Set A

G7 Science
2223 Term 1 Pre-Assessment
Units 1–3

Name: ___________________________ ( ) Class: _________ Date: _____________

Total marks: 68 marks

Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes Score: / 68
Answer ALL questions.

Part A True or false (4 marks; 0.5 mark each)

Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement.

1. Science knowledge is subject to change. 

2. If some chemicals splash in our eyes in the laboratory, we should call an
ambulance and then just wait for it only. 
3. Classifying is a type of scientific investigation. 
4. 1 cm3 is equal to 1 mL. 
5. Energy is absorbed during freezing of water. 
6. Water can dissolve all substances. 
7. The fertilizers from farms are one of the sources of water pollution. 
8. Microorganisms are too small to be seen with naked eyes. 

Part B Multiple-choice (13 marks; 1 mark each)

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. Which of the following branches of science involves the study of matter, energy
and force?
A. Physics
B. Chemistry
C. Geology
D. Biology 

2. A fire breaks out in a building. The fire sprinklers on the ceiling spray water to
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Which condition(s) of the fire triangle is/are removed to put out the fire?
(1) Fuel
(2) High temperature
(3) Oxygen
A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only 

3. Which of the following statements about the non-luminous Bunsen flame is/are
correct?
(1) The flame is regular in shape.
(2) The flame is produced when the air-hole of the Bunsen burner is closed.
(3) The flame has a lower temperature than the luminous Bunsen flame.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only 

4. Which of the following combinations is INCORRECT?

What to measure Instrument used Unit
o
A. Temperature Thermometer C
B. Mass Balance cm3
C. Time Stopwatch min
D. Length Metre rule cm 

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5. When we perform an experiment in which explosion may occur, we should
(1) have fire extinguishers ready.
(2) wear safety gloves.
(3) wear safety goggles.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only 

6. Which of the following statements best explains why water drops are formed on
the surface of a glass containing iced water?

A. Some water in the glass leaks through the surface of the glass.
B. Some water vapour in the air is cooled by the glass and changes to water
drops.
C. Some ice in the glass melts and changes to the water drops.
D. Some water in the glass evaporates and becomes the water drops. 

7. In the water cycle, which of the following substances can the water in the sea
become?
(1) The rain falling inland
(2) The ice on a tall mountain
(3) The water at the downstream of rivers
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3) 

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8. The diagram below shows the set-up of distillation. What are the processes taking
place at X and Y respectively?

At X At Y
A. filtration condensation
B. melting boiling
C. boiling melting
D. boiling condensation 

9. In which of the following situations will the sugar dissolve in the shortest time?
The masses of the sugar in all situations are the same.
A. B.

sugar powder sugar cube

water water
(100 cm , 30oC)
3 (100 cm , 30oC)
3

C. D.

sugar powder sugar cube

water water
(100 cm , 60oC)
3 (100 cm , 60oC)
3

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10. We may get diseases if we drink water that contains microorganisms. Which of
the following ways can we use to treat the water to prevent this problem?
(1) Filtration
(2) Using ultraviolet light
(3) Chlorination
(4) Distillation
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (2) and (3) only
C. (2), (3) and (4) only
D. (1), (2), (3) and (4) 

11. Which of the following statements about a salamander is correct?

A. It is an amphibian because it can live on land and in water.

B. It is an amphibian because it has moist skin.
C. It is a reptile because it has dry scales.
D. It is a reptile because it has lungs for breathing. 

12. Which of the following combinations is correct?

Animal Group of vertebrates
A. Dolphin Fish
B. Bat Bird
C. Snake Amphibian
D. Turtle Reptile 

13. Which of the following statements about pine is INCORRECT?

A. It does not produce flowers or fruits.
B. It produces pine cones.
C. It produces seeds.
D. It produces spores for reproduction. 

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Part C Fill in the blanks (5 marks; 0.5 mark each)

Fill in each blank with no more than two words. Write your answers in the boxes provided.

1. The steps of a scientific investigation:

Form a Design and do Draw a

Observe Analyse
(a) experiments (b)

2. The curved surface of a liquid in a container is called a (c) .

3. During (d) , water changes from a liquid into a solid. The change of states
occurs at a fixed temperature called the (e) of water, which is 0 oC.

4. The process of dissolving:

(f) (g) form (h)

(e.g. sugar) (e.g. water) (e.g. syrup)

5. During the water treatment process in some countries, (i) is added to water
to help prevent tooth decay.

6. Some plants have (j) for transporting water, nutrients and (k) through
their roots, stems and leaves.

7. Many human activities, such as the destruction of habitats, minerals and pollution
lead to the reduction in biodiversity.

Answers:
(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(e) (f)

(g) (h)

(i) (j)

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Part D Questions (46 marks)

1. A student is measuring the volume of a coin using the set-up below.

apparatus P
spout
apparatus Q
water

10 coins
(identical)

(a) What are the names of apparatus P and Q in the diagram above? (2 marks)
Apparatus P: _________________________________________________

Apparatus Q: _________________________________________________

(b) (i) What is the volume of the water in apparatus Q before the coins are
put into the water? (The reading on apparatus Q is in cm3.) (1 mark)

(ii) What is volume of one coin? Show your steps. (2 marks)

(c) The water inside apparatus P should just reach the mouth of the spout
before the coins are put into the water. Why? (1 mark)

(d) The volume of some objects cannot be measured in the way shown above.
Suggest ONE example. (1 mark)

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2. Daisy is carrying out an experiment to find out which brand of paper towels
(brand P, Q and R) has the highest water-absorbing ability. Her set-up is shown
below. She adds water drop by drop onto the paper towel until it can hold no
more water.

apparatus X
water

string
paper towel stand
(brand P, Q or R)

plastic box

(a) What is the name of apparatus X in the diagram above? (1 mark)

(b) What is the aim of the experiment? (1 mark)

(c) In the table below, write down the independent variable, dependent variable
and TWO controlled variables in the experiment. (4 marks)

Independent variable Dependent variable Controlled variables

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 (d) The results of the experiment are shown below.
Brand of Number of water drops added before the
paper towel paper towel can hold no more water
P 280
Q 350
R 230

What is the conclusion of the experiment? (2 marks)

3. In the set-up below, the can is wrapped by a wet paper towel. After a while, the
can of soft drink cools down due to evaporation of water from the towel.

wet paper towel

can of soft drink

water

(a) Name the states of water before and after evaporation takes place. (2 marks)
Before: ________________ After: ________________

(b) Explain how evaporation of water causes the can of soft drink to cool down.
(2 marks)

(c) Suggest ONE change to the above set-up to cool the can more rapidly.
Briefly explain your answer. (2 marks)

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4. A student is purifying some muddy pond water, as shown below.
pond water

funnel

apparatus P

beaker

(a) (i) Name the method of water purification shown above. (1 mark)

(ii) Name apparatus P above. (1 mark)

(b) The student wants to test whether the water collected in the beaker contains
soluble impurities or not with the use of a steam bath.
(i) Name ONE example of soluble impurities. (1 mark)

(ii) In the space below, draw the vertical section diagram of the apparatus
the student should set up. Label the apparatus clearly. (5 marks)

(iii) What is the result of test? (1 mark)

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5. The hazard warning symbol below can be found on a reagent bottle storing
chemical X.

(a) What is the potential danger represented by the symbol above? (1 mark)

(b) State ONE safety precaution we should take when handling chemical X.
(1 mark)

6. The photos below show two different plants.

Plant P Plant Q

(a) These plants can make their own food. Name the process. (1 mark)

(b) State ONE similarity and ONE difference between these two plants.
(2 marks)

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7. Kenneth sees different kinds of dogs in a dog shop. He wants to know the names
of the following five dogs.

Dog I Dog II Dog III

Dog IV Dog V
The shopkeeper gives Kenneth the key below.
Dogs

Large size M

With drop ears Without drop ears Curly tail Straight tail

Husky Shiba Ibu Chihuahua

Short hair N

Labrador Golden
Retriever Retriever

(a) What are M and N? (2 marks)

M: _____________________________________

N: _____________________________________

(b) Using the above key, identify the five dogs. (5 marks)
Dog I Dog II Dog III Dog IV Dog V

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8. The following diagram shows the feeding relationship of three kinds of animals.

eaten by eaten by

Lobster Octopus Shark

(a) Which two of the above animals can be classified into the same group?
Name the group that they belong to. (2 marks)

(b) [Out of Term 1 2223 Assessment Syllabus] A lot of lobsters are being
hunted by fishermen and the number of lobsters drops sharply. How does it
affect the number of octopuses? Explain your answer. (2 marks)

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Set A

ANSWERS
First term Examination
Units 1–3

Part A True or false (4 marks; 0.5 mark each)

1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T
5. F 6. F 7. T 8. T

Part B Multiple-choice (13 marks; 1 mark each)

1. A 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C
6. B 7. D 8. D 9. C 10. C
11. B 12. D 13. D

Part C Fill in the blanks (5 marks; 0.5 mark each)

(a) hypothesis (b) conclusion

(c) meniscus (d) freezing

(e) freezing point (f) solute

(g) solvent (h) solution

(i) fluoride (j) vascular tissues

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Part D Questions (46 marks)

1. (a) (i) Apparatus P: displacement can (1m)

Apparatus Q: measuring cylinder (1m)
(b) (i) 2 cm3 (1m)
(ii) Total volume of 10 coins = 12 cm3  2 cm3 = 10 cm3 (1m)
3 3
Volume of 1 coin = 10 cm / 10 = 1 cm (1m)
(c) To make sure the volume of the water flowing out of the spout is equal to
the volume of the coins (1m)
(d) Objects that absorb water, e.g. sponge
(Or any other reasonable answers) (1m)

2. (a) Dropper (1m)

(b) To find out which brand of paper towels has the highest water-absorbing
ability (1m)
(c)
Independent variable Dependent variable Controlled variables
Brand of paper towel Number of water drops - Area of the towel
added before the towel - Number of layer of
can hold no more water the towel
(Or any other
reasonable answers)

(4m; 1m each)
(d) Among brands P, Q and R, (1m)
brand Q has the highest water-absorbing ability. (1m)

3. (a) Before: liquid water / liquid (1m)

After: water vapour / gas (1m)
(b) When the water in the paper towel evaporates, energy is absorbed by the
water. (1m)
The energy comes from the can of soft drink so it cools down. (1m)
(c) Use a fan to blow wind towards the set-up. (1m)
This can increase the rate of evaporation so the can of soft drink can be
cooled more rapidly. (1m)

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4. (a) (i) Filtration (1m)
(ii) Filter paper (1m)
(b) (i) Mineral / salt / dye (1m)
(Or any other reasonable answers)
(ii)
watch glass
filtered water beaker

water
wire gauze
tripod

Bunsen burner

Correct steam bath (1m)

Correct set-up for heating (1m)
Correct vertical section diagrams of apparatus (2m)
Filtered water on the watch glass (1m)

(iii) The filtered water has soluble impurities. / Solid powder can be
observed on the watch glass after the water has completely
evaporated. (1m)

5. (a) Chemical X is corrosive. (1m)

(b) Wear safety goggles and gloves when handling chemical X. / Do the
experiment involving chemical X in a well ventilated area or a fume
cupboard. (1m)

6. (a) Photosynthesis (1m)

(b) Similarity:
Both are seed plants. / are vascular plants. / have vascular tissues. (1m)
Difference:
Plant P is a flowering plant while plant Q is a non-flowering plant. / Plant P
produces flowers while plant Q produces pine cones. (1m)

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7. (a) M: Small size (1m)
N: Long hair (1m)
(b)
Dog I Dog II Dog III Dog IV Dog V
Golden Labrador
Chihuahua Shiba Ibu Husky
Retriever Retriever
(1m) (1m) (1m)
(1m) (1m)

8. (a) Lobster and octopus (1m)

They are invertebrates. (1m)
(b) The number of octopuses will decrease. (1m)
It is because octopuses feed on lobsters and some octopuses may die as
there is not enough food. (1m)

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