PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR TAHUN 2011

SMK TAMAN PERWIRA

SCIENCE FORM 4
PAPER ONE
Name:

TIME: 1HOUR 15MIN

Form: 4..

Instruction: This question paper consists of 50 objective questions. Answer all questions on the OMR
paper provided.
1 Which of the following stages in a scientific investigation relates the variable that is manipulated to the
variable that responds?
A Identify the problem
B Make a hypothesis
C Identify the variables
D Make an inference
2 Which of the following describes a variable used in an investigation?
I Variable that is manipulated
II Variable that responds
III Variable that is kept constant
A II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III
3 The importance of a scientific investigation include
I constructing a picture of the real world
II reducing misconceptions during a scientific investigation
III enabling a scientific investigation to be done systematically
A II only
B III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III
4 Which of the following steps must be followed during a scientific investigation?
I Making a conclusion
II Analysing data
III Interpreting data
A II only
B I and II only
C II and III only
D I, II and III
5 The hypothesis for a scientific investigation should be made in a form that
A can be tested by an experiment
B follows a certain law
C can be explained in smaller parts
D can be interpreted in a table

6 The information below shows the parts that are involved in a reflex arc.

Which of the following impulse pathways is correct?

A J L N M K
B K M N L J
C K L N M J
D L M N K J
7 Diagram 1 shows a type of neurone.

Diagram 1
The neurone carries an impulse from the
A central nervous system to the receptor
B receptor to the central nervous system
C central nervous system to the effector
D effector to the central nervous system
8 Diagram 2 shows the human nervous system.

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Diagram 2
Which of the parts labelled A, B, C or D is a cranial nerve?
9 A teenage girl has not experienced menstruation. Which of the following is malfunctioning?
A Pituitary 2008
B Adrenal
C Ovary
D Thyroid
10 Glucose can be detected in an adults urine. Which endocrine gland is not functioning well?
A Ovary
B Adrenal gland2002
C Pituitary gland
D Pancreas
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11 The flow chart in Diagram 3 shows the impulse pathway in nervous coordination when a person is
walking.

Diagram 3
Which of the following represents X and Y?
12 The deficiency of which substance in the body will cause diabetes?
A Iodine
B Insulin
C Calcium
D Sodium
13 In which of the following parts of the plant does meiosis occur?
A Anther
B Stigma
C Shoot tip
D Root tip
14 Which of the following pairs correctly show the number of chromosomes in a certain human cell?
Human cell
Number of chromosomes
A Kidney cell
44
B Ovum
23
C Sperm
22
D Skin cell
27
15 Diagram 4 shows one stage of cell division that occurs in humans.

Diagram 4
Which of the following is true about the cell division?
I Causing variation
II Occurs in a skin cell
III Transfer of heredity materials occurs
A III only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III
16 Diagram 5 shows the sex determination by using a schematic diagram.

Diagram 5
Which chromosomes are found in gamete P and offspring Q?
P
Q 2005
A 22 + Y
22 + X
B 22 + X
44 + XX
C 22 + Y
44 + XX
D 22 + X
44 + XY
17 Which of the following statements is true about mitosis?
A Involved in growth
B Crossing over occurs
C The number of chromosomes is halved
D Four daughter cells are produced
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18 Which of the following is caused by gene mutation?
A Downs syndrome
B Colour blindness
C Klinefelters syndrome
D Turners syndrome
19 Which of the following is an example of a continuous variation?
A Blood group
B Fingerprint
C Height
D Type of earlobe
20 Diagram 6 shows the inheritance of height in humans.

Diagram 6
What is the ratio of the number of tall offsprings to the number of short offsprings in the filial generation?
A0:4
C1:3
B1:1
D3:1
21 Diagram 7 shows a mitosis process

Diagram 7
Which is the correct sequence in the mitosis process shown in Diagram 5?
A K, L, N, M
C M, N, L, K
B K, M, N, L
D L, N, M, K

22 Diagram 8 shows the nucleus of an atom.

Diagram 8
How many electrons are in this atom?
A4
C6
B5
D9
23 Table 1 shows physical properties of elements K, L, M and N.

Table 1
Which of the elements K, L, M and N are non-metals?
A K and M
B K and N
C L and M
D M and N
24 An atom has 11 protons and its nucleon number is 23. How many electrons and neutrons
does it have?
Number of electrons
Number of neutrons
A
11
11
B
11
122008
C
11
23
D
12
23
25 What is the reason for putting table salt on top of the ice in a container used by fishermen to
keep their catch?
A To increase the temperature of the fish
B To prevent the ice from melting quickly
C To prevent the freezing of the fish
D To increase the freezing point of the ice
Question 26 and 27 are based on Diagram 9.

Diagram 9
26 Diagram 9 shows an in complete Periodic Table. What is X?
A Metal
B Non-metal
C Noble gas
D Transition element
27 Which of the following is the property of X?

A Has a dull surface

B Weak heat conductor
C Conducts electric current
D Does not react with oxygen
28 Which of the following methods can be used to produce pure water from polluted water?
A Boiling
B Crystallisation
C Evaporation
D Distillation
29

The above information shows the characteristics and uses of material X. What is material X?
A Magnesium
C Sulphur
B Zinc
D Carbon
30 Which of the following is a chemical change?
A Dissolving sodium sulphate in water
B Sawing a wooden plank
C Rising cake batter
D Evaporation of sea water to get salt
31 Which of the following is a physical change?
I Lighting a match
II Boiling water
III Dissolving common salt in water
A I only
B II only 008
C II and III only
D I, II and III
32 Which of the following is a disadvantage of a lead-acid accumulator as compared to a dry
cell?
A Its current is not constant
B Its voltage is small
C Cannot be recharged2003
D Its electrolyte spills easily
33 Diagram 10 shows a reaction between zinc and dilute hydrochloric acid.

Diagram 10
What is gas Y?
A Hydrogen
B Oxygen
C Chlorine
D Carbon dioxide

34 The following information shows the characteristics of battery Z.

Which of the following is battery Z?

A Alkaline battery
B Mercury cell 2008
C Nickel-cadmium battery
D Lead-acid accumulator
35 Diagram 11 shows a type of reaction.

Diagram 11
What type of reaction occurs in Diagram 11?
A Neutralisation
B Crystallisation
C Exothermic
D Endothermic
36 Diagram 12 shows an electrolytic cell.

Diagram 12
Which of the following is X?
A Cation
C Anode
B Cathode
D Anion
37 Radioactive leakage causes
A mutation in humans
B the thinning of the ozone layer
C a greenhouse effect
D acid rain
38 Which element is used to generate electrical energy in a nuclear power station?
A Carbon-14
B Iodine-131
C Cobalt-60
D Uranium
39 Diagram 13 shows a symbol on the door of a room in a hospital.

Diagram 13
Which of the following is kept in the room?
A Concentrated acid
B Explosive substance
C Corrosive solution
D Radioactive substance
40 Diagram 14 shows an object in front of a plane mirror.

Diagram 142005
Which image below appears in the plane mirror in Diagram 14?

41 A man took a photo of his friend with a camera but the photo was blurred. What should be
the distance between the camera lens and the friend to get a sharp and clear image?
A Less than the focal length
B Less than twice the focal length
C Twice the focal length
D More than twice the focal length
42 A male student stands 1 m in front of a plane mirror. If a female student stands 2 m behind
him, what is the image distance of the female student from that of the male student?
A1m
B3m
C4m
D5m
43 The optical instrument which uses plane mirrors is a
A microscope
B periscope
C telescope
D camera

44 Diagram 15 shows the overlapping of three coloured light spots.

Diagram 15
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What colour is X?
A Black
B Yellow

C Magenta
D White

45 If a green shirt appears black under a light X, what is the colour of light X?
A Yellow
C Cyan
B Red
D White
46 Which of the following is caused by the scattering and dispersion of light?
Scattering
Dispersion
A The blue sky
The red sky
B The red sky
The formation of rainbow
C The formation of rainbow
The blue sky
D The red sky
The blue sky
47 Diagram 16 shows a bronze alloy with its atoms.

Diagram 16
Which of the following can represent X and Y?
X
Y
A Carbon
Iron
B Copper
Tin
C Copper
Aluminium
D Lead
Tin
48 What is the main metal used in the formation of bronze?
A Copper
B Aluminium
C Tin
D Iron
49 The process which increases the hardness of a metal is
A crystallisation
B alloying 2005
C polymerisation
D electrolysis

50 Disposal of toxic substances from chemical industries to the environment causes the
A depletion of ozone layer

B destruction of aquatic life

C increment in the world temperature
D disruption of photosynthesis in green plant

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