SULIT

55/1 NO. KAD PENGENALAN

Sains
Kertas 1
Mei ANGKA GILIRAN

2007
1 jam
SEKTOR SEKOLAH BERASRAMA PENUH
KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2007

SAINS

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1. The diagram shows the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The design of Eiffel Tower is inspired by …..

A the arm of humans

B the sole of the human foot
C the facial bone of humans
D the human alimentary canal

2. The digram below shows a boy standing in a moving train on the way back from
school.

What can the boy do in the train to increase his stability?

A Reduces his base area

B Spreads out both his feet
C Increases the weight of his bag
D Increases his centre of gravity

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Components Descriptions
X A fixed point that allows the whole lever to turn about
Y A point to overcome the resisting force
Z A resistant point

In accordance with your knowledge on lever, identify X, Y and Z

base on the information given above.

X Y Z
A Fulcrum Effort Load
B Load Fulcrum Effort
C Effort Load Fulcrum
D Load Effort Fulcrum

• The distance of effort must be

longer than
the distance of load to facilitate
work

4 The information given above describes the properties of

5 Study the table below carefully. From the information given in the table above ,
identify the blood that comes from the alveoli when the inhalation is carried out.

Bloods from different regions Colours

A Bright red
B Puplish red
C Dark red
D Pink

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6 Tracheal walls have small cilia and glands secreting mucus to….

A filter the air before entering lungs

B increase the efficiency of inhalation
C increase the efficiency of gas exchange in alveoli
D protect the trachea from collapsing during breathing process

7 In blood circulation, what happen when the right atrium contracts?

I The tricuspid valve will open

II Semilunar valve will open
III Deoxygenated blood will enter the right ventricle

A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I , II and III

8. Why is it important to have transpiration process in plants?

I To concentrate the sap in plant

II To draw water from the roots to the top of the plants
III To cool the plant and get rid of excess water from the plant

A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I , II and III

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9. Diagram below shows the human urinary system.

What are the functions of X and Y?

X Y
A Brings blood to the kidneys Brings blood away from the kidneys
B Filters the blood and Brings blood to the kidneys
removes waste products
C Brings blood away from the Filters The blood and removes waste
kidneys products
D Brings blood away from the Filters the blood and removes waste
kidneys products

10. Kidney failure can be treated through the…

I dialysis process
II kidney transplant
III removal of kidneys

A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I , II and III

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11. The diagram shows an experiment carried out under the sun. Gas X is collected
in the test tube.

Which of the following are the test for gas X ?

I. Limewater turns cloudy.

II. Glowing wooden splinter rekindles.
III. Dissolves in alkaline piragalol solution.

A. I and II only
B. I and only III
C. II and only III
D. I, II and III

12. A leaf from a plant that has been exposed to sunlight for hours is plucked and boiled
as shown in the diagram below

The alcohol is used to………

A. soften the leaf.

B. break the cell walls
C. remove chlorophyll
D. stop photosynthesis.

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13. The diagram below shows two different types of animals.

Which of the following statements are true

about P and Q?

I. P has a smaller field of vision than Q

II. P can judge distances better than Q
III P has a monocular vision, Q has a stereoscopic vision.

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

14 Which of the following vertebrates is supported by large pelvic and pectoral

girdle?
A Human
B Elephant
C Whale
D Rabbit

15 The diagram shows a part of human digestive system.

What is the function of Q?

A. Secretes bile.
B. Digests Protein.
C. Reabsorbs water.
D. Secretes gastric juice

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16 What is the mass of the fish?
(Assume 1 kg of mass is equal to 10 N force)

A. 0.2 kg
B. 0.3 kg
C. 0.4 kg
D. 0.5 kg

17 Which of the following lever systems are in equilibrium?

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

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18 Based on the figure of the heart below, which vessels carry the blood
correctly?

Oxygenated Deoxygenated

A. Q R
B. P S
C R S
D. R P

19 The diagram below shows a cross-section of a root. Which part transports

food?

20 Which of the following are found in the urine of a healthy person?

I Glucose
II. Excess water
III. Urea

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

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21 The diagram below shows a process which occurs in the female reproductive
system.
This process occurs in the ………

A. ovary
B. uterus
C. fallopian tube
D. vesicle semen

22 The diagram below shows that when ice cubes a put into a beaker of water ,
some liquid can be collected at the outside of the beaker.

Liquid X can be identified by using …

A. hydrogen carbonate indicator

B. anhydrous copper sulphate
C. litmus paper
D. lime water

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23 Which of the following is correctly representing W,X and Y ?

W X Y

A Stigma Pollination Seed

B Anther Fertilization Seed

C Style Fertilization Fruit

D Anther Pollination Fruit

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24 Graph below shows the growth curve of a human. Which stage represents a form
three student?

25. The diagram shows a Brownian movement.

The smoke particle move at random because it …..

A. collides with air particles

B. disperses into tiny particles
C. travels at different speed
D. travels into a different medium

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26. The diagram below show electrolysis of water. Gas X is……..

A. oxygen
B. hydrogen
C. carbon dioxide
D. sulphur dioxide

27. The diagram below shows the apparatus to study the effects of humidity on the
rate of evaporation .

The filter paper will dry faster if substance X is ….

A. anhydrous calcium chloride crystals

B. sodium hydroxide crystals
C. sodium chloride crystals
D. copper (II) sulphate crystals

28. Sodium chloride is a compound because the atoms ….

A. are mixed in any proportion.
B. retain their properties
C. cannot be separated by physical method
D. do not release or absorb energy

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29. A machine lifts a 400 kg load up 5 m in 20 seconds.
What is the power of the machine? (1 kg = 10 N )

A. 500 W
B. 1 000 W
C. 1 500 W
D. 4 000 W

30. The diagram below shows an experiment to show the reaction of metal and
oxygen.

Whichsubstance must be heated first and why?

A. The potassium permanganate crystals must be heated first to release

oxygen.
B. The metal must be heated first so that the reaction would take place
faster.
C. Both substances should be heated at the same time so that the metal would
be heated evenly.
D. Both glass wool should be heated first to make sure that the oxygen flows
smoothly.

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31. The diagram shows the set-up of an apparatus used to investigate the effect of
heat on liquid.

Which of the following are the manipulated and the responding variables for the
experiment?

Manipulated Variables Responding Variables

A The level of water in the beaker The temperature of water in the beaker
B The level of water in the glass tube The temperature of coloured water
C The temperature of water in the beaker The level of water in the beaker
D The temperature of coloured water The level of water in the beaker

32 The diagram below shows a food pyramid in a habitat. Which sequence below
shows the correct flow of energy related to the food pyramid?

A RQPS
B P  Q R  S
C SRQP
D QRSP

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 33. The chart below shows the organization of cells in an organism.

What is M?
A. Membrane
B. Nucleus
C. Organ
D. Cytoplasm

34. Which apparatus below is the most suitable for measuring 30.4 ml of liquid?

A. Burette
B. Pipette
C. Beaker
D. Measuring Cylinder

35. The diagram below shows a test tube being pushed down into a beaker of water.

What conclusion can be drawn from your observation? Air…

A. occupies space.
B. exerts pressure.
C. cannot be displaced.
D. does not mix with water.

36. The below equation shows a reaction in a plant. The Q energy is needed for the
reaction to take place. What is the Q energy?

Q energy
Water + Carbon dioxide Glucose + Oxygen
Chlorophyll

A. Heat
B. light
C. chemical
D. Nuclear

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37. The diagram below shows the changes in three states of matter

P
Solid liquid

R Q

Gas

Which of the following is true? Heat is ….

A. is released during process P

B. is absorbed during process Q
C. is absorbed during process R
D. is released during process S

38. . The statement shows the characteristics of an element P

• It is malleable
• Good conductor of electricity
• Shining surface

What is element P ?

A. Carbon C. Iodine
B. Sulphur D. Iron

39. . The information shows the energy changes in an electrical appliance.

Chemical energy electrical energy light energy + heat

energy
What is the appliance ?

A. Radio
B. Iron
C. Torchlight
D. Blender

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40. Sometimes, glass containers break when hot water is poured into them.
Why does this occur?

A. The inner walls of the glass containers expand faster than the outer walls
B. The inner walls of the glass containers are heated by the hot water
C. The inner walls of the glass containers contract faster than the outer walls
D. The hot water particles vibrate forcefully with the walls of the glass containers

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