1. Jamie drew the following diagram of parts of his arm.

(i) On the diagram, draw a line from the letter J to a joint in the arm.

(ii) Why are joints needed in the arm?

..................................................................................................

..................................................................................................

(iii) The parts which contract to move the arm do not show up on an X-ray.
What are these parts called? Tick the correct box.

blood vessels glands

muscles skin

2. Drawings A, B, C, D and E show the positions of five organ systems in the human body.

(a) The names of the five organ systems are given in the table. By each name, write the
letter of the drawing which shows the organ system.
le tte r o f th e d r a w in g o f
n a m e o f o rg a n s y s te m th e o rg a n s y s te m

c ir c u la t o r y s y s t e m

d ig e s t iv e s y s t e m

r e p r o d u c t iv e s y s te m

r e s p ir a t o r y s y s t e m

s k e le to n
 (b) Which one of these organ systems is completely different in a man and a
woman?

............................................................................................................

(c) Which one of the following is needed in the diet for strong bones and teeth?
Tick the correct box.

a lu m in iu m copper

c a lc iu m ir o n

(d) The diagram below shows part of the arm.

(i) Parts A and B are attached to bones. What name is given to parts of body like parts A and B?

..................................................................................................

(ii) Part A gets shorter. In which direction does the lower arm move?

..................................................................................................

(e) Which diagram below shows a root hair? Tick the correct box.

A B

C D
3. The drawing below shows a dandelion plant.

(a) Each labelled part of the plant has a different function.

write the name of the correct part next to its function.

function of part name of part

It takes in minerals.

It absorbs light for

photosynthesis.

The diagrams show two plant cells.

c e ll X c e ll Y

(b) In which part of a plant would these cells be found?

cell X …………………………

cell Y …………………………

(c) Give the name of part B.

……………………………………

(d) (i) Give the letter which labezls the nucleus.

……………

(ii) What is the function of the nucleus?

………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………

(e) (i) How can you tell from the diagram that photosynthesis cannot take place
in cell Y?

………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………
Vinegar is sometimes put on chips. It has a sharp, sour taste.

What does the taste tell you about vinegar?

Tick the correct box.

It contains salt.

It contains sugar.

It is an acid.

It has turned bad.

1 mark

(b) Washing soda crystals react with acid.

If you added some washing soda crystals what reaction takes place?

............................................................................................................
1 mark

(c) Red cabbage can be used to test for acids and alkalis. It is bright red in acids and
purple in alkalis.

(i) What colour is it in lemon juice?

..................................................................................................
1 mark

(ii) Complete the sentence below.

Substances which change colour when you add acid or alkali are
called ..............................
1 mark

(d) The labels have fallen off two bottles. The labels say ‘Distilled Water’ and ‘Sulphuric
Acid’.
 Sul
ph
D is
t A c i u ric
W a ille d d
te r

(i) Why should you not taste the liquids to see which is which?

..................................................................................................

..................................................................................................
1 mark

p u ll o f
e n g in e

(a) A railway engine is being used to try to pull a wagon along a level track. The
wagon’s brakes are on, and the wagon does not move.

(i) Draw one arrow on the diagram to show the direction of the force which
prevents the wagon from moving.
1 mark

(ii) Is the force which prevents the wagon from moving greater than, equal to or
less than the pull of the engine?

..................................................................................................
1 mark

(b) (i) When the wagon’s brakes are off, the engine pulls the wagon forwards. A frictional
force also acts on the wagon. In what direction does the frictional force act?
1 mark

QUESTION 5

When a car is being driven along, two horizontal forces affect its motion.
One is air resistance and the other is the forward force.
 (a) (i) Explain how molecules in the air cause air resistance.

..................................................................................................

..................................................................................................
1 mark

(ii) Explain why air resistance is larger when the car is travelling faster.

..................................................................................................

..................................................................................................
1 mark

(b) (i) Compare the sizes of the forward force and the air resistance when the car is
speeding up.

The forward force is

..................................................................................................
1 mark

(ii) Compare the sizes of the two forces while the car is moving at a steady 30
miles per hour.

The forward force is

..................................................................................................
1 mark

QUESTION 6

Anil sits on a mat at the top of a helter-skelter and then slides down a chute around the
outside.
 A

c h u te

m at

(a) (i) Name two of the forces acting on Anil as he slides from point A to point B.

1. ....................................................................

2. ....................................................................
2 marks

(ii) As Anil slides from point A to point B, the forces acting on him are balanced.

Describe Anil's speed when the forces acting on him are balanced.

..................................................................................................
1 mark

(b) Anil goes back for a second go. This time he sits on a smooth cushion instead of a
mat.

He goes much faster on the cushion. Give the reason for this.

............................................................................................................
1 mark