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Chapter 1: Introduction to science

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Name :___________________________________________ Class :________________ CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS 1.1.1 1. A. Understanding that science is part of everyday life Which occurrence is a natural phenomenon? C.

B.

D.

Trial Kelantan 2011(1) 2. A. B. C. D. Which of the following is the best definition of science? Science is the study of the objects in the universe Science is the natural phenomena happening around us Science is the study of nature and its implications on us Science is the knowledge obtained from the study of human Trial2009

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1.1.2 3.

Your Science Laboratory Diagram 1 shows a hazard symbol of a chemical substance.

Diagram 1 Which of the following is the correct example of the chemical? A. B. C. D. Sodium Ethanol Ammonia Uranium Trial Perak 2011(1) 4. A. Which of the following hazard warning symbol indicates harmful or irritant substances? C.

B.

D.

Trial N9 2011(1) 5. A. B. C. D. Which safety rule should be followed when handling chemical substances? Use in large quantity Taste chemicals if necessary Always checks the labels Pour excess chemical back to its bottle Trial Perak 2011(1)

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1.1.3 6. A. B. C. D.

Understanding the steps in scientific investigation Which of the following is the first step in scientific investigation? Drawing a conclusion Planning the experiment Identify the problem Collecting data Trial P. Pinang 2011(1)

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The following information shows the procedure of an experiment to investigate how the length of a simple pendulum affects its swing. K Recording the data collected L Making conclusions M Making observations N Analysing and interpreting data Which of the following is arranged in the correct sequence?

A. B. C. D.

L, M, N, K M, K, N, L N, K, L, M K, L, N, M Trial kedah 2011(1)

8. A.

Which is a complete swing made by a pendulum? C.

B.

D.

Trial KL 2011(1)

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1.1.4 9. A. B. C. D.

Knowing physical quantities and their units Which is correctly matched? Physical quantity Time Mass Length Temperature SI unit Hour Gram Centimeter Kelvin Trial Selangor 2011(1)

10. Which pair correctly shows physical quantity and its SI unit? Physical quantity A. B. C. D. Mass Electric current Temperature Time SI unit Newton Volt Celcius Second Trial Perlis 2011(1) 11. Table 1 show the physical quantities X and Y and their SI unit. Physical quantity X Y Table 1 Which of the following represents X and Y? X A. B. C. D. Time Length Time Mass Y Electric current Mass Length Temperature Trial Terengganu 2011(1) SI unit Second Metre

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12. A. B. C. D.

Which of the following represents the prefix value of milli? 0.001 0.1 10 1000 PMR 2006

1.1.5 13.

Realising the importance of standard units in everyday life Which of the following is / are the importance of using standard units? I. II. III. To make sure that the measurements can be understood everywhere To make sure that all things can be sold at the same price To make sure that measurements can be made using the same instruments

A. B. C. D. 1.1.6 14.

I only I and II only II and III only I, II and III Understanding the use of measuring tools Diagram 1 shows a measuring tool.

Diagram 1 What is the function of the tool? A. B. C. D. To measure the length of a curve To measure the diameter of a marble The measure the external diameter of a beaker To measure the internal diameter of a test tube Trial Selangor 2011(2) 7
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Which of the following is the most suitable tool for measuring the diameter of boiling tube?

A. B.

J K

C. D.

L M Trial Melaka 2011(1)

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Diagram 1 shows a leaf.

Diagram 1 Which of the following measuring tools can be used to measure the area of the leaf? A. B. C. D. An opisometer External callipers A length of thread A piece of graph paper Trial Sarawak 2011(1)

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Diagram 1 shows a hibiscus flower.

Diagram 1 Which paper can be used to estimate the area of a petal of the flower? A. B. C. D. Graph paper Blank paper Tracing paper Filter paper Trial Kelantan 2011(2) 18. Diagram 1 shows a thermometer.

Diagram 1 What is the reading? A. B. C. D. 31.0 oC 32.0 oC 33.0 oC 34.0 oC Trial Kelantan 2010(1) 19. A. B. C. D. Which apparatus is the most suitable for measuring 18.4 cm3 of sodium hydroxide solution? 25 cm3 beaker 50 cm3 pipette 50 cm3 burette 50 cm3 measuring cylinder Trial Sabah 2011(1) 9
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Diagram 1 shows four positions for reading the measuring cylinder. In which position should your eyes be to get the correct reading?

Diagram 1 Trial N9 2010(1) 21. Diagram 1 shows an apparatus to measure the volume of liquid.

Diagram 1 Based on diagram 1, which of the following is the most suitable measured by this apparatus? A. B. C. D. 0.55 ml 5.55 ml 25.50 ml 25.55 ml Trial SBP 2011(1)

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Diagram 2 shows four similar marbles are put into a measuring cylinder containing marble P.

Diagram 2 What is the volume of each marble? A. B. 1.6 cm3 2.0 cm3 C. D. 3.0 cm3 3.6 cm3 Trial Sarawak 2011(2) 1.1.7 23. Understanding the concept of mass The following table shows the comparisons between mass and weight. Which of the following is correct? Mass A. B. C. D. A measure of the pull of gravity SI unit is newton Does not vary from place to place Measured by a spring balance Weight A measure of the quantity of matter SI unit is kilogram Varies from place to place Measured by a lever balance

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24. A.

Which of the following tools is used for measuring weight? C.

B.

D.

Trial Perak 2009 25. Diagram 1 shows a measuring tool.

Diagram 1 The measuring tool can be used to measure A. B. C. D. Temperature Volume Weight Length Trial Perlis 2011(2)

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STRUCTURED QUESTION Trial P. Pinang 2011 (3) 1. Diagram 3.1 shows two types of balance, P and Q.

Diagram 3.1 (a) Name balance P and Q. P : Q : [1 mark] (b) State the difference between P and Q based on their usage.

[1 mark] (c) Diagram 3.2 shows an activity to measure the mass of sand.

Diagram 3.2

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Calculate the mass of the sand.

[2 marks] (d) Diagram 3.3 shows the weight of an astronaut when it is measured at two different places.

Diagram 3.3 (i) Based on diagram 3.3, state one property of weight.

[1 mark] (ii) Compare the weight of the astronaut at both places in Diagram 3.3.

[1 mark]

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Trial Perlis 2011 (7) 2. Diagram 7.1 shows an apparatus set-up to measure the volume and mass of mercury.

Diagram 7.1 (a) Record the volume of mercury in the measuring cylinder. cm3 [1 mark] (b) Table 7.2 shows part of the readings obtained from the experiment using three types of liquids. Type of liquid Mercury Turpentine Glycerin 760 520 Table 7.2 (i) Based on Diagram 7.1, write the volume of the mercury as stated in 7(a). Calculate the densities of mercury and turpentine. [2 marks] Volume (cm3) Mass (g) 680 680 680 1.3 Density (g/cm3)

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(ii)

State the variables involved in this experiment. Manipulated variable Responding variable Constant variable [3 marks]

(c)

State a hypothesis based on the results in Table 7.2.

[1 mark] (d) If the volume of mercury is doubled, predict the density of mercury. g/cm3 [1 mark] (e) Classify mercury, turpentine and glycerine into two groups based on their ability to float or sink when put into a container containing water. [Given the density of water = 1 g/cm3] Float on water Sink in water [2 marks]

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