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SEKOLAH TINGGI KOTA KINABALU

SEMESTER 2 FINAL EXAMINATION

FORM 4


SCIENCE

PAPER 2

Two and a half hours


DO NOT OPEN THIS QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. Answer all the questions in Section A and Section B in the spaces provided.

2. Answer Question 10 and either Quention 11 or Question 12 in Section C.

3. Answer must be written in English.

4. Answer should be illustrated by large, clearly labelled diagrams wherever suitable.

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:



......................................



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.................................
(SITI AKMAR BINTI
MATALI)
Science Teacher
(NORHAYANI BINTI ABU
BAKAR)
Head of Science Panel
(LIN KHIAM LUN)
Head of Science and
Mathematic Department)



This question paper consists of 18 printed pages.
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SECTION A
[20 marks]
Answer all questions in this section.
The time suggested to answer this section is 60 minutes.

1. A student conducted an experiment to study the variation of leaves. Diagram 1 shows
one of the leaves plucked from the tree.













Diagram 1

a) Measure and write down the length of the leaf.
. cm
[1 mark]

b) Table 1.1 shows the lengths, in cm, of 20 leaves plucked from the same tree.

2.0 3.8 5.5 3.4 3.5
5.5 3.9 4.7 3.5 4.5
3.7 1.6 3.6 3.6 3.6
1.9 3.4 1.9 4.8 5.2

Table 1.1

Based on Table 1.1, complete Table 1.2.

Length of the leaf
interval (cm)

0.1 2.0


2.1 4.0

4.1 6.0
Number of leaves



Table 1.2

[2 marks]





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c) Based on Table 1.2, draw a bar chart to show the number of leaves against the
lengths of leaf.





























[2 marks]

















0
4
2
6
8
10
12
Number of leaf


The length of leaf / mm
60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94
0
2
4
6
8
10
00
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
Number of leaves
Length of leaves
(cm)
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2. Diagram 2 shows an experiment to study the reaction between zinc and dilute
hydrochloric acid. The volume of gas produced is recorded every minute for six
minutes.


Diagram 2

The result of this experiment is recorded in Table 2.

Time
(minute)

0

1

2

3

4

5

6
Volume
of gas
(cm
3
)

0

5

10

15

17

18

18

Table 2












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a) Based on Table 2, draw a graph of the volume of gas against time.





























[3 marks]

b) Based on the graph in 2 (a), state the relationship between the volume of gas
and time.

..

..
[1 mark]

c) Predict the volume of gas produced at the 7
th
minute.

minute
[1 mark]







0
4
2
6
8
10
12
Number of leaf


The length of leaf / mm
60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94
0
5
10
0
15
20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Volume of gas (cm
3
)
Time (minute)
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3. Diagram 3 shows an experiment set up to purify silver.
















Diagram 3

The mass of silver cathode is measured every 5 minutes and the results is shown in
Table 3.

Time
(minutes)

0

5

10

15

20

25
The mass of
cathode

0.0

0.3

0.6

0.9

1.2

1.5

Table 3

a) Write one observation based on data given in Table 3.

..

..
[1 mark]

b) Based on the observation in 3 (a), what is your inference?

..

..
[1 mark]

c) State the variables listed.
i. Manipulated

.
[1 mark]


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ii. Responding

.
[1 mark]

d) State one hypothesis for the experiment.

..
[1 mark]

4. Diagram 4 shows an experiment to study how the thickness of a concave lens affects
its focal length.

















Diagram 4

The concave lens with different thickness is used in the experiment. The distance
between the lens and the screen adjusted until a sharp image is formed in the screen.

The result of the experiment is recorded in Table 4.

The thickness of the lenses (d/cm) The focal length (f/cm)
0.4 25
0.6 20
0.8 15
1.0 10

Table 4

a) Write one observation for this experiment.




[1 mark]





Far object
Focal length
Lens
Screen
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b) Based on your answer in (a), write one correspondence inference.



..
[1 mark]

c) State the following variables of this experiment.

i. Manipulated

..
[1 mark]

ii. Responding

..
[1 mark]

d) Write one hypothesis for this experiment.

..

..
[1 mark]

























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SECTION B
[30 marks]
Answer all questions in this section.
The time suggested to answer this section is 50 minutes.

5. Diagram 5.1 shows two types of neurone.


Neurone A









Neurone B

Diagram 5.1

a) Name the type of neurone shown in Diagram 5.1.

i. Neurone A :
[1 mark]

ii. Neurone B :
[1 mark]

b) Name the structure labelled X at neurone B.

.
[1 mark]

c) What is the function of structure X?

.

.
[1 mark]





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d) Fill in the boxes below with the correct neurone for the impulse pathway.










[1 mark]

e) Diagram 5.2 shows the part of a human brain.
A student has lost his body balance and could not coordinate his leg and hand
movements.
In Diagram 5.2, mark () the part of the brain which is injured.
















Diagram 5.2
[1 mark]
















Medulla
oblongata


Cerebrum


Cerebellum


Receptor Central nervous system

Effector
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6. Diagram 6 shows the determination of sex in human beings.






























Diagram 6

a) Identify the role of individual W1 and W2 in Diagram 6.

i. W1 : .
[1 mark]

ii. W2 : .
[1 mark]

b) Name the process of X.

..
[1 mark]

c) Write the genotypes of the offspring in Diagram 6.

i. C1 : ..
[1 mark]

44
+
XX
44
+
XY
X
22
+
X
22
+
X
22
+
X
22
+
Y
Fertilization
C1 C2
Ovum
Sperm
Somatic
cell
W1 W2
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ii. C2 : ..
[1 mark]

d) Write the ratio of male and female offspring.

..
[1 mark]

7. Diagram 7.1 shows three coloured lights projected on a white screen.



















Diagram 7.1

a) Based on the coloured lights labelled in Diagram 7.1, state
i. A primary colour,

......
[1 mark]

ii. Secondary colour,

..
[1 mark]

b) What is the colour represented by Q?


[1 mark]





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c) Diagram 7.2 shows a white light projected through a glass prism. In Diagram
7.2 , write down the colours of lights X and Y.



















Diagram 7.2
[2 marks]
d) A green filter is placed as shown in Diagram 7.3.


















Diagram 7.3

What colour is seen on the white screen?

.

.
[1 mark]

X: ..
Y:
White screen
Glass prism
White light

White
light
Glass prism
Green filter
White screen
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8. Diagram 8.1 shows the structure of an atom.














Diagram 8.1

a) X and Y are subatomic particles. Name X and Y.

X: .

Y: .
[2 marks]

b) What is the charge of X?

..
[1 mark]

c) What is the nucleon number of this atom?

..
[1 mark]

d) Diagram 8.2 shows the structure of three atoms.
i. Which atoms are isotopes?
Mark () your answers in the box provided in Diagram 8.2.





Diagram 8.2
[1 mark]
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ii. Based on Diagram 8.2, complete the sentence below.
Isotopes are atoms of an element which have different number of
nucleons but the same number of
[1 mark]

9. Diagram 9.1 shows a famous alloy production of Selangor Malaysia.




















Diagram 9.1

a) Name the material used to produce the households.




[1 mark]

b) Which of elements can be found in the material, mark () the correct answer.

Elements Iron Tin Antimony Zinc Copper
Answer
[1 mark]









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c) Give two characteristics of the material.

i. .

.

ii. .

..
[2 marks]

d) Diagram 9.2 shows the structure of an alloy.













Diagram 9.2

Explain briefly why the alloy normally stronger and harder compared to pure
metals.

.

.
[2 marks]
















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SECTION C
[20 marks]
Answer Question 10 and either Question 11 or Question 12.
The time suggested to answer this section is 40 minutes.

10. Study the following statement:





You are given a copper rod and a glass rod of the same size, one dry cell and a bulb.

a) Suggest one hypothesis to investigate the above statement. [1 mark]
b) Describe one experiment to test your hypothesis in 10 (a) based on the
following criteria:
i. Aim of the experiment [1 mark]
ii. Identification of variables [2 marks]
iii. List of apparatus and materials [1 mark]
iv. Procedure or method [4 marks]
v. Tabulation of data [1 mark]

11. a) State two advantages and two disadvantages of the lead-acid accumulator.
[4 marks]

b) A student found that the iron spoons in his laboratory were rusty.
Explain how he could prevent the spoons from rusting.
Your explanation should include the following aspects:
Identify the problem [1 mark]
The method used [1 mark]
Explanation of the method [4 marks]

12. a) State four similarities between alpha, beta and gamma radiations.
[4 marks]
b) Diagram 10 shows three uses of radiation.














Diagram 10

Electricity conductivity of metals and non-metals are different

Gamma radiation
Vegetables
Surgical
instruments
Fruits
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Study the following information given and construct the concept of gamma
radiation. Your answer should be based on the following steps.
Identify two common characteristics. [2 marks]
Relate the common characteristics of the gamma radiation in order to
construct the initial concept. [1 mark]
Give one example of the use of two other radiations respectively.
[2 marks]
State the actual concept of gamma radiation. [1 mark]









































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SEKOLAH TINGGI KOTA KINABALU
2012 FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
SCIENCE FORM 4 (PAPER 2)
MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A
No. Marking Scheme Score
1(a)

6.6 cm
1M

1(b)

Length of the
leaf interval
(cm)

0.1 2.0


2.1 4.0

4.1 6.0
Number of
leaves
4

10 6

2M




1(c)


All correct-2M



TOTAL 5M
2(a)


All correct-3M
*The graph
should be
smooth













0
4
2
6
8
10
12
Number of leaf


The length of leaf / mm
60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94

0
4
2
6
8
10
12
Number of leaf


The length of leaf / mm
60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94
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2(b) The volume of gas collected increases with time until the reaction reaches a
certain stage.

1M
2(c) 18 cm 1M
TOTAL 5M
No. Marking Scheme Score
3(a) The mass of cathode keeps increasing. 1M
3(b) Silver deposited on cathode is increased with time 1M
3(c) i) Time

ii) Mass of cathode
1M

1M
3(d) The longer the time, the greater the mass of silver deposited on the cathode 1M
TOTAL 5M
4(a) The lenses have different focal length. 1M
4(b) The thickness of lenses affect their focal length. 1M
4(c) i) The thickness of the lens

ii) The focal length
1M

1M
4(d) The thickness the lens, the shorter the focal length 1M
TOTAL 5M

SECTION B:
No. Marking Scheme Score
5(a) i) Neurone A: Sensory neurone

ii) Neurone B: Motor neurone
1M

1M
5(b) X : Axon


1M
5(c) X transmits impulses from the cell body to an effector. 1M
5(d) Receptor sensory neurone (neurone A) central nervous system motor
neurone (neurone B) effector
1M
5(e) Cerebellum 1M
TOTAL 6M
No. Marking Scheme Score
6(a) i) W1: Mother

ii) W2: Father
1M

1M

6(b) Meiosis 1M

6(c) i) 44 + XX

ii) 44 + XY
1M

1M
6(d) 1 : 1 1M
TOTAL 6M
7(a) i) Blue/Red/Green

ii) Yellow
1M

1M
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7(b) Q: White



1M
7(c) X: Red

Y: Violet
1M

1M
7(d) Green 1M
TOTAL 6M
8(a) X: Electron

Y: Neutron
1M

1M
8(b) Negative 1M
8(c) 13 1M
8(d) i)











ii) Proton




1M













1M
TOTAL 6M

No. Marking Scheme Score
9(a) Pewter 1M
9(b)
Elements Iron Tin Antimony Zinc Copper
Answer

1M

9(c ) i) Shiny

ii) Malleable
1M

1M
9(d) It is because the foreign atoms scattered and inserted between the atoms of
the pure metal and make the pure metal atoms are unable to move as the
addition of foreign atoms hold them place.
2M
TOTAL 6M

SECTION C:
No. Marking Scheme Score
10(a) Metals are better electrical conductors than non-metals. 1M
10(b) (i) To compare the electrical conductivity of metals and non-metals

1M

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(ii) Manipulated variables: Material of the rod-metal or non-metal
Responding variable: Whether or not the bulb lights up
Constant variable: Rod of the same size// a dry cell/ a bulb

(iii) Copper rod, glass rod, one dry cell, a bulb, rheostat, crocodile clips and wire

(iv) 1. Set up the apparatus as shown in the diagram below.



2. Turn on the switch.
3. Observe and record the condition of the bulb, i.e. whether lights up or not.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 by replacing the copper rod with a glass rod.

(v)
Material of the rod Condition of the bulb
Copper Lights up
Glass Does not light up
All correct 2M
1-2 correct 1M
0 correct 0M


1M
All steps correct -
4M
Steps 1,2,3,4,6
only 3M
Steps 1,2,3 only
2M
Steps 1,2 only
1M







1M
TOTAL 10M


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No. Marking Scheme Score
11(a)
Advantages Disadvantages
It can be recharged
It supplies a high current
It is heavy and expensive
The sulphuric acid in it easily
spilled






4M
11(b) Rusting iron spoons
Identify the problem : Iron spoons become rusty

Method to prevent rusting : Electroplating such as coating the iron spoons with a
layer of metal which does not rust easily. Example: Silver (argentum)

Explanation of the method:


1. Sand paper on iron spoon to remove any rust.
2. Then, set up the apparatus as shown in the diagram above.
3. Adjust the rheostat to maximum resistance.
4. Switch on the current and adjust the rheostat to supply current of 0.1
A- 0.2 A.
5. Rotate the iron spoon frequently so that it is evenly electroplated
with silver during the electroplating process.
6. When the electroplating of the iron spoon is completed, remove the
electroplated spoon and wash it with distilled water. Allow it to dry.



1M


1M










4M
TOTAL 10M
12(a) 1. Radioactive radiations
2. Have penetrating power
3. Invisible radiations
4. Dangerous to ife

4M
12(b) Two common characteristics:
All the pathogen killed
The goods treated by the radiation are not affected after treatment

Radiations kills bacteria and cells

Example of the use of two other radiations respectively:
Alpha to prevent creases in synthetic fibre
Beta to detect pipe leakage




2M

1M


1M
1M


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In medical field and food industry , gamma radiation is used to kill the
pathogen and microorganisms for sterilization.

1M
TOTAL 10M