Science

Stage 7

Paper 1 2024
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Test
Mark Scheme

3144_01_MS_5RP
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General guidelines on marking

Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.

Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct answers,
unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer should be
antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).

Only the science is being assessed, so answers do not need to be grammatically correct.

Significant figures will be indicated in the question or in the mark scheme.

Unless specified all marking points are independent.

Annotations and abbreviations

/ or alternate responses for the same marking point

( ) brackets the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark

underline exact word is required

Accept an acceptable response

Do not accept indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative

Ignore indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.

Note provides extra information when necessary

ecf error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been carried
forward from earlier working provided the subsequent working is correct

ora or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases

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Question Answer Marks Further Information

1(a) (cell) membrane 2 all four correct = 2 marks

nucleus
two or three correct = 1 mark

mitochondrion one correct = 0 marks

cytoplasm

1(b) any two from 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

chloroplast(s)

cell wall

(sap) vacuole

1(c) release energy (from food) 1 Accept respiration

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Question Answer Marks Further Information

2(a) D 1

2(b) 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

B and E both correct in any order for the mark

has (only) two elements chemically joined together or has Accept correct explanation for 1 mark even if
(only) two different types of atoms bonded together letters are incorrect or missing

2(c) C 1

2(d) F 1

2(e) 1 Note:

• at least four particles drawn

• particles should not be in a pattern, but should
be touching each other
• particles should be similar sizes

2(f) 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

a mixture

that contains metals Accept that contains a metal and a non-metal

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Question Answer Marks Further Information

3(a) 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

thermal Accept answers in either order

sound

3(b) (idea that) energy that is transferred to less useful forms 1 Accept energy has spread out (so less is in a
useful form)

Accept energy is wasted

Ignore energy is lost

Question Answer Marks Further Information

4(a) 3 each correct answer = 1 mark

mountain building

volcanic eruption Accept volcano

earthquake

4(b) 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

crust and mantle both correct for the mark

magma

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Question Answer Marks Further Information

5(a) neurone 1 Accept nerve cell

5(b) 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

large surface area
to absorb water quickly or to absorb nutrients quickly
Accept large (sap) vacuole = 1 mark
for storage = 1 mark

Accept contains many mitochondria = 1 mark

to provide (lots of) energy = 1 mark

Question Answer Marks Further Information

6 gas test for the gas 2 all three correct = 2 marks

carbon relights a glowing one or two correct = 1 mark

dioxide splint
if two lines from one gas and one is incorrect = 0
marks for that gas
hydrogen turns limewater
milky

oxygen burns with a

squeaky pop when
ignited with a
burning splint

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Question Answer Marks Further Information

7(a) any two from 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

(particles) vibrate

(particles) collide

(particles) move closer together or move further apart Accept compression or rarefaction

(particles) move in the same direction as the sound wave

7(b) no particles or no air 1

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Question Answer Marks Further Information

8(a) 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

(process A) (water) run-off

(description) (idea of) water moving over the surface of the Accept water in rivers etc.
land (into groundwater)

8(b) process description 2 all three correct = 2 marks

the process of water one or two correct = 1 mark

precipitation
vapour changing
into liquid water if two lines from one process and one is incorrect
= 0 marks for that process

condensation the process of liquid

water changing into
water vapour

evaporation the process by which

water falls from
clouds

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Question Answer Marks Further Information

9(a) (idea that it is) information from people who did not do the 1
experiment

9(b)(i) (idea that) the mass may vary due to amount of water in the 1 Accept any valid explanation
soil

9(b)(ii) (idea that she) has five different height measurements per 1 Accept she calculates an average
pot

9(b)(iii) 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

(safety precaution) washes hands afterwards or wears
gloves
(explanation) to protect against any (soil) bacteria Accept to protect against harmful substances in
the soil or protect against seed allergies

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Question Answer Marks Further Information

10 3 each correct answer = 1 mark

add Universal Indicator (to each sample) Accept pH paper

Do not accept litmus (paper)

(idea of) observe or record the colour (of the indicator)

match the colour with a pH colour chart Accept specific colour linked to the pH ranges,
e.g. red is pH 1-3

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Question Answer Marks Further Information

11(a) (A) corrosive 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

(B) hazardous to the environment Ignore dangerous

11(b) ammeter 1 Ignore ampmeter

Ignore amp or ampere or A

11(c)(i) (current) 1.30 (A) 1

11(c)(ii) (average current) 0.24 (A) 1

11(c)(iii) (idea of) halves 1

Question Answer Marks Further Information

12 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

gravitational Ignore force

Sun and Moon both correct in either order for the mark

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Question Answer Marks Further Information

13 (electrical) conductors allow electrons to flow 1 Accept (electrical) conductors allow electrons to
flow more easily
or

(electrical) insulators do not allow electrons to flow Accept (electrical) insulators inhibit the flow of
electrons

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