NAME CLAss INDEx No.

Sr. Perrucx's Scnoou

Ero-Or-Yean Exanarruanors 2020

Sue.lecr GENERAL SCIENCE Dare 7 ocr 2020

Level SECONDARY 1 G3 DURATToN 2H

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO OO SO.

1. Write your name, class and index number on the Question Paper and the Optical Answer
Sheet in the spaces provided. lt is also required that you SHADE your index number
on the Optical Answer Sheet.

2. This paper consists ofThree (3) Sections: Section A, Section B and Section C.

3. Answer ALL questions in Section A on the Optical Answer Sheet provided.

4. Answer ALL questions in Section B and Section c in the spaces provided.

5. Calculators may be used where necessary. Give all numerical answers to 3 significant
figures.

6. DO NOT DETACH any sections from this paper.

7. Submit the Optical Answer Sheet and this paper SEPARATELY.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES:

The number of marks is given in brackets [] at the end of each question.

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A I B c Total
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SECTION A: [30 marks]
Each question is provided with four possib/e answers (A, B, C and D). Select the most
appropiate answer and shade your choice on the Optical Answer Sheet provided.

1 The scientific method usually involves the following skills:

I Collecting evidence
ll Engaging with an event
lll Communication of results
lV Making meaning of information and evidence

What is the correct sequence in which the skills are applied in the scientific method?

A t)[)il)tv B il)t)tv)il
c [)ilt )tv)t D tv)il)il)l

2 Which one of the following apparatus is most suitable for mixing and heating chemical
to produce a gas when heating is required?

A B

c D

3 The bottom of a beaker of water is covered with soot after being heated with a
Bunsen burner.

Which one of the following statements conectly explains the above observation?

A The flame is steady.

B The flame is very hot.
C The air-hole is closed.
D The air-hole is fully open.

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4 Which one of the following correctly matches the physical quantity to its S.l. unit?

Physical quantity S.l. unit

A time mtn
B length centimetre
c volume litre
o mass kilogramme

5 The diagrams show the readings obtained when the internal and external diameter of
a beaker are measured using a pair of Vernier calipers.

main scale main scale

4 a 4

0510 05 10
vernier scale vernier scale

Iolarnaldiamder Extef'ral diameter

\Mat is the thickness of the beaker?

A 0.1 5 cm B 0.16 cm
c 1.58 cm D 1 .73 cm

6 The diagram shows a process of usrng material X to cut material Y.

material X

material Y

Which one of the following statements about the diagram is correct?

A Material X will sink in water but material Y will float in water.

B When both materials are rub together, only material Y has scratches.
C Material X can support a heavy load without breaking but material Y cannol.
D Material X can bend without breaking and returns to its original shape afler
bending but material Y cannot.

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7 The strings of some musical instrument such as violins and guitars are made from
steel.

Which of the following physical properties is/are the reason(s) for choosing steel as a
material to make strings?

I lt is ductile.
ll lt is flexible.
lll lt is sonorous

A lonly B ll and lll only

C I and lll only D I, ll and lll

8 A ball is rolling down a slope

To find the average speed ofthe ball, which instruments are needed?

A stopwatch, force meter

B measuring tape, force meter
C measuring tape, stopwatch
D stop watch, measuring cylinder

I Which one of the following gives the increasing order of expansion, as shown by the
arrow, when matter is heated?

lncreasing order of expansion

A solid liquid gas

B gas liquid solid
c solid gas liquid
D liquid solid oas

10 Circles of different sizes in the diagram represent atoms of different elements.

Which diagram represents molecules of a compound?

ABCD
oo &
o
& CJ o o o o B
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s o
o o
o B6cB
oo
o tr 3 o o o o doo o

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11 Bromine has a melting point of -2 'C and a boiling point of 59 'C. At which temperature
is bromine a liquid?

A -25'C B 25 "C
c 75 "C o 125'C

12 Which one of the following shows the correct charge of a prolon, neutron and electron
respectively?

Proton Neutron Electron

A +1 0 -1
B +1 0 0
c n 0 0
D +1 1 -1

13 Sodium sulfate is made up of sodium, sulfur and oxygen. \Mich one of the following
is the correct chemical formula of sodium sulfate?

A NazSO+ B NazPhOr
c SPhzOxs D SosSuOs

14 Which one of the following substances is not a mixture?

A MiIK B Cobalt
C Brass D Soft drinks

'15 Which of the following statements about the characteristics of solutions is/are correct?

I A solution allows light to pass through.

ll The solute in the solution cannot be separated by filtration.
lll A solution is a heterogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

A I only B I and ll only

C ll and lll only D l, l! and lll

1 6 50 g of sodium chloride is dissolved in 1 00 cm3 of water. How can the rate of dissolving
be increased?

A Cool the solution.

B Use boiling water.
c Add water to the solution.
D lncrease the mass of sodium chloride.

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17 A load is placed on a balance X and then
on a balance Y.
I

Which physical quantity is measured by H

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each balance? I (6, <t<5>
l,,r Ll

Balanca X Balance Y

Balance X Balance Y
A mass force
B MASS weight
c weight force
D weight mass

18 lce on a frozen lake will break if the pressure on it is greater than 1.0 N/cm2.

Four girls stand on ice. Who will fall through the ice?

Weiqht of qirl Area of feet

A 200 N 270 cm2
B 300 N 280 cm2
c 400 N 42O cm2
D 500 N 560 cm2

19 Two identical iron blocks are placed on soft mud as shown in the diagrams. Both iron
blocks sank into the mud. \Mrich diagram shows the correct positions of the iron blocks
in the mud?

A Iron blocks B
Iroa blocks

Mud N{ud

c Iron blocks
D
Iron blocks

Mnd Mud

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20 Which of the following actions is/are example(s) of turning effect of a force?

I Pushing a box up a slope

ll Using a key to lock a door
lll Children sitting on a see-saw

A lonly B I and lll only

C ll and lll only D I, ll and lll

21 A ripe plum falls off a branch on a tree

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How does its energy change as the plum falls to the ground?

Kinetic enerqv Total enerqv

A lncreases lncreases
B Decreases Decreases
c lncreases Remains constant
D Decreases Remains constant

22 Which of the following statements is/are reason(s) for classification of living things?

I lt allows the scientists to study and identify the organisms easily.

ll lt allows the scientists to prevent the organisms from becoming extinct.
lll lt allows the scientists to compare similarities and differences of different
species of organisms.

A lonly B I and lll only

C ll and lll only D I, Il and lll

23 Which one of the following is a method to preserve biodiversity?

A Release unwanted pets into the park.

B Encourage family and friends to keep beaches clean.
c Deforestation for the building of loads, housings and factories.
D Encourage the use of leather products to improve the economy

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24 Which of the following statements is/are true about bacteria?

I Bacteria can be found in many places including our body.

ll Bacteria can infect our digestive system and lead to food poisoning.
lll Bacteria are being used in waste treatment plants to break down waste.

A I only B I and lll only

G ll and lll only D l, ll and lll

Refer to the following diagram for question 25 and 26.

The diagram shows some living organisms.

dragonfly

duckweed

wale'
watersnail

25 Which one of the following besl describes the diagram?

A Habitat B Population
c Community D Biotic environment

26 Which of the following is/are abiotic facto(s) affecting the organisms?

I The pH ofthe water.

ll The microorganisms found in the water.
lll The amount of dissolved oxygen in the water.

A I only B land lll only

C ll and lll only D I. ll and lll

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27 The diagram shows a pyramid of energy.

300 kJ

3000 kJ

30000 kJ

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

I The efficiency of this food chain is about 10%.

ll An organism at X receives 30 kJ of energy from food.
lll The trophic level with 30000 kJ of energy are the food producers

A I only B I and lll only

G ll and lll only D I, ll and lll

28 The diagram shows a cow feeding on

grass.

Which one of the following states correctly

T
what happens to most of the energy from
the food eaten by the cow?

A Used by the cow to grow heavier.

B Used by the cow to keep itself warm.
C Used by the cow lo move about in the field.
D Passed out by the cow as faeces and other excretory products.

29 The diagram shows movement of

substances in or out of the leaf, indicated
by the direction of the arrow, when
photosynthesis is taking place.
V \
What are the substances represented by oxygen
V and W?
sugar (sucrose) W
v w
A water carbon dioxide
B carbon dioxide water
c water starch
D starch carbon dioxide

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30 The table shows the percentage composition of four samples of air.

Which sample is most likely breathed out by a person after vigorous exercise?

Oxvqen Carbon dioxide Water vapour

A 16% 0.3% saturated
B 16Yo 4o/o saturated
c 21% o.3% unsaturated
D 21% 4o/o unsaturated

SECTION B: [40 marks]

Answer ALL guestions in this section. Show your woNng and wite your answe6 in the
space pnvided.

1 The diagram shows a student conducting an experiment in a science

laboratory.

I
ldentify two mistakes that the student has made. For each mistake, suggest
a precaution he should observe while conducting the experiment.

Mistake Precaution

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2 Objects A, B and C have the same volume. These objects were placed in
beakers containing liquids of different densities as shown in the diagram.

Liquid 1 Liquid 2 Liquid 3

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@Ne[o @I @r@
(a) Based on your observations, which object (A, B or C) has the

(i) highest density?

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(ii) lowest density?

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(b) (i) Based on your observations, which liquid (1, 2 or 3) has the
lowest density?

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(ii) Explain your answer in (b)(i).

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(c) (i) Based on your observations, which object (A, B or C) is the

heaviest?

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(ii) Explain your answer in (cXi).

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3 Rachel was tasked to find out about the properties of iodine.

The following is her observations:

. lodine is a black solid.

o When iodine is added into ethanol (CzHsOH), a solution is obtained.
. When iodine is added to a beaker of water, a suspension is obtained.

(a) Explain the meaning of suspersior, using a well-labelled diagram

of iodine in the beaker of water.

Diagram:

Explanation:

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(b) From the experiment, deduce the factor that affects the solubility of
iodine.

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(c) (i) Name all the elements in ethanol.

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(ii) Using the Periodic Table, name another element that is in the
same period as lodine.

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4 (a) A boy pushing a shopping cart exerts a force F and moves it through
a distance of 1.5 m. The work done by the boy is 200 J.

Calculate the force F exerted by the boy on the shopping cart.

F= 12)

(b) After shopping, the cart becomes full with items. The boy pushes the
cart with the same force F but it does not move.

ls there work done? Explain your answer.

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(c) lf the total mass of the shopping cart and items in (b) is 35.6 kg,
calculate its total weight. Given that S = 10 N/kS.

Total weight = t2)

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5 (a) The diagram shows five organisms

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Tick #'
Oxpecker Pandan

{n,
Zebra
Lion

Complete the following dichotomous key which helps to classiry the

given organisms.

Organisms

Plants

Oxpecker

Zebra

Tick
Lion

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(b) The tick, oxpecker and zebra are identified to be in unique
relationships. Ticks are often found on zebras and feed on their
blood. Forlunately, oxpeckers are ahrvays nearby the zebras and
feed on the ticks.

(i) State and explain the relationship between the tick and the
zebra.

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(ii) State and explain the relationship between the zebra and the
oxpecker.

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6 Algae photosynthesises in the presence of light and respires aerobically.
Respire aerobically means that the algae burns its food using orygen to
release energy for its activities. However, some species of algae have been
known to be capable of respiring anaerobically under harsh conditions,
producing hydrogen gas in the process.

(a) Write down the word equation for aerobic respiration.

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(b) State a similarity and a difference between aerobic respiration and

anaerobic respiration of the algae.

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(c) Photosynthesis and respiration are two important processes for

living organisms.

Give two differences between the two processes.

Photosynthesis Respiration

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(d) Suggest how life on Earth would be like without plants. Support your
answers with reasons.

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SECTION C: [30 marks]

Each question is worth 10 marks. AnsurerALL questions in this secflon. Show your working
and wite your answers ,n the spaces provided.

1 Daniel was doing an experiment to investigate the effect of forces as seen

in the diagram. He measured the time taken for the toy car to travel a fixed
amount of distance while changing the mass of the weights added to the
string.

The results obtained from the experiment were recorded as shown in the
following table.

Mass of added weights /(g) Time taken (t) /(s)

0 0
10 10
2A 7
30 4
40 3

(a) ldentify the independent variable and dependent variable in the

experiment.

lnde nt variable:

Dependent variable: t21

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(b) State the relationship between the mass of added weights and the
time taken for the car to move for the mass of added weights
between 0 g to 40 g.

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(c) State how the results would change when a metal block is placed on
the toy car. Explain your answer.

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(d) The experiment becomes invalid when more weights are added to
the string. Explain why.

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(e) (i) Throughout the experiment, Daniel kept the distance moved
by the car constant. Suggest a reason.

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(ii) ldentify another constant variable in the experiment

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(0 (i) ldentifo the force that causes the car to move.

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(ii) When the car is moving, there is another force acting on the
car. ldentify the force.

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2 (a) A sample of air is analysed and found to contain the following gases

argon, carbon monoxide, oxygen, nitrogen dioxide

(i) Which of the above gases is/are element(s)?

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(ii) Which of the above gases is/are compound(s)?

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(iii) State ,wo differences between an element and a compound.

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(b) Both mercury (Hg) and copper (Cu) are metals.

(i) Complete the following table.

Symbol Number of Number of Number of

protons neutrons electrons

'3lHc

21c"
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(ii) Al room temperature, the physical state of mercury is different

from that of copper.

Describe the differences between the two metals in terms of

arrangement and movement of the parlicles.

..A.rr.ens ement:

Movement:

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3 The diagram shows a food web.

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(a) ldentifo the producer in the food web and explain why it exists in
great number?

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(b) Which organism is least in number? Give a reason for your answer.

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(c) What will happen to the organisms in the food web if the toad is
completely removed from the ecosystem?

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(d) (i) Based on the diagram, write two food chains with 5 trophic
levels.

13t food chain:

2nd food chain:

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(ii) State a similarity and a difference between a food chain and

a food web.

Sim

Difference

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 Sr. PerntcK's Scxoot
EN D.OF.YEAR EXAMI NATIONS 2O2O

:
SUBJEcT GENERAL SCIENCE DATE : 7 ocT 2020

LEvEL : SECONDARYIG3 DURATIoN: 2H

ANSWER SCHEME
Section A [30 marksl

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2 4 5 6 7 a o 10
B D c D A B D c A B

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
BIA A B B B D B c c
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
c B B D c B D D A B

Section B [40 marks]

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1 Any two of the following mistakes and respective precautions 2+2 4

Mistakes Precaution required

Drinking in the Science lab
Did not use test tube holder
when heatrng
Did not wear safety goggles
during heating
No drinking or eating in the
Science lab
Use a test tube holder when
heating solution/chemicals in
test tube.
Wear safety goggles during
heating

Heating of test tube vertically \Men heating test tube, need

to hold it at 45o angle and not
facing anyone

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2ai A 1 6

2aii B 1

zbi Liquid 1 1

2bii All the objects sink in it []. Hence it must be the liquid with the
lowest density. 1

2ci A is the heaviest.

2cii Since all of the objects are of the same volume [%] and A has the
highest density l/1, A will be the heaviest. 1

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3a 2+2 8

I O
OO
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Beaker of water with label [1]

lodine at the bottom of beaker/suspended particles with label [1]
[Note: Max 1 given for diagram without labelsl

Explanation:
I

Suspension is the mixture in which insoluble substances [1] are I

suspended in a liquid (or gas). [1]

3b Solubility of iodine depends on the nature of the solvent. [1] 1

3ci Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen [2] 2

Any one mistake minus one mark, include spelling error

3cii Any element in Period 5 Eg. Rubidium, Strontium, Xenon, lndium,

Tin... [1] 1

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Penalize half mark for no or wrong units
Penalize half mark for fractions.
4a Work Done = Force x Distance moved 2 b
200 =Fx1.5 t1l
1.5F = 200
F =133N [11

4b No. 1
The cart did not move in the direction of his force applied / There is
no motion. I

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There is no distance covered and thus no work done.

4c W= mg
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= 35.6 x 10 [1]
= 356 N t11 1

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5a 4 8
Organrsmg

Aanls

Pandan No eings ]$i'e w ngs

fao stripes

Zebra E OT lersed F.,ur leqqed

Tck Licn

% m for each blank

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5bi Parasitism [1]
The ticks, which is a parasite [%], feeds on the blood of the zebras,
which is the host [%]. 1

5bii Mutualism ['l ] 1

The oxpeckers remove the parasitic ticks from the body of the 1
zebra l/,1. ln return, the zebras allow oxpeckers to eat the ticks as
a source of food from their bodies [ % l.

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6a glucose + oxygen ) carbon dioxide + water + (energy) 2 8

1 m for reactants
1 m for products

Deduct % m for = instead of t

6b Similarity [1] 2
1. Both processes require glucose as a reactant.
2. Both processes release energy.
3. Both produce gases.
Difference [1]
1 . Aerobic respiration requires oxygen while anaerobic respiration

does not require oxygen.

2. ln aerobic respiration, carbon dioxide is produced while in
anaerobic respiration, hydrogen is produced
3. Aerobic respiration produces more energy than anaerobic
respiration.
6c Any two differences: 2

Photosynthesis Respiration
Makes food Uses food
Produces oxygen Uses oxyqen
Uses carbon dioxide Produces carbon dioxide
Needs chlorophyll Does not need chlorophvll
Needs eneroV Produces enerqv
Takes place only in the Takes place all the time
presence of light I

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Canied out only in green plants Carried out in both plants and
only animals
Takes place in cells that Takes place in all cells
contain chlorophyll

6d There would possibly be no life [1] 2

Either

This is because green plants provide us with energy in the form of

food [1].

Or

They also replenish the atmosphere with oxyqen ['ll for us to

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breathe so that our cells can undergo aerobic respiration.

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Section C [30 marks]

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1a lndependent Variable: Mass of added weight 1 10
Dependent Variable: Time taken 1

1b As the mass of added weight to the string increases, the time 1

taken for the car to move decreases.

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OR As the mass of added weight to the string increases, the car

moves E!gI.
'tc \Men a metal block is added to toy car, the time taken for it to 1
travel would be longer.
I

The car is now heavier (due to the added mass] and will travel 1
slower for the same force applied to it.

'td The string will break when more weights are added to the string as 1
it cannot hold the weight.

1ei This would ensure that the results obtained are fair. 1

l eii o The type of string used 1

. The car used

. The material of the weights
[or any acceptable answers]

1fi Weight of added weights / Gravitahonal force of added weights/ 1

Tension in the string

l fii Friction/ Normal reaction force / weight of car 1

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2ai Argon and oxygen 1 10

2aii Carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide 1

2aiii Element is the simplest form of matter while a compound is made 2

up of two or more elements chemically combined. [1]

Element cannot be broken down into simpler substances by

chemical means while compound can be broken down into simpler
substances by chemical means. ['l] I

2bi 2
Symbol Number of Number of Number of
protons neutrons electrons

80 121 80
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'3inc

licu 29 29

For each element: Award 1 m for all correct, y2 m lot 2 correcl I

2bii 4 10

Substance Arranoement Movement

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Mercury Not as closely packed Able to slide past one

as solids and another
disorderly arranged

Copper Very closely packed Vibrate about its flxed

and orderly arranged position

For each substance:

Arrangement - 1 m
Movement - 1 m

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3a The grass [1] is the producer. lt exists in great number as they 2 t0
produce food to provide enough energy l%l tor all the organisms
[%] in the higher trophic levels.

3b The snake [1] is the least in number because it is a predator which 2

cannot be too many in number as the ecosystem will be unstable
due to lack of food [1].

3c The population of the snake will reduce [1] in number whereas the 2
grasshopper praying mantis and spider will increase ['l ] in number.

3di Grass ) Grasshopper ) Spider ) Mouse )Snake 2

Grass + Grasshopper ) Spider ) Toad ) Snake
Grass ) Grasshopper ) Spider ) Sparrow )Snake
Grass ) Grasshopper ) Praying Mantis ) Toad )
Snake
Grass ) Grasshopper ) Praying Mantis ) Sparrow Snake )
Grass ) Grasshopper ) Praying Mantis ) Spider )
Mouse

Any 2 of the above

3dii Similarity: All food chains or food webs start with a food producer. 2
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OR
Shows predator - prey relationship / shows flow of energy

Difference:
A food chain only follows just one path [7d as animals find food.
A food web shows the many different paths that [%] plants and
animals are connected.

I (Food web is formed when food chains are jEElllhed to one I

another.) I

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