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F1 - IS - 1213 - 2nd Exam PDF
F1 - IS - 1213 - 2nd Exam PDF
1. The figure below shows a spring balance with two identical masses hanging on it.
spring balance
reading
identical masses
P Q
balance
Under sunlight In the dark
under sunlight in the dark
R S
distilled salt
water water
Which pair(s) of the set-ups is/are fair test(s) for the experiment?
(1) P and Q (2) P and S
(3) Q and R (4) R and S
A (3) only
B (1) and (4) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (2) and (4) only
3. The graph below shows the distribution of heights in a group of adult horses.
30
Number of horses
20
10
0
130140 140150 150160 160170 170180
Height (cm)
4. The table below shows the amount of air pollutants emitted from power stations for generating one
unit of electricity.
Nitrogen
0.6g
oxides
Sulphur
0.3g
dioxide
The Lee family used 500 units of electricity each month. How much air pollutants was emitted from
power stations for generating the electricity used by the Lee family each month?
A 0.15 kg
B 0.30 kg
C 0.45 kg
D 0.60 kg
5. The diagram below shows the drawing of some human cheek cells.
How does her potential energy change during her ride from point A to point B?
A It remains unchanged throughout her ride.
B It increases gradually.
C It decreases gradually.
D It remains unchanged at first and then increases gradually when she approaches point B.
7. Consider the following two pairs of objects.
Pair 1
X is 150cm above
X
the ground.
Y Y is 130cm above
the ground.
Pair 2
Volume of P is P
200cm3. Volume of Q is
Q
180cm3.
Which of the following object in each pair has more potential energy?
Pair 1 Pair 2
A Postcard X balloon P
B Postcard X balloon Q
C Postcard Y balloon P
D Postcard Y balloon Q
8. An electric fan can change electrical energy to kinetic energy. It is an
A energy producer.
B energy converter.
C energy consumer.
D energy exchanger.
10. A water sample is filtered with a piece of filter paper. Some residues are left on the filter paper. The
filtered water sample becomes clear.
Which of the following statements about the water sample MUST be correct?
(1) The water sample contains insoluble impurities.
(2) The filtered water sample contains no impurities.
(3) The filtered water sample contains no micro-organisms.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
11. The photo below shows a step in the water treatment process in Hong Kong. How to make our
drinking water clear in this step?
12. Adding a small amount of bleach (which contains chlorine) to water can kill the micro-organisms in it.
The graph below shows how long it takes to kill almost all micro-organisms in water for different
amounts of bleach added.
Time to kill almost all micro-organisms
in water (minutes)
3
Amount of bleach added to 1 L of water (cm )
If we have to prepare 5 L of water without micro-organisms in 15 minutes, how much bleach should
be added to the water?
A 0.2 cm3
B 0.3 cm3
C 0.5 cm3
D 1.0 cm3
13. A piece of butter melts on a piece of toast.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A The temperature of the toast is higher than the melting point of butter.
B The temperature of the toast is lower than the melting point of butter.
C When the butter melts, its temperature increases.
D When the butter melts, its temperature decreases.
14. The graph below shows the temperature change of gas X when it cools down. What is the freezing
point of X?
o
Temperature ( C)
380
220
120
0 Time (min)
4 10 12
A 0 C
B 120 C
C 220 C
D 380 C
15. Flower scents can spread in all directions to attract insects. Why?
_________a___________
_________b___________
__________c__________
__________d__________
2. Scientists found that the absence or presence of a ________e___________ is the most suitable criteria
for classifying animals at the first step. Animals are then classified as __________f_________ and
________g___________.
4. After implantation, a ________i______ starts to form at the site of implantation in the uterine lining. It
will be connected to the embryo through the umbilical cord.
6. When the fuel burns in a steam engine, steam is produced to drive the _____k_________, which
drives the generator to generate electricity.
7. When sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides dissolve in rain, __________l_________ will be formed.
9. There are three types of impurities in natural water, namely ______n________ impurities, insoluble
impurities and __________o_____________.
10. The water treatment process in Hong Kong involves _________p_______, _________q_________,
11. The solid which cannot pass through a filter is called _____t_________.
14. The three states of matter are _______w________, ________x________ and _______y_________.
Section C : Matching (10 marks)
1. Classify the following into inventions and discoveries by writing (i) to (v) in the answer sheet.
(5 marks)
(i) The first telephone was made in 1876.
(ii) Vitamin C is present in oranges and lemons.
(iii) Iron rusts when it is exposed to air.
(iv) The first pocket watch was produced in 1511.
(v) Explosives is used to break rocks to build a new road.
2. Classify the following fuels into fossil fuels and non-fossil fuels by writing (i) to (v) in the answer
sheet. (5 marks)
(i) Coal
(ii) Uranium
(iii) Natural gas
(iv) Biofuels
(v) Crude oil
Section D : Concepts Understanding Questions (20 marks)
For each of the following statements, point out whether the description in bracketsis correct or not.
If the description is CORRECT, write TRUE.
If the description is WRONG, write down the CORRECT DESCRIPTION.
Example:
We must noteat or drink in the laboratory.
True ____________________________________
Reagent bottles are used to holdgases.
.. (solutions)
6. Greenhouse effect makes the atmosphere warmer than when the effect is absent.
paper clip
A B C D
3
100 cm of water with
2 drops of red ink
After 4 minutes, Tom takes the tissue paper strips out of the beakers. He marks the water levels on the
strips. He measures how far water has been soaked up in each paper strip. Below are the results:
Brand A mark
Brand B
Brand C
Brand D
(d) How far has water been soaked up in each paper strip? (4 marks)
(e) Which brand of tissue paper absorbs water most quickly? (1 mark)
2. The pie chart below shows different animal groups in Hong Kong.
birds (0.8%)
mammals (0.4%)
reptiles (0.7%)
amphibians (0.5%)
fish (2.3%)
(a) Which animal group has the largest number of species? Give evidence to support your
answer. (3 marks)
(b) Which animal group has the smallest number of species? Give an example of animal of that
species. (2 marks)
(c) List ONE unique body feature of fish and amphibians respectively. (2 marks)
(d) State one method to save endangered species. (2 marks)
3. In June 2012, Solar Impulse, a solar-powered aircraft completed the worlds first flight across the
continents without using any fuel. The aircraft took 19 hours to fly from Spain to Morocco. For the
same distance, a commercial jet would take about 1.5 hours.
(a) Solar Impulse is powered by 12 000 solar cells. Complete the following chart that shows the
energy conversions involved when the aircraft flies. (5 marks)
(b) The aircraft can fly at night-time using energy stored in the battery during the daytime. Write
down the energy conversions involved when the battery is charged.(3 marks)
(c) Write down TWO advantages of flying planes with solar power. (2 marks)
4. The diagram below describes the menstrual cycle.
(a) For a 28-day menstrual cycle as shown above, in which of the days does menstruation occur?
(2 marks)
(b) What happens to the uterus and the egg during menstruation? (3 marks)
(c) State the possible range of days in which a mature egg is released from one of the two
ovaries. (2 marks)
(d) What happens to the uterine lining during pregnancy? (2 marks)
(a) What happens inside flask A when the water is boiling? (1 mark)
(b) What process is taking place inside B? (1 mark)
(c) Name the method of water purification. (1 mark)
(d) Describe briefly how impurities in the sea water can be removed by this set-up. (3 marks)
(e) What is the liquid collected in beaker C called? (1 mark)
6. The table below shows the melting points and the boiling points of three substances.
(a) Write down the states of substances A, B and C at room temperature. (3 marks)
(c) Which of the three substances can be compressed at room temperature? Explain your answer.
(2 marks)
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