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MODULE: THE NATURE OF SCIENCE

TOPIC: DOING SCIENCE

Use the information and the diagram below to answer question 1.

1. The experimental set-ups below were used to investigate transpiration. The set-ups were
left for one hour.

(a) Formulate a scientific question for the investigation above?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… [1]

(b) Formulate a hypothesis for the scientific question above?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(c) Identify the following from the set-up:

(i) Experimental group ………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Control group …………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

(d) State the following variables for the investigation above:

(i) Independent variable ……………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) Dependent variable ……………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

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(e) Name any two constant variables from the investigation above.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

(f) State any two scientific process skills you would use to carry your investigation.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

2. What is the purpose of covering both plant pots with plastic?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… [1]

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3. The diagram below shows a set-up used to investigate the effect of sunlight in
production of oxygen gas during the process of photosynthesis. Use it to answer
question 3.

(a) State the aim of the experiment.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1)

(b) State two expected observations from the experiment.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (2)

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(c) Production of bubbles suggests that a gas is produced. Oxygen is the only gas
that relights the glowing splint. When a glowing splint was brought to the test
tube with the gas it relights. What conclusion can you draw from the
experiment?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1)

(d) Suggest the control for the experiment above.

…………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………... [1]

(e) Apart from oxygen, State the other variable that can be investigated in the
experiment.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(f) State two process skills needed to carry out the experiment.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………. (2)

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TOPIC: WORKING SAFELY IN THE LABORATORY

1. Identify the meaning of each safety symbol below.

………………………………………………. ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………..

……………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………..

…………………………………………………..

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2. Look at each of the following drawings and explain what rules the individuals are following
what rules they are not following correctly (unsafe).

……………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………...

………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………….

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……………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………….

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MODULE: MEASUREMENTS

TOPIC: SCALARS, VECTORS, LENGTH AND AREA

1. Below is the diagram of oxen pulling a cart in the direction shown, use it to
answer question 1.

(a) Calculate the resultant vector of all forces pushing the cart forward.

………………………………………… [2]

(b) Calculate the resultant vector of all forces acting on the cart.

……………………………………… [2]

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2. Figs. 1.1 and 1.2 show the dimensions of a rectangular block being measured using a ruler.
They are not shown full size.

(a) Use the scales shown to find the length and the width of the block, giving your answers in
cm.

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(i) Calculate the area of the rectangular block.

……………………………….. [2]
(ii) Convert the length of the block into meters.

………………………………. [1]

3. The diagram below shows an instrument used to measure length of a book. Use it to answer
the following questions.

(a) State the value of the length of the book in millimetres (mm).

……………………….mm [2]

(b) What is the value of the smallest division on the instrument above?

……………………….cm [1]

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4. The diagram below shows dimensions of a rectangular prism. Use it to answer questions
that follow.

(a) Calculate the surface area of the rectangular prism.

………………….cm² [3]

5. A farmer wants to spread fertilizer on his field. The field is 300 m long and 140 m wide. He
must spread the fertilizer so that each square meter of the field receives 150 grams of
fertiliser.

(a) Calculate the area of the field.

…………………….. [1]
(b) Calculate how much fertiliser the farmer needs to treat his field properly.

…………………g/m²[2]

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6. Calculate the area of the irregular shape below. (show your working)

…….…………… cm² [2]

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TOPIC: VOLUME, MASS AND DENSITY

1. The diagram below shows dimensions of a rectangular prism. Use it to answer questions
that follow.

(a) Calculate the volume of water that can fully fill the rectangular prism above.

………………. cm³ [3]

(b) Convert the volume above to millilitres (ml).

……………….ml [1]

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7. The diagram below is a dustbin with a cylindrical shape, use it to answer question 7.

(a) Calculate the volume of the dustbin above.

………….cm³ [3]

8. Find the volume of the triangular prism shown.

………... cm³ [3]

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9. A measuring cylinder contains 100 cm3 of water. 20 cm3 of the water is

poured into a beaker.

(a) On Fig. 1.1, mark the level of the water left in the cylinder. [2]

Fig. 1.1

(b) A rule, calibrated in cm, is placed alongside the measuring cylinder, as shown in Fig. 1.2.

(i) What is the length of the measuring cylinder, from zero up to the 100 cm3 mark?

..................................................................................................................................................... [1]

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The volume of a cylinder is found using the equation

volume = cross-sectional area × length.

(ii) Calculate the cross-sectional area of the measuring cylinder.

………….. cm² [2]

10. Fig. 2.1 is a full-size diagram of a rectangular block.

C
B
Fig. 2.1

(a) Use your rule to measure the lengths of the three sides AB, BC and CD. Write your values
below, in cm, to 2 significant figures.

length of AB = ......................... cm

length of BC = ......................... cm

length of CD = ........................ cm [2]

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(b) If you used your values from (a), what would be the unit for the volume of the block?

unit of volume = ........................... [1]

11. Fig. 3.1(a) shows a measuring cylinder, containing some water, on a balance. Fig.

3.1(b) shows the same arrangement with a stone added to the water.

(a) Calculate the mass of the stone.

………………... [1]

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(b) The volume of the stone is 25 cm³, calculate the density of the stone.

……………………. [3]

12. Fig. 1.1 shows a measuring cylinder containing water.

Fig. 1.2 shows the same measuring cylinder after stone A has been lowered into it on a fine
string.

(a) Calculate the volume of stone A.

volume = .......................... cm3 [2]

(b) The mass of stone A is measured as 40.5 g.

Calculate the density of the rock from which stone A was formed.

density = ................................. [4]

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Stone A is removed from the water and replaced by stone B. The measurements are then
repeated.

Which of the values in the experiment will be different when using

stone B? Tick boxes alongside any of the quantities that will have

changed.

60.4 cm3

40.5 g

density
[2]

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13. In an experiment to find the density of some oil, a student takes the following readings.

(a) Calculate the mass of oil in the jug.

mass of oil =.............................. [3]

(b) Calculate the density of the oil.

density of oil =............................................ [3]

…………………………………………………………................................................................................................................................. [1]

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14. Fig. 1.1 shows the top part of a measuring cylinder containing some liquid.

(a) What is the volume of liquid in the measuring cylinder?

volume = ............................. cm3 [1]

(b) Fig. 1.1 indicates four ways the observer’s eye could look when taking the reading
from the measuring cylinder. Put a circle around the eye position that gives the
correct reading.
[1]

(c) In order to fill the measuring cylinder up to the 100 cm3 mark, 80 drops of the
liquid are added to the liquid already in the measuring cylinder.
Calculate the average volume of one drop.

……………………. cm3 [2]

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15. The tank in Fig. 2.1 measures 2.0 m × 1.5 m × 1.0 m. It is full of

water. water

Fig. 2.1

(a) Calculate the volume of the tank.

volume = ................................................ [3]

(b) Water has a density of 1000 kg/m3.

Calculate the mass of water in the tank.

mass = ................................................ [3]

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16. A block has a volume of 20 cm3.

Fig. 1.3 shows the reading when the block is placed on a balance.

(a) Find the density of this block.

density = ......................................................... [4]

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17. A stone has a mass of 5.4 g and a volume of 1.8 cm3.

Some water is placed in a measuring cylinder. The stone is then added to the water. Fig. 19.1
shows the measuring cylinder containing the stone and the water.

Calculate the volume of the water in the measuring cylinder.

volume = ......................................... cm3 [1]

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18. Thabo performed an experiment to determine the density of a rock. He crushed the rock
and obtained six stones of different sizes. He measured mass and volume of each.

The set- up below shows the readings obtained when he was measuring the mass and the
volume of stone 4.

The volumes and the mass of five stones are recorded in the table below.

(a) Determine the mass and volume of stone 4 and record the results on the table above.
(show your working)

[2]

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19. The diagram below shows a hydrometer used to measure the density of a liquid that was
at 25°C.

(a) What is the density of the liquid?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) After some time the liquid was cooled down to 10°C.

(i) How would this affect the hydrometer reading?

……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(ii) Explain your answer in (b) (i).

…………………………………………….…………………………………………….………

……………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

(c) Suggest a change that could be made to a plastic container in order to reduce the time it
takes for the liquid to cool.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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TOPIC: TEMPERATURE

1. The diagrams below show two laboratory mercury thermometers A and B.

Use them to answer question 1.

(a) State the difference between the thermometers.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) Which of the thermometers can be used to measure a wider range of temperatures?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(i) Explain your answer in (b)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

(c) The reading on thermometer A is 27°C.

What will be the reading in the Kelvin scale?

......................................K (2)

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2. Both laboratory and clinical thermometers contain liquid. The volume of the liquid changes
with temperature.

(a) Name one physical property of matter, other than volume, that also changes with
temperature.

……............................ [1]

(b) Clinical thermometers contain a constriction, as shown in Fig. 16.1.

constriction

Fig. 16.1

(i) Explain the purpose of the constriction.

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................................................... [1]

(c) A clinical thermometer is usually more sensitive than a laboratory thermometer. State one
feature that makes it more sensitive.

…………………………………....................................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) Explain why clinical thermometer cannot be used to measure boiling point of water.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

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3. Fig. 5.1 shows a liquid-in-glass

(a) State the range of the thermometer on Fig.5.1.

…………………………………………………………………

(b) On Fig. 5.1, mark where the liquid thread will reach when the thermometer is placed in

(i) pure melting ice (label this point ICE), [1]

(ii) steam above boiling water (label this point STEAM). [1]

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4. Fig. 5.1 shows a typical laboratory thermometer.

(a) Explain why the thermometer has:

(i) a longer stem

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………….. [2]

(b) Calculate the temperature on the thermometer shown on Fig. 5.1 above in degrees
Fahrenheit.

…………………………… ⸰F[2]

(c) Differentiate between clinical and laboratory thermometer.

Clinical Laboratory
i)

ii)

[2]

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5. Fig. 6.1 shows a thermometer containing a liquid at 20 °C and at 60 °C.

(a) Complete the sentences below by choosing the correct words from this list:

density force mass power volume work

When the liquid is heated, the ............................................. of the liquid remains

the

same. The ............................................. of the liquid increases on heating, which

means that

the ............................................. of the liquid decreases. [3]

(b) Water freezes at 0 °C. Explain why the scale on the thermometer in Fig 6.1 shows that
the liquid in the thermometer cannot be water.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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TOPIC: TIME

1. Fig.1.1 shows a clock used to measure time interval between two trains.

A student uses the clock to time the intervals between trains travelling along the railway past his
school.

 He sets the clock to zero (both hands vertical).

 As train 1 passes, he starts the clock and leaves it

running.

 After 35 s, train 2 passes.

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(a) On the blank face of Fig. 1.2, show the positions of the two hands of the clock as train 2
passes. Make sure it is clear which hand is which. [2]

(b) Train 3 passes the school 4 minutes and 55 s after the clock
was started.

On the blank face of Fig. 1.3, show the positions of the hands of
the clock as train 3
passes. [2]

Fig. 1.3

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2. A schoolteacher is concerned about the large number of vehicles passing along the busy
road next to the school. He decides to make a measurement to find the number of vehicles
per minute. Using the school clock he notes the following readings.

12
11 1
10 2

appearance of clock at beginning of investigation 9 3

8 4
7 5
6

12
11 1
10 2

appearance of clock at end of investigation 9 3

8 4
7 5
6

vehicles counted travelling left to right = 472

vehicles counted travelling right to left = 228

(a) Calculate the time for which the schoolteacher was counting vehicles.

counting time = ......................................... min [1]

(b) Calculate the total number of vehicles passing the school per minute.

vehicles per minute = ................................................ [3]

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3. The diagram below shows one girl pushing the other on a dangler. One swing is when the
girl moves from poin X to point Y and back to point X.

(a) The diagram below shows a stop watch displaying the time taken to complete five swings.

(i) Write down the time taken for the five swings

time for five swings =………………………………… (2)

(ii) Use your answer to (a) (i) to calculate the time taken by Thabo to complete one
swing.

time for one swing = ………………………………. (2)

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MODULE: LIVING MATTER

TOPIC: LASSIFICATION OF LIVING THINGS

1. The diagram below shows key classifying living things.

(a) Complete the key by naming:

(i) A …………………………………………………………………………

(ii) B …………………………………………………………………………

(iii) C …………………………………………………………………………. [3]

(b) Name one group of animals which falls under vertebrates.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

2. Define the term ‘Taxonomy. ’

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

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3. Fig. 1.1 shows six different fish.

Fig. 1.1

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(a) Use the key below to identify each fish. Write the name of each fish in the correct box of
Table 1.1. As you work through the key, tick the boxes in Table 1.1. to show how you
identified each fish. Fish A has been identified for you as an example.

Key
name of fish

1 (a) No gill slits visible 2

(b) Five gill slits visible 3

2 (a) Body about 7 times as long as deep 4

(b) Body about 2 times as long as deep 5

3 (a) Eye above front end of mouth Basking Shark

(b) Eye above back edge of mouth Greenland Shark

4 (a) One fin along back Bearded Rockling

(b) Two fins along back Hake

5 (a) Back fin with short spines Sea Bream

(b) Back fin with long spines John Dory

Table 1.1

fish 1(a) 1(b) 2(a) 2(b) 3(a) 3(b) 4(a) 4(b) 5(a) 5(b) name of fish

A ✓ ✓ Basking Shark

[Total : 5]

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4. Fig.1.1 shows six arthropods, each of which could carry disease organisms.

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(a) Use the key to identify each of the arthropods. Write the name of each arthropod in the
correct box of Table 1.1. As you work through the key, tick ( ) the boxes in Table 1.1 to
show how you identified each arthropod.

Arthropod A has been completed for you as an example.

Key

Arthropod

1 (a) Wings present …………………………………..... go to 2

(b) Wings absent ………….………………………….. go to 4

2 (a) Wings shorter than abdomen …………………… go to 3

(b) Wings longer than abdomen ……………………. Musca

3 (a) Abdomen long and narrow ……………………… Anopheles

(b) Abdomen short and broad ………………………. Periplaneta

4 (a) Has three pairs of legs ………………………….. go to 5

(b) Has four pairs of legs ……………………………. Ornithodorus

5 (a) One pair of legs shorter than the other pairs …. Pulex
(b) All pairs of legs of similar length ……………...… Pediculus

Table 1.1

name of
1 (a) 1 (b) 2 (a) 2 (b) 3 (a) 3 (b) 4 (a) 4 (b) 5 (a) 5 (b)
Arthropod
A Pediculus

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(a) Use the identification key to name the organisms.

W ……………………………………………………..

X ………………………………………………………

Y ………………………………………………………

Z ………………………………………………………. [4]

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5. Three characteristics of living organisms and four possible descriptions are shown below.

(a) Draw a straight line to match each characteristic to its description.

Characteristic description

pumping air in and

out of the lungs

Respiration

producing new
individuals of the
same species

Nutrition

obtaining organic
chemicals for the
repair of tissues

Reproduction

the release of energy

from sugars

[3]

(b) State two other characteristics of living organisms.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

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TOPIC: PLANTS AND ANIMAL CELLS

1. Fig. 4.1 shows a typical animal cell and a typical plant cell.

Chloroplast

Fig. 4.1

(a) Name the parts of the cells labelled A and B.

A ………………………………………………………………………………….

B ……………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

(b) Label on the diagram, with a letter C, another structure that occurs in both cells. [1]

(c) State the function of chloroplast.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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6. Fig. 6.1 shows a plant cell from a leaf.

(a) Label the parts on the plant cell above.

A ………………………………………………………………………….

C …………………………………………………………………………

E ………………………………………………………………………… [3]

(b) Explain what is meant when saying a cell has a selectively permeable membrane?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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root hair cell. Explain the reason for each difference.

difference

reason

difference

reason

[4]
7. Fig. 1.1 shows the cell membrane of an animal and a plant cell.

animal cell plant cell

Fig. 1.1

(a) On Fig. 1.1, draw and label

one other structural feature that is found in both cells,

two features found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell. [3]

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8. Some plant cells were placed on a microscope slide and observed through the
microscope. Fig. 1.1 shows one of these cells.

(a) tate the names of structures E and F.

E .....................................................................................................................................

F .................................................................................................................................[2]

(b) State one piece of evidence from the diagram in Fig. 1.1 that suggests that the plant cell
came from under the ground.

..................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................. [1]

..................................................................................................................................

(d) Describe the results of the test

………………………………………………………………………………………………………......

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

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TOPIC: CELL SPECIALISATION

1. Five types of animal and plant cells and five possible functions of such cells are shown
below.

Draw one straight line from each type of cell to a function of that cell.

type of cell function of cell

absorption of mineral
red blood cell
Ions

root hair cell transport of oxygen

white blood cell movement of mucus

protection against
xylem
infections

Transport of water and

ciliated cell dissolved salts

[5]

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2. Fig. 1.1 shows two cells.

Chloroplast

White blood cell palisade cell

Fig. 1.1

(a) State where, in a human a cell would the white blood cell normally be found.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(i) State one structure of the white blood cell that help it carry its function.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

(b) State where, in a plant, a palisade cell would be found.

…...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(i) State one structural function of the palisade cell.

…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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3. Fig. 1.1 shows a white blood cell.

Fig. 1.1

(a) Describe one way in which the structure of a red blood cell differs from the structure of a
white blood cell.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(b) Describe two ways in which the structure of a plant cell from a leaf differs from the
structure of the white blood cell shown in Fig. 1.1.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

(e) State the function of white blood cells.

……………………………………………………….................................................................................................................................... [1]

(f) In the disease AIDS, white blood cells are infected by a virus.
a. Give the name of the virus which causes AIDS.

……………………………………………………............................................................................................................................. [1]
(g) State two ways in which this virus can be transmitted.

………………………………..…………………................................................................................................................................ [1]

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4. Figure 2 shows an animal specialised cell.

Figure 2

(a) name the above specialised cell?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) Describe how the cell is adapted to carry out its function.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(c) State and give function of one specialised plant cell.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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5. The diagrams below shows cells W, X, Y and Z.

(a) Which of the two cells are found in animals?

…………………………………………. and …………………………………………. [2]

(b) In which organ is cell Z found?

……………………………………………………………………………………………….……… [1]

(c) Explain how cell W is adapted to its function?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

(d) Cell W is placed in a beaker containing a solution which is more concentrated than its
cell sap.

State and explain what will happen to the cell.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

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TOPIC: PHOTOSYNTHESIS
1. Fig. 4.1 shows a variegated leaf, with white and green regions, that is attached to a plant.
The plant had been kept in the dark for 48 hours and then a lightproof, black paper cover
was placed over part of the leaf.

The plant is left under a light for 24 hours. After this time the leaf is removed from the plant and
is tested for the presence of starch.

(a) Which chemical reagent is used to show the presence of starch?

[1]

(i) Record the colour you would see, if you had carried out this test, in each of the areas A, B, C,
and D.

Area colour

[4]

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(b) Explain the results for each of the following areas.

area B

area D

[2]

2. In an experiment to investigate starch production by a plant, two similar plants, each with
variegated (green and white) leaves were set up as shown in Fig. 2.1.

Fig. 2.1

(a) Name the process that produces starch in the leaves.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) Explain how the conditions in Jar L make it a control.

………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………… [1]

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(c) At the end of the experiment, a leaf was taken from each plant and tested for the presence of
starch. On the outlines in Fig. 2.2, clearly label the colours of each leaf after the starch test. Do not
colour in the leaves.

(d) When the air was first trapped under the jars, it contained 0.04% carbon dioxide. For each of the
jars, explain why this percentage has changed by the end of the experiment.

Jar L ...............................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................................................

Jar M .............................................................................................................................................................................

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [4]

(e) Name any three constant variables in the investigation on Fig. 2.1.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [3]

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3. The diagram below shows a set-up used to investigate the effect of sunlight in
production of oxygen gas during the process of photosynthesis. Use it to answer
question 3.

(a) State the aim of the experiment.

……………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1)

(b) What do the observations tell you?

………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………. [1]

(c) 0xygen is a gas which relights a glowing splint. When the glowing splint was
brought to the mouth of the test tube it relighted.
(i) What conclusion can you draw from the above observation?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... [1]

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4. The diagram below shows steps followed when carrying out a certain test on a green
leaf. Use it to answer question 4.

(a) Give reasons for carrying out the following steps;

(a) Boiling the leaf in water in step 1.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….. (1)

(b) Boiling the leaf in alcohol in step 2.

…………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..… (1)

(c) Switching off the Bunsen burner in step 2.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………… (1)

(d) State the results for a positive test in step 4.

……………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... (1)

(e) Explain the results obtained in (d).

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (1)

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The yellow bicarbonate indicator solution is put into the apparatus in Fig. 10.1.
Bicarbonate indicator turns yellowish when there is high concentration of carbon dioxide
and purple when there is less carbon dioxide gas.

5. The apparatus is left in sunlight for two hours. The yellow solution becomes purple again.

(a) Name the process in the plant that causes the colour change.

………………………...................................................................................................................................................................... [1]

(b) Explain observation of bubbles through the indicator solution.

…………………………..........................................................................................................................................................................

………………………..................................................................................................................................................................... [2]

(c) Complete the word equation for photosynthesis.

Water + ……………………………………. Glucose + …………………………………………… [2]

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TOPIC: TRANSPIRATION

1. Fig. 8.1 shows an investigation that was set up and left for 30 hours.

pale green leaf

leaf stalk

red dye

Fig. 8.1

(a) At the end of this time, the leaf had become red.

(i) Suggest an explanation for this result.

………………………………………..........................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................................................................ [2

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2. The set-ups below are used to investigate a factor that affects transpiration.

(a) State the factor that is being investigated.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

(b) After a period of time it was observed that the bubble in set-up B has moved further up
than the one in set-up A.

Explain the observation

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [3]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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3. Water is lost from leaves by transpiration.

(a) Name the structures through which most water vapour is lost from a leaf.

[1]

(b) Name the tissue that water flows through in the stem to reach a leaf.

[1]

4. Fig. 10.1 is a graph showing the rate of water loss by a number of similar leafy shoots under
different conditions.

rate of
water loss B

C
8 am time

Fig. 10.1

Graph line X shows the rate of water loss by a shoot in slow moving air as the temperature
increases from 8 am onwards.

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(a) Suggest which line would show the rate of water loss of a shoot in fast moving air as the
temperature increases from 8am onwards.

(i) Explain ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

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5. Fig. 8.1 shows an apparatus used in an investigation into transpiration. The cylinders were
set up and left in the same conditions for 24 hours.

(a) The drop in the level of water in the cylinders is taken as a measure of the rate of
transpiration.

(i) Complete Table 8.1.

Table 8.1

water volume (cm3)

cylinder A cylinder B

original volume

final volume

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...................................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................. [1]

(c) Suggest a modification you could make to ensure that all the water lost from the cylinders
is taken up by the shoots.

...................................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................. [1]

(d) State three environmental factors that can affect the rate of transpiration.

1. ...................................................................................................................................

2. ...................................................................................................................................

6. .............................................................................................................................. [3]

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6. A plant growing in a pot was covered with a transparent polythene bag. The plant was
placed in a sunny window and left there for 24 hours.

Samples of air were taken from the bag at hourly intervals. The concentration of oxygen and carbon
dioxide in the air inside the bag was then measured. The results for oxygen are shown in Fig. 7.1.

concentration
of oxygen

12 2 pm 4 pm 6 pm 8 pm 10 pm 12 2 am 4 am 6 am 8 am 10 am 12
noon midnight noon

Fig. 7.1

(a) Explain why the bag covering the plant needed to be transparent.

..........................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................... [2]

(b) With reference to photosynthesis and respiration, explain the shape of the curve in Fig. 7.1.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

(c) On Fig. 7.1, sketch a curve to show how the concentration of carbon dioxide inside the
bag would vary during this 24 hour period. [2]

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7. A student uses the instrument shown on Fig.4.1 to investigate water uptake by a plant.

cut shoot
water

tap

water
cm

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 air bubble
horizontal tube

Fig. 4.1

(a) Name the instrument shown of Fig.4.1?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) Name and explain the process, in the leaves, causing the bubble in the horizontal tube
to move from left to right.

(i) Process …………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(ii) Explanation ……………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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TOPIC: NUTRIENT CYCLE

1. Fig. 3.1 shows the carbon cycle.

carbon dioxide
in the air

carbohydrates and proteins

in dead organic matter

death

carbohydrates and Death carbon compounds in fossil

proteins in animals fuels e.g. oil and coal

carbohydrates and proteins

in green plants

Fig. 3.1

(a) Label one arrow in each case to show where each of the following processes occur in the
carbon cycle.

(i) Combustion – using the letter C [1]

(ii) Decomposition – using the letter D [1]
(iii) Photosynthesis – using the letter P [1]
(iv) Respiration – using the letter R [1]

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Many environmentalists are concerned by the extent of deforestation that is happening throughout
the world.

(b) Explain how deforestation might affect:

(i) the carbon cycle

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(ii) Discuss the consequence this may have on the environment.

...............................................................................................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [3]

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2. Figure 2.1 shows an incomplete nitrogen cycle.

Fig. 2.1

(a) Use the words given below to identify processes K, L, M

Nitrification, feeding, lightning, carbohydrates, Nitrogen fixation

L …………………………………………………………………………….

M …………………………………………………………………………….

N …………………………………………………………………………….. [3]

(b) Complete the nitrogen cycle on fig. 2.1 to show the process of denitrification. [1]

(c) Explain the role of rhizobia in the nitrogen cycle.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

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3. Fig. 5.1 shows the carbon cycle. The arrows represent the various processes that happen in
the cycle.

E
carbon dioxide
in air
B D death
+
carbon compounds carbon compounds excretion box
C in dead animals
in fossil fuels and plants X

A G
carbon compounds
in plants
F

Fig. 5.1

(a) (i) Complete the diagram by filling in box X. [1]

(b) State the letters of two arrows that represent respiration.

and [2]

[1]

(d) State the letter of the arrow that represents the process in the cycle that takes
millions of years to happen.

[1]

(e) Photosynthesis is not shown on the diagram. Draw an arrow on Fig. 5.1 to
represent photosynthesis and label it P. [1]

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MODULE: NATURE OF MATTER

TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING MATTER

1. In the atomic model, the atom has a central mass. Much smaller particles orbit this central
mass, as shown in Fig. 5.1.

central
mass

orbiting
particles

Fig. 5.1

(a) State the name given to the central mass.

……………………………………………………........................................................................................................................................ [1]

(b) State the name given to the orbiting particles.

........................................................... and ....................................................................

(d) Explain why an atom is electrically neutral?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

....………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

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2. Table 6.1 shows the numbers of protons and electrons in four particles, A, B, C and D, which
are involved in the oxidation of aluminium.

Table 6.1

particle number of protons number of electrons

A 8 10

B 13 13

C 8 8

D 13 10

Atoms of the element aluminium have the proton number 13.

(a) State and explain which particle, B or D, in Table 6.1 is an atom of aluminum particle?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

3. Fig. 5.1 shows the arrangement of atoms in a solid block.

X Y

Fig. 5.1

(a) End X of the block is heated. Energy is conducted to end Y, which becomes warm.

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(i) Explain how heat is conducted from X to Y by the atoms.

………………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................

………………………………………………….................................................................................................................................. [2]

(b) Explain why the solid block expands when it is heated.

………………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................

………………………………………………….................................................................................................................................. [1]

(c) The block is heated and becomes a liquid.

(i) Describe the changes that occur to the arrangement and the motion of the atoms.

………………………………………………..........................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………............................................................................................................................................. [2]

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4. State two differences between the properties of liquids and gases at normal pressures.
Explain these differences in molecular terms.

Difference 1 ................................................................................................................................................................

Explanation 1 .............................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................................................

Difference 2 ................................................................................................................................................................

Explanation 2 ............................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................................... [4]

5. Here is a list of descriptions of molecules in matter.

Description solid gas

free to move around from place to place

can only vibrate about a fixed position

closely packed

relatively far apart

almost no force between molecules

strong forces are involved between molecules

(b) In the columns alongside the descriptions, put ticks next to those which apply to the
molecules in solids or gas. [4]

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6. Fig. 3.1 illustrates the arrangement of the molecules of a substance in its solid, liquid and
gaseous states.

solid liquid gas

A B C

Fig. 3.1

(a) State which arrangement, A, B or C, contains molecules with the most energy.

………………………………………………………......................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) Explain, in terms of the forces between the molecules and their separation, why

(i) gases are easier to compress than liquids,

……………………………………………………...................................................................................................................................

………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................... [2]

(ii) Heat is needed to change the substance from solid to liquid.

……………………………………………………......................................................................................................................................

………………………………………………...................................................................................................................................... [2]

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7. Fig. 4.1 shows the arrangement of molecules in a solid and in a liquid.

solid liquid

Fig. 4.1

(a) State one difference between the two arrangements.

……………………………………………….............................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………............................................................................................................................................ [1]

(b) By writing about the forces between molecules and the motion of molecules, explain why

(i) the molecules of a solid and of a liquid have different arrangements,

………………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………………….............................................................................................................................. [1]

(ii) The rate of evaporation is greater when a liquid is hotter.

………………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................

……………………………………………….................................................................................................................................... [1]

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8. A pump is used to investigate a property of matter, as shown in Fig. 1.3.

air
blocked piston
valve

direction of motion of piston

Fig. 1.3

(a) Which property of matter is investigated above?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) Write the expected observations in fig. 1.3?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(c) On the other investigation air is replaced by water.

(i) State the expected observations.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(ii) In terms of particle arrangement explain the difference in observations at (b) and
(c) (i).

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

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(d) (i) What is the state of matter just before a substance boils?

.............................................................................................................................. [1]

9. Describe what happens to the molecules during boiling.

10. State two differences between boiling and evaporating.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

11. What is the state of matter just before a substance melts?

…………………………………………………………................................................................................................................................. [1]

12. Aluminum melts at 660 °C. At what temperature does it freeze?

…………………………………………………….............................................................................................................................. [1]

13. The three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.
Fig. 5.1 shows the arrangement of the particles in a solid and gas.

(a) Complete Fig. 5.1 to show the arrangement of the particles in a liquid [2]

(b) State the names of each of the processes A and B.

process A .................................................

process B ................................................. [2]

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MODULE: HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

TOPIC: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND PUBERTY

1. Fig. 2.1 shows the female reproductive system.

Fig. 2.1

(a) Name the structures labelled A and B.

A ......................................................................................................................................

B ................................................................................................................................ [2]

(b) Label, on Fig . 2.1, with the appropriate letter, where

(i) fertilisation normally occurs – F. [1]
(ii) gametes are produced – G. [1]
(iii) oestrogen is produced – O. [1]

1. ......................................................................................................................................

2. ......................................................................................................................................

3. ................................................................................................................................ [3]

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2. Fig. 3.1 shows the male reproductive system and part of the urinary system.

................................

Fig. 3.1

(b) Label on Fig. 3.1 each of the following structures.

(i) a sperm duct [1]

(ii) a ureter [1]

(iii) the urethra [1]

(b) State two functions of the part labelled X.

[2]

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3. Fig. 6.1 shows the female reproductive system.

R ..................................

S ..................................

Fig. 6.1

(a) On Fig. 6.1, label structures R and S. [2]

(b) On Fig. 6.1,

(i) label, with a line and a letter F, where fertilisation occurs, [1]

(ii) label, with a line and a letter I, where implantation occurs. [1]

(c) During puberty, the secondary sexual characteristics develop.

(i) Name the hormone that controls these developments in a female and state which organ
produces it.

hormone

organ producing it [2]

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(ii) State two secondary sexual characteristics that develop in females, in parts of the
body other than in the reproductive organs shown in Fig. 6.1.

[2]

4. Fig. 8.1 shows the male reproductive system.

Fig. 8.1

(a) Using a label line and the letters given, label on Fig. 8.1,

(i) G where gametes are formed, [1]

(ii) S the sperm duct, [1]

(iii) T where testosterone is formed, [1]

(iv) U the urethra. [1]

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(b) Describe two secondary sexual characteristics regulated by testosterone. 1.

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5. Fig. 6.1 shows the male reproductive system.

Fig. 6.1

(a) Name the parts labelled A, B and C.

A ...................................................................................................................................

B ...................................................................................................................................

C .............................................................................................................................. [3]

(b) A disease that can affect the male reproductive system is gonorrhoea.

(i) State two signs or symptoms of this disease in males.

1. ………………………………................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................................

2. ...........................................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................................... [2]

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(c) What long-term effect can this disease have in males?

……………………………………………………......................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………………….............................................................................................................................. [1]

(d) What is the normal method of treatment for a gonorrhoea infection?

……………………………………………………......................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………………….............................................................................................................................. [1]

(e) What is the best method of preventing the spread of this disease during sexual intercourse?

…………………………………………………….............................................................................................................................. [1]

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MODULE: ENERGY FORMS AND ENERGY CHANGES

TOPIC: ENERGY FORMS AND ENERGY SOURCES, ENERGY CHANGES

1. Fig. 6.1 shows a device used to generate electricity. Water entering at the top turns the wheel. A
generator connected to the wheel produces electric current.

water in

generator

wheel

water out

Fig. 6.1

(a) Complete the energy changes below.

…………………………………………….. kinetic Energy …………………………………...………. [2]

(b) Name the main source of energy above.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

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2. One type of renewable energy source is shown in Fig. 3.1.

Earth’s surface

hot water cold water

and steam down
up

cracks in hot
rocks

Fig. 3.1

(a) State the name of the renewable energy source shown in Fig. 3.1.

……………………………………………………............................................................................................................................ [1]

(b) State what is meant by a renewable energy source.

………………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................

………………………………………………….................................................................................................................................. [1]

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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3. A coal-fired power station produces electricity by burning

coal. Fig. 9.1 shows the block diagram of the power station.

chemical electrical
energy in coal energy output

Fig. 9.1

(a) Each of the boxes should contain one of the three labels turbine, generator or boiler.

(iii) Copy the block diagram in Fig. 9.1 and label the boxes. [3]
(b) Complete the useful energy changes that occur in each box of the block diagram.

Chemical PE ……………………………………………. Electrical Energy [1]

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(d) Coal is a non-renewable source of energy.

a. Explain what is meant by non-renewable.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
b. State two other non-renewable sources of energy.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
c. State two renewable sources of energy.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

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4. Fig. 4.1 shows a hydroelectric power station. Water from the lake is used to
produce electricity in the turbine house.

dam

lake

turbine
house

to river

Fig. 4.1

(a) State where the water in Fig. 4.1 has the least potential energy.

………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................... [1]

(b) State the energy taking place in the turbines.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(c) Some power stations burn coal to produce the same electrical power output.
State one advantage of the hydroelectric power station over thermal power
station.

………………………………………………..........................................................................................................................................

……………………………………………….................................................................................................................................... [2]

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5. A piece of fruit is falling from a tree.

Fig. 4.1

(a) The list below contains the names of some different forms of energy.

Put a tick in the box alongside four that are possessed by the falling fruit.

chemical

electrical

gravitational (PE)

internal (thermal)

kinetic (KE)

light

sound

strain [4]

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(b) Which form of energy increases as the fruit falls?

.................................................................... [1]

(c) Which form of energy decreases as the fruit falls?

.................................................................... [1]

(d) Which form of energy is stored in the body of a person as a result of eating the fruit?

.................................................................... [1]

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MODULE: SOUND ENERGY

TOPIC: SOUND WE HEAR

1. Diagram below shows parts of the ear, use it to answer the following questions.

(a) Label the following parts:

A ……………………………………………………..

B …………………………………………………….

C ……………………………………………………. [3]

(b) What is the function of the cochlea in the human ear?

…………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………… [1]

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2. (a) Describe how sound travels through air.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) Thapelo uses the set-up below to produce sound. He pushes the metal plate down at
point X and then releases it. When the metal plate is released, it vibrates and produces
sound.

(i) What changes can be made to the set- up so that it produces sound of a higher
pitch?

……………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………...……………. [1]

(ii) What is the relationship between frequency of vibrations and pitch of sound?

……………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(c) A boy placed his foot on a metal a metal bar of a railway track and felt some
vibrations. The vibrations were caused by an oncoming train which was out of view.
He could also not hear the sound.

Explain these observations in terms of particle arrangement.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

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3. A square wooden block is made to rotate 3000 times per minute. A springy metal strip presses
against the block, as shown in Fig. 8.1. A person nearby observes what is happening.

3000 rotations / minute

springy
metal strip

Fig. 8.1

(a) Calculate how many times per second the block rotates.

number of rotations per second = ....................... [1]

(b) Calculate the frequency of the sound caused by this arrangement.

frequency = ................ Hz [2]

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4. Fig. 6.1 shows the waveform of the note from a bell. A grid is given to help you take
measurements.

time

Fig. 6.1

(a) State what is happening to the loudness of the note.

(b) State how you deduced your answer to (a)(i).

……………………………………………………............................................................................................................................... [1]

(c) State what is happening to the frequency of the note.

……………………………………………………............................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) State how you came to your answer to (b)(i).

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5. A sound wave is represented by Fig. 8.1.

Fig. 8.1

(a) On Fig. 8.1, show clearly the wavelength of the wave. [1]
(b) On Fig. 8.1, draw a second wave which has half the amplitude of the original
wave, but the same frequency. [2]
(c) Does the wave that you have drawn represent a louder sound or a quieter sound than the
original wave? Explain your answer.

………………………………………………………..................................................................................................................................

……………………………………………………............................................................................................................................. [1]

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6. A radio beacon floating in the open sea is shown in Fig. 8.1.

As the waves pass by the beacon goes up and down, but has no other movement.

beacon floating

direction of wave beacon

movement

beacon floating later

Fig. 8.1

(a) Are the waves on the sea transverse or longitudinal? Explain your answer.

……………………………………………………….................................................................................................................................... [1]

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7. Fig. 1.1 is a full-scale diagram that represents a sound wave of frequency 5.1 kHz in air.

Fig. 1.1

(a) On Fig. 5.1, mark the position of one compression with the letter C and of one
rarefaction with the letter R. [2]

(b) A sound wave is longitudinal. Describe how a longitudinal wave differs from a transverse
wave.

8. Define the following terms:

a. Wavelength

……………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………… [1]

b. Amplitude

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....

………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………… [1]

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9. Figure 7 shows the traces produced on an oscilloscope by two sound waves, A and B.

The oscilloscope settings are the same for each trace.

Figure 7

Sound wave A Sound wave B

(a) Explain two ways by which the sounds produced by sound waves A and B differ?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [4]

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TOPIC: CARING FOR TEETH

1. One type of tooth is represented by fig. 1.2.

Fig. 1.2

(a) Label the following parts:

(i) A ………………………………………………………….

(ii) B ………………………………………………………….

(iii) C ………………………………………………………….. [3]

(b) State the function of the pulp cavity.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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2. Fig. 7.1 shows three different types of teeth from a human.

A B C

Fig. 7.1

(a) Name the types of teeth labelled A and B.

A ………………………………………………………………..

B ……………………………………………………………….. [2]

(b) State the function of part C

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(c) Explain how regular brushing helps to prevent tooth decay.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

(d) State two importance of chewing in digestion.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

(e) Explain the role of enzymes in digestion.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

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3. Study the diagram of a tooth below.

(a) What is the function of this type of tooth?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) The area marked Y on the tooth shows sign of tooth decay. Suggest one way by which
tooth decay can be reduced.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

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MODULE: NUTRITION

TOPIC: DIGESTION

1. Using a single line in each case, link each definition to the correct process.

definition process

getting rid of fibre digestion

(roughage) from an
animal

egestion
large food molecules
broken down into
simple substances
excretion

taking in food into an

animal’s alimentary
canal ingestion
[3]

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2. Fig. 6.1 shows the alimentary canal and associated organs.

Fig. 6.1

On Fig. 6.1, label the sites of each of the following processes.

(i) absorption of water [1]

(ii) bile production [1]
(iii) glycogen storage [1]
(iv) lipase production [1]

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3. The diagram below shows some parts of the human digestive system.

(a) Name the parts labelled M and N.

M ………………………………………………………..

N ……………………………………………………….. [2]

(b) State one function of the duodenum.

…………………………………………………………………….………………………………… [1]

(c) A patient was told he has a blockage in his bile duct.

How would this affect the digestion of food?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

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4. Table 6.1 gives some details of the digestion of food. Complete Table 6.1.

Table 6.1

food material digestive enzyme source of enzyme end products

salivary glands
+
starch
…………………… …………………… ……………………

stomach
…………………… …………………… ……………………

fatty acids
+
fat pancreas
…………………… ……………………

[8]

(a) Amino acids and glucose are carried in the blood from the intestine to the liver.
(i) Describe the processes that occur in the liver when there is an excess of these
materials arriving in the blood.

amino acids ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Glucose ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

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5. Fig. 1.1 shows some food as it moves along the small intestine.

H I

Fig. 1.1

(a) Draw an arrow underneath Fig. 1.1 to show the direction in which the food is moving. [1]

(b) Describe what is happening to the muscles in the wall of the oesophogus at positions H and
I, and explain how this causes the food to move.

at H ...............................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

at I ...............................................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................... [5]

(c) Name the process at fig. 1.1.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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6. Fig. 8.1 shows a diagram of part of the digestive system, associated organs and blood

Fig. 8.1

(a) Complete Table 8.1 to identify the named structures.

Table 8.1

name of structure letter label

duodenum

gall bladder

liver

pancreas

stomach

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(b) Name the liquid that is stored in the gall bladder.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

7. Fig. 8.2 shows the rate of digestion of protein by two different enzymes, A and B, over a
range of pH.

enzyme enzyme
A B

rate of
digestion
of protein

2 4 6 8 10 12
pH

Fig. 8.2

(e) Name the structure, shown in Fig. 8.1, in which enzyme A will be most active.

(f) Name the structure, shown in Fig. 8.1, in which enzyme B will be most active.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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8. Bile and lipase are concerned with the digestion of fats. Bile is made in the liver.

(a) Where is lipase produced?

…………………………………………………….............................................................................................................................. [1]

(b) Describe the role of these two substances in the process of fat digestion.

……………………………………………………...................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………………....................................................................................................................................

……………………………………………........................................................................................................................................ [4]

9. The products of digestion of carbohydrates, fat and proteins enter the blood.

(a) Name the products of digestion that only enter the blood directly from the small intestine.

……………………………………………………......................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………………….............................................................................................................................. [2]

(b) Explain the roles of the liver in dealing with the products of digestion of carbohydrates and
proteins.

carbohydrates …………………………………………………..........................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................................................

proteins .............................................................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................................... [4]

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10. The diagrams below show some organs of the digestive system labelled S, T, U, and V.
use them to answer question 9.

(a) Name organ U.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

(b) State one function of organ U.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

………………………………. …………………………. ……………………………. [2]

(d) Name the enzyme found in the mouth.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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11. Fig. 7.1 shows a model of digestion and absorption in the alimentary canal.

tubing permeable to water and

sugars, but not permeable to starch

water

starch solution
mixed with amylase

beaker

Fig. 7.1

(a) In this model, what represents,

(i) the small intestine,

.............................................................................................................................. [1]

(ii) the blood,

.............................................................................................................................. [1]

(iii) the food?

.............................................................................................................................. [1]

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(a) After 20 minutes, simple sugars is present in the water in the beaker. Explain

why.

...........................................................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................................... [2]

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MODULE: DRUGS
TOPIC: DRUG USE

1. Alcohol is described as a depressant and an addictive drug that can damage the body.

(a) State what is meant by each of the following terms.

depressant .........................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................................................................

addictive .....................................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................................... [2]

(b) State two long term effects that alcohol might have on the body.

1. ...........................................................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................................................

2. ...........................................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................................... [2]

...................................................................................................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................................................................................... [2]

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2. The drug heroin is said to be addictive.

(a) Explain the meaning of the term

addictive.

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

....................................................................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) Describe two symptoms you would look for if you suspected that a person was a regular
heroin user.

1. .....................................................................................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................................................................................

2. ....................................................................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................................................................[2]

3. Heroin can be heated and the fumes inhaled or heroin can be injected into the blood.

(a) Describe a major health risk with each of these ways of taking the drug.

(i) Inhaling the fumes ...................................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................................................................................

(ii) Injecting into the blood .........................................................................................................................

....................................................................................................................................................................................[2]

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MODULE: TRANSPORTING SUBSTANCES IN THE HUMAN BODY

TOPIC: BLOOD

Fig. 11.1 below shows a blood smear seen under a microscope.

Red blood cell

Fig. 11.1

1. Name A and B.

A ...........................................................................................................................

B ....................................................................................................................... [2]

(a) State the function of red blood cells.

.......................................................................................................................................................... [1]

(b) State two structural adaptations of human red blood cells that help them to carry out their
function.

1 ...........................................................................................................................

2 .......................................................................................................................[2]

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………..……………………………………………… [1]

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TOPIC: THE HEART AND CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS

1. Fig. 8.1 shows a section through the heart.

B
C

A D

Fig. 8.1

(a) Name the two blood vessels A and B.

A ...............................................................................................................................

B .......................................................................................................................... [2]

(b) Which of the blood vessels, A, B, C or D, carry oxygenated blood?

.............................................................................................................................. [1]

(c) State the function of E.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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2. Fig. 8.1 shows a diagram of a section through the heart.

Y Z

Fig. 8.1

(a) On Fig. 8.1:

(i) label an atrium; [1]

(ii) label the pulmonary vein; [1]

(iii) shade in the chambers that contain deoxygenated blood. [1]

(b) Explain why the wall around chamber Z needs to be thicker than that around chamber Y.

[2]

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(d) State two preventive actions a person could take to reduce the chance of a heart attack.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

3. Fig. 8.1 shows the route taken by blood around the body.

lungs

heart chamber A
D

C heart chamber B

body organs

Fig. 8.1

(a) Name the heart chambers A and B.

B [2]

(b) Use information shown in Fig. 8.1 to identify the type of blood vessel C as either an artery
or a vein.

(i) Type of blood vessel C …………………………………………………………………………………………...

(ii) Reason …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

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[2]

(d) Suggest and explain which of the four blood vessels contains blood at the highest pressure.

[2]

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4. Fig. 7.1 shows a section through the heart.

semilunar
Y
valve

tricuspid
valve

(a) Explain why tricuspid valves are open and semilunar valves are closed on both right and left
side of the heart?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

(b) Explain why the wall of the left ventricle is thicker than the wall of the right ventricle.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

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5. Fig. 9.1 is a flowchart to show the circulation of blood in the body.

direction of
heart blood flow
blood vessel P

body tissues lungs

blood vessel Q heart

Fig. 9.1

(a) Complete the paragraph using words or phrases from the list.

You may use each word or phrase once, more than once, or not at all.

aorta body left lungs

pulmonary artery pulmonary vein right valves

The blood leaves the …………………………………….. ventricle of the heart to go through blood

vessel P, which is the …………………………………… It then goes to the lungs. There are

……………………………….. in the heart to make sure there is a one way flow of blood.

The composition of blood changes as it flows through the tissues of the small intestine.

(b) State one substance that leaves the blood as it flows through the tissues of the small
intestine.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

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6. Fig. 4.2 shows cross sections of an artery and a vein. The diagrams are not drawn to the
same scale.

(a) State which diagram shows an artery. Explain your answer.

diagram ............................................................

explanation ………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

7. Fig. 1.1 shows a section through a diseased blood vessel of a middle-aged person.

………………………………… P

………………………………… Q

Fig. 1.1

(a) What type of blood vessel is shown?

...................................................................................................................................... [1]

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(b) On the diagram, name the parts labelled P and Q. [1]

(c) Describe the possible effects of P on the person’s health.

..........................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................[4]

(d) Explain how the person’s diet, over the previous twenty years, may have caused this blood
vessel to be diseased.

..........................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................[2]

8. Some poor diets can increase the risk of a heart attack.

(a) Suggest two ways in which a poor diet could be changed to reduce the risk of a heart attack.

1. .....................................................................................................................................................................................

2. ............................................................................................................................................................................... [2]

(b) Suggest two other factors, apart from diet, that could increase the risk of a heart attack.

1. .....................................................................................................................................................................................

2. ............................................................................................................................................................................... [2]

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9. Fig. 4.1 is a diagram of the internal structure of the heart.

B C
D
A

Fig. 4.1

(a) State which of the vessels labelled A, B, C and D are arteries.

.......................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) State the name of the blood vessel with the highest pressure.

.......................................................................................................................................[1]

...........................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................[1]

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10. Fig. 4.2 shows a cross section of an artery.

Fig. 4.2

(a) Describe how the structure of this artery adapts it for its function.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

11. Fig. 4.3 shows a longitudinal section of a diseased coronary artery.

(a) Describe the function of the coronary artery.

..................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................. [1]

(b) Identify substance X.

............................................................................................................................. [1]

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12. The diagram below shows a certain type of blood vessel.

(a) Name the type of blood vessel.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) (i) Suggest one reason to explain why there are fat deposits in the blood vessel.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(ii) What is likely to happen to the blood pressure and the rate of blood flow as a result of the
fat deposit?

Blood pressure:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

Rate of blood flow:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(c) Explain your answer in (b) (ii).

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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TOPIC: BREATHING

1. Fig. 4.1 shows the positions of some of the parts of a person’s breathing system, just as they
have finished breathing out.

Fig. 4.1

(a) Name the parts A and B.

A ..........................................................................

B .......................................................................... [2]

(b) Describe what happens to parts C and D as the person breathes in.

C ...............................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

D ...............................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................ [2]

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..................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................ [3]

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2. Fig. 8.3 shows an alveolus and an associated blood capillary.

(a) Suggest at which point, X or Y the rate of diffusion of carbon dioxide will be highest.

...........................................................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) Describe one structural characteristic that helps the alveoli perform its function.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

(c) What type of blood is leaving the alveoli?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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(d) The bronchi and bronchioles are lined with ciliated epithelium tissue and a thin layer of
mucus. Describe the role of the cilia and mucus.

……………………………………………………...................................................................................................................................

……………………………………………..................................................................................................................................... [2]

3. The diagram below illustrates gaseous and material exchange in the human body.
Use it to answer question 3.

(a) During gaseous exchange, gas X leaves the blood vessel and enters the alveolus.

(i) Name gas X.

………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(iii) State the process through which gas X enters the alveolus from the blood vessel.

………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(iv) Name the organ where the alveolus found.

………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) Substance V and gas Y combine to release energy in the body cells.

(i) Identify substance V.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

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(iii) Name the process that releases the energy.

………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(c) State the function of the nucleus.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

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4. Fig. 3.1 is a graph of the volume of air flowing into and out of the lungs of a human
while breathing at rest.

3
volume
of air in
3
lungs / dm
2

0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
X
time / seconds
Fig. 3.1
(a) State how many breaths are inhaled in 15 seconds.

(b) State the volume of air breathed in during each breath.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(c) Calculate the volume of air breathed in during one

minute. Show your working.

…………………………………….[2

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(d) At time X the person began to exercise. Sketch on the graph five more breaths
for this person during this exercise.

(c) Smoking cigarettes affects the breathing system. Explain how smoking can increase the
risk of getting bacterial infections in the lungs.

..........................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................... [3]

5. Smoking also increases the risk of developing heart disease. The table in Fig. 4.2 shows the
relationship between the number of cigarettes smoked and the death rate from heart
disease in men aged between 45 and 54, in a European country.

number of cigarettes number of men dying

smoked per day from heart disease per
thousand population

0 120

1-14 220

15-25 380

more than 25 400

Fig. 4.2
(a) Do these data prove that smoking causes heart disease? Explain your answer.

..................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................ [2]
(b) Apart from not smoking, state two other ways by which a person can reduce their risk of
developing heart disease.

... ..............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................. [2]

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MODULE: EXCRETION
TOPIC: THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM

1. Fig. 11.1 shows the urinary system and its blood supply.

.................................. X

direction of
blood flow

.................................. Y

.................................. Z

Fig. 11.1

On Fig. 11.1 label structures X, Y and Z. [3]

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2. Fig.2.1 shows the human excretory system.

Fig. 2.1

(a) Name the parts that fit each of the following descriptions.

(i) The tube that carries urine from the kidneys.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(ii) The organ that stores urine.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]
(iii) The blood vessel that carries blood away from the kidney.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(b) Outline how the kidneys remove only waste materials from the blood.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

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2. The graph below shows the relationship between the number of cigarettes smoked and the
risk of developing lung cancer. Use it to answer question 2.

(a) From the graph what is the percentage risk of developing lung cancer for people who
smokes 3o cigarettes per day.

………………………………………………………. % [1]

(b) What conclusion can be made from the graph.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………...………………………………………………….. [2]

………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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MODULE: ELECTRICAL ENERGY

TOPIC: MAGNETISM

1. Fig. 8.1 shows the north pole of a magnet close to an iron bar.

magnet

iron
bar

Fig. 8.1

(a) The iron bar is attracted to the north pole because of induced magnetism in the iron bar.

On Fig. 8.1, mark clearly the induced north pole and the induced south pole of the
iron bar. [1]
(i) State what happens to the induced magnetism in the iron bar when the magnet is taken
away.

…………………………………………………….............................................................................................................................. [1]

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2. Four rods are shown in Fig. 8.1.

plastic rod iron rod wooden rod brass rod

Fig. 8.1

(a) State which of these could be held in the hand at one end and be

(i) magnetised by stroking it with a magnet,

................................................. [1]

(ii) charged by stroking it with a dry cloth.

................................................. [1]

(b) Magnets A and B in Fig. 8.2 are repelling each other.

N
magnet A magnet B

Fig. 8.2

The north pole has been labelled on magnet A.

(i) On Fig. 8.2, label the other three poles.

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3. An iron rod is placed next to a bar magnet, as shown in Fig. 8.1.

N S
iron rod

Fig. 8.1

(a) On Fig. 8.1, mark clearly the north pole and the south pole that are induced in the
iron rod. [1]
(b) What happens to the magnet and the rod? Tick one box.

nothing

they attract

they repel [1]

N S N S
iron rod

Fig. 8.2

(i) On Fig. 8.2, mark clearly the magnetic poles induced in the iron rod. [1]
(ii) What happens to the iron rod and the second magnet? Tick one box.

nothing

they attract

they repel [1]

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(d) The iron rod is removed, leaving the two magnets, as shown in Fig. 8.3.

N S N S

Fig. 8.3

(i) What happens to the two magnets? Tick one

box.

nothing

they attract

they repel [1]

(e) The second magnet is removed and replaced by a charged plastic rod, as shown in Fig. 8.4.

N S + –
charged
plastic rod

Fig. 8.4

(i) What happens to the magnet and the plastic rod? Tick one box.

nothing

they attract

they repel [1]

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4. Fig. 9.1 shows the magnetic field pattern around a single bar magnet.

A B

Fig. 9.1

(a) On Fig. 9.1, mark the north and south poles of the magnet, using the letters N and S. [2]

5. Fig. 9.2 shows an electromagnet.

coil

core

Fig. 9.2

(a) What must be done to magnetise the core?

………………………………………………...................................................................................................................................... [1]

(b) Suggest the material from which the core should be made.

………………………………………………...................................................................................................................................... [1]

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6. The diagram below shows one of the methods that can be used to magnetise a
piece of an iron bar. Use it to answer question 11.

(a) Name the method used in the diagram above to magnetise the iron bar.

...................................................................................................................................................................................... (1)

(b) What pole would be inducted at end B on the iron bar?

……………………………………................................................................................................................................... (1)

(i) What type of magnet would be formed?

........................................................................................................................................................................ (1)

(ii) Explain your answer in (c) (i).

..........................................................................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................................................................ (1)

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7. The diagram below shows a machine used to lift a load. Use it to answer
question 5.

(a) What method of magnetization is used in the machine shown?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… (1)

(b) The machine can lift a maximum load of 5000 N.

(i) Suggest two ways in which the machine can be improved to make it lift a heavier
load.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (2)

(ii) Give a reason for your answer to (c) (i) above.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(iii) Why is steel classified as a hard magnetic material?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

8. Two thin iron rods are placed inside the coil as shown in Fig. 10.2. The switch is then closed.

Fig. 10.2

(a) The iron rods move apart. Suggest why this happens.

..........................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................... [2]

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9. The diagram below shows two steel pins and two iron pins attracted by a permanent
magnet. One end of the steel pin is labelled Q.

(a) Which magnetic pole is formed at end Q?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(b) Why do the steel pins repel the iron pins?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

(c) The magnet is detached from the steel pins.

(i) What observations will be made from the steel pins?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(ii) Explain your answer to (C) (i).

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

(d) State one precaution taken when storing magnets.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

Form1 activity worksheets 2018

TOPIC: ELECTRIC CHARGE

1. A hockey player trains on a nylon-fibre surface. As he runs around, his shoes rub against the
surface and he becomes positively charged.

(a) Explain, in terms of the particles involved, how he becomes positively charged.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]

(b) State what happens to the nylon-fibre surface as he becomes positively charged.

At the end of the training session, the hockey player touches a metal gate and feels an electric
shock.

(c) State how this shock is produced.

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(iii) Two conducting spheres are rubbed and become charged, as shown in Fig. 5.1.

+ –
+ + – –
+ –
+ + – –
+ –
Fig. 5.1

(d) The spheres are uncharged before they are rubbed.

Explain, in terms of the movement of electrons, how they become charged.

..........................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................... [1]

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2. A student holds a polythene rod in one hand and a dry cotton cloth in the other.

dry cotton
cloth

Fig. 7.1

(a) How can the student cause the rod to become charged with static electricity?

(b) How can the student detect that the rod has become charged?

(c) The charged polythene rod is brought close to another charged polythene rod that has been
suspended from a nylon thread, as shown in Fig. 7.2.

nylon charged

thread polythene
rod (–)

charged
polythene
rod (–)

Fig. 7.2

(i) What is seen to happen to the suspended rod?

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(ii) Explain why this happens.

………………………………………………................................................................................................................................................ [1]

3. Two light conducting balls A and B are hanging side by side, as shown in Fig. 8.1.

Fig. 8.1

(a) A and B are given a series of different charges, as indicated in the table below.
In the third column of the table, write what is seen to happen in each case.
Use the words repulsion or attraction or nothing, as appropriate.

charge on A charge on B what is seen to happen

positive positive

negative negative

positive negative

zero positive

negative zero

[5]

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4. Ball A and ball B in Fig. 17.1 are both made of polythene.

(a) A polythene ball, initially uncharged, can be given a negative charge by rubbing it with a
duster.

(i) What type of charge does the duster gain? ............................................................... [1]

(b) Fig. 17.2 shows the two balls after they have each been given a negative charge.

A B

Fig. 17.2

(i) Explain why the two balls do not hang vertically.

……………………………………………………….................................................................................................................................... [1]

Form1 activity worksheets 2018

TOPIC: ELECTRICITY

1. Fig. 7.1 shows one way to demonstrate an electrical effect.

S
sensitive
ammeter

Fig. 7.1

As the wire is moved downwards between the magnetic poles, the needle of the ammeter
deflects to the right.

(c) State the name of this electrical effect.

.................................................................................................................................... [1]

(d) State one application for the effect of electricity above.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

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2. The diagram below shows an electric kettle with the body made of metal. The kettle
is filled with water. Use it to answer question 2.

(a) What effect of electricity applied by the kettle to the water?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [1]

The cost of 1 unit of electrical energy (1 kWh) is P0. 60.

(b) Calculate the cost of using the kettle for 15 hours.

Cost= …………………………………………… (3)

3. A microwave oven is rated at 650 W and is connected to a 230 V mains supply.

(a) Calculate the current from the supply when the microwave oven is switched on.

current = .................................................. [2]

(b) Suggest a rating of the fuse for use with this oven.

fuse rating = .................................................. [1]

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(i) Explain the hazard that results if the outer metal casing is not earthed.

………………...................................................................................................................................

…………………….............................................................................................................................. [2]

(d) Explain how connecting the earth wire to the outer casing and using a fuse of a suitable
rating removes this hazard.

………………...................................................................................................................................

…………………….............................................................................................................................. [2]

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3. The table gives information about two household appliances.

appliance mains current power power time used energy used

supply through /W / kW per day per day
voltage appliance /h / kW h
/V /A

television 240 1.20 288 0.288 2.50 0.720

water
240 12.6 0.50
heater

(a) Write the missing values in the empty spaces in the table. [3]

(b) The cost of 1 unit of electrical energy (1 kWh) is P0. 60.

(i) calculate how much it will cost to use:

Television for 5hrs

………………………… [3]

Water heater for 5hrs

………………………... [3]
(c) The water heater is connected to the mains supply. Explain why using a 3 A fuse would not
be suitable.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

Form1 activity worksheets 2018

4. Fig. 6.1 shows a mains extension lead. The six sockets allow several electrical appliances to
be connected to the mains supply through one cable.

mains supply

cable

sockets

Fig. 6.1

(a) The cable connects the sockets to the mains supply.

The cable contains three wires: live, neutral and earth. State what is meant by
(i) live,

..................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................ [1]
(ii) neutral,

..................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................ [1]
(iii) earth.

..................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................ [1]

(b) Six powerful lamps are plugged into the sockets and switched on, one by one.
(i) State what happens in the cable as the lamps are switched on, one by one.

..................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................ [1]

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..........................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................... [1]

5. The owner of a house records the details of the electricity use of all the appliances during a
day. The details are shown in Fig. 4.1.

appliance power rating / kW time switched on / energy used / kW h

hours

TV and computer 1.0 2.0

kettle 2.0 0.1

lights 0.6 1.5

water heater 3.0 0.4

air conditioner 1.5 2.0

Fig. 4.1

(a) Complete Fig. 4.1 by calculating the energy used by each appliance. [2]

(b) State which appliance has cost the most to use during the day.

......................................................................................................................................[1]

(c) The house has a meter to record the total electrical energy used. At the beginning of the day, the
meter reading was 6350.5 kW h.
(i) Calculate the meter reading at the end of the day.

meter reading = ...................................... [1]

Form1 activity worksheets 2018

6. When the statements in the boxes below are put in the correct order, they describe how a
fuse protects a circuit.

A
fuse wire heats up
B
circuit is broken,
so current stops

C
fuse wire melts
D
current becomes
too high

(a) On the line below, list the letters of the four boxes in the correct order.

...................................................................................................................................... [2]

(b) By mistake, a fuse with too high a rated value is put in the fuse-holder in a circuit.

State two possible outcomes of this mistake.

1. .....................................................................................................................................

2. ................................................................................................................................. [2]

Form1 activity worksheets 2018

7. Fig. 19.1 shows some parts of an electrical plug. The neutral wire and the fuse have been
labelled.

neutral
fuse

Fig. 19.1

(a) Label the two other wires(A,B) shown on Fig. 19.1. [1]

(b) State the colour of the neutral wire. ............................... [1]

(c) The fuse has a rating of 3 A.

Explain what this means.

..........................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................... [2]

(d) Explain why the fuse is only connected to wire B not to the neutral wire.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. [2]

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