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Instructions: Answer ALL the following questions.

1. Afrina carries out an activity using several measuring instruments in the science
laboratory. Tick (✓) the correct statements.

An ammeter is used to measure voltage in a circuit

A spring balance is used to measure weight

A micrometre screw gauge is used to measure the thickness of a piece of

paper

A voltmeter is used to measure resistance in a circuit

[2 marks]
2. Diagram 1 shows the structure of a living cell.

Diagram 1

a. Label structures P, Q and R in Diagram 1 using the words below.

Vacuole Nucleus Cell wall

[3 marks]

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b. State the functions of structures P, Q and R based on Diagram 1.

P:

Q:

R:

[3 marks]

3. Table 1 shows the symptoms experienced by two students during a school holiday camp.

Student Symptoms

A Severe high fever, severe headache and pain at the back of the eyes,
muscles and joints

B Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting

Table 1
a. Identify the diseases. Write A for the disease suffered by student A and B for the
disease suffered by student B in the box provided.

Cholera Dengue
[2 marks]

b. State TRUE or FALSE for the statements below.

Statement TRUE/FALSE

a. Pathogen for Zika diseases is Zika virus.

b. Pathogen for Leptospirosis is protozoa.

[2 marks]

c. Circle two types of infectious diseases.

Tuberculosis Breast cancer Tinea Asthma

[2 marks]

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4.
a. Mark (✓) on the correct steps practised during menstruation.

Clean the genital area with water to prevent bacterial infection.

Reduce drinking water consumption

Change the pads after 3 or 4 hours to reduce unpleasant odour

Reduce outdoor activities to avoid sweating

[2 marks]

b. The mind map shows the process of producing offspring in humans. Complete all
the empty boxes with the correct information.

[2 marks]

c. State TRUE or FALSE in the empty boxes provided regarding the male
reproductive system.

Explanation TRUE / FALSE

i. Prostate gland secretes fluid that helps sperms move

more actively

ii. Sperm duct transports sperms from testis to urethra.

iii. Scrotum produces sperms and male sex hormones.

[2 marks]

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