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Name Class: Sec lndex No.: _

MERIDIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL

2E I
/dt\ EN D.OF.YEAR EXAM INATION 2022

LOWER SECONDARY SCIENCE

SECONDARY 2 EXPRESS 11 Octobet 2022

BOOKLET A t hour 30 minutes

(For Booklets A and B)
Additional Material:
OTAS

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.

Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, class and index number on the OTAS.

Ssc.tion A: Multlple Cholce Questions [30 marksl

There are thirty questions in this booklet. Answer all questions. For each question there are four
possible answers A, B, C and D.
bhoose the one you consid€r @nect and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate OTAS. I

Read the instructions on the OTAS very carefully

Each conect answer will score one mark.

Any rough working should be done in this booklet

The use of an approved scientitic calculator is expected, where appropriate

I
A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on Page 16 of Booklet B.

At the end ol the exam, hand in Booklet A, Booklet B and OTAS separately.

For Examine/s Use

Section A

This question paper consists of l2 printed pages, including this page

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SECTION A [30 Marks]

Answer all questions in the OTAS.

1 When Mariam blew air into the rolled paper tube, it straightened

paper tube
paper tube
straightened
rolled

mouthpiece

Which of the following explains why the paper tube straightened?

A Air can be compressed.

B Air does not have a fixed shape.

C Air has weight.

D Air has a fixed volume.

2 Which of the following statements best describes water evaporating?

A The water molecules gain energy from the surroundings.

B The water molediles lose energy to the surroundings.

G The water molecules move about in fixed positions.

D The water molecules move closer together.

3 An inflated balloon will shrink if placed in a refrigerator.

How does the lower temperature affect the movement of the gas particles in the balloon?

A The gas particles move faster and become closer together.

B The gas particles move slower and become closer together.

C The gas particles move faster and become further apart.

D The gas particles move slower and become further apart.

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4 Which element has the same number of neutrons and protons?

A argon

B boron

C oxygen

D phosphorus

5 The electronic structures of atoms of 4 elements are given.

Which of these elements is in the same period as bromine (proton number = 35)?

A 2,5

B 2,7

c 2,8,7

o 2,8,8,2

6 Given that a molecule of a compound consists of one carbon atom, three hydrogen atoms
and one chlorine atom, which chemical formula represents the compound?

A cc/4

B CzHr

c cH3c/

D CzHs

7 A stone on Mars has a mass of 2 kg. lt is brought back to Earth where the gravitational
field is stronger.

On Earth, the stone will have

A less mass and more weight.

B more mass and less weight.

C the same mass and less weight.

D the same mass and more weight.

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8 A man wants to cross over from the roof of one building to another using a wooden plank.
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roof wooden plank roof

What should he do to ensure that the plank will not break while he is crossing it?

A run across as quickly as possible

B titrtoe all the way across slowly
C walk sideways slowly
D crawl across slowly

9 Which is a non-renewable energy?

A geothermal energy

B nuclear energy

C solar energy

D tidal energy

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10 The diagram shows a metal saucepan containing water and placed on a hot plate. After
some time, the air at point X also becomes hot.
x
a

metal saucepan water

hot plate

What are the main processes by which heat travels ftom the hot plate through the base of
the metal saucepan, through the water and through the air to point X?

through the base of

through the water through the air
the saucepan
A conduction convection convection

B conduction radiation convection

c convection convection radiation

D radiation convection conduction

'11 How do€s a styrofoam box keep your takeaway food warm for a longer time?

A lt is a good absorber of heat.

B lt is a good radiator of heat.

C lt is a good insulator of heat.

D lt is a good conductor of heat.

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12 The diagram shows part of the structure of a flask used to contain hot water.

wall

VACUUM
water

Which mode of heat flow is reduced by having vacuum in the flask?

A conduction

B convection

C conduction and convection

D conduction, convection and radiation

13 A student was stung by a wasp. The venom of the wasp is alkaline.

What could he apply onto the area he was stung to neutralise the venom?

A copper carbonate

B potassium hydroxide

C sodium chloride

D vinegar

14 Which of the following reactions are examples of physical change?

I rusting of iron
2 breaking a rock
3 switching on a light bulb
4 boiling water

A 1and2

B 3and4
C 2,3 and 4

D 1,2,3 and 4

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15 The chart shows the position of four substances on the pH scale.

Which substance is a strong alkali?

I
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 I910 11 12 13 14
I

tA tB t
c
tD

l6 Which of the following does not describe a chemical change?

A heating sugar to form a black substance

B mixing iron filings and sulfur to form a grey mixture with yellow specks

C adding vinsgar to egg shells or marble chips to produce bubbles of gas

D mixing hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide to form sodium chloride

17 Which of the following appliances does not make use of the heating effect of electricity?

A electric fan

B electric hotplate

C electric kettle

D elec,tric radiator

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18 The diagram shows the setup of a circuit.

cell

lamp

Which circuit diagram shows this setup correctly?

A B G D

19 A variable resistor connected in series to a lamp acts as a dimmer in a lighting circuit.

What happens to the resistance and cunent when someone tums the dimmer to dim the
light?

resistance current
A decreases decreases
B increases decreases
c decreases increases

D increases increases

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20 When one of the light bulbs in the following circuit is spoilt, the other 3 bulbs cannot light
up as well.

Which bulb is the faulty one?

A c

21 Which part of the alimentary canal is most acidic?

A large intestine

B mouth

G small intestine

D stomach

22 Which of the following breaks down molecules of fat into fatty acids and glycerol?

A amylase

B carbohydrase

C lipase

D protease

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23 The diagram shows part of the human digestive system

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Which two structures are involved in the digestion of proteins?

A 1and3

B 1and4

C 2 and3

D 2and 4

24 Which of the following organs will not produce any digestive enzymes?

A oesophagus
B salivary glands
C small intestine
D stomach

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25 A cellophane bag (partially permeable) containing starch and red ink is immersed in a
beaker of water. After some time, the water in the beaker turns red.

starch an after a
red ink red colour
few hours
water I F in water

What is the reason for this?

A Osmosis occurs through the cellophane bag.

B The red ink molecules absorb water continuously.

C The red ink molecules have diffr.rsed out from the cellophane bag.

D The starch molecules have dffiused out from the cellophane bag.

26 A leafy shoot is placed in a beaker containing a solution of a blue coloured dye.

The diagram shows a part of section of the stem after two days.

Which part will be coloured by the blue dye?

c
A

27 Exchange of nutrients and wastes takes place across the walls of

A artery.

B capillary.

C heart.

D vein.

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28 Which of the following body systems does the Human lmmunodeficiency Virus (HlV)
attack?

A digestive system
B immune system
G reproductive system
D transport system

29 The diagram shows the side view of the female reproductive system

Which position, A, B, C or D, would the diaphragm be placed?

B
' c
D

30 The diagram shows the reproductive system and urinary system of males.

Which structure allows both urine and sperms to pass through?

c
D

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Name: Glass: Sec i lndex No.:

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MERIDIAN SECONDARY SGHOOL -
2E ,,\ END,OF-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022

LOWER SECONDARY SCIENCE

SECONDARY 2 EXPRESS 11 Oclobet 2022

BOOKLET B t hour 30 minutes

(For Booklets A and B)
Additional Material:
NIL

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Writ6 your name, class and index number on allthe work that you hand in.
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs, tables or rough working
Write in dark blue or black pen.
I
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or conection fluid.

The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.

You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do nol use aPpropriate units

Sec'tion B: Structurcd Questions [40 marftsl

Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

Soctlon C: Free Response Questlons [30 marksl

Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

The number of marks is given in brackets Il at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this booklet is 70.
A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on Page 1 5 of Booklet B .

At tho end of the exam, hand in Booklet A, Booklet B and OTAS separately.

For Examine/s Use

Section B

Section C

Total Marks

This question paper consists of l6 printed pages, including this page.

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SECTION B [40 Marks]

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

I Hydrazine and hydrogen can be used as fuels for rockets. Hydrazine exists as a
liquid while hydrogen exists as a gas.

(a) Taking to represent a particle, show how such pafticles are arranged in
their respective states in the boxes below

hydrogen gas hydrazine liquid 121

(b) Hydrazine and hydrogen are stored in similar @ntainers. More hydrazine can
be stored than hydrogen.

With reference to the anangement of particles, explain why this is so.

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(c) Table 1.1 shows the melting and boiling points of four substances A to D.

Table 1.1

melting point / boiling point / physical state

substance .c .c at 20 "C

A 8sl 450

B -50 -25
c -15 60

D 44 280

(i) Complete Table 1.1 by stating the physical state (solid, liquid or gas) of
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(ii) What changes happen to the arrangement and movement of the particles
of substance D when the temperature changes from 0'C to 100'C?

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2 Fig.2.1 shows an atom of boron,
5
B

Fig.2.1

Complete Table 2.1 to describe the particles in the boron atom.

Table 2.1

symbol of charge of relative mass

name of particle particle of particle
particle

o neutron

o 1t1840

o positive
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3 (a) Explain why it is easier for a person to walk on a beach with flat shoes than with
high heels.

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(b) A concrete block shown in Fig. 3.1 is placed on a table. The force acting on the
block is 100 N.

20 cm

cm
100 cm

Fig. 3.1

Calculate the maximum pressure in Pa which can be exerted by the block on

the table.

maxtmum pressure = Pa l2l

(c) ln each of the following situations, state if work is done and explain why.

(i) holding a fish ball with a pair of chopsticks by exerting a force of 0.5 N

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(ii) throwing a tennis ball vertically through a distance of 1.5 m

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(iiD a man carrying a bag on his shoulder and standing underthe tree

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4 Andy is investigating how mucfi thermal energy is lost from a house. The results he
obtained was displayed in the pie chart in Fig. 4.1.

key

[J walls
n windows

\ it
'a:1
roof
draughts (air cunents)
! ttoot

Fig.4.1

(a) Based on the infonnation provided in Fig. 4.1 ,

(0 which part ofthe house loses the most thermal energy?

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(ii) which part of the house loses the least thermal eneruy?

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(ii| Andy found that the roof of the house was lined with fibreglass

State one explanation for this observation.

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(b) A significant amount of thermal energy is lost through the windows.

Suggest one way to reduce the thermal energy transfer from the windows and
explain how it works.

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5 You are given two solids, X and Y. The possible identities of the solids are
calcium hydroxide powder, magnesium powder and/or zinc carbonate powder (not in
any order).

Use Table 5.1 to find the true identities of the solids

Table 5.1

solid reaction with test of gas using test of gas using

sulfuric acid lighted splint limewater

effervescence flame
x (bubbles)
turned chalky
extinguished I

flame
Y effervescence no visible reaction
extinguished with
(bubbles)
a 'pop' sound

(a) (i) ldentify solid X.

Give a reason for your answer.

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(ii) Write word equation for the reaction between solid X and sulfuric acid

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(b) (i) ldentify solid Y.

Give a reason for your answer.

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(iD Write a word equation for the reaction between solid Y and sulfuric acid.

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6 Fig. 6.1 shows an experiment setup to investigate the action of saliva on starch. The
setup was left for one hour so that all the starch can be digested.

water bath
at 37 'C mixture of
starch and saliva

Fig.6.'l

(a) Name the enzyme found in saliva which digests starch and name the product
formed by this digestion.

enzyme

product ....................... t2t

(b) Starch can be detected by the iodine test. A few drops of iodine solution
(brown) added to starch will produce a blue-black colour.

After one hour, a few drops of iodine solution was added to the test tube in
Fig.6.1.

State the observation you would expect to see in the test tube.

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(e) Starch is digested in the digestive system

Fig. 6.2 shows how the percentage of undigested starch changes as food
passes along the alimentary canal.

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(i) Use Fig. 6.2 to determine the percentage of starch which is digested
before the food reaches the stomach.

starch digested = % t1l

(iD Explain why there is no starch digestion in the stomach.

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(iii) State the function ofY

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(d) A patient has one{hird of his small intestines surgically removed due to a
severe case of small intestine cancer.

Explain why a diet that is low in fats and proteins will be suitable for the patient

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Sec'tion C (30 marks)

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

7 (a) Table 7.1 shows different appliances often used at home.

Table 7.1

electrical appliance power rating (w) usage per day (h)

standing fan 200 6

washing machine 800 2

television 500 4

air conditioner 2300 I I

(i) What is the total energy consumed (in kwh) by all these appliances in
one week?

total energy consumed = ................. kwh I2l

(ii) Given that 1 kwh costs $0.23, calculate the cost incurred in one month.
(Take l month =4weeks)

cost = $.. tzt

(b) A 40 W fluorescent lamp gives out more light (brighter) than a 40 W filament
lamp even though both are using electrical energy at the same rate.

Explain why this is so.

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(c) A doctor wants to use a small torch to look down a patient's throat. When he
switches the torch on, it does not work.

Fig. 7.1 shows the circuit diagram for the torch.

1
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Fig. 7.'l

(i) State why the torch does not work, even though all the electrical
components are working.

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(i0 The doctor corrected the fault stated in (i).

Draw the correct circuit diagram in the space provided.

lnclude in your diagram, the electrical components to measure

. the cunent through the bulb

. the voltage across the bulb

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(d) State one factor that can affect the resistance of a wire.

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I (a) Fig. 8.'1 shows how blood is circulated in the human body.

The anows show the direction of blood flow.

lungs

x heart

body

Fig. 8.1

(i) ldentify blood vessel X with reason.

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(iD State the function ofthe heart

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(iii) State one difference between the blood in blood vessels X and Y.

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(iv) Explain why it is essential for blood to pass through the lungs.

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(b) Fig. 8.2 shows the pressure of the blood as it completes one circulation of the
body (excluding the lungs).

l\ i I
pressure
of blood

A B c D

Fig. 8.2

(i) State which labelled section (A, B, C, or D) of the graph in Fig. 8.2 shows
the correct pressure of the blood as it passes through.

structure
I
A,B,CorD
arteries

capillaries

veins
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(ii) Eating foods rich in animal fats and cholesterol may cause it to
accumulate in the blood vessels.

Explain the consequence of this unhealthy diet.

normal blood vessel clogged blood vessel

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9 (a) Fig. 9.1 shows a calendar page on which Sheela has marked the day she
started menstruation with a shaded square

JANUARY
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

E 6 7
1

8
D
I
J
10
4
11
12 13 14 IJ 16 '18
19 20 21 )') 23 24 25
It) 27 28 29 30 11

Fig.9.1

(i) Based on a 284ay menstrual cycle, circle on the diagram, the day she
would expect her next menstruation to start. t1l
(iD State what happens in her reproductive system afrer menstruation stops.

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(iiD Mark with a cross ( x ) the day she would expect ovulation to ocqlr. t11

(iv) E
snaue tour continuous days within her fertile period. t11

(v) For a couple that uses the menstrual rycle as a means of birth control,
what are the dates when sexual intercourse is very likely to be safe?

Explain your answer

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(b) Below are lhe axes of the thickness of Sheela's uterine lining against the
number of days in February.

Make a sketch on the graph in Fig. 9.2 to show the thickness of Sheela's uterine
lining if fertilisation took place in January.

thickness of
uterine lining

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number of days (February)

Fig.9.2

(c) A practice in the past required eunucfis (servants) of the royal court to have
their testes removed.

Explain how the removal of testes is similar to male sterilization.

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Meridian Secondary School

Sec 2E Lower Sec Science End-Of-Year Examination 2022
Answer Scheme

SECTION A (30 marks)

Qn 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 I 10
B A B C D c D D B A

1E io 18 20
Qn 11 12 13 14 17 JY
Ans C D D B A B A

Qn 21 22 23 )q 26 27 28 ta 30
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cli At 0 "C, D is solid . Particles are closely packed in an orderly . 1

ammetmnt and are vibrating in fixed positions

At 44 '{l melti occures and D becomes li uid particles are closely
pass one 1

another
OR
When temperature increases from 0o to 100 €'
particles become
less orderly [1] and can slide past each other [1]

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3 & Flat shoes have larqer contact area than hi gh heels 1 I

Pressure is lower to prevent us from sinking into the sand 1

urface area IS

b Smallest area of contact = 0.2 m X 0.2 m = 0.04 m2 1

{aximum pressure = force + area

= 100 N / 0.04 m2 = 2500 Pa

I if only formula is conect, award 1m]

cr No. Fish ball is not movinq 1

cfl Yes. Tennis ball is movinq in the direction of the force aDDlied 1
I

cnt I No. Bao is not movino 1

I tReiect rnan is not movingl

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4 al The walls 1

all The floor 1

alll Fibreglass is a ooor conductor of thermal energy 1

it reduces thermal energy transfer by conduction

b Use double olazed windows 1

There is a vacuum/afu trapp€d between two layers of glass

The vacuumlair is a goor conductor of thermal energy and it reduces 1

thermal energy transfer by conduction

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5 at Zinc carbonate 1

Carbonate reads with acid to give carbon dioxide whicfi tums limewater I
chalky

all Zinc carbonate + sulfuric acid (or acid) ) salt (zinc sufute) + carbon 1

dioxide + water

bi Maonesium powder 1

Metal reacts with acid to give hvdroqen gas, which gives a pop sound with 1

Iighted splint.

bii Magnesium + sulfuric acid (or acid) ) saft (magnesium sulfate) + 1

hydrogen
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6 a Enzyme - carbohydrase/amylase/salivary amylase I

Product - maltose/simple sugars [Reject glucosel 1

b lodine remains yellowbrown/yellow-brown 1

cl 10o - 77 .5 = 22.5 1

cI No enzvmes that digest starch is secreted in the stomach 1

OR salivary amylase destroved by acid in stomach

ctI Y absorbs water an d/or mineral salts from un digested food 1

d The small intestine contains the enzymes protease and lioase that are 1

needed for the digestion of protein and fats [must include name of the
enzymesl
1

With the loss of part of the small intestine, the dioestion process will be
disruoted and hence a diet low in protein and fats will help the patient

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Section C (30 marks)

7 at Total energy consumed in one week
= Power (kW) x time (h) 1

= (0.2 x 6 x 7) + (0.8 x2x7) + (0.5 x 4 x 7) + (2.3 x I x 7)

= 162.4 kWh 1

aI Total cost incuned in one month

=162.4x4x$0.23 1

= $149.41 lminus 1m if answer is to more than 2dp] 1

b Filament lamps waste a lot of enerov as heat enerov 1

Or fluorescent lamps are enerqy-savino etc i

cr Batteries has like charges/terminals facire eal}l other 1

r- F -- --l F---r

J
1m for conect position of ammeter
1
1m for conect position of voltmeter
1
1 m for conect arrangement of batterv
1

d cross sectional area of wire (thickness) / length of wire / material of the 1

wire [any 1]
[Reiect diameter of wire]
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8 at X is vein; 1

It canies blood towards the heart; 1

aI To pC4qp_llgq [Reiect red blood cells] around the body: 1

aIt Blood vessel X canies blood that is ooor in oxvqen / rich in carbon I

dioxide and waste substances towards the heart;

OR 1

Blood vessel Y carries blood rich in oxvqen from the heart to the rest of
the body;

OR
Y canies oxvoenated blood and X canies oxvqenated blood

atv When blood passes through the lungs, blood becomes orygenated / 1

tiakes in oxvoen;

The oxygen is then transported by the blood to the rest of the bodv; 1

as cells require orygen to respire

bi B,C,D 2
[3 correct - 2m; 'l-2 conect - 1m]
I

bii This will cause the blood vessel to become constrictedlblocked; and 1

blood flow be reduced

OR leading to hioh blood pressure; I
OR increase likelahood of heart attiack and stroke;
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I al Day 30 1

all Repair of uterine lininq 1

alll Day 15 1

atv Fertile period (accept any 4 consecutive days) 1

I
Day12,13,14, Dav 15, 16,17,18

av 7 to 11 January and 19 to 28 January; 1

The egg will only be released during ovulation on the 14th day from the
start of menustration and these dates are oot close to ovulation; 1

OR There will not be anv mature eqq fdfedlsation

b

1 hicioress of

I
"ing

Nunbcr ofdays 1
(l-29 February)
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15 29

c Testes are responsible for production of sperms. 1

Thus, removing both of them would mean that the male is no lonqer
able to oroduce soerms.

In male sterilisation, although sperrns are produced, they cannot be 1

released as the sperm ducts are cut and tied.

ln both castration and sterilisation, no fertilisation can occur. 1

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