SAMHA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SECTION A
Q.1: For each question, there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the
one you consider correct. Use of correction fluid, overwriting and rewriting reward
zero credit. (30x0.5=15)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 SAMHA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SECTION B
Q.2: Complete the paragraph using the words from the words list . (10)

Active uptake dying flaccid fully higher large

leaves lower membrane osmosis partially roots small stem
turgid wall wilting

Plants obtain their water through their ....................using the process of……………….

The water moves from a region of………………….... concentration to a region of

........................... concentration through the cell…………………… Cells swollen with

water are said to be..........................Cells that have lost a lot of water are……………...

Temporary loss of water from leaf cells can result in the leaf...................... Cell

membranes only allow...................... molecule such as water and minerals to pass

through. This mean the membrane is ................................permeable.

Q.3: Define the following terms. (8)

Cell....................................................................................................................................

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Tissue……………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Organ................................................................................................................................

……………………………………………………………………………………………

11
Organ system……………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Q.4: Write down three characteristics of birds. (3)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Q.5: Write down three characteristics of mammals. (3)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Q.6: Write down three characteristics of insects. (3)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………

12
Q.7: Distinguish between respiration and breathing. (2.5)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Q.8: State two functions of each of following cell parts. (6)

Cytoplasm........................................................................................................................

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Membrane........................................................................................................................

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Nucleus..............................................................................................................................

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Q.9: Which units you measure the size of an organism. (3)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

13
Q.10: Complete the table by naming one plant cell and three animal cells and
stating their locations and functions. (6)
Tissue Name Location Function
Plant cell

animal cell 1

animal cell 2

animal cell 3

Q.11: Complete the table by naming two types of animal tissues and two types
of plant tissues and stating their functions. (8)

Tissue Name Function

animal tissue 1

animal tissue 2

plant tissue 1

plant tissue 2

14
Q.12: Draw lines to match the statements to food tests and results. (7.5)

15