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1 A few of the steps in a scientific investigation are 7 Diagram below shows a teenager wears the thick
given below. clothes during the winter.
W – collecting data
X – identifying the problem
Y – forming a hypothesis
Z – make a conclusion
Which of the following is the correct sequence of
the steps? Why is the teenager wearing the thick clothes?
A W, X, Y, Z C X, W, Y, Z A to lower the body temperature
B X, Y, W, Z D Y, X, Z, W B to try the latest fashion trend
C to release heat from the body
2 Read the following information. D to trap heat on the body
• Used together with a filter paper
• Used for separating residues from the mixture 8 Which of the following about the closing of the
What apparatus does the information above refer to? stomata are true?
A filter funnel C measuring cylinder I More water evaporates into the air
B beaker D burette II Reduces the loss of water from the plant
III Prevents dehydration of the plant
3 Which of the following basic quantities and their IV The plant will wilt
S.I. units are correctly matched? A I and II C II and III
Basic quantity S.I. Unit B III and IV D I and IV
A Mass Gram
B Electric current Volt 9 A woman had her menstruation on the 2nd of
C Length Meter January. What happens around the 14th to 18th of
D Time Hour January?
A fertilisation C ovulation
4 Diagram below shows a few B menstruation D menopause
organs of a body system.
Which of the following system 10 Diagram below shows the structure of a female
refer to the diagram? gametes.

A reproductive system C digestive system

B respiratory system D excretory system
What is R?
5 Which of the following is the type of cell that A cell membrane C vacuole
carry messages in the form of impulses to the B cytoplasm D nucleus
whole body?
A nerve cell C red blood cell 11 Which of the following particles in substance
B epithelial cell D white blood cell move freely and randomly?
A mercury C hydrogen
6 Diagram shows four B copper metal D oil
different organisms.
Which of the following 12 Which of the following are inert gas?
statements about the A Xenon C Fluorine
organisms is true? B Sulphur D Lithium

A P and Q have cell walls but R and S do not. 13 Which of the following statements is true about
B P and R can make their own food but Q and S matter?
cannot. A matter cannot exist in the form of gas
C P and S are multicellular but Q and R are B non-living things are not matter
unicellular. C matter does not have volume
D P and R move very actively but Q and S cannot D matter occupies space
move.
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14 Which of the following mixture is correctly 19 Diagram below shows two primary colours
matched with its method of separating? overlapping each other.
Mixture Method of separation
A Water and alcohol Filtration
B Flour and sand Sieving
C Water and sand Distillation
D Oil and water Chromatography

15 Which of the following groups consist of

compounds only?
A sugar, soil and diamond
B salt, toothpaste and soap
C plastic, chlorine and petrol What is the colour of light appears on area X?
D oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen A magenta C yellow
B white D cyan
16 Diagram below shows an experiment carried out to
study air pollution. After a few minutes the moist 20 Which of the following factors are needed for
blue litmus paper turns red. germination of seed?
I Air II Water
III Light IV Nutrient
A I and II C II and III
B III and IV D I and IV

21 Diagram below shows a micrometer screw gauge

that is used to measure the thickness of object X.
Why the blue litmus paper turns red?
A it contains carbon only
B it contains sulphur dioxide only
C it contains carbon dioxide only
D it contains carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide
State the thickness of object X.
17 Which of the following optical instrument uses A 7.24mm C 7.26 mm
plane mirror? B 7.25 mm D 7.74 mm

22 The following show the equation for process Z.

Glucose + Oxygen  Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy
What is process Z?
A Respiration C Photosynthesis
B Combustion D Neutralisation

23 Fire blanket is one of the alternative to extinguish

a small fire. How do fire blanket work?
A Prevents heat from escaping to the surrounding
B Prevent heat from entering the blanket until the
fire is extinguish
C Prevents carbon dioxide from escaping to the
18 Which of the following phenomena is the effect of surrounding
light scattering? D Prevent the oxygen from entering the blanket until
A the formation of a rainbow the fire is extinguish
B the blue sky
C the dark sky at night 24 Which of these parts is found in both the human
D the formation of white light cheek cell and the onion epidermis cell?
A Large vacuole C Chloroplast
B Cytoplasm D Cell wall

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1 (a) Match the following symbols to their meanings.

Symbol Hazard

Poisonous
(i)
Flammable
(ii) Explosive

(b) Circle the correct S. I. units for the following physical quantities.
Physical quantity S.I. unit
Kelvin
(i) Temperature
Celsius
Second
(ii) Time
Minute
2 Diagram below shows two types of organisms with different types of reproduction.

Organism E Organism F

Based on diagram above, determine whether the statements given are True or False. Write your
answers in the space provided
Statement True/False
(a) Reproduction of organism F does not involve reproductive cells. ( )
(b) The male parent of organism E releases sperms into the body of the female parent. ( )
(c) Organism E reproduces sexually whereas organism F reproduces asexually. ( )
(d) Organism E reproduces faster than organism F. ( )

3 (a) Match the following terms to the correct explanations.

Produces glucose
(i) Cellular respiration
Produces energy
Releases oxygen
(ii) Photosynthesis
Releases carbon dioxide
(b) The following diagram shows the needs and products of photosynthesis. Identity T and U.

T:

Chlorophyll Glucose

Photosynthesis

Carbon dioxide U:

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(c) Cellular respiration and photosynthesis complement each other for the benefit of life. Explain
how these processes complement each other.
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4 (a) Photosynthesis is very important to life on Earth.

(i) What is photosynthesis?
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(ii) Photosynthesis occurs only in green plants. State a reason.

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(iii) State two factors needed by plants to carry out photosynthesis.
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(b) Haze that occurs in 2015 was extraordinary compared to the haze that occur years before. The
haze occurs due to the forest fires in Sumatra and Borneo. The API (Air Pollution Index) in
Malaysia was reported to be more than 300 which is in the “Unhealthy” category.
(i) Explain why haze could affect the agriculture industry.
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(ii) John found that his chilli crop yield declined during the haze. He wants to build a fertigation
house that is mounted with water spray and light. By using a suitable reason, justify his plan.
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(c) Diagram below shows the relationship between process P and Q in the ecosystem.

Process P O2
Process Q

CO2

Compare and contrast process P and process Q.

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5 Students of Form 1B carried out an experiment to investigate the heart rate when carrying out
various activities for 5 minutes. The results are shown in the table below.

Activity At rest Walking Fast walking

Heart rate / minute 60 78 86

(a) Based on the results, explain the relationship between the activities and the heart rate.
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(b) (i) Predict the heart rate of the student after he runs for 5 minutes.
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(ii) Explain your answer in 5(b)(i).
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(c) On a hot day, we will sweat. Explain why this happens and its importance.

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6 Diagram below shows the longitudinal section of a hibiscus flower.

(a) Label the parts of the flower with the words given.
Stigma Ovule Ovary Filament Style Anther

(b) Tick () on the male productive part of the flower.

( ) Stamen ( ) Sepal ( ) Pistil
(c) Which pars of the flower will become the fruit and seed after fertilisation?
(i) Fruit : ____________________ (ii) Seed : ___________________
(d) When Salina touches the stigma of a flower, she finds that the stigma is sticky. State one reason
why the stigma is sticky.
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7 (a) Diagram below shows the beginning process of fertilisation in flowering plants.
P

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(i) What is meant by fertilisation?

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(ii) Name P and Q.

P : __________________ Q : ____________________

(iii) On the diagram below, name and label the place where fertilisation happens.

(b)Diagram below shows the longitudinal section of a corn seed.

(i) State the function of plumule and radicle

Plumule
Plumule : ___________________________________
Radicle
Radicle : ____________________________________

(ii) Plant seeds germinate either epigeally or hypogeally: Explain about the germination of
seeds.
During germination, a testa breaks and a _____________________________________________,
A ______________________________________________. In this process of germination, some
cotyledons ___________________________________________ and this germination is called
____________________________. There are also _____________________________________
along the germination process. This type of germination is called ___________________________.

(iii) A seed requires water to germinate well. State two other needs for the germination of
seed.

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8 Diagram below shows a method of pollination.

(a) (i) Name the structure which receive the pollen. ___________________________

(ii) State the type of pollination shown in the diagram above.

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(b) Diagram below shows a method used in production of vegetables.

(i) Name the technology used based on the diagram.

_____________________________

(ii) State one advantage and one disadvantage of the technology above.
Advantage : _________________________________________________________
Disadvantage : _______________________________________________________

9 Complete the following crossword puzzle about the change of state of matter.

1
S

5
C O 3
A

4
M 2
I

VERTICAL
1. During sublimation, a __________ (Example: SOLID) changes directly to a gas.
2. At the freezing point, a ____________ changes to a solid.
3. When a liquid ________ heat, the particles gain energy and move faster.

HORIZONTAL
4. During ___________, a solid changes to a liquid.
5. A gas changes to a liquid during the process of ___________.

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10 Write Physical property or Chemical property in the space produced.

Statement Physical property / Chemical property
(a) Water boils when heated

(b) The gate of a house is rusted

(c) The rubbish was collected and burnt

(d) Sugar dissolves in water

11 Kent carried out an activity by heating naphthalene in a water bath. The diagram below is the
graph showing the changes in temperature of the naphthalene during the activity.

Temperature (oC)

100
S

80
Q R

P
60 Time (min)

(a) What is the reading of the constant temperature observed?

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(b) What is the change in the state of matter that can be observed at the temperature stated in (a)?
_____________________________
(c) Explain the difference between the movement of the molecules in the naphthalene before and after
heating?
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(d) Give examples of changes in the states of matter in daily life.
Change in states of matter Example
(i) Solid  Liquid

(i) Liquid  Gas

12 (a)(i) Sea water contains salt and is not suitable for drinking. Explain a method used to obtain a
glass of drinkable water from a pail of sea water.
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(ii) State two processes involved in the method mentioned in 12(a)(i).

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(b) Ahmad heats up a jug of water. The temperature is measured when the water boils and the
reading of the thermometer shows 100oC. Heating is continued for 5 minutes and the reading of
the thermometer is taken again. Predict the temperature of the water and explain why.

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13 The diagram below shows two separation methods of mixtures.

Method M : Method N :

(a) Name the methods M and N shown in the above diagrams.

(b) State the purpose of using method M and method N.
Method M : ________________________________________________________________________
Method N : ________________________________________________________________________
(c) Name apparatus X.
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14 Diagram below shows a cup of hot coffee ordered by Yi Ting in a room.

(a) Label liquid and gas on the diagram.
(b) Based on your knowledge on solubility of substances, state
one solute and one solvent used in preparing the hot coffee.
Solute : __________________
Solvent : __________________

(c) Explain how the aroma of the coffee distribute to the whole space in the room?

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(d) Different state of matter cause different rate of diffusion of particles.

(i) Arrange the state of matter according to their diffusion rate in descending order.

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(ii) Copper (II) sulphate particles took two days to diffuse completely in clear jelly. Predict the time
period taken by it to diffuse completely in distilled water.

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15 (a) Diagram below shows an incomplete Periodic Table.

1 18

2
13 14 15 16 17

R
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

S
Q

Among elements Q, R and S, which element is a metal non-metal and inert gas?

Metal : ______________ Non-metal : ______________ Inert gas : ____________

(b) A group of students carried out an activity to compare the physical properties of metal and non-
metal.
(i) Complete the following table with the conclusion based on the observations.
Activity Observation Conclusion
The surfaces of a wooden The surface of the wooden
ruler and iron ruler are ruler remains dull, whereas
rubbed with a piece of sand the surface of the iron ruler
paper. becomes shiny.

The wooden ruler breaks

A wooden ruler and an iron
easily, whereas the iron ruler
ruler are hammered.
changes into shape.

(ii) Draw the arrangement of atoms in a metal in the space provided.

16 Classify the following substances to correct groups.

water oxygen Air ammonia carbon dioxide

Soil iron mercury salt solution Iron oxide

Elements Compounds Mixtures

17 (a) Carbon dioxide, oxygen and nitrogen are the gases found in the Earth's atmosphere. Arrange
these gases in order of abundance from the least to the most.

 

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(b) Based on diagram below, the water level rises to about one-fifth of the gas jar when the candle
extinguishes. Explain this phenomenon.

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(c) Diagram below shows a house on fire.

In the diagram, the firemen are putting out the fire. In your opinion, why is water often used to put
out a fire?
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(ii) Tick () on the types of materials on fire that can be extinguished by water.
( ) Wood ( ) Paper ( ) Oil
(iii) What will happen if the firemen use oxygen to put out a fire? Explain your answer.
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18 Diagram below shows the combustion triangle.

(a) What is W? ________
(b) Based on the combustion triangle above, state one hypothesis
related to extinguishing of fire.
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_______________________________________________________ W
(c) Give two precaution steps that should be taken to avoid fire.
(i) __________________________________________________________________
(ii) __________________________________________________________________
(d) Why paraffin oil is used to store combustible metals like potassium and sodium?
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(e) A tank full of petrol is burning. Ze Hui uses water to extinguish the fire.
(i) Is the use of water work?
(ii) Explain why?
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19 Diagram below shows an activity that happens in your area.

(a) What are the effects of the activity in the diagram?
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(b) Beside the activity on the diagram, state one human activities
that cause air pollution.
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(c) How to make sure the cleanliness of the air in your area is preserved? (2 marks)
(i) _____________________________________________________________________________
(ii) _____________________________________________________________________________

20 (a) Diagram below shows a pencil lying on a shelf in front of a mirror.

(i) Draw the image of the pencil in the mirror.
Plane
(ii) The distance between the pencil and mirror is 12 cm. mirror
What is the distance between the pencil and its image
in the mirror?
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(iii) Complete the reflected light when a ray of light strikes on
the mirror.

Mirror

(b) The phenomena below are related to the characteristics of light. State the phenomena as a
refraction or reflection of light.

(c) Explain why the word "AMBULANCE" on vehicles is written laterally inverted as shown below

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