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PALMTREE (PVT) SECONDARY SHOOL END OF TERM ONE 2022/2023

ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMS
BIOLOGY (FORM IV)
PAPER I
100 marks
(Theory)
Date: ________________________ TIME ALLLOWED: 2 Hours
8:00-10:00am

Instructions Question Tick if Do not write in

a. This paper contains nine printed number answered these columns
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papers please check.
b. This paper has two sections A and B, 2
section A Has Ten questions and B 3
three questions please check. 4
c. Use the answer sheet provided to
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answer the questions, number each
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question properly on the answer sheet
and answer all questions. 7

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Total
1. Define the following terms
a. Niche
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b. Specie
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c. Population
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2. The figure below shows a diagram of one of the excretory part in human
beings. Use it to answer the questions that follows

i. Why is it that the structure labeled A is red dark in color

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ii. Explain any one adaptation of part marked B to its function
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3. How does high auxin concentration affect the growth of the following parts
a. Shoots
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b. Roots
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4. Explain how the following processes happens by the action of anti-diuretic

hormone
i. Controlling levels of water in the body
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ii. Controlling concentration of salt in the body

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5. After taking long stay in the Kitchen, Nathan started experiencing these
symptoms: Headache, Nausea, difficult breathing and choking. Use this
information to answer the question that follows
a. What do you think must be the cause of the problem experienced by
Nathan
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b. Mention any symptoms that Nathan will experience if he had stayed
there for a longer time
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c. What two emergency help can you give to Nathan if the condition goes
beyond severity
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6. The figure below shows a cross section layout of one of the complex parts
in peripheral nervous system. Use it to answer the questions that follows

i. Name the parts labeled P and Q

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ii. Why is it that inside the part marked Q is Grey in color
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iii. What is the function of gap found inside the structure Q
7.
i. Table below shows data that was collected by a group of biologist.
Use it to answer the questions that follows
Area under study Number of glass hopper

First catch 50

Second catch 45

Third catch 10

a. If the study area is estimated to be 10,000m2, find the total population

of grass hoppers

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b. What is the important of having a large sample over a small sample

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ii. Biologist along the coastal plain of gwaza area layered out a model
pyramid showing the flow of energy in a given population of
organisms. Use it to answer the questions that follows
a. What name is given to the above model
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b. Explain the flow of energy in the ecosystem represented by the
pyramid
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c. What could have happened if the population of maize was lower
than that of pigs
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8. In an essay form, describe an experiment that can be conducted to show
that plant needs carbon dioxide to carry out the process of photosynthesis.
Use a well labeled diagram

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9. With a well labeled diagram, describe how a reflex action is being
stimulated and triggers a response

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10.In an essay form compare and contrast the structural differences between
spinal cord and the brain
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END OF QUESTION PAPER!!!!