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Assessment 1 (March 2015)

Science
Secondary 2
1 hour

Name:
1

Class:

Diagram 1.1 shows the structure of the human ear.

D
C

Diagram 1.1
(a)

On Diagram 1.1, tick () the correct letters to show the organs that are
involved in the mechanism of hearing.
[3 marks]

(b)

Tick () the functions of the part labelled B.


Amplifies sound vibrations
Channels sound waves to the eardrum

Converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses


Transfer sound vibrations to the oval window
[2 marks]

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Mirah feels dizzy when she spins quickly for a few rounds as shown in Diagram
1.2.

Diagram 1.2
Inside your ears are tubes filled with a liquid. The liquid moves when you
move, telling your brain what position your body is in. When you spin, the
liquid also spins. The liquid continues to spin after you have stopped. Your
brain thinks youre still spinning, so you will feel that everything is going
in circles until the liquid stops moving.
By referring to Diagram 1.1, tick () the part of the ear which is responsible for the
occurrence.
B

[1 mark]

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Diagram 2.1 shows the structure of the human eye.


B

C
D

G
Diagram 2.1
(a)

On the diagram, tick () the correct alphabets to show the parts that are involved in
the human mechanism of sight.
[3 marks]

(b)

Tick () the correct functions of the part labelled D.


(i)

Protects the eye and maintains the shape of the eye.

(ii)

Supply nutrients and oxygen to the eye.

(iii)

Detects images of the objects formed and changes them to


nerve impulses.

(iv)

Absorbs light and prevents reflection of light in the eye.

[2 marks]

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Diagram 2.2 shows two types of vision defect, R and S that are commonly facing
by humans.
Thick lens

Light rays from distant object

Image focused in front of


retina

R
Thin lens

Light rays from near object

Image focused behind retina

S
Diagram 2.2
Tick () one difference between the main cause of vision defect R and vision
defect S.
(i)

R occurs due to the eyeball that is too long whereas S


occurs due to the eyeball that is too short.

(ii)

R occurs due to the eyelens that is too thin whereas S


occurs due to the eyeball that is too thick.

[1 mark]
(d)

How can the vision defects in both R and S be corrected?


R : Concave lens
S : Convex lens
[2 marks]

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Diagram 3 shows a section through the human skin.


P

Diagram 3
(a)

Name all the labelled receptors.


P

Heat receptor

Pain receptor

Cold receptor

Touch receptor
[4 marks]

(b)

By making a suitable comparison, explain how the thickness of epidermis affects


the sensitivity of the skin.
The thinner the epidermis, the more sensitive the part of the skin is. (2m)
Fingertips/necks/cheeks/palms are thinner than elbows/soles. Thus,
fingertips/necks/cheeks/palms are more sensitive than elbow/soles. (2m)
[4 marks]

(c)

Our fingertips are known to have very high degree of sensitivity. State one benefit
for such sensitivity.
High degree of sensitivity on the fingertips enables the blind to read Braille
[1 mark]

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Diagram 4 shows an activity carried out by a student.


Glass

Plastic tube

Ear
Asbestos sheet

Stopwatch

Cloth

Plastic tube

Ear
Asbestos sheet

Stopwatch

Diagram 4
(a)

State the aim of the activity.


To study the reflection and absorption of sound
[1 mark]

(b)

State the variables involved in this activity.


(i)

Constant

(ii)

Manipulated :

Type of surface

(iii)

Responding

The loudness of the ticking sound from the


stopwatch

Position the asbestos sheet/location of the ear/


Type/position/material of plastic tube

[3 marks]

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Write the observation for the activity in the table below.


Type of surface

Observation

Glass

The sound of the stopwatch can be heard clearly

Cloth

The sound of the stopwatch cannot be heard clearly

[2 marks]
(d)

Based on your observation, state the type of surface which is a better :


(i)

sound reflector

Glass / Hard and smooth

(ii)

sound absorber

Cloth / Soft and rough


[2 marks]

(e)

What is produced when sound is reflected in caves? Why?


Echoes
[2 marks]

(f)

Taariq and his friends like to play different types of musical instruments especially
during the weekends and holidays. However, most of the times, the neighbours
would knock on his door to advise them to lower the noise. What can Taariq and
his friends do to his room in order to reduce the noise?
To cover the room with rough and soft surfaces that are good sound
absorbers. (1m) For example, to cover the walls/windows with
cloth/cork/sponge/rubber/cushion (1m) and cover the floor with carpet (1m)
[3 marks]

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Diagram 5 shows the apparatus set-up to investigate the response of plants to stimuli.
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Moist cotton wool

Seedling
Plasticine

Diagram 5
(a)

In the box provided in Diagram 5, draw one arrow to show the direction of growth
of the roots after one week.
[1 mark]

(b)

Give one reason for your answer in (a).


The roots grow towards gravity
[1 mark]

(c)

Name the type of tropism shown by the roots.


Positive geotropism
[1 mark]

(d)

State one importance of the tropism in (c) to plants.


Enables the plants to grow deeper into the soil for water and minerals.
[1 mark]

(e)

State two other responses of plants towards stimuli.


(i)

Phototropism/Hydrotropism/Thigmotropism

(ii)

Phototropism/Hydrotropism/Thigmotropism
[2 marks]

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Read the passage below.

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The nose is the sensory organ that


gives us the sense of smell. When we breathe,
air enters through the nostrils into the nasal
cavity. The roof of the nasal cavity has many
sensory cells or smell receptors to detect
smell. This location allows smell receptors to
have the maximum exposure to air currents.
The smell receptors are sensitive to all kinds
of smells.
The nasal cavity is also lined with
Mucus. Mucus warms and moisten air current
before it enters the lungs. Hairs in the nostril
trap dust and dirt in the air so that only clean
air enters the lungs. Chemical particles, for
example in food and flowers enter the nasal
cavity. Chemicals dissolve in the mucus lining
of the smell receptors. Smell receptors are
stimulated and send out nerve impulses to the
brain. The brain then identifies the smell.

(a)

Based on the passage, complete the pathway for the detection of smell.

Chemicals present
in inhaled air.

Chemical particles enter


the nostrils/nasal cavity.

Chemical particles dissolve


in the mucus lining.

The brain identifies the


smell.

Smell receptors are stimulated and send out nerve


impulses to the brain.
[4 marks]

(b)

Hana has flu. She doesnt have the appetite to eat because food is tasteless to her.
Explain why.
The nasal cavity and mouth cavity are connected. (1m) During flu, thick
mucus prevent the smell receptors from being stimulated by the smell of food.
(1m)
[2 marks]

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The sense of taste and the sense of smell help us to spit out food that is spoilt or
smelly before we swallow it. Explain why this is important to us.

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To ensure that we eat proper food (1m) and does not get food poisoning (1m)
[2 marks]

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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Checked by,

Approved by,

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(Ms Sue Soh Ya Lee)
Subject Teacher

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(Mr Leong Chee Fei)
Curriculum Leader

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Head of Department

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