(A) Solid— gas (B) Liquid > gas (© Gas —> liquid — solid (D) Solid liquid + gas Which of the following diagrams MOST likely shows the process of 0 c Partially permeable membrane “w High solute Low solute Partially permeable membraneais Item 3 refers to the follo tubes plugged with cotton wool. wing diagrams which display seeds under different conditions in four test I a 1 |{ Cotton (_Cotton fp Plugs | plugs Film of oil Atl: digg Ale Boiled water Wool y40 abo Wood woo! orc 28°C In which test tube is germination MOST likely to take place? A) @) © @) SHH Items 4-5 refer to the following parts ofa flower, (A) Ove @) Ovary (© — Anther ©) — Filament In answering Items 4-5, each option may be used once, more than once or not at all. ‘Which part of the flower forms the seed after fertilization? Which structure is the site where male gametes are produced? — The MOST important reason for ensuring thata baby is fed its mother’s milk produced during the first 3-4 days of lactation is that it (A) does not cost anything () . isatthe correct temperature for the baby (©) reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in the mother ©) boosts the beby’s immune system and gives protection against infection ‘Which of the following methods of birth control is MOST likely to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections? (A) Barrier (B) Natural (©) Surgical ©) —Homonal GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGEWhich of the following word equations represents the process of photosynthesis? “ Carbon dioxide + Water Euetey_» Glucose + Oxygen @) Carbon dioxide + Water EX@IY 5 Sucrose + Oxygen (C) Alcohol + Oxygen ————> Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy | | @) Oxygen + Glucose ————> Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy Items 9-10 refer to the following diagram ‘11, _ Which of the following types of drugs are of the human digestive tract. used to get rid of water from the human body? (A) Stimulants (B) Hormones © Sedatives @) Diuretics 12. The part of the heart that separates the left side from the right is the (A) valve (B) tendon (C) septum (D) pacemaker ‘The organ labelled IV is the (A) _ liver 13. ‘The bone in the upper arm is called the (B) stomach (C) pancreas (A) ulna (D) — gallbladder @) tibia (©) radius (D) humerus Hydrochloric acid is produced in 14. Ainge joint is found at the (A) I TL om (A) knee © o) WV (B) neck (©) skull (D) shoulder GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE16. 17. 18. aig’ Antibodies are important in the human body because they (A) control hormones, (B) protect against diseases (©) __ help make red blood cells (D) regulate blood glucose levels Which of the following are common features of respiratory surfaces? 1 Moist UL. Small surface area TI. Well supplied with blood vessels (A) Tand only (B) Land MT only (©) Mand Honly @) = LWend it Which of the following would NOT be considered a significant source of air pollution? (A) Oilspill (B) Wildfire (©) Voleanjc eruption ©) — Extensive use of cars Which of the following statements about respiration is true? Anaerobic respiration produces more energy than aerobic respiration. Anaerobic respiration requires oxygen while aerobic respiration does not require oxygen. Acrobicrespiration requires oxygen while anaerobic respiration does not require oxygen. Aerobic respiration produces oxygen while anaerobic respiration produces carbon dioxide, (A) @) © @) 19. 20. 24. 22, Which of the following processes are associated with excretion by the kidneys? I Filtration 1, Evaporation TH. —_Reabsorption (A) Tand only (B) Iand Hl only (©) Wand if only ©) 1, Mando Lem 20 refers to the following diagram of the eye, (A) Which structure transmits impulses to the brain? ‘The endocrine system produces (A) enzymes (B) + impulses (C) hormones (@) _ neurotransmitters The three small bones found in the middle ear of a human being are called the (A) drums (B) cochlea ©) follicles @) _ ossicles GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE23, 24, 2. a6 Which part of the eye allows a person to 25. focus on both near and distant objects? (A) iis (@) Lens (©) Retina @®) Comea 26. To practise good personal hygiene, aperson should wash his or her hands after 1. using the toilet TL __ putting out the garbage I. cutting up meat to cook (A) Land only (B) Land Ifonly (C) [and only @) [Wand it Which of the following is a parasite? (A) Rat @) Fy (© Tick (D) Cockroach ‘The type of pestcontrol which involves the use of a predator is called (A) biological control (B) mechanical control (C) chemical control (D) sanitary control Item 27 refers to the following picture showing methods of heat transfer. ‘The method of heat transfer at] is (A) radiation (B) convection (©) conduction () evaporation GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE28, 29. 30. bi Liquids and gases normally expand when 31. heated and contract when cooled, This Principle explains the functioning of a (A) water pump (B) vacuum cleaner (©) tyre pressure gauge ©) — mercury thermometer 32. Item 29 refers to the following picture of an athlete jumping over a hurdle, What type of energy is the athlete using to jump over the hurdle? (A) Heat @®) Sound (©) Kinetic ©) — Potential Which of the following energy conversions 33, takes place during the process of photosynthesis? (A) Heat to light 34, (B) Light to kinetic (©) Chemical to heat ©) Light to chemical 35. nr 9anatare ane Which of the following is NOT a conductor of electricity? (A) Ton (B) Carbon (©) Copper ©) Plastic A fire extinguisher that contains water should NOT be used on I abush fire I, achemical fire TI. — anelectrical fire (A) only (B) Tand only (C) and THonly ©) [Mando Items 33-34 refer to the following safety equipment. (A) Ear protector (8) — Goggles (C) Safety clothing (D) Respirator Inanswering Items 33-34, each option may beused once, more than once or notat all. Which equipment makes a person working on the side of the road visible to motorists? Which equipment protects a person from toxic fumes? Which of the following types of machines are first-class levers? i (A) Claw hammer, see-saw, tweezers (B) Scissors, see-saw, wheelbarrow (©) Claw hammer, crowbar, see-saw ©) Scissors, tweezers, wheelbarrow GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE \36, 38. 39, 40. -8- Which of the following formulaeisusedto 37, calculate the mechanical advantage (MA) ofa machine? gi nek Dl MAS Tal @) ma-Loed Effort (©) MA=Effort— Load @) = MA=Effort x Load Which of the following are properties of aluminium alloys that make them suitable for the manufacture of sircraft and boats? I Light I Strong I. — Expensive (A) Land only (B) TandIlfonly (© Mand Mf only () 1 Wand ‘The word equation that describes the reaction between aluminium and hydrochloric acid is (A) Aluminium +Hydrochloric acid + Aluminium chloride + Hydrogen (B) Aluminium + Hydrochloric acid + Aluminium chloride + Water (© Aluminium + Hydrochloric acid ++ Aluminium hydroxide + Hydrogen (PD) Aluminium + Hydrochloric acid —+ Aluminium hydroxide + Chlorine ‘The rusting of iron js an example of Al. @ @) (©) @) neutralization Which of the following substances MUST be present for rusting to occur? 42, L Oxygen TL Water m Oil (A) Iand Ilonly (B) Tend Tonly (C) Wand Ifonly @) 1, Mand ‘Which of the following forms a suspension in water? (A) Soil (®) Salt © — Sugar D) Oxygen ‘Which of the following chemicals remove nail polish? (A) Borax (B) Acetone” (C) Washing soda (©) — Methylated spirit GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE43. 44. 46. Age ‘The following data were obtained in an experiment to investigate the best soil pH for different crops. Which crop grows best in neutral soil? pH Values of Soil Crop for Best Growth (A) 4.0-6.0, @) 6.0-8.0 © 8.0-10.0 ©) 10.0-12.0 Hard water is water that (A) is frozen (B) contains a high concentration of chemicals (©) forms lather easily with soap (D) does not form lather easily with soap How many planets are in our solar system? (A) 8 ®) 10 (C) millions (D) billions Which of the following is the hottest planet? (A) Mars @) Earth (© Venus (©) Mercury 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. ‘The eye of a hurricane is the (A) centre of the hurricane (B) path along which the hurricane is moving (©) region in which the hurricane is Tocated (D) front where the winds reach the speed of a standard hurricane Decayed organic matter in soil is called (A) sand @) humus (©) _ sediment (D) limestone Which of the following practices prevent soil erosion? I. Planting along the contour 1 Building terraces I. Keeping grouad cover (A) Tand Ionly (B) Tand Monly (C) Mand I only ©) LMandur Anon-moving boundary between two air masses is called (A) acold front (B) a warm front (©) astationary front (D) an occluded front Which of the following tides occur when there is a full moon? (A) Low tide (B) High tide (©) Neap tide (D) Spring tide GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE52. 53. 54, 55. -10- Which of the following processes results in water moving from the ocean to the atmosphere? (A) Respiration (B) Precipitation (C) Evaporation (@) — Condensation The type of fishing that is MOST damaging to the aquatic environment is (A) trawling (B) long lining (©) spear fishing (D) using fish pots Which unique property of water allows small insects and spiders to be able to walk or glide across its surface? (A) High density ) Surface tension (©) Boiling point of 100°C (D) High specific heat capacity Hazards can arise while scuba diving because of a lack of oxygen L 1. high pressure TH. too rapid an ascent to the surface Jand I only (A) (8) IandTLonly (©) Mand Iifonly ©) [Mandi 56, 57. 58. Which of the following is NOT an alternative source of energy? (A) Solar @) Wind (© Candle (@) = Wave ‘The type of energy contained in fossil fuels is (A) solar @) kinetic (©) chemical (D) electrical Which of the following sources of enersy is nonrenewable? (A) Coal @) Wind (© Solar @) Wave GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE-u- ‘Which of the following diagrams represents ‘an object in stable equilibrium? Tem 59 refers to the following diagram. «60. @) 59. Which ofthe following types of equilibrium is shown in the diagram? (A) Stable @) Neutral (© Unstable e (2) Chemical © @) A Ball END OF TEST IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST.