1.

The following shows the pairs of simple machine. Which pair of the following devices is designed based on the principle of levers? A B C D Claw hammer and lift Fishing rod and nutcracker Paper cutter and bicycle Tyre and Ice tongs

2. Diagram 2 shows a gas cylinder

Diagram 2

What has to be done to convert the gas into liquid? A B C D Keep the gas at high temperature Compress the gas under high pressure Keep the gas in a freezer Keep the gas in a metal cylinder

3. Diagram 3 shows water entering the dropper when the rubber is squeezed and released.
Diagram 3

Which statement explains the observation above? A B C D The pressure at K is the same as the pressure at L The pressure at K is higher than the pressure at L The pressure at L is higher than the pressure at K The pressure at L is lower than the atmospheric pressure

4. Which process takes place when temperature of water changes from 28oC to 0oC? A C melting Evaporation B D Freezing Boiling

5. Diagram 5 show a woman with a mass of 56 kg carrying a bag with a mass of 4 kg. [1 kg = 10N]

Power (W)

= Force (N) x Distance (m) Time (s)

Diagram 5

Calculate the power generated if she took 20 second to climb the stairs.

A C

14 W 140 W

B D

15W 150 W

6. Diagram 6 shows a method to produce distilled water

Diagram 6

Which is true about method shown above? A it does not remove dissolved salts B it does not remove suspended particles C it removes fluoride and chlorine D it removes solid particles and microorganisms 7. Which of the following statements show and advantage of frictional force? A B C D Produce heat Produce sound Help us to walk Speed up vehicles

8. Diagram 8 shows a plant that responses towards certain stimuli

Diagram 8

Identify the type of response involved. Shoot Positive phototropism Positive hydrotropism Positive phototropism Positive geotropism Root Positive hydrotropism Positive phototropism Positive geotropism Positive hydrotropism

A B C D

9. Diagram 9 shows a wooden block, M, being pulled by using a spring balance in four different situations, P, Q, R and S.
Diagram 9

Which statement is correct? A The reading of spring balance Q is the highest because of the frictional force involved B The reading of spring balance P is the highest because of the gravitational force Involved C The reading of spring balance S remain because no frictional force involved D The reading of spring balance R is the lowest because no gravitational force involved

10. Diagram 10 shows a man holding a fishing rod.

Diagram 10

Which of the parts labelled A, B, C or D is the effort?

11. Diagram 11 shows a sign board.

Diagram 11

Which step should be taken to improve the stability of the board? A C Increase the height Reduce the weight of the base B D Increase its base area Enlarge the size of the board

12. The table 1 shows different characteristics of plant S and T Characteristics S Soft stem Tap root system Fibrous root system Parallel veined leaves Net-veined leaves Which of these plants have the above characteristics? S Balsam plant Sugar cane plant Durian tree Paddy plant T Sugarcane plant Paddy plant Balsam plant Durian tree Plant T

A B C D

13. Diagram 13 shows the pathway from stimulus to response

What are represented by P, Q and R? P Effector Brain Receptor Receptor Q Brain Effector Brain Effector R Receptor Receptor Effector Brain

A B C D

14. Table 2 shows the function and the effects of deficiency of minerals X, Y and Z Mineral X Y Z Function Formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells Helps to produce thyroxine hormone Build strong bones and teeth Effect of deficiency Anaemia Goitre Rickets

What are represented by X, Y and Z?

A B C D

X Iron Calcium Iron Calcium

Y Calcium Iron Iodine Iodine

Z Iodine Phosphorus Calcium Iron

15. Diagram 15 shows the change of pH value when an alkali is gradually added to an acid
Diagram 15

Which of the following statement are correct? I II III A B C D The acid has an initial pH value of 2 The acid loses its acidity when alkali is added to it 30 cm3 of alkali is needed to neutralize the acid I and II only I and III only II and III only I, II and III

16. Diagram 16 shows a gas tank containing liquid oxygen

Diagram 16

What happens when the lever is pressed to release the gas inside the tank? A B C D The pressure in the tank is higher The pressure in the tank is lower The liquid oxygen convert into oxygen gas The liquid oxygen turns into very fine liquid droplets

17. Diagram 17 show two properties of light Plane mirror Glass block

Set A

Set B Diagram 17

Which of the following properties of light in diagram 17 are correct ? Set A A B C D Refraction Reflection Pan Dispersion Reflection Set B Reflection Dispersion Refraction Refraction

18

Diagram 18 shows the apparatus set up for an experiment. .

Alcohol Boiling water

Diagram 18 What is the purpose of immersing the leaf in an alcohol? A B C D To break down the cell wall To remove the chlorophyll To color the leaf To soften the leaf

19

Which of the following spanners uses the least force when loosening a nut?

A.

20

Diagram 20 shows two air pucks, P and Q.

Diagram 20

Q moves easily when pushed compared to P. This is because A B C D P is heavier than Q The frictional force on P is greater The gravitational force on P is greater. The air in P is denser than the air in Q.

21

Table 3 shows the masses of four students

Student P Q R S Mass/kg 42 50 80 54 Height of stairs/m 3 6 4.5 2.5

Arrange the four students in ascending order starting from the one with the least work done. A B C D P, S, Q, R R, Q, P, S P, Q, S, R S, P, R, Q

22.

The moment of force depends on I II III A B C D the direction of the force the magnitude of the force the perpendicular distance between the force and the fulcrum I and II only I and III only II and III only I only

23.

The diagram below shows a method of water purification

Which of the following still remain in the clean water? A B C D only microorganisms suspension and microorganisms microorganisms and mineral salts microorganisms, mineral salts and suspension

24. Diagram 24 shows the stages in the purification of water in a water treatment plant.

Diagram 24

Name the processes that take place in tanks P, Q, R and S?

A B C D 25.

P Sedimentation Coagulation Coagulation Fitration

Q Chlorination Sedimentation Chlorination Coagulation

R Coagulation Filtration Sedimentation Chlorination

S Filtration Chlorination Filtration Sedimentation