Science

Stage 8

Paper 1 2024

Anisa Farah

8 1-3-2025

45 minutes

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• You should show all your working on the question paper.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

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1 Pierre uses a microscope to look at some blood.

He draws an image of what he observes.

(a) Complete the table about the functions of the components of the blood.

function letter

transports nutrients C

transports oxygen B

protects against pathogens A

[2]

(b) Pierre says,

‘I predict that animals with a larger mass will have

red blood cells with a larger diameter.’

He decides to look for secondary information from the internet.

(i) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using secondary information from
the internet.

advantage Easy to obtain

disadvantage It could be biased

[2]

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(ii) Here is the information Pierre finds.

average mass of an adult average diameter of red blood cells

animal in kg in μm

dog 25 7.0

horse 300 5.7

sheep 80 4.5

goat 90 3.2

human 65 7.1

cat 4.5 5.8

rabbit 1.5 6.1

Tick (✓) to show if this information supports Pierre's prediction.

yes no v
Explain your answer.

Use information from the table.

The rabbit has less mass than the horse, yet it still has a larger blood cell diameter

[1]

(c) Complete the sentence.

Choose from the list.

breathing diffusion digestion respiration

Gases move between blood and the air in the lungs by diffusion . [1]

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2 Carlos investigates the colours in ink.

(a) The diagram shows his equipment at the start of the investigation.

paper
ink dot

start line
solvent

(i) Name this method of separating the colours in ink.

Paper chromatography [1]

(ii) Explain why the ink dot must be above the solvent.

to prevent the ink from entering and dissolving into the solvent

[2]

(b) Carlos separates the colours from five different samples of ink.

Look at the diagram that shows the results of these separations.

start line

test ink A B C D

Which ink contains the same colours as the test ink?

Choose from A, B, C or D B

Explain your answer.

they have the exact same pattern, the others dont

[2]

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3 Aiko uses a tray and some marbles to model gas pressure in a container.

tray marbles

Explain how Aiko uses the equipment to model gas pressure in a container.

they are moving around, dispersed

[2]

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4 The diagram shows a water heating system that uses energy from the Sun.

energy from the Sun hot water

water heater
cold water

hot water to house

water
pump tank

cold water

(a) (i) Write down one reason why this is an example of using a renewable energy resource.

because it converts energy

[1]

(ii) Suggest one disadvantage of using this method to heat water.

it is expensive

[1]

(iii) Write down one other renewable energy resource.

charcoal [1]

(iv) Write down one non-renewable energy resource.

wood [1]

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(b) The picture shows a container made from plant material.

Which word describes this type of renewable material?

Circle the correct answer.

biochemical bioplastic cytoplasm mineral

[1]

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5 A balanced diet contains many different nutrients.

Draw a straight line from each nutrient to its correct function in the body.

nutrient function in the body

calcium for healthy eyesight

carbohydrate
to prevent dehydration

to make strong bones

vitamin A
and teeth

to provide energy and to be

protein used as an energy store

for tissue growth and

water repair

[3]

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6 Lily draws a diagram to show the model of an atom.

nucleus

– –
–
– ––
–

protons

(a) (i) The diagram is not correct.

Write down two ways the diagram is not correct.

1 the protons are not in the shell

2 there are no electrons or neutrons

[2]

(ii) This model is named after a scientist.

Write down the name of this scientist.

JJ thompson [1]

(b) Explain how the particles in an atom are held together.

Electrostatic attraction

[2]

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7 This question is about asteroids.

(a) The table shows some information about asteroids that have passed near to the Earth.

nearest distance
date asteroid was
asteroid from the Earth
nearest to the Earth
in km
A February 2004 5481

B March 2004 6542

C October 2009 6259

D October 2019 6242

E August 2020 2946

(i) Which asteroid passed nearer than 5000 km from the Earth?

E [1]

(ii) Suggest why the distances in the table may not be accurate.

it is usully very hard for scientists to measure the exact distance between the asteroid and the

earth, making most of the distances inaccurate [1]

(iii) Describe how asteroids in space are formed.

During the formation of the Solar system,

[1]

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(b) The Moon has many craters formed when asteroids hit the surface of the Moon.

Ahmed makes this hypothesis about craters.

‘The bigger the asteroid hitting the Moon,

the bigger the crater that is made.’

Ahmed wants to test this hypothesis.

The diagram shows some of the equipment he uses.

ruler

ball

sand

Ahmed drops the ball and measures the size of the crater.

Describe how Ahmed uses this equipment to test his hypothesis.

he drops differerent sized objects on to the sand, and measures the size of the dent formed.

he also makes sure to level out the sand before each drop

[2]

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8 Safia makes an electromagnet.

Describe how Safia makes an electromagnet.

You may want to draw a diagram to help you answer the question.

[2]

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9 Complete the crossword about aerobic respiration.

1 2

Clues

1 down

Which component of blood transports carbon dioxide?

2 down

Which compound is a reactant of aerobic respiration?

3 down

Which compound is a waste product of aerobic respiration?

4 across

What is the name of the structure in a cell where aerobic respiration takes place?

5 across

What is released during aerobic respiration?

[4]

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10 Blessy places two magnets next to each other as shown in the diagram.

A N B C
magnet 1 magnet 2

The north pole, N, is labelled on magnet 1.

The other poles are labelled A, B and C.

(a) (i) What is shown by the pattern of lines around the two magnets?

[1]

(ii) Blessy writes some statements about the two magnets.

Tick () the correct statements.

statement

A is a N pole

B is a S pole

C is a N pole

[1]

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(b) Blessy brings pole D and pole E of two other magnets close to each other.

The magnets push each other away.

Which sentences are possible explanations?

Tick () two boxes.

Pole D and pole E are both S poles.

Pole D is a N pole and pole E is a S pole.

Pole D is a S pole and pole E is a N pole.

Pole D and pole E are both N poles.

[2]

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11 Mike investigates the reflection of a light ray at a plane mirror.

Look at his ray diagram.

plane mirror

w z
x y

light ray

P
lamp

metal ray box

(a) (i) Write down the name of the dotted line P in the diagram.

normal [1]

(ii) Which row in the table identifies the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection in
Mike’s diagram?

angle of angle of
incidence reflection

A w x

B w y

C x y

D x z

row C [1]

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(b) Mike changes the angle of incidence and measures the angle of reflection.

The table shows the angles of incidence he uses.

Complete the table to predict the angles of reflection.

angle of incidence angle of reflection

in ° in °

20
20

30 30

40
40

50
50

[1]

(c) Mike uses a metal ray box connected to a power supply in his investigation.

Write down one safety hazard in Mike’s investigation.

Describe how he avoids this hazard.

safety hazard

description of how Mike avoids the hazard

[2]

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12 Mia investigates solubility.

In her first experiment Mia:

step 1 - pours 50 cm3 of water into a beaker

step 2 - records the temperature of the water
step 3 - adds 1g of a salt to the water
step 4 - stirs the water until the salt dissolves
step 5 - repeats steps 3 and 4 until no more salt dissolves
step 6 - records the total mass of salt that dissolves.

Mia repeats the experiment four more times.

Each time she uses a different temperature of water.

Look at her results.

temperature of water mass of salt that dissolves

in °C in g
20 12
30 22
40 24
50 42
60 50

(a) What is the independent variable in this investigation?

[1]

(b) Describe the relationship between the temperature of the water and the mass of salt that
dissolves.

[1]

(c) Mia says,

‘I do not think my results are reliable.’

Write down two reasons why Mia is correct.

[2]

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The Periodic Table of Elements
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Li Be atomic symbol B C N O F Ne
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Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
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