TERMII-I/SEP23-24/SATS

KHS/KS3–M/Y8–K/BSEK
GENERAL SCIENCE
GENERAL SCIENCE
Maximum Marks: 25 Time: 1 hrs.

Section ‘A’ (Compulsory) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Marks: 5

NOTE:
(i) Attempt ALL the questions of this section.
(ii) Do not copy down the part questions. Write only the answer against the proper number of the
question and its part according to the question paper.
(iii) Each question carries ONE mark.

1 Choose the correct answer for each from the given question: [05 Marks]

i. The S.I units for frequency is:

(a) Joule (c) Metre
(b) Second (d) Hertz

ii. The distance between two identical points in a sound wave is called:

(a) Longitudinal (c) Pitch

(b) Frequency (d) Amplitude

iii. The speed of sound in water at 20 degrees:

(a) 1483mps (c) 1482mps

(b) 1488mps (d) 112mps

iv. All food we eat falls into ___ basic categories:

(a) 04 (c) 10
(b) 05 (d) 03
V. Food stored in the stomach for a few hours. The stomach can hold about ___ litres of food:

(a) 1.5L (c) 2L

(b) 1.8L (d) 3L

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Section ‘B’ Short Answer Questions

Marks:12

Note: Answer All questions from this section.

1. Label the diagram: [03 Marks]

2 How sounds are made? [02 Marks]

3 What part do muscles play in digestion? [03 Marks]

4 What two jobs are done by a saliva? [01 Marks]

5 Define the following terms: [03 Marks]

i. Amplitude
ii. Wavelength
iii. Pitch

Section ‘C’ Descriptive Answer Questions

Marks:08

Note: Attempt any ALL questions from this section. All questions carry equal marks.

6 Our bodies cannot digest fiber (cellulose). Why is it still important in our diet?

7 What part do muscles play in digestion?

8 Describe how a ship might try to find a sunken wreck that was caring treasure?

9 Why can we not hear ultrasound?

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