO ANIMAL PRODUCTION.
(II) STATE THREE SIGNS SHOWN BY AN ANIMAL WHEN PARTURITION IS ABOUT TO OCCUR.
(C) DRAW AND LABEL A RAY DIAGRAM TO SHOW HOW THE IMAGE OF A POINT OBJECT IS SEEN IN A PLANE MIRROR
(D) A PIECE OF ZINC METAL WAS PLACED IN A BEAKER CONTAINING DILUTE HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
(I) WRITE A BALANCED CHEMICAL EQUATION FOR THE REACTION THAT TOOK PLACE.
(II) IF 10.4G OF ZINC WAS PLACED IN THE HYDROCHLORIC ACID, DETERMINE THE AMOUNT, IN MOLES OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID, THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED TO REACT WITH THE ZINC COMPLETELY. [ZN = 65.4, H = 1, CL = 35.5]
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3. (A) EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING TERMS AS APPLIED TO SOUND WAVES:
(I) FREQUENCY;
(II) LOUDNESS;
(III) PITCH.
(B) (I) WHAT IS CROP ROTATION?
(II) STATE TWO ADVANTAGES OF CROP ROTATION.
(C) (I) LIST THREE KINGDOMS USED IN THE CLASSIFICATION
OF LIVING THINGS.
(II) STATE TWO REASONS FOR CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING THINGS.
(D) (I) EXPLAIN BRIEFLY HOW EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PROCESSES OCCURS:
(I) MELTING OF A SOLID;
(II) CONDENSATION OF A GAS.