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COLLECTION OF QUESTIONS PART A AND C, PAPER 2 SCIENCE 1511/2

FORM 4

CHAPTER 3: TECHNIQUE OF MEASURING THE PARAMETERS OF BODY HEALTH

1. Table 1 shows the pulse rate for a pupil after two physical activities. Each activity is carried
out within 10 minutes every day for six months.

Physical activity Pulse rate (bpm)

January June
Walking 90 80
Running 140 120
Table 1

(a) State one observation based on this experiment.

The pulse rate in running activity is higher than walking activity

[1 mark]

(b) Variables: How to control variables

(i) Manipulated variable
Carrying out two types of activities
Type of activity which are walking and running

[2 marks]
(ii) Responding variable
Counting the number of pulse rates
Pulse rate
[2 marks]
(iii) Constant variable
Both activities are performed by the
Time duration student within the same time period
[2 marks]
(c) State one hypothesis based on the experiment.

Running activity has a higher pulse rate.

[1 mark]

(d) State one reason why the pulse rate for running is higher from walking.

The pulse rate during running activity is higher because the heart needs to
pump blood faster/more.
[1 mark]
ESSAY QUESTION CHAPTER 3
11. Figure 11 shows an activity performed by two adults.

Salmah Ahmad
Diagram 1
After completing the activity, Salmah and Ahmad wanted to measure the heart rate and the
pulse rate.

(a) State one problem statement based on the situation.

 Is the pulse rate of females/Salmah higher than males/Ahmad?

 Does gender affect the pulse rate?
 Do human pulse rates differ based on gender?
[1 mark]
(b) Suggest one hypothesis to investigate the situation.
The pulse rate of females is higher than males.
[1 mark]

(c) By using a stopwatch and two students, describe an experiment to study the hypothesis
in 11(b).
Your description should contain the following criteria:
(i) Aim of experiment [1 mark]
To study the effect of gender on human pulse rate.

(ii) Identification of variables [2 marks]

Manipulated: Gender
Responding: Pulse rate
Constant: Time duration/ age/ type of physical activity

(iii) Procedure or method [4 marks]

1. Select a female student.
2. Instruct the student to run for 3 minutes.
3. Record the pulse rate.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 with a male student.

(iv) Tabulation of data [1 mark]

Gender Pulse Rate (bpm)

Female

Male
CHAPTER 5: GENETIC
1. A group of Form 4 students carried out activities to study the variation in body mass
among them. Table 1.1 shows the body mass of the 30 students.

Table 1.1

(a) Based on the data in Table 1.1, complete Table 1.2. [2 marks]

Table 1.2

(b) Based on Table 1.2, draw a bar chart showing the number of students against body
mass. [2 marks]
Number of students

Body mass

(c) Variables: How to control variables

(i) Manipulated variable
Selecting students with different body
Body mass mass

[2 marks]
(ii) Responding variable
By counting/collecting information on
Number of students the body mass of each student

[2 marks]
 (iii) Constant variable
Ensuring that the age is the same
Age
[2 marks]
(d) State one hypothesis based on the experiment.

The highest number of students falls within the body weight range of 50-54 kg.
[1 mark]

(e) State the aim of this activity.

To study the relationship between body mass and the number of students.
[1 mark]

(f) Ali and Abu are identical twins. As Ali has a body mass of 80kg while Abu has a body
mass of 60kg, they look quite different from one each other. How do the environmental
factors affect this situation?

Abu consumes high-calorie food/does not practice a healthy diet/eats a lot of

fatty/sugary foods/does little exercise // vice versa
[1 mark]

2. Figure 2 shows a group of pupils with different hair types.

 Diagram 2
(a) Based on Diagram 2, complete Table 2.

Hair type Number of pupils

Curly 14
Straight 10
[2 marks]

(b) Based on Table 2, draw a chart of the number of pupils against hair type.

Number of students

Hair Type [2 marks]

Curly Straight
(c) Based on the graph at 2(b), determine the recessive trait of the hair type.

Straight hair
[1 mark]

(d) Variables: How to control variables

(i) Manipulated variable
By selecting students with different hair
Hair type types which are curly hair and straight
hair.
[2 marks]
(ii) Responding variable
By counting/collecting information on the
Number of students number of students according to hair
type.
[2 marks]
(iii) Constant variable
Ensuring that the age is the same /
Age selecting 30 students of the same age.

[2 marks]
(e) State one hypothesis based on the above activity.

The highest number of students have curly hair.

[1 mark]

(f) State the aim of the above activity.

To study the relationship between hair type and the number of students.
[1 mark]

(f) Height, skin colour, thumbprints, earlobe type, intelligence, and blood group are
examples of variation. Classify examples of the above variations into continuous variations
and non-continuous variations.

Continuous Variation Discontinuous Variation

Height, skin colour, intelligence Thumbprints, earlobe type, blood group

[3 marks]
ESSAY QUESTIONS C11
11. Figure 11 shows the conversation between Aminah and the Science teacher in the
laboratory.

Teacher, I think more students can Let's carry out one simple activity to
roll their tongues compared to the find out the answer.
ones that cannot roll their tongues.

Diagram 11

Based on the situation in Diagram 11,

(a) State one statement of the problem based on the situation. [1 mark]
Is the number of students who can roll their tongue greater than those who cannot?

(b) Suggest a hypothesis to investigate the situation. [1 mark]

The number of students who can roll their tongue is greater than those who cannot.

(c) A total of 30 students from the Aminah class carried out activities to study the
hypothesis in 11(b).
Your description should contain the following criteria:

(i) Aim of the experiment [1 mark]

To study the relationship between the ability to roll the tongue and the number of
students.

(ii) Manipulated variables and ways to control them [2 marks]

Manipulated variable: Ability to roll the tongue
How to control it: By using students with different tongue-rolling abilities which are
those who can and cannot roll their tongue.
(iii) Responding variables and ways to control them [2 marks]
Responding variable: Number of students
How to control it: By counting students who can and cannot roll their tongues.

(iv) Constant variables and ways to control them [2 marks]

Constant variable: Age
How to control it: By ensuring students have the same age.

(v) Tabulation of data [1 mark]

Ability to roll tongue Number of students

Yes

No
CHAPTER 6: SUPPORT, MOVEMENT AND GROWTH
1. The diagram below shows the information obtained from the experiment to study the
growth of rice seedlings. The rice paddy is grown in a petri dish.

Time (Days) Height (Cm)

Rice Paddy 1 Rice Paddy 2 Rice Paddy 3
0 0 0 0
1 2 3 1
2 4 3 2
3 6 6 5
4 …… 8 9
5 9 8 13
6 10 10 15
7 14 13 17

(a) State one observation based on this experiment.

The 3rd rice paddy seed is the tallest compared to rice paddy seeds 1 and 2 after 7
days.
[1 mark]

(b) Variables: How to control variables

(i) Manipulated variable
Conducting experiments over one week /
Time/days 7 days
[2 marks]
(ii) Responding variable
Measuring the height of the paddy seed
Height of the paddy seed using a ruler every day
[2 marks]
(iii) Constant variable
Using the same type of paddy seed
Type of seed [2 marks]

(c) Predict the height of the rice paddy 1 on the 4th day.

6 to 9 (cm)
[1 mark]

(d) State one hypothesis based on the experiment.

When the number of days increases, the height of the paddy seed also increases.

[1 mark]
(d) State the operational definition for the growth of the rice paddy.

The growth of the paddy seed is a process that produce an increase in height (cm)
when grown in a petri dish.
[1 mark]
ESSAY QUESTIONS C6
11. Study the situation below.

Animal A Animal B

Animal A has bones that are filled with air pockets but strong, while animal B has compact
bones but less strong than animal A.
(a) Write a problem statement of the above situation [1 mark]

 Is hollow bone stronger?

 Is hollow bone weaker?
 Is solid bone stronger?
 Is solid bone weaker?
(b) State the suitable hypothesis for the above situation [1 mark]

 Hollow bone is stronger // Hollow bone is weaker

 Solid bone is stronger // Solid bone is weaker.

(c) You are provided with A4 paper, cellophane tape, textbooks, and other apparatus. Plan
an experiment to test the hypothesis in b) according to the following criteria:
(i) Aim of the experiment [1 mark]
To Investigate the relationship between the type of cylinder and the number of
supported textbooks.

(ii) Identify constant variables and how to control them [1 mark]

Constant variable: Cylinder diameter
Control method: Prepare hollow and solid cylinders with the same diameter.

(iii) Identifying manipulated variables and how to control them [1 mark]

Manipulated variable: Type of cylinder
Control method: Prepare two different types of cylinders, solid and hollow.
(iv) List of apparatus and materials [1 mark]
A4 paper, Cellophane tape, Box cover, Textbooks, Scissors.

(v) Drawing an experimental diagram labeled [1 mark]

(vi) Tabulation of data [1 mark]

Type of cylinder Number of supported textbooks.

Hollow

Compact
CHAPTER 9: CHEMICALS IN INDUSTRY
1. Figure 1 shows the experiments carried out to study the action of acids and alkalis
against latex.

The results of the experiment are recorded in the table below.

Types of materials Condition of latex

Latex + ethanoic acid Coagulate
Latex + Ammonia solution Remain as liquid

(a) State one observation based on this experiment.

Latex coagulates when mixed with ethanoic acid, while latex remains as liquid when
mixed with ammonia solution.
[1 mark]
(b) State one hypothesis based on the experiment.

Acid can cause latex to coagulate.

[1 mark]
(c) Variables: How to control variables
(i) Manipulated variable
Using different substances which is
Type of substance / Latex + ethanoic acid ethanoic acid and ammonia solution.
and latex + ammonia solution . [2 marks]

(ii) Responding variable

Observe the change in the condition of
Condition of latex latex (after 5 minutes).
[2 marks]
(iii) Constant variable
Fill the same volume of latex in both
Volume of latex beakers.
[2 marks]
(d) Predict what happens to latex if ammonia solution is replaced with lime juice

Latex will coagulate.

[1 mark]
(e) State the operational definition for latex.

Latex is a substance that produce coagulation when added to ethanoic acid // Latex is
a substance that remains liquid when added to ammonia solution.
[1 mark]
2. Diagram 2 shows experiments on the resistance of pure metals and alloys to corrosion.

Diagram 2
The results are recorded in the table below.

Types of nails Conditions of nails after a week

Iron Brown colour
Steel No discolouration

(a) State one observation based on this experiment.

Iron nails becomes rusty colour after a week, while steel nails show no change in
colour.
[1 mark]
(b) Variables: How to control variables
(i) Manipulated variable
Using steel nails and iron nails.
Type of nails / steel nails and iron nails
. [2 marks]
(ii) Responding variable
Observe the state of nails after a week.
State of nails / rusting of nails
[2 marks]
(iii) Constant variable
Ensure the same volume of distilled
Volume of distilled water water is filled in the test tubes.

. [2 marks]
(c) Predict the condition of the nail when the iron nail is replaced with a bronze nail.

No change in colour.
[1 mark]
(d) State one hypothesis based on the experiment.

Steel nails are corrosion-resistant.

[1 mark]
(e) State the operational definition for alloy.

Alloy is a material that causes no change in colour when immersed for a week in
distilled water
[1 mark]
ESSAY QUESTIONS C9
11. Figure 11 shows two bicycles with different types of frames.

Iron frame bike Steel frame bike

Figure 11

Mr. Hamid found out that the steel bike frame still shiny while the iron frame bike became
brownish after a year of use.
Based on the above situation, you are asked to conduct a laboratory experiment to study
the difference in corrosion resistance between alloys and pure metals. Your report should
contain.
(a) Problem statement [1 mark]

 Is a steel-framed bicycle more corrosion-resistant than an iron-framed

bicycle?
 Is an iron-framed bicycle less corrosion-resistant than a steel-framed bicycle?
 Is steel more corrosion-resistant than pure metal?

(b) Hypothesis [1 mark]

Alloy is more corrosion-resistant.

(c) (i) Manipulated variables and how to control them [2 marks]

Manipulated variable: Iron nails and steel nails / Type of nails
Control method: Use different types of nails, namely iron nails and steel nails.

(ii) Responding variables and how to control them [2 marks]

Responding variable: State of nails after a week / Change in the colour of nails
Control method: Observe the change in the colour of nails.
(d) Materials and apparatus [1 mark]
Iron nails, steel nails, distilled water, test tubes

(e) Draw an arrangement of the apparatus and materials used [2 marks]

Two different nails – 1 mark

Using all materials and labeled – 1 mark
Drawing only without labels – 1 mark

(f) Precautionary steps [1 mark]

 Ensure that steel and iron nails are rubbed with sandpaper before placed into
distilled water.
 Ensure both nails are fully submerged in distilled water.
CHAPTER 10: CHEMISTRY IN INDUSTRY AND HEALTH
1. Figure 1 shows the experiments carried out to study the effects of different solutions
against oxidation of apple slices.

AAAA

Sugar Solution Lime Juice

Figure 1
Experimental results after apple slices are soaked in the solution for 1 minute and exposed
to air for 15 minutes are shown in the table below.

Type of Colour of the apple slice at the Colour of the apple slice at
Solution beginning of the experiment the end of the experiment
Sugar Solution White Brown
Lime Juice White White

(a) State one observation based on this experiment.

 The colour of the apple slice turns brown at the end of the experiment when a
sugar solution is used.
 The colour of the apple slice does not change/remain white when a lime juice
solution is used
[1 mark]
(b) State one inference based on the answer in 1(a).

Sugar solution cannot prevent the oxidation of the apple slice // Lime juice can prevent
the oxidation of the apple.
(c) Variables:
(i) Manipulated variable
Type of solution
(ii) Responding variable
Change in the colour of the apple slice
(iii) Constant variable
Soaking time // Type of fruit // Volume of
solution
[1 mark]
How to control variables
Use different types of solutions which
are sugar solution and lime juice.
[2 marks]
Observe the change in the colour of the
apple slice.
. [2 marks]
Use the same soaking time, which is 1
minute // Use the same type of fruit,
which is an apple // use the same volume
of solution.
 [2 marks]
(d) Predict what happens to apple slices if the sugar solution is replaced with a salt solution.

Apple slice does not change colour // remains white.

[1 mark]
(e) State one hypothesis based on the experiment.

If the apple slice is soaked in lime juice, then the apple slice does not change colour //
vice versa.
[1 mark]
(f) State the operational definition for the oxidation of apple slice.

The oxidation of the apple slice is a process produced by the change in colour of the
apple slice when soaked in a sugar solution.
[1 mark]

ESSAY QUESTIONS C10

11. Puan Azlida prepares an open house banquet in conjunction with Eid al-Fitr Fitri. One of
the foods served to guests is fresh fruits. She cut the apples and soaked them in two types
of solution for 30 minutes before serving. After 2 hours she found out the situation the apple
slice is shown in Figure 11.

White colour Brown colour

Soaked apple slices in a salt solution Soaked apple slices in distilled water
Figure 11

Based on the situation in Figure 11, you are required to conduct an experiment to study the
effect of different types of solution on the oxidation of apple slices.
You are asked to write an experimental report containing:
(a) Problem statement [1 mark]

 Does the type of solution affect the colour change of the apple slice?
 Does an apple slice soaked in distilled water change colour compared to the
one soaked in a salt solution?
 Does an apple slice soaked in a salt solution not change colour?
 Does an apple slice soaked in distilled water change colour?
(b) Hypothesis [1 mark]

 A salt solution contains antioxidants that can inhibit the oxidation process of
the apple //
 If soaked in a salt solution, the apple slice does not change colour //
 If an apple slice is soaked in distilled water, the apple slice changes colour /
turns brown.

(c) Manipulated variables and ways to control them [2 marks]

Manipulated variable: Type of soaking solution
Control method: Use different solutions, namely salt solution and distilled water.

(d) Apparatus and materials [2 marks]

Green/red apple, two beakers, saltwater, distilled water, knife, and timer.

(e) Procedure [2 marks]

1. Two labeled beakers are filled with salt solution and distilled water.
2. One apple is cut into two slices of the same size.
3. Apple slices are soaked in salt solution and distilled water for 1 minute.
4. After 1 minute, apple slices are removed from the beakers and exposed to air for
15 minutes.
5. After 15 minutes, observe and record the colour changes in both apple slices.

(f) Tabulation of data [1 mark]

Type of solution Colour Change on Apple Slices

Salt Solution

Distilled Water
CHAPTER 11: FORCE AND MOTION
1. Figure 1 shows experiments to study the time taken for ping pong balls fall to the bottom
of the vacuum pump tube containing air and in a vacuum state

Ping pong ball

Figure 1
The results of the experiment are recorded in the table below.

Condition of the vacuum pump Time for ping pong ball drops to the bottom
tube (seconds)
Has air 8
No air (Vacuum) 3

(a) State one observation based on the result of the experiment.

 In the presence of air, the time it takes for a ping pong ball to fall to the bottom
is 8 seconds, while it is 3 seconds if there is no air.
 The time it takes for a ping pong ball to fall to the bottom is fastest in a vacuum.
[1 mark]
(b) State one inference based on the observation in 1(a).

 In the presence of air, it is slow because there is air resistance.

 In a vacuum, there is no air resistance.
[1 mark]
(c) Variables: How to control variables
(i) Manipulated variable
Using the conditions of having air and
Presence of air // Condition of the vacuum vacuum
pump tube // Condition of having air and no [2 marks]
air/vacuum.
(ii) Responding variable
Observing the time it takes for the ping
Time/duration pong ball to fall to the bottom.
[2 marks]
(iii) Constant variable
Ensuring the height of the object is the
Height of the object/ping pong ball same.
[2 marks]
(d) If a ping pong ball is replaced with a hockey ball, predict the time taken for the hockey ball
fell to the bottom in a vacuum state.
Equal time // 3 seconds
[1 mark]
(e) State one hypothesis based on the experiment.

 In the presence of air, the time it takes for a ping pong ball to fall is longer
compared to the condition without air // vice versa
 The time it takes for a ping pong ball to fall to the bottom is faster in a vacuum
compared to having air.

[1 mark]

(f) Based on the data in Table 1, write down the operational definition of a vacuum state.

A vacuum is a state that caused by the time it takes for a ping pong ball to reach the
bottom in 3 seconds when the ping pong ball is released in a vacuum pump tube.
[1 mark]

(f) State a precautionary step that can be taken to obtain the data more precisely.

Ensure no air in the vacuum tube // Ensure the released height of the ping pong ball is
the same.

[1 mark]
ESSAY QUESTIONS C11
11. Study the following situations:

A lorry full of landlords and a car stopped on the same line at the traffic light.

The lorry driver needs to press the brakes earlier than the driver of the car to
stop on the same line.

Based on the above situation, plan an experiment in the laboratory to study the relationship
between mass and inertia.
To conduct the experiment, you were given plasticine, a G-clamp, a saw, stopwatches, and
electronic balance weigh scales.

Your planning should contain the following aspects:

(a) Problem statement [1 mark]

 Does the mass of an object affect the inertia of the object?//

 Does the mass of an object affect the period of oscillation of the object?

(b) Hypothesis [1 mark]

The larger the mass of an object, the greater the inertia of the object

(c) Aim [1 mark]

The larger the mass of an object, the greater the inertia of the object/vice versa

(d) Manipulated variables and how to control them [2 marks]

Manipulated variables: Mass of plasticine
How to control them: Using different masses of plasticine (i.e., 30g and 40g).

(e) Responding variables and how to control them [2 marks]

Responding variables: Period/Oscillation time
How to control them: Observing the time taken for 10 oscillations.
(f) Constant variables and how to control them [2 marks]
Constant variables: Length of the saw blade//Swing angle//Pulling force
How to control them: Keeping the length of the saw blade/swing angle/pulling force
the same.

(g) Design and labeled diagram of the arrangement of the apparatus [2 marks]

i) Saw blade

ii) Plasticine

iii) Functioning G-clamp

(h) Predict the observation [1 mark]

The saw blade with 40g of plasticine swings longer compared to the saw blade with
30g of plasticine.