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Contents
Paper PLSC02
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Sample Mark Scheme
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Other names
Candidate Number
Science
Year 9
Achievement Test
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Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Paper Reference
PLSC02/01
Total Marks
Instructions
Information
Advice
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SECTION A
Answer ALL questions
For questions 1 10 put a cross in one box to indicate your answer.
and then put a cross in another box
If you change your mind, put a line through the box
Each question is worth one mark.
circulatory system
nervous system
respiratory system
skeletal system
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A man cuts through the stems of the ivy. Why will the ivy above the cut die?
A lack of carbon dioxide and light
B lack of carbon dioxide and water
C lack of minerals and light
D lack of minerals and water
(Total for Question 2 = 1 mark)
3 Four harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke are listed below.
Which chemical causes addiction to cigarette smoking?
A ammonia
B carbon dioxide
C nicotine
D tar
(Total for Question 3 = 1 mark)
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5 Nina investigates how much air she can breathe out in one breath.
She breathes out through a plastic tube into a bell jar as shown below.
bell-jar
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Rita (poodle)
Peter (labrador)
Rover (labradoodle)
Labradoodles make good guide dogs. They are gentle like labradors and, like
poodles, they do not shed much hair.
How are labradoodles produced?
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by asexual reproduction
by cloning
by genetic engineering
by selective breeding
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A
as a bar chart
B
as a curve
C
as a pie chart
D
1111 1111
as a tally
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star grass
oat grass
(a) From this information, give the name of one predator and its prey.
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(2)
ggazelle
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(c) The pyramid of numbers for this food web is drawn below.
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(b) This diagram shows some cells in the lining of the airway.
cilia
mucus
producing
cell
ciliated cell
These cells get rid of micro-organisms from the air entering the lungs.
How do they do this?
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13 A brown eyed person may have two genes for brown eyes, BB, or one gene for brown
eyes and one gene for blue eyes, Bb.
A blue eyed person always has two genes for blue eyes, bb.
John
brown eyes
Pete
brown eyes
Anna
brown eyes
Tim
brown eyes
Beth
blue eyes
Karen
blue eyes
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(b) Each of the four children received a gene for eye colour from John and from Anna.
Explain how you can tell from the diagram that John and Anna each have the
gene combination Bb?
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Why was tungsten used for the filament of the torch bulb?
A It has a high melting point
B It is insoluble in water
C It is magnetic
D It reacts with acids
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15 The diagram shows what happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to pieces of
limestone.
dilute
hydrochloric
acid
limewater
limestone
The gas that is formed passes into limewater. The limewater turns milky.
Which gas turns limewater milky?
A
carbon dioxide
hydrogen
methane
oxygen
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16 A student wants to add exactly 1 cm3 of fertiliser solution into a plant pot.
What instrument should he use to do this most accurately?
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B
500 cm3
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300
500 cm3
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400
300
200
100
100
D
100 cm3
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calcium
gold
nickel
sulfur
(Total for Question 17 = 1 mark)
aluminium
zinc
carbon
copper
(Total for Question 18 = 1 mark)
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cylinder
magnesium ribbon
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dilute hydrochloric
acid
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20 Gas A burns in air. The diagrams show a particle model for the chemical reaction that
takes place.
How can you tell from the diagram that matter is not lost in this reaction?
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The same number of each atom is present in the reactants and products
21 Granite and basalt are two types of rock that are formed when magma cools.
Granite has bigger crystals than basalt. What is the reason for this?
A
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(a) How can you tell that weathering and erosion has taken place?
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(b) This sculpture on the outside of a city church has been damaged by rain.
(i) What substance combines with rain water and has caused this damage?
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25 Gas X burns in air. The diagrams show a particle model for the reaction.
Gas X
Gas Y in air
Products
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(b) (i) How can you tell that a chemical reaction has taken place between gas X and
gas Y?
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(ii) Gas X is methane. Write a balance symbol equation for the reaction.
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26 A student investigates the reaction between zinc and dilute hydrochloric acid.
measuring
cylinder
zinc
trough
dilute
hydrochloric
acid
water
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sodium
calcium
magnesium
aluminium
zinc
iron
lead
hydrogen
copper
least reactive
silver
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27 Sarah was watching a fireworks display. She saw the flash of the firework before she
heard the sound. Why was this the case?
A Air Resistance
B Friction
C Gravity
D Up thrust
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31 Sarah and Sam planned to stand very close to a loud explosion, during a science
practical.
Why do you think they should wear ear defenders?
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Sun
asteroids
Jupiter
Mercury
Earth
Venus
Saturn
Mars
Uranus
Neptune
The further a planet is from the Sun, the slower it moves around its orbit.
not to scale
Planet
Venus
110
0.6
Earth
150
1.0
Mars
230
Jupiter
780
12.0
Saturn
1400
30.0
Use information in the table to estimate time for Mars to orbit the Sun.
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Earth-years
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33 Each of the observations below has one explanation. Draw a line from each
observation to the correct explanation.
Observation
Explanation
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Planet
Mass (kg)
Weight (N)
Earth
40
Mars
24
Jupiter
50
Venus
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(a) Which planet has the object with the largest mass?
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35 (a) A force of 200 N is exerted onto an area 2.0 cm2. Calculate the pressure that this
exerts.
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(b) The same pressure is exerted onto an area of 8.0 cm2. Use the pressure you
calculated in part (i) to work out the size of the force.
N/cm2
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The graph below shows how the upward force and the weight of a space shuttle,
including fuel, change during the first 20 seconds after fuel is ignited.
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force
(millions
of N)
upward force on
the space shuttle
20
total weight of
the space shuttle
and fuel
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10
5
0
10
15
20
time (seconds)
(a) Look at the graph. At 20 seconds, what is the value of the upward force on the
space shuttle?
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27 millions of N
19 millions of N
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19.5 millions of N
27 millions of N
18 millions of N
16 millions of N
(c) At 20 seconds, what is the resultant force on the space shuttle?
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millions of N
(d) Use the graph to describe why the shuttle cannot take off before 10 seconds.
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SECTION B
Answer ALL questions.
38 Lauren investigated reaction times of twelve different pupils in her class. She
dropped a metre ruler between each pupils finger and thumb.
As soon as the pupils saw the ruler begin to move, they had to catch it as quickly as
possible. Pupils with the fastest reaction times would catch the metre ruler most
quickly.
(a) What factor did Lauren change as she carried out the investigation (the
independent variable)?
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(c) Lauren used a ruler rather than a stop watch. Why was it more accurate to use a
ruler? You can use a diagram to help you.
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39 Six groups of pupils burned magnesium in air. The magnesium reacted with oxygen
to form magnesium oxide.
crucible
pipeclay triangle
magnesium ribbon
HEAT
They recorded the mass of magnesium used and the mass of magnesium oxide formed.
The results are shown in the table.
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Mass of magnesium
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Mass of magnesium
oxide formed (g)
3.2
5.2
3.8
6.5
4.2
7.0
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mass of
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(iii) How should the class deal with this anomalous result?
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(c) Use the graph to predict the mass of magnesium oxide that would be formed by
burning 7.0 g of magnesium.
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(d) The results show the relationship between mass of magnesium and the mass of
magnesium oxide formed.
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The one factor you would change as you carry out your investigation (the
independent variable)
The effect you would observe or measure as you carry out your
investigation (the dependent variable)
One factor you would keep the same to help make your investigation fair
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(b) In the box below, draw and label a table you could use to record your results.
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window with
single glazing
roof without
insulation
window with
double glazing
roof with
insulation
A temperature sensor and a small lamp are placed in the house. The lamp is used as
a heat source.
When the model house reaches a given temperature, the lamp is switched off.
A data logger then records temperature regularly over time.
(a) The pupils test a house with single glazing and no roof insulation. Why is it
important that they test this combination?
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(b) The pupils predicted that the roof insulation will be better than the double glazing at
reducing heat loss.
(i) What evidence could support this prediction?
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(ii) Which two combinations must they use to find out the most efficient method
of preventing heat loss in their model house?
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Answer
Mark
Key A
Key C
Key C
Key B
Key B
Key C
Key D
Key B
Key A
10
Key B
Question
Number
11(a)
Answer
Mark
predator: lion
both predator and its prey required
prey: gazelle/wildebeest/
OR
predator: hyena
both predator and its prey required
Prey: gazelle
Answer
Mark
Question
Number
11(b)
lion
hyena
gazelle
wildebeest
star grass
oat grass
41
Question
Number
Answer
Mark
11(c)
Question
Number
12(a)
Answer
Mark
Alveolus/alveoli/air sac
Question
Number
12(b)
Answer
Mark
Question
Number
13(a)
Answer
Mark
Nucleus
Question
Number
13(b)
Answer
Mark
Beth and Karen/blue eyed people receive a gene for blue eyes
from both parents
John and Anna/brown eyed people must have a gene for brown
eyes
42
Question
Number
14
Answer
Mark
Key A
15
Key A
16
Key D
17
Key D
18
Key B
19
Key D
20
Key C
21
Key D
22
Key B
23
Key D
Question
Number
24(a)
Answers
Mark
Question
Number
24(b)(i)
Answer
Reject
Mark
Question
Number
24(b)(ii)
Answer
Reject
Mark
Granite is
changed
by acid or
acid rain
Carbon dioxide
/CO2/sulphur dioxide/S O2
Question
Number
25(a)
Answer
Mark
Question
Number
25(b)(i)
Answer
Mark
Question
Number
25(b)(ii)
Answer
Mark
43
Question
Number
26(a)(i)
Answer
Question
Number
26(a)(ii)
Answer
Question
Number
26(b)
Answer
Mark
zinc chloride
1
Mark
zinc sulphate
1
Mark
Question
Number
27
Answer
Mark
Key B
28
Key C
29
Key D
30
Key C
Question
Number
31
Answer
Accept
Reject
Mark
To protect the
ears
44
Answer
Mark
Question
Number
33
Correct Answer
Mark
A ship going out to sea goes out of sight - The Earth is a sphere
We have day and night - The Earth spins on its axis
We have summer and winter - The Earth orbits the Sun and the
Earths axis is tilted
One year on earth is 365 days - The Earth orbits the Sun
3 (for all 4), 2 (for 2-3),1 for 1
Question
Number
34(a)
Answer
Mark
Mars
Question
Number
34(b)
Answer
Accept
Reject
4 kg weighs more
on Earth
Different weights
Mark
Question
Number
35(a)
Answer
Accept
Mark
100
200/2
Question
Number
35(b)
Answer
Accept
Mark
800
100 x 8 (ft
required
from 35
(i))
Question
Number
36(a)
Answer
Mark
27
Question
Number
36(b)
Answer
Mark
16
Question
Number
36(c)
Answer
Mark
10.5
45
Question
Number
36(d)
Answer
Reject
Accept
the
converse
Question
Number
37
Mark
Answer
Mark
46
Section B
Question
Number
38(a)
Answer
Mark
Pupil
Question
Number
38(b)
Answer
Accept
Reject
Height of ruler
The height it is
dropped from
Handedness
The same person
dropping it
Position of hand
Position of ruler
2
Answer
Accept
Reject
Mark
Mark
Answer
Accept
Reject
Repeat the
investigation
Mark
1
47
Question
Number
39(a)
Answer
Accept
All points +- 1
small square
using more
than half of
the graph
paper)
Mark
Question
Number
39(b)(i)
Answer
Mark
Question
Number
39(b)(ii)
Answer
Mark
Loss of product
OR
Not allowing enough oxygen in
Question
Number
39(b)(iii)
Question
Number
39(c)
Question
Number
39(d)
Answer
Accept
Mark
Ignore it
Check it
Answer
Accept
Mark
A number from 11 to 13
Accept a
value
consistent
with the
line of
best fit
Answer
Mark
48
Question
Number
40(a)
Correct Answer
Accept
Reject
Thickness of
insulation
Same beaker
Size of insulation
temperature
Mark
Beaker;
Insulation;
Answer
3
Mark
49
Question
Number
41(a)
Answer
Accept
effect of not
adding
insulation
Question
Number
41(b)(i)
as a
comparison or
control
how
much
energy is
normally
lost
Answer
Accept
Mark
slower heat
loss for
insulation
faster or
more heat loss
for double
glazing
roof
insulation
stays
warmer
than
double
glazing
Question
Number
41(b)(ii)
Mark
Answer
1
Mark
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Edexcel
International
Lower Secondary Curriculum
Science
Year 9 Achievement Test