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After reading this book, you are one step closer to conquering
the explain-type questions in science exams.
To the kids:
You need to spot the clues and link them to the correct science
concepts.
Note:
Do not use this ebook with a “must fit all the words into the
question” approach.
The phrase/sentence MUST answer the question.
Happy reading!
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Table of contents
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Steel
Combining Concepts 1 to 4 plate
Glass plate
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Answer:
Concept:
Steel is a better conductor of heat than glass.
Explanation:
The steel gains heat from Mary’s hands faster than
glass.
OR
End result:
Mary’s hands will feel colder when she touches the
steel plate.
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Before heating
The steel rod is heated and the length of the steel rod is
measured.
After heating
Explain why did the final length of the steel rod increase after
heating?
When the steel rod is heated up, the steel rod gains heat and
expands.
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Apply concept 7
Layer of oil
300ml of 300ml of
Water Water
Setup A Setup B
See the clues in the diagram: Setup A has layer of oil and
Setup B does not.
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300ml of
Water
Beaker A Beaker B
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Answer:
Beaker A is made of steel which is a better conductor
of heat than glass. The water in beaker A gains heat
from the steel at a faster rate.
Result:
Temperature of water in beaker A will rise faster than
the water in beaker B. Rate of evaporation is faster in
beaker A than in beaker B
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Sun
Glass
container
Water
droplets
300ml of
water in
beaker
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Answer:
Water in the beaker gains heat from the sun and
evaporates into water vapour.
Warm water vapour rises, touches the cooler inner
surface of the glass container, loses heat and
condenses to form water droplets.
Note:
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Example
Study the sealed container as shown below. The
sealed container has a total volume of 1000cm3.
500cm3 of rocks is added and 100cm3 of air is pumped
into the container.
Sealed
container
200cm3 of
water in
sealed
container
Answer:
1000 - 500 (rocks) - 200 (water) = 300cm3.
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Animal pollination
Fertilisation of flower
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Identify concept 17
Study flower A
Sticky
stigma
Large
colourful
petals
Anther
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Understanding population
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OR
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Bulb A
battery
Bulb B
Answer: bulb B.
Both ends of the wire are connected to the metal casing in bulb
A.
Take note: one end of the wire must be connected to the metal
casing, the other end to the metal tip.
Concept 32 is used.
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OR
OR
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Iron core
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Applying concept 39
Closed switch
Iron core
Steel nails
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Example
State the useful energy conversion of the Computer
when Tom is watching a video.
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Does your child always lose marks when they thought their
concept is right?
Does your child always have the habit of writing only one
sentence in “explain why” questions?
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