RAFFLES GIRLS' PRIMARY SCHOOL

Section A 60%

Your
score

SEMESTRAL ASSESSMENT (1)

2011
Section B 40%

out of 100

Class

Level

Name
tfT 6m May 2011

Index No:

Class: P 5

Highest
score

SCIENCE

Attn: 1 h 45 min

Average
score

SECTION A (30 X 2 marks) For each question from 1 to 30, four options are given.

Parent's

One of them is the correct answer. Make your choice (1, 2, 3 or 4). Shade the correct oval on the Optical Answer Sheet.
1

signature

The diagram below shows how some living things respond.

how living things respond

to touch
I

to light
I

Based on the diagram above, which one of the following does NOT belong to
both groups X and Y?
(1) (3) moss millipede
(2)
mimosa

(4)

toadstool

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2.

The flow chart below differentiates some animals.

animals:

yes

yes

A, B, C, D

Does it lay eggs?

u no

Does it fly?
,r no

>

yes

yes

Does it have hair?

no

Does it swim?
no

emu

In which group, A, B, C or D, does the animal shown below belong to?

(1)
(3)

A
C

(2)

(4)

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3.

The table below gives information on four different types of plants, A, B, C and
D, based on two characteristics.

A tick K) in the box shows that the plant has that particular characteristic.
plants
characteristic
A B

D
S s

bears fruit

grows on land

Based on the information above, which groups do plants Band C belong to in

the classification table below?

plants
1

flowering
i

non-flowering
i

aquatic
1

non-aquatic
1

aquatic
1

non-aquatic

plant B (1) (2) (3)

W X Y

plant C
Y
Z

(4)

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The diagrams below show two green plants, X and Y, growing in a garden.

plant Y
flower

plant X

fruit

tree trunk

Which of the following statement(s) can be inferred from the given information on both plants?
A B
C (1) C only

They have weak stems. They make their own food.

They reproduce by spores.

(2)
(4)

A and B only
A, B and C

(3)

A and C only

Which of the following statements about bacteria are true?

A B
C

Bacteria are micro-organisms. Bacteria cannot grow in water.

All bacteria found in our bodies are harmful.

Bacteria can be seen with the help of a powerful microscope.

(1)

A and B only

(2) (4)

A and D only C and D only

(3)

B and C only

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6.

The diagram below shows the 3 stages in the life cycle of an animal.
stage 3

stage 2

stage 1

Which one of the following identifies the stages of growth of this animal
correctly?
stage 2

stage 3
adult adult pupa adult

(D

pupa
larva

(2)
(3)
(4)

nymph nymph

7.

The diagram below shows the life cycle of animal X.

adult X

describe animal X correctly?

A B C

Based on the diagram above, which of the following statements do NOT

It gives birth to its young alive.

It has three stages in its life cycle. Its young closely resembles its parent.
(2)
(4)
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(1) (3)

A and B only B and C only

A and C only
A, B and C

8.

The diagrams below show the different stages of growth (NOT in order),
W, X, Y and Z, of a germinating seed.

Which one of the following shows the correct order of the stages of growth of
the germinating seed? (1) (3) W^X-Y-Z Z -> W - Y - X
(2) (4) X - Y -* W -> Z Z -> Y -> W - X

The diagrams on the left shows the vertical cross-section of a flower and

the right shows a female human reproductive system.

Part R has a similar function as part the plant.

(1)
(3)

oft of the

reproductive system of

M
O

(2)
(4)

N
P

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10.

The classification chart below is used to classify some living things.

living things
..... ^

I
mushroom

chilli
watermelon

bird's nest fern

Which one of the following gives suitable sub-headings for P and Q?

p

(1)

flowering plants non-flowering plants reproduce by spores reproduce by seeds

non-flowering plants flowering plants

reproduce by seeds reproduce by spores

(2)
(3) (4)

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11.

Fruit farmers sometimes use a method called marcotting to reproduce new

plants.

As shown in the diagram below, a portion ofthe branch of a parent plant is cut
at the surface (stage 1).

Moist soil is wrapped around the area of the cut (stage 2).

After a few months, new roots will emerge from the cut area (stage 3).
The branch with its new roots will then be removed from the parent plant and
grown on its own. stage 1
stage 2 stage 3

roots

magnified view

wrapped moist soil

magnified views of the stem

Which one of the following can be inferred from this reproduction method?

(1) (2)
(3)

The new plant will not have the same characteristics as its parent plant. Fruit farmers have to use this method because there is no other way by
which the plant can reproduce.

The new plant produces the same type of fruits since it inherited the genetic information from its parent plant.

(4)

The type ofthe fruit produced may not be the same as the parent plant as genetic information may not be passed on from parent to its young.

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12.

The diagram below shows the seeds in the pod of plant K.

seed

Based on your observation of the pod above, what can be inferred about plant K?

(1) (2) (3)

Plant K has large flowers. Plant K is a flowering plant. Plant K is a non-flowering plant.

(4)

Each flower of plant K has an ovary with one ovule only.

13.

Samy wanted to find out how overcrowding can affect the growth of seedlings.
He placed seeds of the same type in five pots of soil and placed them in a
sunny part of a garden. He watered the seeds with the same amount of water.

After a few days, the seeds developed into seedlings.

garden soil
A

garden soil
B

sandy soil
C

sandy soil
D

garden soil
E

Which two pots of seedlings should Samy observe to make a fair

comparison? (1)
(3)

AandB
B and D

(2)
(4)

A and E
CandD

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14.

The diagram below shows the labelled parts of flower X.

flower X

Which part(s) of flower X is / are involved in pollination?

(1) (3)
15.

A only B and fyonly

(2)
(4)

C only
A, B and C

Bobby had two fruits, A and B, of the same type. He removed some parts of
fruit B as shown below.

Bobby dropped both fruits, A and B, from the same height and recorded the
time taken for each fruit to reach the ground.

Which one of the following sets of readings is likely to be correct?

time taken for A time taken for B

to reach the ground (sees) (1)

(2) (3)
(4)
2.8
2.8
4.5
4.5

to reach the ground

(sees)
2.8
4.5 2.8
4.5

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16.

The diagram below shows the processes, A, B, C and D, involved in the life cycle of a flowering plant.

Which one of the following identifies the processes of germination, fertilisation and seed dispersal in the diagram correctly?

germination (1)
A

fertilisation C
A

seed dispersal
D

(2)
(3) (4)

C
B
A

C
D

D
B

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17.

The flow chart below distinguishes some cells: W, X, Y and Z.

What one of the following identifies the types of cells correctly?

w

(D (2) (3) (4)

leaf cell cheek cell

red blood cell

root cell leaf cell

red blood cell red blood cell

root cell cheek cell

cheek cell
root cell

leaf cell
root cell

cheek cell
leaf cell

red blood cell

18.

The diagram below shows a developing baby in the womb of a woman.

womb

developing baby

Which one of the following statements about the developing baby is NOT
correct?

(1)
(2)

He is formed from a fertilised ovary.

He is made up of many different kinds of cells.

(3)
(4)

He carries genetic information from both of his parents.

He is formed when a sperm fuses with a female sex cell.

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19.

The flow chart below differentiates different types of materials, P, Q, R, S and clay.

materials:

P, Q, R, S, clay
V

Does it break easily?

yes
i

no

Is it flexible?

no

yes

Is it transparent?
yes
'

no

* clay
i r

Is it waterproof?
yes

no

Based on the information above, which one of these materials, P, Q, R or S, is

used to make the foilowing objects?

(1)

(2)
(4)

Q
S

(3)

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20.

The diagram below shows a bicycle with different parts labelled A, B and C.
A.

The table below shows three different materials X, Y and Z and their properties.

material X
Y
Z

properties
flexible and stretchable

rust-proof and durable

soft and waterproof

Which one of the following shows the best material to be used for each part of
the bicycle?

part A

partB
Y X X
Y

parte
Z
Z

(D

(2)
(3)

Y Z Z

Y X

(4)

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21.

Esther had 3 objects, X, Y and Z (NOT drawn to scale).

First she put X in a measuring cylinder containing 30 cm3 of water. Next, she
put in Y, followed by Z.

The diagram below shows how the water level changed after each object was
put in.
&J \
1
'
'

SO-

"C-.

water level (cm)

ec 4
... '

|
..

&Q-r

30-

20-f
i

.'2-

o-i
0 <

(x)

Based on the information above, which of the following statement(s) is / are

true about objects X, Y and / or Z?

ObjectZ took up the least space in water.

Object Xtook up more space than object Y.

C
(1) (3)

Both objects Xand Ztook up less space than object Y.

(2) B only

A only

Conly

(4)

A and C only

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22.

The diagram below shows a pump connected to a glass jar of 500 cm: The glass jar contains 40 cm3 of water.
piston

pump

glass jar
500 cm3

When the piston is completely pushed in, 30 cm3 of air is forced into the glass jar.
What is the total volume of air in the jar now?

(1)
(3)

460 cm3
500 cm3

(2)
(4)

490 cm2
530 cm3

23.

An electric kettle containing some water was found to weigh 1.6 kg on an electronic balance as shown in the diagram below.
2* b*

<r
E
V/

I
f ^g 1

The kettle was switched on till the water in it boiled.

5 minutes after boiling, the reading on the balance.

(1) remained as 1.6 kg

(2) (3)

was less than 1.6 kg was more than 1.6 kg

(4)

was less than 1.6 kg before it increased to more than 1.6 kg

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24.

The table below indicates the corresponding state which each of the substances, P, Q, R and S, exists in at various temperatures.
'^tQmperature
5C
substance"\

90 C

120 C

liquid
liquid
solid

liquid
gas

gas
gas

Q
R S

liquid
gas

gas
gas

solid .

Which one of these substances, P, Q, R or S, is most likely pure water?

(D
P

(2) (4)

Q S

(3)

25.

Freddy heated a beaker of ice continuously and recorded the changes in the temperature of the contents inthe beaker over a period of time in the graph
below.

Temperature (C)

120..
100-

80-

604020..

I r I i t

i i i i i t

i t i i

12 16 20

24 28

Time (min)

Based on the information above, which ofthe following could have possibly
taken place?

A
B

Water did not gain heat between Q and R.

Some tap water was added at 22nd minute.

C
(1)
(3)

Water changed from its liquid state to solid state from R to S.

(2)
(4)
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A only

Bonly

A and C only

B and C only

26.

Mabel had 4 tins of the same size and thickness, each made of a different
material: A, B, C and D. The tins were filled with the same amount of water

and left in an open field on a sunny day at the same time.

Mabel plotted a graph below to show the changes of temperature of water in each tin for twenty minutes at 4-minute intervals.
Temperature (C)

> t

12

16

20

24

28

Time(min)

Which one of these materials, A, B, C or D, would Mabel use to make a box to

prevent ice cream from melting too quickly?

(1)
A

(2)

B D

(3)

(4)

27.

A piece of clear glass and an object were placed between a lighted torch and a screen as shown in the diagram below.

lighted torch clear glass

I
object
screen

A shadow was formed on the screen.

How could the shadow on the screen be enlarged?

(1)

remove the clear glass

(2) (3)

move the object nearer to the screen move the object nearer to the clear glass

(4)

move the torch further away from the clear glass

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28.

Peter conducted an experiment to find out if the length of the shadow of the pole depends on the time of the day. He placed a wooden pole in the open on a sunny day. Next, he measured the length of the shadow of the pole at every hour from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Peter recorded his results in the following bar graph and showed it to his
classmates.

T3 (0 SI
O)

1
9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm
Time

2pm 3pm

4pm

5pm

6pm

Peter's classmates made the following conclusions.

Ahmad

The longest shadow occurred at 5 pm.

Carolyn Tilly David

conclusions?

The shadow was shortest early in the morning. The shadow was formed when the pole blocked light. The shadow became longer after 1 pm.

Based on the information above, which of Peter's classmates made the correct
(1) (2)
(3)

Ahmad and David only Carolyn and Tilly only

Tilly and David only

(4)

Ahmad, Carolyn and David only

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29.

Identical beakers X and Y were each filled with a different amount of tap
water at 29 C. The beakers of water were heated till the water in both

beakers boiled. Then they were left in the classroom for at least an hour.
beaker X beaker Y

water

V"""-

Which of the statement(s) below about both beakers of water is / are correct?

A
B

At 90C, both beakers of water contained the same amount of

heat.

The time taken to heat both beakers of water to boiling point

was different.

The beakers of water were eventually cooled to room temperature.

(1) (3)

A only B and C only

(2)
(4)

C only
A, B and C

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30.

Mrs Tan poured a packet of flavoured milk mixture at room temperature into the inner steel can to make some ice cream using the apparatus as shown
below.

flavoured mHk mixture

ice-cubes and salt mbctere

Inner steel
can

plastic covering

Mrs Tan's children made the following statements:

Alison The inner steel transferred heat to the ice-cubes and salt
mixture.

Belinda

The ice-cubes and salt mixture gained heat from the

plastic covering.
Heat travelled from the ice-cubes and salt mixture to the flavoured milk mixture in the inner steel can.

Carmen :

(1)

Carmen only

(2)
(4)

Alison and Belinda only

Alison, Belinda and Carmen

(3)

Belinda and Carmen only

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Name:

Index No:

Class: P5

SECTION B (40 marks)

For questions 31 to 44, write your answers clearly in the spaces provided.

The number of marks is shown in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
31. The diagram below shows a flowering plant.

(a)

What does part A of the plant develop into after pollination?

[1]

(b)

State how useful part B is to the plant.

[1]

(c)

Part C is removed from the plant.

Explain what will happen to the plant after a few days.

[1]

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32.

The diagram below shows the different stages of growth in the life cycle of
an animal.

Stage X

Stage Y

Stage Z

Based on the diagram above, answer the following questions:

(a) Name the stages marked X and Y. [1]

X:
Y:

stage
stage

(b)

List two ways in which Stage X is different from Stage Z.

(Do NOT compare size and shape.)
[2]

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33.

An equal number of seeds of type X were put into identical glass

beakers, A and B, each with an equal amount of cotton wool.

The two beakers were placed in black boxes made of the same material (as
shown in the diagrams below) near an open window.

black boxes

"ligfTt

light
seeds

seeds

dry cotton
wool

damp cotton
wool

Based on the information above, answer the following questions:

(a)

In which of these beakers, A and / or B, would the seeds most likely to

germinate?

Explain your answer.

[2]

(b)

Which part of the seedling appeared first?

[1]

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34

The diagrams below (NOT drawn to scale) show fertilisation taking place in
different reproductive systems.

pollen grain
partP

stigma
partQ

style
male sex cell

female sex cell

ovary ovule

7f'f\v
Based on the diagrams above, explain how parts P and Q enable fertilisation to

take place in each of the reproductive systems:

(i) P: :

[2]

(ii)

Q:

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35.

The flow chart shows how some animals are differentiated based on their

different reproduction methods.

yes

Does the young resemble the adult?

no

yes

Does the

young take
about 9 months to

no

develop
C

before it is born?

Based on the information above, classify each of the following animals.

Write letters A, B, C and D ONLY.

human :

[2]

dolphin
mosquito
crocodile

:
:

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36.

Sue Lynn observed and recorded the number ofwild plants, Xand Y, on a piece of land. After a few months, she examined the same piece of land
again.
Her observations are shown below.

Plant X

Plant Y

/^ /

river

Jr^ f
r^y
5m 1 1

First observation

After a few months

(a)

State the methods of dispersal of fruits / seeds of plants X and Y and

give a reason for each of your answers:

method(s) of
plant
fruit / seed
reason

[2]

dispersal

(b)

Give an example of a plant with seeds of fruits which share the same

method offruit dispersal as fruits of plant X.

[1 ]

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37.

Kate placed two leaves of similar size from the same plant into each of two identical test tubes containing liquid X.
After three hours, Kate observed the differences as shown below:
test tubes-

liquid X
remained colourless

liquid X turned
green

tap water
leaves -

very hot
water

set-up A

set-up B

(a)

What caused colourless liquid X to turn green?

[1]

To be continued on the next page

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Kate conducted ANOTHER experiment using set-up C.

Liquid X in set-up C, as shown below, remained colourless after three hours.

very hot
leaf
water

liquid X
remained

set-up C

colourless

Based on the results of Kate's experiments, answer the following questions:

[2]

(b)

(i)

Identifythe set-up, A, B or C, in which chlorophyll was removed

from the leaf.

(ii)

Next, describe how chlorophyll could be removed from the leaf. Complete steps 2 and 3 in the table below.
step
1

description of procedure
Put a green leaf into a test tube.

Place the test tube containing the green leaf and liquid X into the beaker of very hot water.

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38

The diagram below shows a car with some of its labelled parts.
material X
windscreen

(a)

Suggest a suitable material to make the windscreen of a car. Give a reason why the material is used.
material
reason

[2]

(b)

Name ANOTHER object that is made of material X.

[1]

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39.

Jasmine was given a beaker of sand in salt solution. She used set-up A to
separate the sand from the salt solution.

The salt solution dripped into the bottle very slowly. Her teacher told her to
use set-up B instead.
retort stands

clamp
filter

clamp

papers in
funnels .bottles

salt
""""VTirrf

solutions

=3

set-up A

set-up B

(a)

Explain why Jasmine's teacher asked her to use set-up B.

[2]

(b)

Suggest what Jasmine could do next to obtain salt from the salt

solution.

[1]

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40.

The statements A to F describe the events / processes (NOT arranged in the

correct order) that lead to the formation of rain.

B
C

Condensation takes place

Droplets of water form clouds
Warm air rises and then cools

D F
E

Water droplets become bigger to form rain

Heat energy from the Sun warms the Earth

(a)

Complete the diagram below to show the correct order in which rain is
formed.

Write letters A, B, C, D and E in the appropriate circles.

Letter F is written for you.
[1]

(b)

Name the process that takes place at A.

[1]

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41.

Mavis filled 2 identical troughs with the same amount of red-coloured water.

Next, she placed the set-ups, A and B, in the garden on a hot day for 2 days.
plastic sheets
red -coloured

-troughs
red -coloured
water

water

container X

container Y

set-up A

set-up B

At the end of 2 days, Mavis observed that both containers X and Y were NO longer empty. She found the same substance, P, in both containers.

(a)

What was substance P?

[1]

Mavis measured the amount of substance P in each container, X and Y.

(b) Which container, X or Y, collected more of substance P? Explain your answer.

[2]

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42.

The opening of a glass syringe below was sealed. Air was trapped between the piston and its sealed opening. Joseph placed the sealed syringe in a beaker of hot water as shown below.

piston glass syringe

^"^Aa^r-^
L_ !

trapped air

hot water-

mm

sealed opening
beaker

What would Joseph observe of the piston when he placed the syringe in hot
water?

Explain your answer.

[2]

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43.

AH conducted an experiment to find out how the amount of light reflected by

each of these different materials, A, B and C, is affected by the distance between the light source and the material, d (cm). He set up his apparatus as shown in the diagram below.

light source

light sensor (fixed position)

material

AH placed the light source at different distances from the material, one at a time, and used a light sensor to measure the amount of light each material
reflected.

He recorded his results and plotted the graph shown below.

amount

of light
reflected

(Lux)

distance between light source and material, d (cm)

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Based on the information on page 35, answer the following questions:

(a)

Which material, A, B orC, was ableto reflect the most light at X?

[1]

(b)

Which material, A, B or C, could reflect light from the greatest

distance?

[1]

(c)

test. Explain why AH needed to do this.

AH conducted his experiment in a completely dark room to ensure a fair

[1]

(d)

State one OTHER variable that AH should keep constant to conduct

a fair test for his experiments. mi

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44.

The following diagrams show an old method of keeping food warm.

Two identical metal hot pots were surrounded with dry grass. The dry grass in
container P was loosely packed unlike the dry grass in container Q which was packed closely together.
loosely packed dry
grass

metal pots

closely packed dry

grass

wooden^
containers

(a)

The metal pot in container P was able to keep food warm for a longer period. Explain why.

[2]

Using the same metal pot and lid, John used ANOTHER set-up to find out if the type of container will affect the rate in which the metal pot loses heat. (b) List two variables which John must keep the same to carry out a fair test. [2]

VARIABLE 1

VARIABLE 2

END OF PAPER-

Setters: Mrs Christina Lim, Mdm Prisca Fernadez, Mr Ronald Lee

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RAFFLES GIRLS' PRIMARY SCHOOL
2011 PRIMARY 5 SCIENCE SA 1 ANSWER KEY
Setters : Mdm Prisca, Mr Ronald Lee & Mrs Christina Lim

Compiler: Mdm Prisca (Section A), Mrs Christina Lim (Section B)

v/mz**

SECTION A (30 X 2 marks)

1. 2. 3.
4. 4

6. 7.
8.

11. 12. 13.

14.

3 2
2

16.
17.

1
3

21.

4 1
2

26. 27.
28. 29. 30.

2 1

2
3

22. 23. 24. 25.

3 3 3
2

18.
19. 20.

1 1
3

2
2

9.

3 3

1
2

5.

10.

15.

SECTION B (40 marks)

No.
a

Marks

Suggested answers
a fruit

Remarks

Part B [contains chlorophyll which] helps

b
31 1

the plant to trap light energy [Y2]

-P4] for wrong spelling - photosynthesis

to make food. [Yt]

or

carry out photosynthesis. {1] [!4] Part C takes in water and

c

- [Yt] for any 1 of the 3

conditions

mineral salts nutrients

-[1/2] for either "wither"

[1/4] without which the plant will wither and die after a few days.
X: larval
a

or "die".

[0] for wrong spelling

-[Yt] max deduction for

Y: pupal

spelling without ending

InT

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At stage Z, the animal has a pair of Mark for any 2 correct feelers while at stage X, it does not answers
have feelers.

[0] No comparision

b
2

At stage Z, the animal has 3 body parts while at stage X, it has many body segments.
At stage Z, the animal has 2 pairs of wings while at stage X, it does
not have wings.
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Marks Answer seeds in B

Suggested answers

Remarks

Mark holistically Explain how the

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Explanation Seeds in A did not have water while seeds in B had the three conditions

conditions in A and B affect seed

germination

needed for germination: water, air (oxygen) and warmth

b
1

root(s)

[0] root hair

P enables the sperm to swim [Yt]

to [meet and ] fuse with/ reach the egg.

VA
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2

It leads the male sex cell to [meet and] fuse with/ reach the female sex cell [in the ovule / ovary].
It is a passage way/ tube for the male
sex cell to reach the female sex cell.

[Y2] partial correct

answers

enables/ allows male sex cell to move towards female sex cell

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C, D, B, A

[Y2] each correct

answer

X: by water
Reason

Mark holistically
[Y2] partial correct
answers

Fruits/ seeds of X were scattered along

the

side of the river

follows the direction of water

near the water

name the river

water body

wrongly e.g. sea,

stream

Y : by wind / animals
Reason
no mention of

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Fruits/ seeds were

'on the land'

scattered randomly [Vi] dispersed everywhere

[1] Award mark for

each correct method

on the land P/zl.

NOTE

of dispersal of fruit/
Question and diagram clearly shows that
seeds-are scattered on the land.

seed and reason for the answer

Any one of the following or possible

answers:

[1] any plant with

seeds/ fruits

b
1

coconut

pong pong

dispersed by water -[Y2] for wrong spelling

nipah

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Marks

Suggested answers

Remarks

Do NOT accept: Chloroplasts

[1] heat from the hot water
and/ or

[Yt] partial correct

answer:

Chlorophyll
Jt was present In set
up A but did not cause liquid X to turn green.

chlorophyll [Yt]
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bi
B

Mark holistically NO marks if set-up is identified wrongly

Pour liquid X into the
test tube.

step 2
bii

[1] for each correct

step steps 2 and 3 are interchangeable

step 3
Material:

Pour very hot water into

a beaker.

glass
Reason: It

Mark holistically - [Yt] wrong spelling of

word in bold

[0] for missing most

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OR

allows most light to pass through

it

light

- [14] for all light to pass through

is transparent

The driver can see the objects clearly.

container

gate
nail scissors

No marks for stating the material, (eg

metal, iron, aluminium

wheel of bicycle

etc)

In set-up B, air in the bottle could escape more quickly [1]

so the salt solution could flow into the

Mark holistically
Need to show

comparison

-[Y] for missing more

(0) no mention of Set

bottle more quickly [1].

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up B
Any other possible answer.
Heat the salt solution Boil the salt solution

-[14] wrong spelling

evaporate

Put the salt solution under the sun

to evaporate the water, leaving the salt

behind.

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Marks

Suggested answers
E A D B C

Remarks

NO partial marks

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b
1

evaporation

- [!4] wrong spelling Do NOT accept other form of the word e.g.
evaporate, evaporating

pure water
water

[0] NOT acceptable water droplets

Mark holistically
[0] set-up A
container X has a

clear water

Answer
X

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Explanation

The exposed surface area of water in the trouah

in set-up A was larger.[1]

larger exposed
surface area of water than container Y

Water in the trough could evaporate and condense on the undersides of the plastic sheet
moreauickly. [1]
Observation (no marks for observation)

The piston moved up raised up

went up

Mark holistically
Observation must be

Explanation

The glass syringe gained heat from the hot water [%]. So the trapped air gained heat from the syringe [Yt] and expanded [Yt], pushing/ raising/ moving the piston upwards. [Yt]
OR

correct before marking explanation correct

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The trapped air gained heat from the glass syringe [%] which gained heat from the hot water P4]. Air in the syringe expanded [1/2], pushing / raising/ moving the piston upwards. [1/2]
[V* The piston moved up. The trapped air gained heat and expanded. (pupils did not link directly that it is the trapped air that caused the moving up)

[0]
Once observation is

wrong/ incomplete, no marks for explanation The piston moved

downwards as the

glass syringe gained

heat from the hot water.

Key terms/ concepts

heat from hot water transfer to heat

[1] The piston moved up. The trapped air expanded [14] due to the heat gain hence pushing the piston up[K]. (the other 1 mark for transfer of heat from hot water to glass syringe and transfer of heat from
glass syringe to trapped air)

air expanded when

heated

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Marks
A

Suggested answers

Remarks

To ensure that the light sensor only record/ measure the reflected light from the material
Other acceptable answers If the room is not dark, light reflected can also be light from other sources In the dark room, only the light from
the source can be reflected
c

[0] To prevent the light sensor from detecting

the surrounding light

which can affect All's results

[0] NOT accepted

Question states that AH conducted the

experiment in a dark room, so it pupils write: Ifthe room is bright, he will not be able to see the light. If the room is not dark, sunlight could affect
the result
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(During standardisation, it was decided that not necessary only the sunlight affecting the
result but light from other light sources.) Any one of these variables: the type of batteries used in the light
source

Do NOT accept:
The distance between the material and the

the angle of the light source

light source (based on the graph, it has to vary)

the intensity of light from the light source

the thickness of the material
d
1

[0] NOT accepted position of the torch

distance of the torch

Other acceptable answers type of light used

distance between the sensor and the light

source

distance between the sensor and material

same torch size/ colour of the material

the distance (pupils did not specify which distance)

light source has the same amount of light

position of the material from same light sensor

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Marks

Suggested answers

Remarks

More air [Yt] was trapped among the dry

grass in set up Q. Air is a poor conductor of heat [Yt].
So heat from the food in Q could not be

[0] No comparison Mark holistically

conducted away as quickly as that in P [1].

[1] for each correct
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VARIABLE 1

VARIABLE 2

thickness of the container size of the container

variable

Do NOT accept:

amount of dry grass mass of dry grass

material of pot (given)

size of lid material of lid

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