Section A

[20 marks]
Answer all questions in this section.
1. Diagram 1 shows an experiment conducted to study the process of fermentation. The
volume of carbon dioxide gas released is recorded every day for 5 days.

Diagram 1
The results of the experiment are recorded in Table 1.
Time (day)

Volume of carbon dioxide gas (cm3)

10

16

22

25

28

Table 1
a) Based on the Table 1, draw a graph of the volume of carbon dioxide gas against time.
Volume of
carbon dioxide (cm3)

1
5

2
6

Time
[2 marks]

b) Based on the graph in 1 (a), state the relationship between the volume of carbon dioxide
gas and time.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
c) Predict the volume of carbon dioxide gas produced on the 6th day.
_______ cm3

[1 mark]

d) State the manipulated variable.

________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
2. Diagram 2 shows the apparatus set up to compare the hardness of copper and bronze. A
load is released from a height of 50 cm onto a ball bearing which is fixed on a copper
block. This experiment is repeated by replacing the copper block with bronze block. The
depth of dent is measured and recorded in the Table 2.

Diagram 2
Experiment
1
Depth of dent on copper block (cm)
0.30
Depth of dent on bronze block (cm)
0.20
Table 2
a) Complete the values in Table 2.

2
0.35
0.25

3
0.40
0.20

Average

[1 mark]

b) State the variables in this experiment.

i) Responding variable:
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
ii) Constant variable:
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
c) Bronze is an alloy. Composition of bronze is copper and metal P. Name metal P.
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]

d) Based on this experiment, state one characteristic of alloy.

________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
3. Diagram 3.1 shows an experiment to study the effect of vinegar and ammonium solution
on latex. Diagram 3.2 shows the result of the experiment after 30 minutes.

Diagram 3.1

Diagram 3.2
a) Write down one observation from the result of this experiment.
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
b) State one inference based on the observation in Diagram 3.2.
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
c) State one constant variable in this experiment.
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
d) State one hypothesis for this experiment.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
e) State the operational definition for acid.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
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4. Diagram 4 shows a bar graph constructed from strips of ticker tape in an experiment
carried out with trolley X. A strip of ticker tape has 10 ticks and the ticker timer used
produced 50 ticks per second.

Diagram 4
Based on Diagram 4,
a) what is the relationship between the length of the ticker tape and time?
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
b) i) Calculate the initial velocity and the final velocity of trolley X.
Velocity = Distance travelled
Time taken

Time taken = Number of ticks

in seconds
50

Initial velocity = _______ cm s-1

Final velocity = _______ cm s-1

[2 marks]

ii) Calculate the acceleration of the trolley X.

Acceleration = Final velocity initial velocity
Time taken

= _______ cm s-2
[1 mark]
c) state the type of the motion of trolley X.
________________________________________________________________________
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[1 mark]
Section B
[30 marks]
Answer all questions in this section.
5. Diagram 5.1 shows the cross section of an oil palm fruit.

Diagram 5.1
a) Name the parts labeled P and Q.
P : _____________________________________________________________________
Q: _____________________________________________________________________
[2 marks]
b) Which part of the oil palm fruit produces the most oil?
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
c) Diagram 5.2 shows part of the extraction process of palm oil.
Bunches of oil palm fruit
Process R
Threshing
(Oil palm fruits removed from bunches)

Digestion
(Oil palm fruits digested and crushed)

Diagram 5.2
i) Name process R.
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
ii) What happens during process R?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
d) Name one vitamin found in palm oil.
_____________________________________________________________________
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[1 mark]
6. a) Diagram 6.1 and 6.2 shows activities which involved the radioactive substances.

Diagram 6.1
i) State the radioactive used in medical field in Diagram 6.1.
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]

Diagram 6.2
ii) State the uses of Carbon-14 in Diagram 6.2.
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
iii) State one effect of nuclear explosion to human being.
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
iv) What substance is used to make a container to keep radioactive substance safe?
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
b) Diagram 6.3 shows the nuclear power station.

Diagram 6.3
i) Name the radioactive substance used in Diagram 6.3.
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
ii) State the energy generated from the power station in Diagram 6.3.
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
7. Diagram 7 shows the principle of a four stroke diesel engine.

Diagram 7
a) Name the strokes M and N in the lined spaces provided in Diagram 7.
[2 marks]
b) i) Name the structure labeled L in Diagram 7.
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
ii) What is the function of the structure labeled L?
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
c) Mark ( ) in the boxes provided in Diagram 7 to show where the combustion of diesel
takes place.
[1 mark]
d) State one difference between the diesel engine in Diagram 7 and a four stroke petrol
engine.
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]

8. a) Diagram 8.1 shows a white light projected through a glass prism.

Diagram 8.1
i) Write down the colours of lights X and Y in the space provided in Diagram 8.1.
[2 marks]
ii) Name the process that occurs when a beam of white light passes through the prism.
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
b) A green filter is placed as shown in Diagram 8.2.

Diagram 8.2
i) What colour is seen on the white screen?
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
ii) White light is made up of seven constituent colours. What happens to the other lights
which are not seen on the screen?
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
iii) If the green filter is discarded and replaced by another prism placed in an inverted
position in front of the screen, what colour can be seen on the screen?
_____________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]

9. Diagram 9.1 shows the waste products produced from the burning of fossil fuel from a
factory.

Diagram 9.1
Based on the Diagram 9.1,
a) Name two gases produced from the burning of fossil fuel in the boxes provided.
[2 marks]
b) Name the effect of the pollution that shown on human being.
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
c) State one method to reduce air pollution from the factory.
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
d) Diagram 9.2 shows the effect of environmental pollution due to the heat trapped by gas
X.

Diagram 9.2
i) Name gas X.
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
ii) Name the phenomenon shown in Diagram 9.2.
________________________________________________________________________
[1 mark]
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Section C
[20 marks]
Answer Question 10 and either Question 11 or Question 12.
10. Study the following statement:
The growth of bacteria is different in alkaline and neutral condition.
a) Suggest one hypothesis to investigate the above statement.
[1 mark]
b) Using two sterile petri dishes, sterile nutrient agar, sodium hydroxide solution,
distilled water and other material, describe one experiment to test the hypothesis in
10(a) based on the following criteria:
i) The aim of the experiment
[1 mark]
ii) The identification of variables
[2 marks]
iii) The list of apparatus and materials
[1 mark]
iv) The procedure or method
[4 marks]
v) The tabulation of data
[1 mark]
11. a) A radiation leak occurs due to a nuclear plant exploded in Fukushima Japan.
Explain the effects of the radiation on living things.
[4 marks]
b) Exposure to radiations can damage or destroy living cells.
Explain methods on the proper handling of radioactive substances.
Your explanation should include the following aspects:
Identify the problem
[1 mark]

Explain two methods to solve the problem

[4 marks]

Choose the best method and explain your choice

[1 mark]

12. a) State four differences between saturated fat and unsatrurated fat.
b) Diagram 10 shows three examples of organic compounds used in
daily life.

Latex
Organic
compound
Cooking oil

10

[4 marks]

Sugar

Diagram 10
Study the objects in Diagram 10 and construct the concept of organic compounds.
Your answer should be based on the following aspects:
i) Identify two common characteristics
[2 marks]
ii) Give one other example of organic compound
[1 mark]
iii) Give one example of inorganic compound and state
one characteristic
[2 marks]
iv) Relate the common characteristics to construct the concept
of organic compound
[1 mark]

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