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HKUGA College
S1 Science
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Module 2 Test (2021–22)
Question & Answer Booklet

Time allowed: 35 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of 7 pages including this cover page.

2. There are TWO parts in this paper.
● Part I (12 marks)
● Part II (28 marks)
Answer the questions in the spaces provided in the Question & Answer Booklet.
3. The diagrams in this paper are not necessarily drawn to scale.

Self-reflection
Knowledge & Understanding Timing

Ask more questions Practice SDL Forms under timed conditions

Do more SDL Forms until you gain mastery Browse through paper once before starting
Review module objectives after each lesson Write answers in points
Other: Other:

Language Carelessness

Use English more outside of classroom
Set up English hours at home
Engage in more English activities
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Other:
Triple check answers when you have
finished the test, read as if you have never
seen the Qs before
Self-assess if you have extra time
Try to give your predicted mark next to the
Q number

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Part I: Multiple-choice questions (12 marks)
Choose the BEST answer and mark your answers in the space provided below:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

1. Why can air be compressed?

A. Air is made up of particles.

B. Air particles are moving constantly.
C. There are spaces between air particles.
D. Air particles are very tiny.

2. Frank brings an unopened pack of potato crisps from Hong Kong to the Himalayas. The
atmospheric pressure at the Himalayas is lower than that at Hong Kong because it is at a much
higher altitude. After arriving at the Himalayas, the pack of crisps would

A. shrink.
B. remain unchanged.
C. expand.
D. cannot be determined.

3. When a piece of metal is cut into halves, the density of each piece

A. is half of the original piece.

B. is the same as the original piece.
C. is four times the original piece.
D. is double of the original piece.

4. Manny made two toy boats using two different materials. When placed on water, boat A floats
but boat B sinks. Which of the following statements must be correct?

(1) Boat A is lighter than boat B.

(2) The overall density of boat A is lower than that of boat B.
(3) The material that makes boat A is less dense than that makes boat B.

A. (2) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

5. Ceci carefully put a large wooden block into a beaker containing water and honey. Which of the
following statements is correct?

A. Honey is denser than water.

B. Wood is denser than water.
C. Water is less dense than wood.
D. Honey is less dense than water.

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6. Consider 50 cm3 of hot water and 50 cm3 of cold water. Which of the following statements
about the hot water is / are incorrect?

(1) The particles in the hot water are more spaced out than those in the cold water.
(2) The mass of each particle in the hot water is greater than that in the cold water.
(3) The size of the particles in the hot water is larger than that in the cold water.
A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (2) and (3) only

7. The masses and volumes of four objects are shown below. Which of the following objects has
the greatest density?

Object Mass (g) Volume (cm3)

P 11 24

Q 11 12

R 5.5 4

S 5.5 11

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S

8. The table below shows the information about three liquid samples. The samples are put into a
cylinder. Arrange the sample in the order of its position, with the topmost first.

Samples P Q R

Substances Cooking oil Petroleum Mercury

Volume (cm3) 30 20 0.5

Density (g/cm3) 0.9 0.8 13.6

A. P, Q, R
B. Q, P, R
C. R, P, Q
D. R, Q, P

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9. Which of the following ways can slow down the cooling of a cup of hot water?

(1) Wrapping the cup in aluminium foil.

(2) Use a cup with a rough surface.
(3) Covering the cup with a lid.

A. (1) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (1) and (3) only

10. Evelyn loves making soup and she normally keeps the soup warm in a vacuum flask. Which of
the following features of the vacuum flask help to keep the soup hot for a longer time?

(1) The inner walls have silver coatings.

(2) The stopper is made of a good insulator.
(3) The space between the glass walls is a vacuum.

A. (1) only
B. (1) and (2) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

11. Rank the energy efficiency of the following lamps, starting with the most efficient lamp.

Lamp Input Energy Light energy Thermal

(J) released (J) energy
released (J)

X 100 30 70

Y 10 8 2

Z 80 50 30

A. X>Z>Y
B. Y>X>Z
C. Z>Y>X
D. Y>Z>X

12. Electrical energy may be obtained from a steam generator. In which order is the energy
transferred in this process?

A. fuel → generator → boiler → turbines

B. fuel → generator → turbines → boiler
C. fuel → boiler → turbines → generator
D. fuel → boiler → generator → turbines

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Part II: Structured questions (28 marks)

1. To compare the densities of solids A and B, Jimmy measures their volumes and masses. The
results are recorded below.
Solids Volume (cm3) Mass (g)

A 50 40

B 36 45
(a) State the equation for density in terms of mass and volume. (1 mark)

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(b) Calculate the densities of solids A and B (show working). (2 marks)

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(c) Jimmy then puts solids A and B into water. Based on your calculation in part (b), will they
sink or float? Briefly explain your answer. (3 marks)

Solids Sink / Float Reasons

2. James enjoys drinking Japanese Miso Soup. He noticed that after the soup in the bowl cools
down, it is difficult to lift the sealed lid. Explain this phenomenon in terms of air particles
and gas pressure. (5 marks)

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3. Mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives. Insert the main form of energy
conversion involved in a mobile phone when someone is talking into it. (3 marks)

stored in the battery to power the microphone functions sound output from the speaker of
on the phone the phone

4. Walter bought a new saucepan. He tried using it to boil his favourite snack- fish balls.
(a) Suggest a suitable material for the handle. (1 mark)

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(b) Suggest a suitable material for the pan. (1 mark)

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(c) State the main process of heat transfer in each of the following situations.
(i) Method of heat transfer from the pan to the water. (1 mark)

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(ii) Method of heat transfer from the heat source to the pan. (1 mark)

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(d) Fish balls contain moisture and raw fish balls normally sink in the soup initially.
Why would cooked fish balls float? (2 marks)
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(e) After leaving the pan at room temperature for a while, the entire pan is at the same
temperature. Explain why touching the pan feels cooler than touching the handle
with reference to the particle model. (2 marks)

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5. A lot of countries have been transitioning away from using fossil fuels to developing and
using more renewable energy sources.

(a) State ONE limitation of using fossil fuels. (1 marks)

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(b) Some energy sources are ‘renewable’. Explain the meaning of an energy source
being ‘renewable’. (1 mark)

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(c) What is the energy conversion for the solar panel to generate electricity? (2 marks)

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(d) Why are the solar panels dull and dark in colour? (1 mark)

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(e) Although Solar Energy is a renewable energy source, suggest ONE difficulty in
using solar energy to generate electricity extensively. (1 mark)

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End of paper