TOPICAL TEST 5 : MATERIALS

Section A
This question paper consists of 25 questions. Answer all questions. Every question is followed by four options A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer.

1 Table 1 shows four natural materials. Object J K L M Material Silk Latex Cotton Leather
Table 1

I II A I and II B I and III

III IV C II and III D III and IV

Which of the objects come from plants? A J and K C J and L B K and L D L and M 2 Diagram 1 shows three objects.

6 Diagram 3 shows a raincoat.

Diagram 3

Which of the following objects does not have similar property as the raincoat? A C
Diagram 1

Which of the following is the natural source of the objects? A Plants C Glass B Animals D Plastic 3 Diagram 2 shows a process.

7 Diagram 4 shows four objects, W, X, Y and Z in a water-filled beaker.

Diagram 2

Which of the following statements are true? I The fur can produce tie II The object produced cannot provide warmth. III The fur from the animal is spun into thread. IV The natural source of the object comes from the animal. A I and II C II and IV B II and III D III and IV 4 Which of the following classifications of materials is true according to its natural sources? Plant A B C D Cotton, wood, fur Clay, sand, paper Rubber, silk, wood Log, rubber, cotton Animal Leather, rubber, sand Silk, wood, leather Metal, fur, latex Leather, fur, silk

Diagram 4

Arrange the objects in the correct sequence from the object that is the hardest to float to the easiest. A X, Z, W, Y C Y, W, Z, X B X, W, Z, Y D Z, X, Y, W 8 Which of the following classifications of objects is correct according to their physical property? Object A B C D Rubber band, tissue paper Metal spoon, glass rod Sponge, tent Boat, life-jacket Physical property Elastic Conduct heat Absorb water Float on water

5 Which of the following objects are made of metal?

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9 Diagram 5 shows a sponge that is put on the surface of water. After a while, the sponge is found to sink to the base of the container.

Diagram 5

Diagram 9

The investigation shows that the sponge is A hard C water-proof B able to float D absorbent 10 Diagram 6 shows an electric circuit.

Which part of the kettle is an insulator? A K C M B L D N 15 Diagram 10 shows a tent.

Diagram 10 Diagram 6

When X is connected, the bulb lights up. X may be a I iron spoon III copper coin II plastic ruler IV wooden stick A I and III C II and III B I and IV D III and IV 11 Which of the following statements is not correct? A Iron key and stocking are conductors. B Paper and plastic ruler are insulators. C Conductors allow electricity to flow through them. D Insulators do not allow electricity to flow through them. 12 Diagram 7 shows two activities carried out by Adam.

What is taken into consideration when choosing a material to make the tent? A Hard B Colourful C Waterproof D Conducts electric 16 Which of the following is the best way to keep ice from melting? A Put it into a box. B Covering it with sawdust. C Wrapping it with tissue. D Keep it into a plastic bag. 17 Diagram 11 shows a pair of spectacles.

Diagram 11 Diagram 7

What can be concluded from the activities shown? A The materials are elastic. B The materials can float. C The materials can be pulled. D The materials can conduct heat. 13 Diagram 8 shows a towel.

Which of the following objects has the same property as P? A C

Diagram 8

The material used to make a towel must be A light C opaque B elastic D absorbent 14 Diagram 9 shows a kettle.
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18 Diagram 12 shows the observation of an investigation.

22 Diagram 14 shows an investigation.

Diagram 12

What is material X ? A Glass B Cardboard C Tissue paper D Tracing paper 19 Diagram 13 shows a steel cup is filled with hot tea.

Diagram 14

Which of the following iron nails do not rust after one week? A W and X C X and Y B W and Y D Y and Z 23 Diagram 15 shows a pair of scissors made of metal.

Diagram 13

Why do we feel hot when holding the handle of the cup? A Steel is insulator. B Steel absorbs tea. C Steel conducts heat. D Steel conducts electricity. 20 Aluminium was used to build the body of a bicycle. Why does it so? A It does not rust. B It is strong and light. C It is long-lasting and heavy. D It conducts heat and electricity. 21 Which of the following can cause iron objects to rust? I Air III Water II Sunlight IV Cooking oil A I and II B I and III C II and III D III and IV

Diagram 15

What is the best way to prevent the scissors from rusting? A Wash it with water. C Wipe it with cloth. B Wash it with soap. D Coating with chromium. 24 Which of the following are the advantages of reusing, reducing and recycling? I Conserving energy II Increasing pollution III Conserving raw materials IV Protecting the environment A I and II C II and III B I and III D III and IV 25 The following materials can be recycled except A C

Section B Answer all the questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
1 Table 1 shows the data collected in an investigation to test the ability to absorb water by four different materials. The materials are weighed before soaking in water for 3 minutes. Materials are then taken out and the weights are recorded.
Sponge Nylon Cotton 25 150 220 Table 1 85 171 263

Material Paper

Mass of dried material (g) 85

Mass of moistened material (g) 120

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(a) Which material gives the biggest difference in mass before and after being soaked in water? _______________________________________ [1 mark] (b) What is the reason (inference) based on your answer in (a)? _______________________________________

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[1 mark] (c) State one relationship (hypothesis) between the difference in mass of a material and the physical property tested? _______________________________________ [1 mark] (d) Give one example of non-absorbent material. _______________________________________ [1 mark] 2 Diagram 1 shows an investigation carried out by a pupil. Three corks with different masses are put into beakers P, Q and R. The positions of the corks are shown in Diagram 1.

(ii) what is observed (responding variable): ___________________________________ [2 marks] (b) State the observation on the iron nail in test tube U after one week. _______________________________________ [1 mark] (c) State one reason (inference) based on your answer in (b). _______________________________________ [1 mark] (d) Iron nails in which of the test tubes do not rust after one week? _______________________________________ [1 mark] (e) State two factors that causes iron nails to rust. 1. _____________________________________ 2. _____________________________________ [2 marks] (f) State one conclusion based on the investigation above. _______________________________________ [1 mark] 4 Diagram 3 shows three types of recycling bins.

Diagram 1

(a) What is the purpose (aim) of the investigation? _______________________________________ [1 mark] (b) What is the relationship (hypothesis) between the variable that is changed (manipulated) and the variable that is observed (responding)? _______________________________________ [1 mark] (c) State the variable that is kept the same (constant) in the investigation. _______________________________________ [1 mark] (d) Explain how can a submarine change its position in the water. _______________________________________ [1 mark] 3 Diagram 2 shows the investigation carried out by a group of pupils to find out the conditions for rusting.

Diagram 3

(a) What is meant by recycling? _______________________________________ [1 mark] (b) Name two materials that can be recycled. 1. _____________________________________ 2. _____________________________________ [2 marks]

Diagram 2

(c) Give two reasons (inference) why we should recycle materials. 1. _____________________________________ 2. _____________________________________ [2 marks]

(a) From the above investigation, state (i) what is changed (manipulated variable): ___________________________________

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