FORM 1 ASSESSMENT

OCTOBER 2015
FORM 1
SCIENCE
(Duration: 25 minutes)
NAME:

SCHOOL:

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Open the question paper when the instruction is given by the examiner.
2. Write your name and school in the space provided above.
3. This question paper consists of 20 multiple choice questions (MCQ) and 5 short
answer questions. Answer all the questions.
4. For multiple choice questions, circle the correct answer option by using a pencil only.
5. For the short answer questions, write your answer in the space provided.
6. At the end of the examination, submit the question paper to the examiner.
7. You are not allowed to bring any additional notes or reference into the examination
room.

FOR EXAMINERS USE:

SECTION
SECTION A

TOTAL MARKS
20

SECTION B

TOTAL

25

PERCENTAGE:

MARKS OBTAINED

/ 100

THERE ARE 8 PRINTED PAGES IN THIS QUESTION PAPER INCLUDING THIS PAGE

SECTION A
1

(2O Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. Which of the following is true about heat?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Heat is a force
Heat is a form of energy
The S.I unit for heat is degree Celsius (C)
Heat can only be transferred through conduction

2.

is the main source of heat energy.

A.
B.
C.
D.

The Sun
Friction
Electricity
Combustion

3. How is heat transferred to us when we are sitting near a fireplace?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Through radiation
Through convection
Through conduction
All of the above

4. The diagram below shows a glass of milk covered by cotton wool. Most of the heat
from the hot milk in the glass is lost through the

A.
B.
C.
D.

Glass
Hardboard
Copper plate
Plastic spoon

5. The diagram below shows the heat transfer system in a building.

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Which of the following activities uses the same principle as the above diagram?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Letting ice melt naturally

Boiling water in a kettle
Drying clothes under the Sun
Washing clothes using a washing machine

6. Which of the following does not describe heat insulation?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Birds fluff their feathers on a rainy day.

The handle of a soldering iron is made out of plastic
Frying pans are made out of aluminium and stainless steel
Ice blocks are covered with saw dust to slow down the melting process

7. The diagram below shows an activity to study the effect of heat on matter. The metal
ball is heated. After heating, the metal ball does not pass through the metal ring. Why
does this happen?

A.
B.
C.
D.

The particles in the metal ball contract

The particles in the metal ball vibrate slower
The particles in the metal ball move further apart
The distance between the particles in the metal ball decreases

8. Dry ice changes its state of matter via process X when it is removed from a freezer
and kept outside at room temperature. What is process X?
A. Melting
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B. Boiling
C. Evaporation
D. Sublimation
9. When a substance is heated, it causes the particles in the substance to occupy
space and
.
A.
B.
C.
D.

less, expand
less, contract
more, expand
more, contract

10. Which of the following describes what happens to the particles of water in a beaker
when being heated?
A.
B.
C.
D.

The particles will move faster

The particles will move slower
The particles will move closer together
The particles will hit each other at a slower speed

11. Which of the following comparisons between boiling and evaporation is true?

Boiling
Occurs on the surface of a liquid

Evaporation
Occurs throughout a liquid

Occurs at a fixed temperature

Occurs at all temperature

A slow process

A fast process

Air bubbles are not formed in the

liquid

Air bubbles are formed in the

liquid

12. Which of the following devices make use of the principle of expansion and
contraction?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Light bulb
Microwave
Thermometer
Vacuum flask

13. The following are the steps in the functioning of a fire alarm system. Which sequence
is correct?
J
4

The bell rings

A.
B.
C.
D.

Bimetallic strip is heated

Electric current flows

Bimetallic strip touches the connecting screw

K, M, L, J
J, K, L, M
M, L, K, J
K, L, M, J

14. The figure below shows an expansion bend of hot water and steam pipes. What is
the function of this bend?

A.
B.
C.
D.

To stop the flow of water

To quicken the flow of water
To allow the expansion of the pipe
To allow the contraction of the pipe

15. The diagram below shows a steel bridge with one of its ends resting freely on rollers.
What is the function of the rollers?

A.
B.
C.
D.

To strengthen the bridge

To absorb the shock caused by vehicles
To allow for expansion during hot weather
To allow for contraction during hot weather

16. Which of the following devices uses a bimetallic strip?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Fan
Rice cooker
Electric iron
Air conditioner

17. Houses in tropical countries are painted in bright colours to

A.
B.
C.
D.

Absorb heat
Radiate heat
Reflect heat
Detect heat

18. Which of the following surfaces radiates the most heat?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Shiny white surface

Dull white surface
Shiny black surface
Dull black surface

19. Which of the following parts of the thermos flask helps to reduce heat loss by
radiation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Vacuum
Cork stopper
Silver coated glass surface
Double layered glass walls

20. Styrofoam boxes are used to store and keep food warm by reducing heat flow
A.
B.
C.
D.

Through radiation
Through conduction
Through convection
All of the above

SECTION B
(5 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section.

1. Complete the bubble map below with the help of the diagram provided.

Occurs during the

(a) _____.

The (e) _____ air

above land will
move to the sea.

(b) _________
becomes more
warm than the
(c) ____.

Sea
breeze

Cooler air from the

sea moves to (d)
__________.

Prepared by,

Checked and Verified by,

Renu Sekaran
Teacher

Mrs.Indra Kumari Doraisamy

Science Teacher
SMK Convent Klang, Selangor