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1. Survival of species is the ability of animals to keep their species from extinction.

(a) State one

way how animals retain their species from extinction? [ 1 mark ]

(b) Figure 1.1 shows two animal species.

Figure 1.1

Based on Figure 1.1, how do the animals maintain the survival of their species?

[ 1 mark ]

(c) Figure 1.2 shows how animals ensure the survival of its species.

Figure 1.2

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Give one example of another animal that practise the same way as the animals in
Figure 1.2.

[ 1 mark ]

(d) Figure 1.3 shows how an animal ensures the survival of its species.

Figure 1.3

Some people take the eggs for sale or eat.

Is that appropriate?

Yes No

Give your reasons. [ 1 mark ]

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2 Figure 2.1 shows the classification of plants based on their characteristics to

adapt themselves during extreme weather

Special feature of the plant

Roll up it leaves Leaf-shaped needle Special feature Z

Banana tree Cactus Banana tree

X Y Cactus

Figure 2.1

(a) Name one type of plant that can represent X

[ 1 mark ]

(b) How does the special feature of plant X protect itself during extreme weather?

[ 1 mark ]

(c) Name one type of plant that can represent Y.

[ 1 mark ]

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3. Figure 3.1 shows how the coconut fruit is dispersed

Figure 3.1
(a) State one characteristic found in coconut fruit to allow it to be dispersed

through water.

[ 1 mark ]

(b) Figure 3.2 shows the seeds for legume tree.

Figure 3.2

State one way how legume seeds in Figure 3.2 is dispersed.

[ 1 mark ]

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(c) A matured guava fruit eaten by a bird acting as its agent. Describe the

characteristics of the seed that allows it to be spread by the birds [ 1 mark ]

(d) Why the seeds that dispersed by the wind produce seeds in large quantities?

[ 1 mark ]

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4. A group of students conducted an investigation to determine the chemical

properties of the materials using blue litmus paper and red litmus paper. Figure
4.1 below shows the investigation’s apparatus.

Figure 4.1

Observation is recorded in the table below

Change in colour of litmus paper

Materials
Blue litmus paper Red litmus paper

Solution P Did not change Changed to blue

Solution Q Changed to red Did not change

Solution R Did not change Did not change

Solution S Did not change Changed to blue

Solution T Did not change Did not change

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(a) Classify the materials used in this investigation based on the chemical
properties of the substances.

[ 3 marks ]

(b) The chemical properties of the material can also be identified through taste.
State the flavour of solution Q and solution R.

Solution Q :_______________________ Solution R : ______________________

[ 2 marks ]

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(c) Figure 4.2 shows the change of material state.

Predict the change in colour of blue litmus paper if tested on water droplets
formed outside the glass.

[ 1 mark ]

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5. Bar chart below shows the number of contaminated rivers in four states in
Malaysia by 2015.

(a) State M recorded the highest number of contaminated rivers. Why? [ 1 mark ]

(b) The community in state P was involved in 'Love Our River Campaign' Do
you agree?

Yes No

Give your opinion.

[ 1 mark ]

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(c) State one action that must be taken to prevent the increase of river pollution in
Malaysia.

[ 1 mark ]

(d) The information below is an excerpt of poems about water

From cloud to rain,

Down the dripping of the Earth,

Springs, lakes, rivers and wells,

Clear natural water sources

Rubbish should not be thrown into the river,

The river's water will be dirty,

Deadly fish, destroy plants,

Affecting the living ecosystem

State two importance of maintaining clean water resources.

i ________________________________________________________________

ii ________________________________________________________________
[ 2 mark ]

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6. Table 1 shows electric components.

(a) Complete table 1 by drawing the correct symbols .

Electric components Symbol

Dry cell

Wire

Bulb

Switch

Table 1

[ 2 marks ]

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(b) State the type of electric circuit in Figure 6.1

X Y

Figure 6.1

Circuit X: _______________________ Circuit Y: ______________________

[ 2 marks ]

(c) What is the suitable circuit to be used at home?

Tick (¥ ) in the box below.

Circuit X Circuit Y

Give your reasons [ 2 marks ]

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(d) Figure 6.2 shows an investigation on how to compare the brightness of the
bulb in circuit P and W.

Circuit P Circuit W

Figure 6.2

Compare the brightness of the bulb in circuit P and W [ 1 mark ]

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7. A group of 5 Venus students are conducting an investigation on changes in

temperature when water is heated. Figure 7.1 shows the apparatus for the
investigation.

Figure 4.1

(a) Name one tool that is used to measure water temperature

[ 1 mark ]

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(b) The information below is the result of the investigation.

Heating time : 1 minute, water temperature : 30oC

Heating time: 2 minutes, water temperature: 40oC

Heating time: 3 minutes, water temperature: 50oC

Heating time: 4 minutes, water temperature: 60oC

Based on the information provided, construct a table to show the results of

the investigation.

[ 2 marks ]

(c) What is the trend of water temperature when the heating time is increased?

[ 1 mark ]

(d) Give an inference to explain your answer in 7 (c)

[ 1 mark ]

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8. Miss Liana asked her pupils to conduct an investigation to study how the
distance between objects and light sources affect the size of the shadows.
Figure 8.1 below shows the investigation’s apparatus.

(a) What is the suitable hypothesis for the experiment?

Tick ( ¥ ) on the correct answer.

The distance between the ball and the light source affects the
size of the shadow

When the ball is far from the light source, the size of the
shadow will be smaller

The more closer the ball to the screen, the more larger the size of the
shadow

[ 1 mark ]

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(b) Investigation has been conducted and observations are recorded in the
information below.

The distance of the ball from the light source: 20 cm, size of shadow : big

The distance of the ball from the light source: 30 cm, size of shadow : moderate

The distance of the ball from the light source: 40 cm, size of shadow : small

Based on the information given, build a bar chart to show the results of the
investigation.

[ 2 marks ]

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(c) Based on this investigation, what is

i. manipulated variable (what to change)?

[ 1 mark ]

ii. responding variable (what to observe)?

[ 1 mark ]

(d) Predict what will happen if the ball is replaced with transparent glass?

[ 1 mark ]

END OF QUESTIONS

Prepared by, Checked by,

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(EN. WAN MOHD HUZAINI B. WAN ISMAIL) (PN HJH SUZLIPAH SANUSI)
Science Teacher Head of Science Panel
SK Seri Permai SK Seri Permai

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