Cluster Sharing

Primary 6 Foundation Science

Prelim (2020)
Answer Key
Section A (18 x 2 marks)
(1) 3 (7) 1 (13) 1
(2) 3 (8) 2 (14) 3
(3) 2 (9) 2 (15) 1
(4) 2 (10) 3 (16) 2
(5) 2 (11) 2 (17) 2
(6) 2 (12) 1 (18) 1

Section B (34 marks)

1) Each question carries 2 to 4 marks.
2) i. Award the full mark for a question or part question when the idea/concept is correct.
ii. Do not award any mark if the answer expresses a wrong idea/concept.
iii. Partial marks (i.e. 1/2 mark) are only awarded if specified in the mark scheme. Otherwise, a zero mark will be awarded.
iv. Words in parenthesis ‘()’ are words that can be omitted without being penalised.
3) i. Do not deduct any mark for an answer that is not well-expressed or has grammatical errors, provided the idea/concept is
clear.
ii. Do not deduct ay mark for an answer that is dependent on a previous wrong answer which has been penalised (Error
Carried Forward or ECF). This will be indicated in the mark scheme whenever it applies.
4) If more points are given over and above the number required, award marks for the correct answer and then deduct ½ mark
for each wrong idea/concept in the additional points.

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No. Accepted Answers Marks Remarks
19 Key concept: Human Reproduction
19(a) True 2
19(b) False [½ m each]
19(c) True
19(d) Not possible to tell
20 Key concept: Parts of circulatory system and respiratory system

(a) A: Lungs 1m
B: Heart [½ m each]
(b) Carbon dioxide 1m

(c) Circulatory System 1m

Respiratory System

21 Key concept: Germination and conditions for germination

(a) D, B, A, C 1m

(b) Warmth and water 1m

[½ for each]
(c) Set up A and C

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No. Accepted Answers Marks Remarks
22 Key concept: Matter has occupies space

2m
Tick () Action

Heat up the container of marbles.

 Pour sand into the container of marbles.

 Pour water into the container of marbles.

Put more marbles into it.

23 Key concept: Electrical Conductors & Insulators 2m

[½ for each]
Electrical Conductors : Aluminium Foil ,Iron Nail
Electrical Insulators : Glass Marble and Rubber Band

24 Key concept: Forces

(a) Push 4m Part (b) must have both ticked
(b) Push, Pull [1m for each] to be awarded 1 m.
(c) Pull
(d) Push

25 Key concept: Factors affecting the photosynthesis

25a) greater , more 1m

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No. Accepted Answers Marks Remarks
25b) Amount of light 1m Do not accept “type of light
Other possible answers source”
type of test tube
type of lamp

25c) It is to prevent the water from evaporating. 1m

25d) C: The height of the water level in the test tube remains the same. 1m
E: As the roots of the plant were removed, [½]
R: the plant will not be able to absorb water to carry out
photosynthesis. [½]

or

E/R: There is no roots [½] to absorb the water for the plant to carry
out photosynthesis. [½]

26 Key concept: Respiration / Photosynthesis

a) Test tube B 1m
b) The snails respire and give out carbon dioxide. 1m

27 Key concept: Parts & Function of Organs in Digestive System

a) Gullet 1m
b) Organ D helps to remove water in the undigested food. [1] 1m

28 Key concept: Frictional Force

a) Graph P 1m

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No. Accepted Answers Marks Remarks
b) As oil is a lubricant, it reduces the amount of friction between the 1m
plastic surface and the toy car [½] thus causing the toy car to move
further / longer distance, at a shorter time. [½]
c) Frictional Force / Friction 2m
Gravitational Force / Gravity [1 m each]

29 Key concept: Conductors of Heat

29(a) 70 oC 1
29(b) bigger , faster 1
29(c) E: Elephant A has bigger ears which has greater exposed surface 1
area. [½]
R: Thus, loses heat faster to the surrounding air [½] (keeping it cool).

30 Key concept: Factors affecting rate of evaporation

(a) Y, Z , X 1
(b) C: T-shirt R 2
E: It has the largest exposed surface area [1]
R: therefore, water can evaporate faster.[1]

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