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Summative Review

2E
2E
SCIENCE
Section A
6 October 2021
2 hour
Candidates answer on the Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet

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There are thirty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are
four possible answers A, B, C and D.
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Multiple Choice Answer Sheet.
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Section A (30 marks)

1 The diagram shows a protein structure before entering and leaving the stomach.

before protein molecule

after chain of
+ protein molecules

What happens to the protein molecule in the stomach?

A It is damaged by the hydrochloric acid

B It is broken down by an enzyme.
C It is neutralized by the gastric juice
D It is broken up by churning of the stomach muscle.

2 The graph shows the percentage of digestion of four types of nutrients as they move along
the human alimentary canal.

100
% of digestion

P R

0
S

mouth oesophagus stomach small

intestine
parts of the alimentary canal

What types of nutrients are P, Q, R and S?

P Q R S
A fat protein fibre carbohydrate
B protein fat carbohydrate fibre
C protein carbohydrate fibre fat
D carbohydrate protein fat fibre

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3 The graph shows the activity of an enzyme Y.

rate of
reaction enzyme
Y

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 pH

What is the most likely digestive organ and pH for enzyme Y?

organ pH
A stomach 6
B mouth 6
C small intestine 7.5
D large intestine 7.5

4 The diagram shows the circulatory system. Some blood vessels are labelled

Which blood vessel has the highest glucose concentration after a meal?

head A

B
lungs Key
direction of
blood flow
heart

C
liver

intestine

rest of
D body

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5 A cross section of a plant stem is dipped in red ink solution. Which diagram would be
observed from the stem after two hours?

A B
phloem stained
phloem stained
xylem
xylem

C D

6 Changes during puberty are caused by

A sex cells B enzymes

C nutrients D sex hormones

7 The diagram shows the male reproductive system.

In which part of the system are the sperms and male sex hormone being produced?

8 Which one of the following is a characteristic of the elements in the same group in the
periodic table?

A They have identical physical properties.

B They have almost similar chemical properties.
C They have different chemical properties.
D They have almost similar physical properties but different chemical properties.

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9 ‘Tincture of iodine' is made by dissolving solid iodine in alcohol.

Which terms correctly describe the ‘tincture of iodine', solid iodine and alcohol?

‘tincture of iodine’ solid iodine alcohol

A solution solute solvent
B solution solvent solute
C solvent solute solution
D solvent solution solute

10 Which of the following consists of a compound, an element and a mixture?

compound element mixture

A calcium carbonate oxygen salt solution
B hydrochloric acid calcium carbonate methane
C oxygen iodine air
D water iodine glucose

11 The diagram shows the reactants and the products of a chemical reaction.

+ 

Which of the following is true about the chemical reaction?

A Atoms are destroyed or created during a chemical reaction.

B Atoms are destroyed so that new substances can be created.
C The atoms in the reactants rearrange to form the products.
D The relative mass of the reactants is different from the relative mass of the products.

12 The figure shows the pH scale for solution:

pH 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
A B C D

Which of the following A, B, C or D could be the pH of distilled water?

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13 Some common reactions are listed.

1 hydrogen + oxygen  water

2 glucose + oxygen  carbon dioxide + water + energy
3 lead nitrate  lead oxide + nitrogen dioxide + oxygen
4 sugar  carbon + water

Which reactions represent examples of decomposition reactions?

A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 4 only

C 2 and 3 only D 3 and 4 only

14 Universal indicator is is added to each of the tubes containing different substances as shown.

Which tube will give a red solution?

A B C D

clear soap sugar

distilled water vinegar solution solution

15 Which of the following gases is involved in the formation of acid rain?

1 oxides of nitrogen
2 carbon monoxide
3 lead compounds
4 sulfur dioxide

A 1 and 3 only B 1 and 4 only

C 1, 2 and 3 only D 2, 3 and 4 only

16 A car mechanic applies a force to a spanner to tighten a nut. He can apply the force as
shown by one of the arrows.

Which causes the largest turning effect in the clockwise direction?

A B

nut spanner

D C

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17 A satellite is launched from Earth into orbit.

satellite

Earth

What happens to the mass and weight of the satellite?

mass weight
A decreases stays constant
B stays constant decreases
C stays constant increases
D increases decreases

18 The diagram shows a runner's shoe at the start of a race.

Which arrow indicates the direction of the force of friction acting on the runner's shoe?

direction of running

B athlete’s leg

A D road surface

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19 Grace moves from P to V in the sequence as illustrated in the diagram. She took 5.0 s for the
whole journey.
10 m
V U

12 m
6m
Q R
4m 4m
P S 4m T

What is Grace’s average speed from P to V?

A 0.80 m/s B 1.2 m/s C 4.0 m/s D 8.0 m/s

20 The diagram shows a small sphere which is to be moved up the sloping surface AB of a ramp
by a force of 2 N. The weight of the small sphere is 3 N.

5m

3m
2N

small sphere
A C
4m
What is the work done by the force?

A 6J B 8J C 9J D 10 J

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21 A ball is dropped from the top of a cliff.

Which graph best represents the relationship between the ball’s total energy with time as the
ball falls to the ground? Assume air resistance is negligible.

A B
Total Energy Total Energy

Time Time

C D

Total Energy Total Energy

Time Time

22 The diagram shows a cross-section through a hydroelectric power station.

upper reservoir

turbines and
generator

water pipes
lower reservoir

In a hydroelectric power station, the main energy transformations that take place are

A chemical  kinetic  electrical

B gravitational potential  kinetic  electrical
C gravitational potential  kinetic  heat  electrical
D chemical  heat  kinetic  electrical

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23 A gas burner is used to heat water in a glass cooking pot.

glass cooking pot

water

heat

How does thermal energy from the burner pass through the glass?

A Molecules at the bottom surface of the pot expand and passing on energy to their
neighbours.
B Molecules at the bottom surface of the pot gain kinetic energy and move up to the surface
of the glass.
C Molecules at the bottom surface of the pot radiate heat through the glass.
D Molecules at the bottom surface of the pot vibrate more, passing on kinetic energy to their
neighbours.

24 Four teapots are set up, as shown, each containing equal amounts of hot tea initially at 90
°C.

Which teapot will keep the tea hot for the longest?

A B C D
lid lid without lid without lid

white teapot black teapot white teapot black teapot

25 When bridges are built, gaps are left between the roadway on the bridge and the road.

gap

roller

This is done to allow for

A condensation. B conduction.

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C expansion. D solidification.

26 Sound travels from Point X to Point Y.

X Y • denotes one particle

Which of the following shows the correct motion of one of the air particles between X and Y?

A B C D

27 A sonar in a ship produces an ultrasound. An echo of the ultrasound is received from the
seabed after 0.4 s. If the speed of sound in water is 1 500 ms−1, the depth of the seabed is

A 300 m B 600 m C 3 750 m D 7 500 m

28 Which one of the following will give a strong electromagnet when direct current is flowing
through the coil?

A B
no core
copper core

C D

plastic core iron core

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29 The diagram shows an electric light bulb.

soft plastic insulation

bare copper wire

hard plastic lamp

holder
transparent glass
bulb

Which part of this electric light bulb will give an electric shock if touched?

A bare copper wire B hard plastic lamp holder

C soft plastic insulation D transparent glass

30 What is the purpose of a fuse in an appliance, which wire is it connected to in a plug?

purpose wire

to protect the circuit in the appliance

A neutral wire
from overheating
to protect the circuit in the appliance
B live wire
from overheating

C to prevent short circuit in the appliance live wire

D to prevent short circuit in the appliance neutral wire

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