Section A

Instructions: Every question is followed by four options A, B, C and D. Choose

the correct answer.
1. The diagram below shows living things K,L,M and N.

Which of the living things in the diagram above are microorganisms?

A
B
C
D

K and M only
M and N only
K and N only
K, M and N only

2. The diagram below shows a device.

What is the use of the device?

A
B
C
D

To see tiny microorganisms

To see living things
To see transparent microorganisms
To see the movement of organisms

3. Yeast is a living thing because it can

I. grow
II. breathe
III. move
A
B
C
D

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

4. The diagram below shows an observation of a microorganism seen under a

microscope.

Diagram 3
What can you conclude from the observation?
A
B
C
D

The microorganism grows

The microorganism moves.
The microorganism breathes.
The microorganism makes its own food.

5. The diagram below shows a mixture of dough and yeast.

What happens to the paper after a few hours?

A The dough absorbs the paper.
B The paper absorbs the dough.
C The dough has expanded in such a way that the paper is hidden underneath it.
D The dough has swallowed the paper.

6. The diagram below shows a human cheek cell and a microorganism.

From the diagram above, we can conclude that

A both cells are equal.
B the microorganism is smaller than the human cheek cell.
C the human cheek cell is half the size of the microorganism.
D the microorganism is bigger than the human cheek cell.
7. The diagram below shows the result of an investigation

The observation after 20 minutes shows that microorganism

A
B
C
D

moves
breathes
grows
reproduces

8. Which of the following is a benefit of microorganism?

A
B
C
D

Microorganism can be used to make fertilisers

Microorganism can cause food poisoning
Microorganism can cause tooth decay
Microorganism can cause food to turn bad

9. Which of the following used yeast in its preparation?

A

Noodles

Chocolate

Ice-cream

Tempe

10. What happens to the milk if it is left on the table for three days?
A It will become sour and have bubbles on it
B It will have mould on it
C It will become yogurt
D It will have a slimy feel

11. The diagram below shows two types of food.

Which of the following microorganism is used in the production of the food shown
above?
A
B
C
D

Virus
Fungi
Protozoa
Bacteria

12. Which of the following diseases are caused by microorganisms?

I
II
III
IV

AIDS
Cough
Ringworm
Mumps

A
B
C
D

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

13. Which of the following pairs is correct?

A
B
C
D

Diseases
Flu
Mumps
Scabies
measles

Caused by
Virus
Fungi
Bacteria
Protozoa

14. Which of the following diseases is caused by bacteria?

A
B
C
D

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Influenza
Cholera
Chickenpox

15.

Tooth decay will occur if we do not clean our teeth after eating in a
long term.

What can you infer from the statement above?

A
B
C
D

because the food is not completely digested.

because the food is corrosive to the teeth
because the teeth are infected by bacteria.
because the acid released by the bacteria when decomposing the food

16. The diagram below shows animal X and Y.

Animal X

Animal Y

What is the same characteristic between both animals?

A
B
C
D

do not take care of their young.

take care of their young
reproduces eggs
give birth

17. The following animals take care of their young except

P
A
B
C
D

P
Q
R
S

18. The diagram below shows a hen sitting on its eggs.

Diagram 7
The diagram shows how an animal..
A.
B.
C.
D.
19.

ensures the survival of its species

ensures its survival of its enemies
ensures the survival of its eggs
ensures its survival of its predator

The information below shows 4 types of animals.

P cow
Q hen

T eagle
U dog

Match the animals according to their similar way of reproduction.

A
B
C
D

P and U ,
P and T ,
P and Q ,
U and Q,

Q and T
Q and U
T and U
T and P

20. The following animals are matched correctly to their characteristics of eggs except
Animals

Characteristics

A. Bird

Eggs with shell covering

B. Frog

Eggs are slimy and having bad smell

C. Spider

Eggs kept in a bag underneath its body

D. Cockroach

Eggs kept in a pocket

21. Which of the following statements is correct?

A A lizard lays its eggs in a hidden place
B Butterflies lay their eggs on the surface of leaves
C A beetle lays its eggs in between stones
D A turtle lays its eggs on the sand
22. The diagram below shows 4 types of fruits P,Q,R and S.

Which of the fruits are dispersed by water?

A
B
C
D
23.

P and Q
Q and R
Q and S
R and S

Which of the following plants has the same way of dispersal as rambutans and
papayas?
A Water lily
B Love grass
C Lalang
D Flame of the forest

24. The diagram below shows a fruit.

What is the dispersal agent for the fruit above?

A Wind
B Water
C Animal
D Explosive mechanism

25. Why should plants disperse their fruits?

A
B
C
D

To increase their growth

To ensure the survival of their species
To increase competition of their seedlings
To make them more resistant to diseases

26. The following information lists the characteristics of a fruit.

Fleshy
Succulent
Brightly coloured

Which of the following agents helps the fruit to disperse its seeds?
A Water
B Wind
C Animals
D Explosive mechanism
27. The diagram below shows two types of fruits.

What is the dispersal agent for the fruits above?

A
B
C
D

Explosive mechanism
Water
Animal
Wind

28. Which of the following seeds is correctly matched to its ways of dispersal?
A
B
C
D

Seed
Lalang
Petai
Ciku
Love grass

Dispersal method
Birds
Explosive mechanism
Water
Wind

29.

The diagram below shows a parent plant and its seedlings

Which of the following naturally occurring phenomena enables the seedlings to

grow as shown?
A
B
C
D

Excretion
Defecation
Reproduction
Dispersal of seeds

30. Which of the following fruit is likely to be dispersed by animals?

A
B
C
D

Fruit with hooks

Fruit with fine hairs
Fruit with fibrous husk
Fruits with hard skin

END OF SECTION A