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This question paper consists of 40 questions. Each question is followed by four options A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer for every question.

1 Which of the following is the best definition for science? A The study of events conducted in the laboratory. B The knowledge that depends on technology. C The subject to make our life better. D The knowledge obtained from systematic investigations on natural phenomena. 2 Which of the following is not a field of scientific studies? A Geology C Chemistry B Biology D Economy 3 Which of the following are matched correctly?
Field of science I II III Medicine Astronomy Physics Area of study Health and treatment The universe Living organisms

7 Which of the following is not the laboratory safety rules? A Students are encouraged to carry out experiments based on their own will. B Students must report to teacher immediately if any accidents happen. C Students are not allowed to drink or eat inside the laboratory. D Students are not allowed to play or run in the laboratory. 8 Diagram 1 shows a Bunsen burner.

10 Diagram 2 shows the hazard warning symbol that is labelled on a bottle.

Diagram 2 The content in the bottle is A flammable C explosive B corrosive D poisonous 11 Diagram 3 shows a bottle containing concentrated hydrochloric acid solution.

A I and II only C II and III only B I and III only D I, II and III 4 Which of the following are natural phenomena? I The formation of rainbow II A moving car III The occurrence of day and night A I and II only C II and III only B I and III only D I, II and III 5 The following information shows the description of a career in science. Supervises the construction of buildings and make sure that the buildings are safe. What is the career stated above? A Lawyer C Engineer B Dentist D Geologist 6 The apparatus used to support a container during heating is A C

Diagram 1 The reason of adjusting the size of Q is A to produce yellow colour flame B to allow the gas to mix with air C to control the size of the air hole D to control the amount of air used to burn the gas 9 Which of the following apparatus can be used to measure the volume of liquid to an accuracy of 0.1 cm3? A C

Diagram 3 What symbol should be labelled on the bottle? A C

12 Diagram 4 shows a hazard warning symbol.

Diagram 4 Which of the following substances is not labelled with the symbol? A Mercury C Arsenic B Cyanide D Uranium 13 Why must we check the label on the container of a chemical before using it?
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This question paper consists of 40 questions. Each question is followed by four options A, B, C and D.

Choose the correct answer for every question. A To know the colour of the Iron bar will rust when exposed to air. chemical Which of the following is the B To know the concentration of the responding variable for the chemical experiment? C To ensure whether the correct A The length of the iron bar chemical is used B The presence of water D To study if there is any C The type of metal information written in the label D The condition of the iron bar 14 Diagram 5 shows an apparatus. 18 Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly?
Physical quantity SI unit mole metre Kelvin second Electrical current Length Temperature Time

Prefix A B C D
Deci Centi Milli Micro

Symbol d c M

24 Which of the following cannot be used to measure mass? A

Diagram 5 Which of the following is the use of the apparatus? A To hold hot objects B To hold the beaker while heating C To transfer solid chemicals D To hold chemicals while heating 15 The following information shows some steps in a scientific investigation. P Q R S T Forming a hypothesis Making a conclusion Identifying the problem Controlling the variables Collecting data

19 Table 1 is produced during a scientific investigation.

Time (s) Temperature (C)

0 10 20 30 40

25 30 35 40 45

25 Which of the following is true about the difference between mass and weight?
Mass
SI unit is N Value is constant Affected by gravitational force

Arrange the steps in the correct order. AS R P T Q B R P S T Q CP R Q S T DT R S Q R 16 Diagram 6 shows a pendulum bob moving from X to Z through Y and returning to X.

Weight
SI unit is kg Value changes from place to place Not affected by gravitational forcE

Table 1 Table 1 will be generated when A collecting data B controlling the variables C planning the experiment D analysing and interpret data 20 Which of the following shows the correct conversion? A 1 minute = 50 s B 10 m = 10 000 cm C 80 mA = 0.8 A D 20 000 g = 20 kg 21 Which of the following is the prefix value of Mega? A 10 000 C 1 000 000 B 100 000 D 10 000 000 22 Which of the following values is the longest? A 5 km C 500 000 cm B 50 000 m D 5 000 000 mm 23 Which of the following is not matched correctly?

Measured using Measured using a lever a beam balance balance

26 The mass of Firdaus is 66 kg. What would be his mass and weight on the Moon?
Mass (kg) Weight (N)

Diagram 6 Which of the following factors affect the time taken for one complete oscillation of the pendulum? A The weight of the bob B The gravitational force C The length of the string D The thickness of the string 17 The following information shows the hypothesis of an experiment.

A B C D

66 660 66 110

660 66 110 11

27 Diagram 7 shows the weight of watermelon, papaya and orange.

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This question paper consists of 40 questions. Each question is followed by four options A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer for every question. B I and III only D I, II and III 31 Diagram 9 shows the method used to measure the volumes of a stone and a cork.

Diagram 7 What is the weight of papaya if the sum of the mass of watermelon and orange is 2.9 kg? A 10 N C 12 N B 11 N D 21 N 28 Which of the following balances can be used to measure weight? I

Diagram 9 Find the volumes of the stone and the cork.

Diagram 12 What is the diameter of the marble? A 2 cm B 2.5 cm C 4 cm D 5.5 cm 35 Diagram 13 shows the shape of a leaf traced on a piece of graph paper.

Stone (cm3) A 5 10 15 15

Cork (cm3) 10 10 5 20

II

B C

III

A I and II only C II and III only B I and III only D I, II and III 29 Which of the following is true about the mass of an object? A It is affected by the gravitational pull of the Earth. B It is indicates the amount of space occupied by the object. C Its value changes at different locations. D It indicates the amount of matter in the object. 30 Diagram 8 shows the distance between points P and Q.

32 Diagram 10 shows four eye positions while taking a reading from a measuring cylinder.

Diagram 13 What is the estimated area of the leaf? A 28 cm2 B 27 cm2 C 26 cm2 D 25 cm2 36 Which of the following is the cause of parallel error? A Incorrect eye position when taking the reading on the scale of the measuring tool B Using the measuring tool that does not have a uniform scale C Using the unsuitable unit of measurement D Using the unsuitable measuring tool 37 Diagram 14 shows a measuring tool.

Diagram 10 Which of the eye positions will give an accurate reading? 33 Diagram 11 shows the scale of a thermometer.

Diagram 8 Which of the following can be used to measure the distance between points P and Q? I An opisometer II A thread and a ruler III An internal calipers and a ruler A I and II only C II and III only
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Diagram 11 The reading of the thermometer is A 10C C 16C B 15C D 20C 34 Diagram 12 shows the diameter of a marble being measured using two wooden blocks and a ruler.

Diagram 14 The measuring tool can be used to measure A the length of a curved line B the circumference of a round object C the external diameter of a test tube D the internal diameter of a test tube
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This question paper consists of 40 questions. Each question is followed by four options A, B, C and D.

Choose the correct answer for every question. 39 The internal diameter and external 38 Which of the following apparatus diameter of a measuring cylinder are can be used for measuring 20.5 cm3 4.2 cm and 3.8 cm respectively. of liquid accurately? What is the thickness of the wall of A 25 cm3 beaker the measuring cylinder? B 50 cm3 beaker A 2 mm C 4 mm C 50 cm3 burette B 3 mm D 5 mm D 50 cm3 measuring cylinder 40 Which of the following are the importance of using standard units?
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I To facilitate global communication II To avoid any problems or misunderstanding of measurements in daily life III To enable data to be exchanged, analysed and compared among scientists A I and II only C II and III only B I and III only D I, II and III

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SECTION A [40 marks]

Answer all the questions in this section. The time suggested to complete this section is 60 minutes.

1 Diagram 1 shows a Bunsen burner.

Y : Z : [4 marks] (b) State the tools that are used to measure. (i) weight:___________________________________ mass:____________________________________ [2 marks] (c) Given that the mass of an object on the Earth is 72 kg, what is the weight of the object on the Moon? [Assume that the gravitational field strength of the 1 Moon is 6 of the Earth.] ______________________________________________ [1 mark] [3 marks] 3 Diagram 3 shows a clinical thermometer. (ii)

Diagram 1 (a) Name the parts labelled E, F and G. E : F : G:

(b) What kind of flame produced when part F is (i) closed?___________________________________ (ii) opened?__________________________________ [2 marks] (c) State one function of the Bunsen burner. ______________________________________________ [1 mark] 2 Diagram 2 shows four measuring tools.

Diagram 3 (a) What is its function? ______________________________________________ [1 mark] (b) Name the liquid used to fill the part labelled P. ______________________________________________ [1 mark] (c) What is the importance of the part labelled Q? ______________________________________________ [2 marks] (d) Give two physical features that are peculiar to this type of thermometer. 1. ______________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________ [2 mark] (e) What is the SI unit for temperature? ______________________________________________ [1 mark]
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This question paper consists of 40 questions. Each question is followed by four options A, B, C and D.

Choose the correct answer for every question. 4 Diagram 4 shows two measuring cylinders containing liquid P and liquid Q.

(iii)

kg

(iv)

Electric current

Table 1 [4 marks] Diagram 4 (a) Based on Diagram 4, state the volume of liquids P and Q. P : Q: [2 marks] (b) Name two other apparatus that can be used to measure the volume of liquid. 1. ______________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________ [2 marks] (c) Diagram 5 shows an experiment to measure the volume of the stone. (b) Fill in the blanks in Table 2.
Prefix Giga (i) Mega (ii) Deci (iii) Micro Symbol G Value 1 000 000 000

Table 2 [3 marks] 6 Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

Hazard warning symbol Meaning Example

Diagram 5 (i) What is the volume of the stone? _________________________________________ [1 mark] (ii) What is the smallest division of the scale on the measuring cylinder? _________________________________________ [1 mark]

Radioactive

Uranium

(i)

5 Complete Table 1.
Physical quantity Time (i) SI unit second Symbol of unit s

(ii)

(iii)

(ii)

metre

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This question paper consists of 40 questions. Each question is followed by four options A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer for every question.

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(b) Complete the following chart.

[3 marks]
SECTION B [20 marks]
Answer all the questions in this section. The time suggested to complete this section is 30 minutes.

7 Diagram 5 shows the set-up of an experiment.

[1 mark] (d) How does the volume of stone being measured in the experiment? ______________________________________________ [1 mark] (e) If 15 ml of water has been displaced, what is the volume of the stone? ______________________________________________ [1 mark] (f) Name a measuring tool that can be used to measure the following physical quantities. (i) Length:__________________________________ (ii) Time:____________________________________ (iii) Weight:__________________________________ [3 marks] (g) Name an apparatus that can be used (i) to support apparatus while heating. _________________________________________ _________________________________________ (ii) to hold object in a fixed position. _________________________________________ _________________________________________ [2 marks]

Diagram 5 (a) What is the aim of the experiment? ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ [1 mark] (b) Name the method used in the experiment. ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ [1 mark] (c) Name the apparatus labelled L. ______________________________________________
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This question paper consists of 40 questions. Each question is followed by four options A, B, C and D.

Choose the correct answer for every question. 8 Diagram 6 shows the set-up of an experiment to determine how the lengths of a pendulum affect the times taken to swing.

(iii) Constant variable: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ [3 marks] (c) State the relationship between the length of a pendulum and the time taken of 10 complete oscillations. ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ [1 mark]

Diagram 6 The result is recorded in Table 3.

Length of pendulum
(cm)

(d) Based on Table 3, draw a graph of the time taken for 10 oscillations against the length of the pendulum.

Time taken for 10 oscillations (s)

Period for one oscillation (s)

20 30 40 50

10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0

(a) Complete Table 3. [3 marks] (b) State the variables in this experiment. (i) Manipulated variable: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ (ii) Responding variable: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ [2 marks] (e) Estimate the time taken for 10 oscillations if the length of the pendulum is 70 cm. ______________________________________________ [1 mark]

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