FORM 3 BIOLOGY (14 week term)

SCHEME OF WORK MICHAELMAS TERM 2019-2020

TEACHERS: Ms. K. Corbett, Ms. S. Headley, Ms. T. Samsundar, Mrs. Jordan- Homer
COORDINATOR: Ms. K. Corbett

WEEK DATE TOPIC OBJECTIVES; As seen in COMMENTS

CSEC Syllabus
1 2/9/19 – Classification -Define Classification
6/9/19 -Suggest reasons why
classification is important
-1.1 State how organisms
are classified into groups:
Kingdom- Species. Outline
the major taxonomic
groups (kingdom, etc. see
syllabus)
- 1.2 Classification of
organisms into taxonomic
groups based on physical
characteristics.
2 9/9/19 – Classification - Use and construction of
13/9/19 keys (Dichotomous and
spider key)

3 16/9/19 – Test on
20/9/19 Energy Flow -4.1 Explain energy flow in Classification
a food chain/ food web.
-3.1 Identify the positions
of producers and
consumers
3.3 Identify herbivores,
carnivores and omnivores

Food Chains - 3.2 &3.5 Construct food

and Food chains and identify the
Webs different trophic levels. Use
examples for terrestrial
(Arboreal and edaphic),
Aquatic (marine and
 freshwater)3.2- Construct
food webs and
pyramids(outline the
different pyramids)

4 23/9/19 – Pyramids - Identify and explain the Test on Food

27/9/19 different types of Pyramids chains and Food
e.g. Pyramid of numbers, webs
energy and biomass.
HOLIDAY:
Republic Day-
24th
5 30/9/19 –
4/10/20 Pyramids - Analyse which of the
pyramids is a true
representation of an
ecosystem. (Advantages
and Disadvantages of the
various pyramids).

6 7/10/20 – Predator/Prey - 3.4 Identify Predator Prey

11/10/20 relationships use example
of terrestrial and Aquatic
Relationships.
Outline the use of Predator
Prey Relationships as
Biological Control, with the
aid of examples.
 7 14/10/20 – Predator/Prey - Outline Adaptations of
18/10/20 the predator for catching
8 21/10/20 – prey. Test on pyramids
25/10/20 - Outline Adaptations of and
the prey for evading the predator/prey.
predator.

9 28/10/20– Symbiosis 3.7 assess special

1/11/20 relationships among
organisms (Symbiosis) use
local examples to reinforce
the idea.

10 4/11/20 – Symbiosis Examine the different types

8/11/20 of symbiosis with the use
of examples

11 11/11/20 – Symbiosis 3.6 Explain the role of

15/11/20 decomposers- the role of
bacteria and fungi in
ecosystems, and benefits
to man (biogas). Include
how mould acts on bread.

Test on Symbiosis.

12 18/11/20 – Review and Consolidation

22/11/20
13 25/11/20 – Examination
29/11/20
14 2/12/20 – Examination
6/12/20

Topics for term 2:

- Nitrogen and Carbon Cycles, Resources & waste management techniques- 3 R’s, Impact of
Humans on the environment.
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St. Joseph’s Convent
Port of Spain
Form 3
Michaelmas Exam 2019

Time : 1 hour 30 mins

INSTRUCTIONS:
DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO.
The paper consists of SIX (6) Question PAGES, TWO SECTIONS: SECTION A &
SECTION B
SECTION A- 20 multiple choice @ 1 MARK EACH
SECTION B- 3 structured questions @ 15 MARKS EACH.
PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Section A
SECTION A- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- Insert the letter for your answer for each question in the space provided in the
below grid.
- Write only one letter and answer clearly in capital letters.

EXAMPLE: How many wheels does a bicycle have?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

Best answer is 2, write the letter A in the grid.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

SECTION A: - 20 MARKS

1. The diagram shows the energy loses and gains of the rabbit.
 Which of the following shows the percentage of energy used for growth and repair and
the percentage lost as heat?
[UK]

% Energy used % Energy

for growth and lost as heat
repair
A. 10 30
B. 30 10
C. 30 60
D. 60 30

2. The diagram shows a pyramid of biomass. Which level represents the herbivores?
[KC]

3. Parasitism is an association between 2 types of organisms in which?

[KC]
A. Both benefit
B. One organism benefits while the other is not affected.
C. One organism benefits while the other is harmed.
D. Neither benefits

4. Which of the following is true about any of the 5 Kingdoms?

[UK]
A. All living organisms are made up of multicellular organisms.
B. All living organisms are made up of eukaryotic cells.
C. Fungi, Algae and Yeast are examples of the plant kingdom.
D. Moulds are saprotrophic, they obtain food from decaying matter.
5. Rats eat eggs from the nests of sea birds which feed on fish. If poison is used to control
the rats, what will be the effects on the numbers of sea birds and fish?
[UK]

Sea birds fish

A Decrease Decrease
B Decrease Increase
C Increase Decrease
D Increase Increase

6. Which food chain would pass on the highest number of energy to humans?
[KC]
A. Grass  Cow  Humans.
B. Potato  Human.
C. Grains  Chicken Humans.
D. Green Algae Water Insect  Humans.

7. Which of the following is a behavioural adaptation which assists a lion with hunting?
[KC]
A. Large sharp teeth
B. Speed
C. Strength
D. Hunting in groups

8. The term habitat refers to __?

[KC]
A. An area where several organisms live.
B. The area in which a particular group of organisms live.
C. The biological characteristic of an area.
D. The physical characteristic of an area.

9. The following characteristics refer to a plant.

I: thin needle like
II: Swollen stems
III: Deep penetrating root system
These characteristics MOST likely belong to a plant that grows in a region that is?
[UK]
A. Warm and dry
 B. Warm and Shady
C. Cool and exposed
D. Cool and wet

10. Which of the following are NOT Autotrophs?

[KC]
A. Mosses.
B. Algae.
C. Fungi.
D. Ferns.

11. Which of the following definitions cover a greater number of organisms?

[UK]
A. Class
B. Genus
C. Order
D. Family

12. A ecological system in which exchange takes place between

living and non-living things is known as [UK]

A. cycle
B. biosphere
C. ecosystem
D. community

13. Types of symbiosis does not include

[KC]

A. mutualism
B. symbiosis
C. commensalism
D. predation
 14.Trichonympha, a unicellular organism is found in the intestines of termites. It feeds on
cellulose; which termites cannot digest. During feeding it provides sugars for termites. This
relationship is known as: [AI]

A) Parasitism
B) Commensalism
C) Mutualism
D) Individualism

15. Which of the following factors of a habitat is affected by the presence of a large,
spreading tree such as a tamarind?
[UK]
A) The physical and the biotic
B) The physical only
C) The biotic only
D) Neither the physical nor the biotic

16.  Most important group of decomposers include

[KC]

A. bacteria
B. fungi
C. both a and b
D. virus

17. Which shows the hierarchy for classification from smallest to largest?
A) Speciesfamily genus orderclass phylumkingdom.
B) Speciesgenusfamilyorderclass phylumkingdom.
C) Kingdomphylumclassorderfamily genus species.
D) Kingdom classphylumorder familygenusspecies.

18. Which is the best definition for a food web?

A) A food web has only producers.
B) A food web is the interlinking of food chains.
C) A food web only has 2 trophic levels.
D) A food web has only herbivores.

19. A community is made up of:

A) A group of organisms of same species.
B) A group of non-living things.
C) A group of organisms of different species.
D) A group of organisms of different species and non-living things.

20. The contents of a newly discovered organism was analysed and found to consist mainly
of green plant material. The insect is MOST likely to be a (n):
A) Omnivore
B) Herbivore
C) Carnivore
D) Detritivore
.

Section B
1.
The four animals, A, B, C and D shown in Figure 1 shown below are all members of
the same major group. They are said to be one of the most successful groups of living
organisms because they are found abundantly in every type of habitat.
 Figure 1
a) Identify one characteristic which can be used to put these 4 organisms into
different sub groups.
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(1 mark)
b) i) State 3 ways in which lizards are different from the groups of animals shown in Figure 1
above.
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(3 marks)
ii) To which of the 4 animals in Figure 1 is the cockroach most closely related? Give 2
reasons to support your answer.
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(3 marks)
c) For the group of animals below in Figure 2 construct a dichotomous key. (5 marks)
d) i) Give 2 main features of the group Reptilia
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(2 marks)
ii) Platyhelminthes belong to the super kingdom of invertebrates. State 2 characteristics
you would expect them to have in common.
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(1 marks)
TOTAL 15 MARKS
2) Figure 3 shows a food web that the biologists constructed to describe the feeding
relationships observed in the marine ecosystem.

a) i) From the food web in figure 3, State the total number of trophic levels seen.
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(1 mark)
ii) Based on your answer in 2.a i) above, draw the food chain which shows the greatest
number of trophic levels.
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(4 marks)

b) State 2 characteristics of producers in a food web.

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(2 marks)
c) Complete the table below, using information from the food web in figure 3, Giving 2
organisms for each term.

Term Examples
Producer

Organism which feeds both at

the second and third trophic
levels
Top Carnivore

(3 marks)
d) Corals are found in shallow waters and contain microscopic algae known as zooxanthellae
which contain chloroplasts. The coral provides the algae with Carbon Dioxide, Shelter and
protection, whilst the algae provide corals with nutrients and oxygen.
i) Identify the type of feeding relationship between the coral and zooxanthellae and give a
reason to support your answer.
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(3 marks)
ii) Give one advantage of having special relationships among organisms in a food web.
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(2 marks)
TOTAL 15 MARKS
3)
a) At 6 month intervals over a 3 year period marine biologists collected data on the
estimated population size of “Organism R” and “Organism S”, as shown in Figure 4.
2500
2400
2200
2000
2000
1800
1600
Population Size

1400
1200 Organism R
1200 1100
970 Organism S
1000
800
600
400
400
200
200 80 95 105 120
35 40 55
0
Jan Feb March April June July August

Figure 4: Changes in Population size for two fish species (Organism R & S)

i) Identify which organism is the predator and which is the prey.

Predator: ……………………………………. Prey: ………………………………………
(2 marks)
ii) Suggest an explanation for the differences in shapes of the graphs.
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(2 marks)
b) Name TWO features of the Predator which would have allowed it to carry out is role as a
predator.
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(2 marks)
c) Suggest what is the likely consequences would be if the population size of Organism S is
not controlled.
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(2
marks)

d) Identify the 3 types of pyramid, which can be used to represent various aspects of a food
web/ ecosystem.
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…….
(3 mark)
e) Explain briefly two differences between any of the two pyramids outlined in 3) d)
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(3 marks)
f) State one similarity amongst food chains, food webs and pyramids
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(1 marks)
TOTAL 15 MARKS

END OF EXAM
 St. Joseph’s Convent
Port of Spain
Form 3
Michaelmas Exam 2019

Time : 1 hour 30 mins

ANSWERS
Section A
SECTION A- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- Insert the letter for your answer for each question in the space provided in the
below grid.
- Write only one letter and answer clearly in capital letters.

EXAMPLE: How many wheels does a bicycle have?

E) 2
F) 3
G) 4
H) 5

Best answer is 2, write the letter A in the grid.

1.A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C

6. B 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. C

11. D 12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A

16. C 17. B 18. B 19. D 20. B

Section B
1.
The four animals, A, B, C and D shown in Figure 1 shown below are all members of
the same major group. They are said to be one of the most successful groups of living
organisms because they are found abundantly in every type of habitat.

Figure 1
a) Identify one characteristic which can be used to put these 4 organisms into
different sub groups.

Wings, number of legs, three segments (Abdomen, Head, thorax) / multiple

segments, Antennae or any feasible response
(1 mark)
b) i) State 3 ways in which lizards are different from the groups of animals shown in Figure 1
above.
Cold blooded, has vertebrate, has two pairs of legs, a reptile or any feasible response
(3 marks)
ii) To which of the 4 animals in Figure 1 is the cockroach most closely related? Give 2
reasons to support your answer.
Closed related to the fly, specimen A, as they both have wings, segmented body (head,
abdomen and thorax), same number of legs
(3 marks)
c) For the group of animals below in Figure 2 construct a dichotomous key. (5 marks)

 Must show branches:

8 organisms identified 3 mks

5-7 organisms identified 2 maks

2– 4 organisms identified 1 mark

 Must show comparisons (wings, no wings) throughout 1 mak

 The comparisons must be related 1 mk

d) i) Give 2 main features of the group Mollusc

Has a hard shell and a muscular foot.
(2 marks)
ii) Platyhelminthes belong to the super kingdom of invertebrates. State 2 characteristics you
would expect them to have in common.
Any two distinguishing factors from the list
(1 marks)
TOTAL 15 MARKS

2) Figure 3 shows a food web that the biologists constructed to describe the feeding
relationships observed in the marine ecosystem.

a) i) From the food web in figure 3, State the total number of trophic levels seen.
5
(1 mark)
ii) Based on your answer in 2.a i) above, draw the food chain which shows the greatest
number of trophic levels.
Phytoplankton to Zooplankton to Crabs to Loggerhead sea turtle to shark
(4 marks)
 b) State 2 characteristics of producers in a food web.
Photosynthesise, collects direct energy to be later distributed to organisms.
(2 marks)
c) Complete the table below, using information from the food web in figure 3, Giving one
organism for each term.

Term Examples
Producer
Phytoplanktons, sea grass, corals with zooxanthellae
Organism which feeds both at Predatory fish
the second and third trophic
levels
Top Carnivore Shark, predatory fish

(3 marks)
d) Corals are found in shallow waters and contain microscopic algae known as zooxanthellae
which contain chloroplasts. The coral provides the algae with Carbon Dioxide, Shelter and
protection, whilst the algae provide corals with nutrients and oxygen.
i) Identify the type of feeding relationship between the coral and zooxanthellae and give a
reason to support your answer.
… Mutualism, coral benefits by obtaining nutrients and oxygen, while algae benefits from
carbon dioxide and shelter.
(3 marks)
ii) Give one advantage of having special relationships among organisms in a food web.
To acquire more energy, to have more feeding options in the case of scarcity
(2 marks)
TOTAL 15 MARKS
3)
a) At 6 month intervals over a 3 year period marine biologists collected data on the
estimated population size of “Organism R” and “Organism S”, as shown in Figure 4.
2500
2400
2200
2000
2000
1800
1600
Population Size

1400
1200 Organism R
1200 1100
970 Organism S
1000
800
600
400
400
200
200 80 95 105 120
35 40 55
0
Jan Feb March April June July August

Figure 4: Changes in Population size for two fish species (Organism R & S)

i) Identify which organism is the predator and which is the prey.

Predator: Organism S Prey: Organism R
(2 marks)
ii) Suggest an explanation for the differences in shapes of the graphs.
Prey exist in large numbers to promote survival of species, there is strength in numbers
Predator exists in low numbers, so there is a constant availability of food source and no
competition, they control pop. of prey
(2 marks)
c) Name TWO features of the Predator which would have allowed it to carry out is role
as a predator.

Larger size, sharp teeth, eyes to the front of head, increase sight/smell.
(2 marks)
c) Suggest what the likely consequences would be if, the population size of Organism S is not
controlled.
Increased competition and drastic reduction in the population of specimen R (population
over hunted) (2 marks)

d) Identify the 3 types of pyramid, which can be used to represent various aspects of a
food web/ ecosystem.
Pyramid of Numbers, Biomass, Energy
(3 mark)
e) Explain briefly two differences between any of the two pyramids outlined in 3) d)
Biomass – tells only the mass of organisms and not how many, doesn`t tell the
amount of energy transferred.
Numbers – tells how many organism and not their mass, doesn`t tell the amount of
energy transferred.
Energy – tells the amount of energy transferred.
(3 marks)
f) State one similarity amongst food chains, food webs and pyramids
They all place organisms into their respective trophic levels.
(1 marks)
TOTAL 15 MARKS

END OF EXAM