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Science: Grade 8

2013 - 2012

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ADEC Examinations
2012-2013
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2. Write in blue or black pen
3. The paper consists of 21 questions
4. Read each question carefully; attempt every one
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1. Dana has four solutions and has measured the pH of each solution using a probe.

Which solution is a strong acid?

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2. A trilobite undergoes the process of fossilization and is later exposed, leading to its discovery.

Choose the correct sequence of events.

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http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/fossil_formation.html

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3. Which surface would produce a regular reflection? [1]

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D.

An unvarnished table
A cardboard box
A plane mirror
A painted wall

4. What is the role of a pathologist? [1]

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C.
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To study the behavior and properties of light

To examine ancient sites to learn about the past
To study and diagnose diseases
To study ways to conserve the natural environment

5. What is the bodys first line of defence against disease?

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B.
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White blood cells or leucocytes

The outer layer of the skin
Antibiotics such as penicillin
Antibodies in the blood

6. Aisha made an indicator from red cabbage leaves. She did this by pouring hot water over the chopped

up leaves and then collecting the purple liquid that was produced. When she added sodium hydroxide
(a base) to the liquid it changed colour to green. What other chemical would also change the indicator
colour to green?

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B.
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D.

Water
Oven cleaner
Lemon juice
Milk

7. Why does the human eye see a ripe banana as yellow?

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The banana absorbs all other colours and reflects yellow only.

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C.
D.

The banana absorbs yellow and reflects all other colours.

The banana absorbs all colours and reflects none.
The banana reflects all colours and absorbs none.

8. In what type of rock are most fossils found?

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9. What is represented by s in the ray diagram?

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Angle of incidence
Angle of refraction
Angle of reflection
Critical angle

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10. Jamal used universal indicator to find the pH of some common substances. These are his results:
Substance
Battery acid
Blood
Dishwasher powder
Distilled water
Lemon juice
Oven cleaner
Rain water
Salt water
Shampoo
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Identify the weakest base............................................................................................................. [1]

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While he was working on his investigation, Jamal spilled acid on his lab coat.
Explain what he should do to prevent damage to his coat?

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11. Feroza went to the optician for an eye examination when she found it hard to read the writing on the

whiteboard at school. The diagram shows what happens to light as it passes into Ferozas eye.

(a)

Name the condition that prevents Feroza from seeing the board clearly.

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(b)

Draw a lens that could be used to correct this eye condition.

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Feroza decides that she does not want to wear glasses any more.
Suggest two alternative ways to improve her vision.

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12. The diagram shows the dispersion of white light into the seven component/primary colours from

red to violet.

White Light

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Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
Violet

Name the colour that travels the fastest? [1]

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(b) Name the colour that is refracted the most? [1]
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13. Pepsin is an enzyme produced in the stomach. Pepsin is important in the digestion of proteins.

It functions at a pH range of 2.0 3.0. One cause of indigestion is very low stomach pH.
Antacid tablets are often taken to relieve indigestion.

(a)

Outline the effect of antacid tablets on stomach pH.

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(b) Explain what could happen to protein digestion if a person took too many antacid tablets.

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14. Afra arrives at the hospital with pain radiating down her arm, dizziness, vomiting, and chest pain.

A test reveals she has arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) that has caused a blockage of blood flow.

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Identify which organ in Afras body is affected by reduced blood flow?

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(b) Predict what will happen to this organ if she does not receive treatment.

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15. While traveling through Nigeria, Abdulraheem and his sister Layla spent an entire day with someone

suffering from polio. Neither of them had been exposed to polio before. Layla had not been vaccinated
against polio, but Abdulraheem had been vaccinated. One week later, Layla started to show symptoms
of polio and had to go into the hospital. Abdulraheem remained healthy.

(a) Explain why Abdulraheem remained healthy.

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16. Millions of dinosaurs used to live on the earth and yet very few fossils have been found.

Fossilisation requires certain conditions.Give two reasons why very few dinosaur fossils have been found.

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17. Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose (sugar) levels are too high. Glucose comes from the

foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose move into your cells to give them energy.
When you have diabetes, your body does not make insulin well. Without enough insulin, the glucose
stays in your blood and does not move into the cells.
Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause serious problems. It can damage your eyes,
kidneys, and nerves. Diabetes can also cause heart disease, stroke and even the need to remove a limb.
A blood test can show if you have diabetes. (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetes.html)

(a) Compare the blood sugar (glucose) levels of a person with untreated diabetes and a person
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(b) Explain how giving insulin can help a diabetic person.


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(c) Explain why a diabetic person must avoid sugar in the diet.

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18. A section through the earths surface can show the changes that have occurred over time.

The diagram shows a section through the side of a hill.

Fossilised shells in sandstone

Limestone
Fossilised reptile bones
Coal
(a) Identify the most recent layer.

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Suggest which layer is formed from land that was originally covered in trees (forest).

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Which two layers were formed under the sea? Explain your choice.

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19. Diabetes is a major health problem in the UAE. One factor related to diabetes is obesity

(being very overweight).

http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Perceptions_of_Childhood_Obesity_in_the_Middle_East.pdf

(a)

Identify the age group for boys with the highest obesity level.

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(b) Identify which age group shows a different pattern to the others.

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Outline two lifestyle choices that can help to reduce obesity and therefore reduce the risk of
developing diabetes.

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20. Ahmeds teacher has given him four test tubes, each containing a different acid (test tubes A, B, C, D).

He has asked him to find out which acid is the strongest. Ahmed decides to do this by placing a piece
of magnesium ribbon into each test tube. He observes the gas bubbles forming in the test tubes.

(a) Identify the gas produced in this reaction.

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Outline a test for this gas.

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In which test tube is the acid the strongest? Explain your choice.

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List two factors (variables) which Ahmed must keep the same for his experiment to be a fair test.

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Suggest one way to improve the reliability of Ahmeds experiment.

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21. Optical fibres are long, thin and flexible strands of pure glass that trap and transmit light.

(a) Name the process by which light is transmitted along an optical fibre.


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Outline two applications of optical fibres.

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Sciencs: Grade 8

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