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Diagram 1 shows a measuring tool.

DIAGRAM 1

It is used to measure
A
B
C
D
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external diameter of a beaker

internal diameter of test tube
length of a curve line
thickness of a wire

Which group of chemicals should be kept in the bottles P and Q respectively ?

P
Bottle P
A
B
C
D

Ethanol
Concentrated acid
Alcohol
Sodium

Bottle Q
Iodine
Petrol
Mercury
Sulphuric acid

The word equation below represents the process of respiration.

Glucose

Carbon dioxide + Energy + Water

X is most probably
A
B
C
D

heat
oxygen
nitrogen
hydrogen

Diagram 2 shows a change in the physical state of matter.

Liquid

Gas
DIAGRAM 2

This happens because

A
B
C
D

the kinetic energy of the matter increases

the gases move faster and further apart
the gas absorbs heat energy from the environment
the gas releases heat energy to the environment

Diagram 3 shows the classification of matter .

Matter

Elements

Mixtures

Non-metals

DIAGRAM 3

Which of the following materials represent Y and Z ?

A
B
C
D
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Y
Water
Soil
Gold
Nail

Z
Mercury
Oxygen
Chlorine
Sulphur

Diagram 4 shows an oscillating pendulum at three different positions K, L and M.

DIAGRAM 4

Which of the following statement is correct?

A
B
C
D

The kinetic energy is maximum at L.

The kinetic energy is maximum at M.
The potential energy is minimum at M.
The potential energy is the same as the kinetic energy at L

Which of the following coins will become the hottest after being placed under the sun for
a few minutes ?
A

Black,shiny

Silver,shiny
B

Black,dull

Silver,dull

K, L, M, N and O refer to various parts of the human eye.

K
L
M
N
O

Cornea
Eye lens
Vitreous humour
Retina
Aqueous humour

Which of the following sequences show the correct pathway of light entering the
eye ?
A
B
C
D

K
K
K
M

M
L
O
L

L
O
L
O

O
M
M
N

N
N
N
K

Diagram 5 shows a few drops of iodine is added to mashed potato. The colour of the solution
changes to blue black.

DIAGRAM 5
Mashed potato

Which of the following substances show a similar result?

A
B
C
D
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Meat
Bread
Butter
Milk

Diagram 6 shows organs in a digestive system.

S
DIAGRAM 6

Which of the following is not a function of S ?

A
B
C
D

Emulsifies fat
Curdles milk protein
Stops the reaction of amylase
Digest protein into peptones

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Diagram 7 shows the classification of plants.

Plants

Produce flower

Do not produce flower

Plant X

Plant Y

DIAGRAM 7

Which of the following pairs of plants represent X and Y?

A
B
C
D
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X
Birds nest fern
Birds nest fern
Banana
Grass

Y
Grass
Alga
Grass
Birds nest fern

Which set of apparatus will the fish and the aquatic plant survive the longest?

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Table 1 shows the temperature readings of distilled water being cooled.

Time/minute

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Temperature/ oC

15

12

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TABLE 1

What is the freezing point of distilled water?

A
B
C
D
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One water molecule is made up of

A
B
C
D

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16.

1 oC
3 oC
0 oC
15 oC

1 hydrogen atom and 1 oxygen atom

1 hydrogen atom and 2 oxygen atoms
2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom
2 hydrogen atoms and 2 oxygen atoms

Which of the following are the characteristics of alkalis?

I
II
III

Feel slippery
Taste bitter
pH value above 7

A
B
C
D

I only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III

Diagram 8 shows distillation of river water.

DIAGRAM 8

Diagram 9

What is process X and Y?

A
B
C
D
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Process X
Boiling
Boiling
Condensation
Evaporation

Process Y
Evaporation
Condensation
Boiling
Condensation

Air pressure caused by the atmosphere is called atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric

pressure depends on the
I
II
III

temperature of the air

surface area of the object
amount of the air molecules in the atmosphere

A
B
C
D

I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III

A machine with a power of 500 W is able to lift a load of 1000 N as high as 20

metres. How long does it take to do so ?
( Power (W)= Force (N) x Distance (m) )
Time (s)
A
B
C
D

20.0 s
24.0 s
40.0 s
60.0 s

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Diagram 9 shows a worker pushing a wheelbarrow.

Diagram 9

The speed of a wheelbarrow increases when pushed with the same force from X to
Y. This shows that
A
B
C
D
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Biological control methods should be used to control the pest population in farming
areas. The main factor why this method should be encouraged is
A
B
C
D

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surface X is rougher
surface Y is drier
the surface area of Y is bigger
surface X is harder

it saves cost
to avoid pollution problem
it is easy to manage
it saves time and energy

All of the following are good eating habits except

A
B
C
D

chewing the food thoroughly before swallowing

eating all the food served excessively
eating a variety of nutrious food
eating in moderation at regular intervals

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Diagram 10 shows the cross- section of a skin.

DIAGRAM 10

Which part of the human skin is sensitive to pain?

A
B
C
D
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P
Q
R
S

Which comparison between oxygen and carbon dioxide is correct?

Oxygen
Burning wooden splinter goes out

Carbon dioxide
Burning wooden splinter burns brightly

B
C

Lime water turns cloudy

No changes to the litmus paper

Very soluble in sodium hydroxide

solution

No changes to lime water

Changes the colour of moist
blue paper
Not soluble in sodium hydroxide solution

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The diagram shows beakers P, Q, R and S containing water of the same temperature.

Which of the following shows the heat content of water in an increasing order?
A
B
C
D
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P, Q, S, R
Q, S, R, P
Q, R, S, P
S, R, Q, P

Diagram 11 shows a simple carbon cycle.

DIAGRAM 11

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P, Q, R and S represent
A
B
C
D
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P
respiration
photosynthesis
burning
decaying

Q
burning
decaying
photosynthesis
respiration

R
Photosynthesis
respiration
respiration
photosynthesis

Diagram 12 shows an insecticide spray that has three small holes at P, Q, R. .

DIAGRAM 12

Which of the following holes prevent the insecticide spray from functioning?
A
B
C
D
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P, Q and R
P and Q only
P and R only
Q and R only

Which of the following is the best method for controlling solid waste?
A
B
C
D

Recycle them
Burn them in a special place
Bury them in the ground
Dump them in remote areas

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Diagram 13 shows the side and front view of a racing car and a bus.

DIAGRAM 13

Why is the racing car more stable than the bus when they are moving at high speed at
bends?
A
B
C
D
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The racing car is lighter

The racing car is shorter
The tyres of racing car are broader
The centre of gravity of racing car is lower

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A
B
C
D

Plants
Corm
Banana plant
Seaweed
Lotus

Types of support
Butress root
Water pressure in cells
Tendrils
Twinning stems

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Diagram 14 shows a lever system.

DIAGRAM 14

What is represented by points S, T and U?

A
B
C
D

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S
Effort
Fulcrum
Load
Load

T
Fulcrum
Load
Effort
Fulcrum

U
Load
Effort
Fulcrum
Effort

Diagram 15 shows a spade carrying a pile of sand.

DIAGRAM 15

Calculate the force that must be applied on the handle of the spade to lift the sand.
A
125 N
B
130 N
C
110 N
D
140 N

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Diagram 16 shows an experiment to study the harmful effect of cigarette smoke.

DIAGRAM 16

Which of the following substances causes the cotton wool to turn brownish with black
spots at the end of the experiment?
A
B
C
D

Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
Tar
Benzo-pyrene

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A balsam plant is put in eosin solution. Which of the following tissue is colored red?

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Which of the following statements is true about excretion in plants?

A
B
C
D

Carbon dioxide is eliminated from the root

All excretory products of plants are harmful
Certain excretory products of plants settle on the leaves
Plants have specific excretory systems

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Diagram 17 shows a type of reproduction in an organism.

DIAGRAM 17

Which organisms reproduce in the same way as the organism shown in the diagram
above?
A
B
C
D

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Paramecium,Amoeba
Fern, moss
Hydra, yeast
Indianpennywort, ginger

Diagram 18 shows the development of a zygote after fertilisation.

DIAGRAM 18

This development is caused by

A
B
C
D

cell germination
cell fusion
cells division
repeated fertilisation

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Limestone

heat

Which of the following is substance Q?

A
B

Calcium carbonate
Calcium oxide

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carbon dioxide

C
D

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Calcium bicarbonate
Calcium chloride

Diagram 19 shows an electric circuit.

DIAGRAM 19

If the voltage of the electric source is 3V, what is the ampere value on the ammeter in
the circuit above?
A
B
C
D

2A
3A
6A
7A

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DIAGRAM 20

Marina sprinkled iron fillings uniformly on a white cardboard as shown in the diagram
above. After the switch has been turned on, what pattern can be seen?

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Cloud of dust and gas

Bright star

Black hole

What can represent X and Y in the chart above showing the life cycle of a normal star?

A
B
C
D

X
Supernova
White dwarf
Red giant
Red giant

Y
White dwarf
Supernova
White dwarf
Supernova

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