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Science

CHAPTER
1
2
3
4
5

Scientific Investigation
Body Coordination
Heredity and Variation
Matter and Substances
Energy and
Chemical Changes
6 Nuclear energy
7 Light, Sight and Colour
8 Chemicals In Industry
9 Microorganisms and
Their Effects on
Living Thing
10 Nutrition
11 Perservation and
Conservation of the
Environment
12 Carbon Compound
13 Motion
14 Food Technology and
Production
15 Synthetic Materials in
Industry
16 Electronics and
Information and
Communication
Technology (ICT)
TOTAL

P1
3
5
5

2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
P2
P2
P2
P2
P2
P1
P1
P1
P1
Sec Sec Sec
Sec Sec Sec
Sec Sec Sec
Sec Sec Sec
Sec Sec Sec
A B C
A B C
A B C
A B C
A B C
- 1 - 1 - 3 - 1 - 3 - 1 - 4 1 1 - 4 - 1 - 4 1 - 3 - 1 4 - 4 1 1 - 4 1 - 4 - 4 - 1 - 4 -

2
3
2

1
-

1
-

2
5
2

1
1

1
-

2
3
3

1
-

1
1

4
3
2

1
1

3
3
3

1
-

1
-

4
5

1
-

3
4

1
-

3
5

1
-

3
5

2
1

5
4

1
-

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Science

Paper 1

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This question paper consists of 50 questions. Each question is followed by four options A, B, C and D. Choose one correct answer
for each question. Answer all the questions.
1 Which of the following is an example of voluntary action ?
A Peristalsis
B Knee-jerking
C Coughing
D Writing
2

Diagram 1 shows four endocrine glands in the human body.

5 The following shows the characteristics of a person.

Which of the following diseases does the person suffer from?

A Haemophilia
B Downs syndrome
C Turners syndrome
D Parkinson disease
6 Which of the following is an example of hereditary diseases
caused by sex-linked genes ?

Diagram 1

Which of the glands, P, Q, R or S, functions when drinking a

lot of water ?

A
B
C
D

P
Q
R
S

3 What type of disease will a person suffer from if he has

deficiency of insulin ?
A Goitre
B Diabetes
C Anorexia
D High blood pressure

A Downs syndrome
B Albinism
C Sickle cell anaemia
D Haemophilia
7 A man with curly hair (Kk) marries a woman with curly hair
(Kk). If the curly hair gene is dominant (K) while the straight
hair gene is recessive (k), what would be the pair of genes for
their child who has curly hair ?
A KK
B Kk
C KK or Kk
D Kk or kk
8 Diagram 2 shows the changes in the state of matter.

4 Which of the following shows the characteristic of Siamese

twins ?

A
B
C
D

They are non-identical twins.

They grow in separate placentas.
They may share certain organs like heart and brain.
They have different appearances.

process X
Diagram 2

What is process X ?

A Condensation
B Sublimation
C Melting
D Boiling

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9 Which of the following is true about isotopes ?

A
B
C

D

12 Diagram 5 shows an electrolytic cell.

Isotopes have the different chemical properties.

Isotopes have the same melting point and boiling point.
Isotopes have the same proton number but different
nucleon numbers.
Isotopes have the same number of protons but different
number of neutrons.

10 Diagram 3 shows the cooling of a substance.

Diagram 5

Diagram 3

What happens during the time period from X to Y ?

A
B
C
D

The particles move freely.

The temperature increases drastically.
The substance is in a liquid-solid state.
Heat is absorbed from the surroundings.

11 Diagram 4 shows the symbol of atom Y.

19

Which of the following is true about the electrolytic cell ?

A Electrode X functions as the cathode of the cell.

B Anions move towards electrode Y during electrolysis.
C Solution Z acts as an electrolyte to allow electric

current to flow through it.
D The chemical energy is produced through electrolysis
when molten naphthalene is used as solution Z.

13 The following equation shows a process occurs under

sunlight in plants.

What is process X?
A Translocation
B Transpiration
C Photosynthesis
D Germination
14 Diagram 6 shows an experiment carried out to study the
heat changes in a chemical reaction.

Diagram 4

How many protons, electrons and neutrons are found in

atom Y ?

Diagram 6

Based on the observation, which of the following is true

about the reaction occurred ?

A
B

C
D

Heat energy is absorbed from the surroundings.

The products formed contain higher energy content
than the reactants.
The reaction occurs is exothermic.
The contents in the test tube become cool.

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15 Diagram 7 shows the arrangement of apparatus for

purification of copper which is set up by a student.

18 How does nuclear fusion differ from nuclear fission ?

Diagram 7

He made a mistake in his arrangement. What should he do

in order to obtain pure copper metal ?

A

B

C
D

A
B

C

D

It produces radioactive radiations.

It requires very high temperature to provide sufficient
kinetic energy to the nuclei.
It occurs when an electron bombards an unstable
nucleus atom.
It can only produce nuclear energy.

19 Diagram 9 shows the overlapping of red, blue and green

lights on a white screen.
GREEN

BLUE

Interchange the position of the impure copper plate

and pure copper plate
Change the electrolyte hydrochloric acid to copper(II)
sulphate solution
Replace impure copper plate with zinc plate

Heat the electrolyte

RED
Diagram 9
What colours can be seen in areas X, Y and Z ?

16 Diagram 8 shows the nuclear fission of substance X

A
B
C
D

Cyan
Yellow
Magenta
Magenta

Magenta
Cyan
Yellow
Cyan

Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Yellow

20 Diagram 10 shows a ray diagram of a lens. Which of the

following, A, B, C or D, is the focal point of the lens?
Diagram 8

What is substance K?

A Carbon-14
B Phophorus-32
C Iodine-31
D Uranium-235
17 Which of the following shows the correct path of energy
transformation when generating electricity in a nuclear
reactor ?

A

B

C

D

Heat energy nuclear energy kinetic energy

electrical energy
Heat energy kinetic energy nuclear energy
electrical energy
Nuclear energy heat energy kinetic energy
electrical energy
Nuclear energy kinetic energy heat energy
electrical energy

Diagram 10
21 Diagram 11 shows an experiment carried out to study the
image formed in a pinhole camera.

Diagram 11
What will happen to the image if the bulb is moved away
from the pinhole camera ?

A
B
C
D

The image becomes smaller.

The image becomes blurred.
The image becomes smaller and blurred.
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22 Diagram 12 shows the image formed in a pinhole camera.

25 Diagram 14 shows four microorganisms, W, X, Y and Z.

Diagram 14

Diagram 12

Which of the following classifications are correct?

A
B
C
D

Which of the following could be the object ?

A C

Viruses
W and Y
W and Z
X and Z
X and Y

Fungi
X and Z
X and Y
W and Y
W and Z

26 An individual is diagnosed with Hepatitis A. Which part of

his body could be infected?
A Lung
B Intestine
C Liver
D Brain

B D

23 The following word equation represents a reaction to

produce an ammonium salt fertiliser in industry.

What is X ?

A
B
C
D

Diagram 13
Why is atom H added to the metal ?
A
B
C
D

To increase the hardness of the metal

To lower the boiling point of the metal
To increase the rate of reaction
To enable the metal to conduct electricity

Which of the following diseases cannot be prevented by

vaccination ?
A P and S
B P and R
C Q and R
D Q and S

Ammonium phosphate
Ammonium nitrate
Ammonium sulphate
Ammonium chloride

24 Diagram 13 shows the arrangement of particles in an alloy.

27 The following information shows some diseases caused by

microorganisms.

28 A person suffered from chickenpox when he was young.

After 20 years, he

A has to receive a chickenpox vaccine
B has the immunity against the infection
C needs to receive an injection of antiserums
D has to keep distance from those infected with
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29 Which of the following can be used to control the

population of adult mosquitoes ?
A Rear fish in ponds
B Spray insecticide
C Spray oil on the surface of water in drains
D Pour out water from the vase
30 Which of the following shows the benefit of having healthy
eating habits?
A To prevent us from getting any infection
B To maintain the bodys health
C To keep the body figure
D To increase the beauty of a person
31 Diagram 15 shows a food pyramid.

33 The following information shows some materials containing

a chemical which has a negative effect on the environment.

What is the chemical and its negative effect ?

A
B
C
D

Chemical
Carbon dioxide
Chlorofluorocarbon
Sulphur dioxide
Mercury

Negative effect
Global warming
Thinning of the ozone layer
Acid rain
Food poisoning

34 Which of the following processes decreases the carbon

dioxide content in the atmosphere ?
A Combustion
B Respiration
C Photosynthesis
D Decomposition
35 The following information shows the list of organisms found
in a garden habitat.

Diagram 15

Which of the following is true about how the food pyramid

can guide us to have healthy diets ?

A Consume a lot of food rich in fats and sweets which is

arranged on top of the pyramid
B Consume more meat and fish than milk
C Consume vegetables and fruits occasionally
D Consume the sufficient amounts of breads and cereals
everyday

32 A young woman refrains herself from eating food to

maintain her slimy body. Her body weight decreases
drastically. What disease could she suffer from ?

Which of the following shows the correct food chain of the

habitat ?

A
B
C
D

Caterpillar plants bird snake

Plants caterpillar bird snake
Plants caterpillar snake bird
Snake bird caterpillar plants

A Heart disease
B Thrombosis
C Anorexia
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36 Table 1 shows the decrease population in fish in a fishing area
from the year 2002 to 2006.
Year
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006

Population of fish
600
550
460
430
290

Table 1
Which of the following methods is suitable to solve this
problem ?
A
B
C
D

Restricts the use of drag nets

Stops fishermen from fishing in that area
Encourages fishing during breeding season
Captures the young fish to breed in fish ponds

37 What elements can be found in an alcohol ?

A
B
C
D

A
B
C
D

Carbon and oxygen

Carbon and hydrogen
Carbon, oxygen and nitrogen
Carbon, oxygen and hydrogen

Oxygen atom
Nitrogen atom
Hydrogen atom
Sulphur atom

A
B
C
D

A 10 kg object moving at a velocity of 20 m s-1

A 15 kg object moving at a velocity of 35 m s-1
A 20 kg object moving at a velocity of 25 m s-1
A 25 kg object moving at a velocity of 15 m s-1

P
S

Q
R

Diagram 16
Which of the following statements is true ?
A
B
C
D

43 What type of food which can be processed through

irradiation to kill microorganisms ?

44 The following information shows three methods used to

process food.
Cooling
Freezing
l Freeze-drying
l

40 Diagram 16 shows the flow of air over an object.

Arrange the water pressure at points X, Y and Z from the

lowest to the highest.
A X Y Z
B X Z Y
C Y X Z
D Z Y X

A Potatoes
B Coffee powder
C Fish
D Meat

39 Which of the following objects has the greatest momentum ?

Diagram 17

42 A man drives his car for a distance of 2 km for 40 seconds.

What is the speed of the car ?
A 0.05 m s-1
B 20 m s-1
C 50 m s-1
D 80 m s-1

38 Which of the following atoms can be added to rubber to

make it stronger ?

41 Diagram 17 shows a Bernoullis tube.

The flow of air at area S is slower than at area Q.

The flow of air at area P is faster than at area R.
The air pressure at area P is higher than at areas Q and R.
The difference in pressure at area P and area R to cause
the object move downwards.

What is the disadvantage of these methods ?

A
B
C
D

They spoil the taste of food.

They destroy food nutrients.
They cannot preserve food for a long time.
They do not sterilise food.

45 Why can the milk only be kept for a few days even it has been
pasteurized ?

A
B
C
D

Because the enzymatic reaction occurs in the milk

Because the bacterial spores are still in the milk
Because the hot weather outside will cause it to spoil
Because microorganisms from the air change the milk
into acid when they enter the milk

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46 Which of the following is the reason to produce quality

breeds through cross-breeding ?

A
B
C
D

To produce breeds with miniature fruits

To produce breeds with different gene contents
To produce breeds with more nutritional values
To produce breeds with high resistance to diseases

47 The windscreen of a car is made of

A Polystyrene
B Perpex
C Epoxy resin
D Polyvinyl chloride
48 Which of the following shows the similarity between
thermoplastic and thermoset ?

A
B
C
D

50 Diagram 19 shows the transmission of information between

the Earth satellite station and communication satellite in
space.
Earth satellite station

Transmitted
through P

Diagram 19

What is the function of P ?

A
B
C
D

Acts as carrier waves

Increases the frequency of wave
Strengthens the signals received
Changes the signals into sound waves

Both dissolve in organic solvents.

Both are resistant to heat.
Both are good electrical insulators.
Both can be recycled.

49 Diagram 18 shows a schematic diagram of a radio receiver

system.
Receiver
aerial
X

Detector
circuit

Loudspeaker

Diagram 18

What are X and Y ?

A
B
C
D

X
Aerial
Tuner circuit
Amplifier circuit
Tuner circuit

Communication satellite

Y
Tuner circuit
Aerial
Tuner circuit
Amplifier circuit

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Paper 2

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Section A
[20 marks]
Answer all the questions in this section.

1.

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

In experiment A and B above, the initial temperature of 100 cm3 of water is measured and recorded as 30oC. Then 10 gram
of substance X is added to the first beaker. The mixture is stirred and the temperature of the mixture is recorded as shown in
diagram I above. The experiment is repeated by adding 10 g of substance Y into 100 cm3 of water. The temperature of the mixture
is recorded as shown in diagram 2.
(a) Record the temperature of both experiments and then calculate the change in temperature of both experiments. Record

your answers in the Table 1.

Experiment
A

Initial Temperature
(oC)
30

30

Temperature of mixture
(oC)

Change in temperature
(oC)

Table 1
(b) In the experiment, state the

(i) manipulated variable. _______________________________________________________

(ii) responding variable. _______________________________________________________
(c) What inference can you make from the result of the experiment?

________________________________________________________________________

[2 marks]

[2 marks]

[1 mark]

2 Diagram 3 shows an experiment which is carried out to study the reactivity of sodium, calcium and copper with water.
Gas
Test tube
Water + Phenolphalein
indicator
Metal

Diagram 3
(a) State the hypothesis that can be made from this experiment.
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(b) State the variables in this experiment.

(i) Manipulated variable:
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

(ii) Responding variable:
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(c) What is the reason for adding phenolphthalein indicator into the water?
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(d) State the equation for the reaction between sodium and water.
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
3 In an experiment, a bacterium, Basillus subtilis, is cultured in two Petri dishes containing nutrient agar for five days at 28 C and
37 C respectively. The result of the experiment is shown in Table 2.

Table 2
(a) Using data in Table 2, draw two curves to show the number of bacterial colonies against time, for the Petri dish kept at

(i) 28 C
(ii) 37 C

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(b) What is the relationship between the number of bacterial colonies and time?
________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(c) What can you conclude from the graph drawn in (a)?
________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(d) Predict the number of bacterial colonies formed when the Petri dish is kept in an oven at a temperature of 70 C?
________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
4 Diagram 4 shows an experiment to study the relationship between momentum and mass. Trolley X is gently pushed down with
150 g weight and this experiment is repeated by using trolley Y with 500 g weight.

Diagram 4

(a) State the variables in this experiment.

(i) Constant variable:

_________________________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

(ii) Manipulated variable:
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(b) Predict the velocity of trolley X and trolley Y from the plane.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(c) What is the relationship between mass and the momentum of the object?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(d) Why does trolley Y need a larger distance to stop compared to trolley X?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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Section B
[30 marks]
Answer all the questions in this section.

5 Diagram 5 shows a type of cell.

Diagram 5

(a) What type of cell shown in diagram 5?

________________________________________________________________________

(b) Name the structures labelled.

[1 mark]

(i) X:___________________________________________________________________

(ii) Y:___________________________________________________________________

(iii) Z:___________________________________________________________________

[2 marks]
(c) Why is structure labelled Y important in the nervous system?
________________________________________________________________________

[2 marks]
6 Diagram 6 shows a simple voltaic cell.

(a)
State the energy transformation occurs in a simple voltaic cell.


________________________________________________________


[1 mark]

(b)
State the function of galvanometer used in this experiment.


________________________________________________________


[1 mark]

(c)
(i) What will happen to the cell if the zinc plate is replaced with carbon plate?


________________________________________________________


[1 mark]
Diagram 6

(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (c)(i).

________________________________________________________

[2 marks]

(d) Give an example of chemical cell which applies the principle of voltaic cell.

_______________________________________________________________________________

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7 Diagram 7 shows an experiment carried out to study the dispersion of white light.

White screen

Glass prism

Diagram 7
(a) State the colours formed on the screen from P to Q.
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(b) Based on the observation in the above diagram, which light is

(i) the most refracted?
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

(ii) the least refracted?
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(c) (i) If a red filter is placed in front of the screen, what can be observed on the screen?
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]

(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (c)(i).
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(d) State one natural phenomenon that is related to the dispersion of light.
_________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
8 Diagram 8 shows three types of processed food.

Diagram 8
(a) State the method used to process food

(i) X: _____________________________________________________________

(ii) Y: _____________________________________________________________

(iii) Z: _____________________________________________________________

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(b) Among the methods stated in (a), which method can kill microorganisms in food?
________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(c) State one food additive used to preserve food Z .
________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
(d) State one advantage of method in (a)(i) when compared with the method in (a)(iii).
________________________________________________________________________

[1 mark]
9 Diagram 9 shows the structures of two types of plastic.

Diagram 9

(a) State the type of plastic for plastic X and plastic Y.

(i)
Plastic X:

_____________________________________________________________


(ii)
Plastic Y:

_____________________________________________________________

(b) Suggest one example for plastic X and plastic Y.

(i)
Plastic X:

_____________________________________________________________


(ii)
Plastic Y:

_____________________________________________________________

(c) State one similarity in the property of plastic X and plastic Y.
________________________________________________________________________

(d) Give one difference between plastic X and plastic Y.
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Section C
[20 marks]
Answer Question 10 and either Question 11 or Question 12.
10 Study the following statement.

You are given an aluminium block and a duralumin block.

(a) Suggest a hypothesis to investigate the above statement.
(b) Describe an experiment to test your hypothesis in (a) based on the following aspects.

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

Aim of the experiment

Identification of variables
List of apparatus and materials
Procedure or method
Tabulation of data

[ 1 mark ]
[2 marks]
[ 1 mark ]
[4 marks]
[ 1 mark ]

11 (a) State two differences between the following methods of sterilisation.

(i) Boiling and autoclaving
(ii) Antiseptics and disinfectants

(b) Diagram 10 shows three diseases that can be prevented by injecting suitable vaccines.

Diagram 10

[ 1 mark ]

[4 marks]

Study the above diseases. You are required to develop a

concept of a vaccine.

You answer should be based on the following aspects:
Identify two common characteristics of a vaccine
Develop an initial concept of a vaccine
Give one example of a disease which can be prevented

through vaccination and one which cannot prevented

through vaccination

Give one example of a vaccine
[6 marks]

12 (a) State one function each for four types of chemical substances that are used in food by giving a suitable example.

[4 marks]
(b) Diagram 11 shows three types of food.

Diagram 11

Study the above food carefully. Explain how you

develop a concept based on the above diagram.

Your answer should be based on the following
aspects:
Identify two common characteristics
Develop an initial concept
Give another example and one non-example
Explain the actual concept
[6 marks]

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