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FORM TP 2022014 JANUARY 2022
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE”
EXAMINATION
HUMAN AND SOCIAL BIOLOGY
Paper 02 — General Proficiency
2 hours
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1. This paper consists of SIX questions in TWO sections.
2, Answer ALL questions.
3. Do NOT write in the margins.
4, Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
5. Ifyou need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
‘original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this
booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
6. Ifyou use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer,
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
Copyright © 2020 Caribbean Examinat
All rights reserved.
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SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
1. @_State TWO similarities between the biological filter method and the activated sludge
method for the treatment of sewage.
@ marks)
(6) (@)_ Identify TWO improper methods for the disposal of domestic waste.
@ marks)
(i) State TWO negative effects of the improper disposal of domestic waste.
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Most solid waste in the Caribbean ends up in landfills. When a landfill becomes full, it
is relocated. This is an expensive task and, for most Caribbean countries, land space is
limited.
Table 1 shows types of trash commonly found in a landfill and the estimated length,
of time each should take to degrade.
‘TABLE 1: TYPES OF TRASH AND ESTIMATED TIME TO DEGRADE,
[Type of Trash Estimated Time to Degrade
Vegetable matter 3 days to month
Paper bag T month
Cotton tee-shirt 6 months
Nylon fabric 30 1040 years
Cigarette butt 2 to 5 years
Tin can 80 t0 100 years
Plastic 6-pack ring 450 years
Styrofoam cup Unknown
Glass botle Unknown
Plastic bag Unknown
(@ State the MAIN characteristic common to ALL types of trash in Table 1
(mark)
Gi) Identify, from Table 1, TWO types of trash that could be classified as biodegradable.
@ marks)
ii) Identify, from Table 1, TWO types of trash that could be classified as non-
biodegradable.
(@ marks)
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Based on the data in Table 1, how long will the landfill be in use?
(mark)
Based on the data in Table 1, suggest THREE ways in which the amount of solid
‘waste sent fo the landfill can be reduced.
Total 15 marks
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| 2, Inthe human body, cells divide by mitosis or meiosis.
(@) State the number of chromosomes in EACH of the following human ells.
(@— Asperm cell
(marly)
Gi) Acell from the pancreas
(mark)
| (&) Figure 1 shows numbered images representing four stages involved in the process of
| mitosis.
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Figure 1, Stages of mitosis
Using the numbers I, II, III and IV associated with each image above, list the stages in the
correct order in which they occur.
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Outline ONE difference between mitosis and meiosis.
@ marks)
Prostate cancer is one of the more prevalent cancers which oecurs in males. Figure 2
shows a comparison between a normal prostate gland and a cancerous prostate gland,
Figure 2, A normal prostate gland versus a cancerous prostate gland
Using Figure 2, explain how prostate cancer could affeet male fertility.
(marks)
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(©) Asa result of untreated chlamydia, Mary-Jo has blocked fallopian tubes. She now finds
it difficult to conceive,
(Explain why Mary-Jo would have difficulty conceiving as a result of blocked
fallopian tubes.
marks)
Gi Suggest TWO other causes of female infertility,
@marks)
‘Total 15 marks
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3. Figure 3 shows the upper half of a set of human adult teeth.
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Figure 3. Upper half of a set of human adult teeth
Identify EACH tooth labelled A and B and state its function.
TOMA sone
Function sno
marks)
Gi) Tooth B ..
Funetion
(2 marks)
Complete EACH of the following equations that describe the process of tooth decay.
bacteria + eens = acids
(mark)
Gi) acids + teeth
(mark)
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