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Mid Test 1. P, Q, R and S are steps in a scientific experiment. State the correct sequence. P Making a hypothesis Q Forming a summary or conclusion R Identifying the problem S Testing the hypothesis by doing an experiment 2. 20 cm 3 of water is poured into a 40 cm 3 bottle. If one iron shot can displace 0.2 cm 3 water, how many iron shots are needed to completely fill the bottle? Figure below shows an outline of a leaf traced on a piece of graph paper. Estimate the area of the leaf.

W X Y Z 7.

Put the thermometer under the tongue for a few minutes Dip the thermometer into a beaker containing antiseptic Shake the thermometer Take the reading of the thermometer

Figure below shows a simple pendulum moving from X to Z and then back again to X. Which of the following influences the period of oscillation of a simple pendulum?

3.

A B C D 8. 4. When 20 drops of water flow out of a vertical burette, the water level changes from 40 cm 3 to 45 cm 3. Calculate the volume of a drop of water. Amir wishes to determine the volume of a marble. He uses 10 marbles of the same size and a measuring cylinder. Based on the below figure, what is the volume of one marble? 9.

The weight of the pendulum The thickness of the thread The length of the thread The number of oscillations

The distance between P and Q shown in the below figure can be measured by using

5.

I some thread and a meter rule II internal calipers and a meter rule III external calipers and a piece of graph paper Figure below shows a non luminous flame of a Bunsen burner. K, L, M and N are three different areas of the flame. Which areas have the highest and lowest temperature?

10. A human cheek cell and an onion cell are similar because both possess 6. W, X, Y and Z are steps taken when measuring the temperature of a human body. State the correct sequence. A B nuclei cell walls C D vacuoles chloroplasts

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11. Which structure can only be found in a plant cell? A B Cell membrane A nucleus C D Cytoplasm A chloroplast

I cytoplasm III Cell walls

II

Big vacuoles

16. Figure below shows the structure of a cell. Which organism has this type of cell?

12. Based on the information given below, which is true about R, S and T? R S T A group of cells performing the same function A basic unit of a living organism A few groups of tissues involved in a specific function S Muscle Ovum Muscle Ovum T Ovum Liver Liver Muscle

I A rabbit III A mushroom

II

A cockroach

A B C D

R Liver Muscle Ovum Liver

17. Figure below shows the organization of cells in the human body. Which of the following are examples of stage P?

13. Based on the below information, which is correct about organ X and system Y?

A B C D

Stomach, platelet, eye Kidney, sperm, ear Liver, ovum, lung Uterus, skin, nose

18. Which of the following statements show that human is special compared to other living things? A B C D Organ X Ear Alveolus Uterus Red blood cell Organ Y Respiratory Digestive Reproductive Circulatory I II Human can think rationally Human can communicate with one another III Human suckles, takes care and teaches his young

14. Which structure labelled A, B, C or D as shown in the below figure is not found in an animal cell?

15. Which part of a plant cell as shown in the below figure is not found in an animal cell?

19. Some potassium (VII) manganate crystals are put into a test tube containing water as shown in the figure above. Which of the following is seen after a few days?

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20. Figure below shows the different weights of water, ethanol, benzene and carbon tetrachloride. The volume of the liquids and the size of the beakers are similar. State the correct arrangement of liquids according to descending densities.

24. What will happen to the molecules in matter when it becomes cold? I II The kinetic energy will decrease The number of molecules will become less III The molecules will become smaller 25. How do ice and steam molecules differ from each other? They have different I amounts of kinetic energy II distances between molecules III molecule sizes

21. 10 cm 3 of copper (II) sulphate crystals are stirred into 200 cm 3 of water in a measuring cylinder. When all the crystals have dissolved, the volume of the solution in the measuring cylinder is still 200 cm 3. Why? A B Copper (II) sulphate molecules enter the water molecules. Copper (II) sulphate molecules become smaller when they change from solid to liquid. Water molecules become closer in a copper (II) sulphate solution. Copper (II) sulphate molecules enter the spaces between the water molecules.

26. Which object will float on a liquid which has a density of 1.26 g cm 3? Object Ice cube Charcoal Glass stopper Density (g cm 3) 0.90 1.60 2.50

I II III

C D

27. Figure below shows three different solids P, Q and R with different masses but with the same volume. State the arrangement of density according to ascending order.

22. Table below shows the different densities of four liquids J, K, L and M. The four liquids with similar volumes are poured into four different gas jars. Then a wooden cube with a length of 3 cm and a mass of 18.9 g is put into each gas jar. In which liquid will the wooden cube sink? Liquid J K L M Density (g cm 3) 0.63 0.87 1.0 1.3

28. K, L and M are three liquids which do not mix. Solids P and Q are put inside and the result is shown in the below figure. State the arrangement of K, L, M, P and Q according to descending order of density.

23. In cold countries, we see ice floating in the river or pond because A B C D ice molecules are smaller than water molecules the molecules of ice are very close to one another the mass of ice becomes less when water freezes the density of ice is less than the density of water

29. Table below shows the densities of five different kinds of substances V, W, X, Y and Z. all the five substances are put into a cylinder and left for a while. Which of the following positions is correct for substances V, W, X, Y and Z?

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34. Which of the following activities does not apply the principle of density? I II II Drying fish on the beach Floating timber in the river Spraying oil onto the surface of water to kill mosquito larvae

35. Based on the below figure, what will not happen if all the plants are destroyed?

30. The tyres of a bicycle become deflated after one week. This is because the air molecules in the tyres A B C D have diffused out. have become smaller. have become less dense. have weak forces of attraction between each other.

A B C D

The amount of carbon dioxide will increase The amount of oxygen will increase The amount of mineral salts will increase Earths temperature will increase

31. Based on the key, which of the following is a molecule? I II

36. Which of the following reactions will separate the elements in a compound? A B C D Burning a magnesium tape Dissolving sodium hydroxide in water Electrolysis of water Evaporating a salt solution

III 37. Which of the following processes can be used to separate the elements in a compound? 32. When ice melts, I II its molecules become bigger. the distance between the molecules is further apart. III the kinetic energy of ice molecules increases. 33. Which of the following statements is true about the air molecules when a balloon is being blown? I The air molecules are closer to each other. II The rate of collision among air molecules increases. III The air molecules in the balloon become bigger. A B Sublimation Electrolysis C D Distillation Filtration

38. The information given below are the steps that should be taken to separate a mixture of sand, iron filings and common salt. State the correct sequence when separating the three substances. P Evaporate Q Filter R Dissolve in water S Use a magnet 39. Figure below shows the classification of matter. Which of the following represent X, Y and Z?

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A B C D

X Ammonia Sugar Air Petroleum

Y Copper Aluminium Tin Zinc

Z Sulphur Iron Carbon Potassium A B C D R Non metals Non metals Alloys Alloys S Mercury Bromine Mercury Bromine T Bromine Mercury Bromine Mercury

40. Soil is important to plant because it provides I mineral salts III carbon dioxide II food

41. Figure below shows the change of state of water from the state of J to the state of K. J and K are different states. Which of the following arrangements of particles represent J and K?

43. Which of the following experiments and observations determine if substances X, Y and Z are compounds or not? Experiment I Observations The black substance sticks to the magnet and the yellow substance remains in the crucible. Lime water turns cloudy

II

State J A

State K

III

Gas P and Q are collected in the test tubes.

44. Figure below shows the classification of matter. Which of the following examples is correct for G and H?

42. Figure below shows the classification of matter. Which of the following most probably represent R, S and T?

A B C D

G Carbon dioxide Sodium chloride Air Sodium

H Chlorine Copper Mercury Sulphur

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45. Based on the below figure, why do you think the candle in beaker M burns for a longer time than the candle in beaker N?

49. Figure below shows an experiment to find the percentage of oxygen used by a burning candle. When the candle extinguishes, find the percentage of oxygen used.

A B C D

There is more carbon dioxide in beaker M than in beaker N There is more oxygen in beaker M than in beaker N There is more water vapour in beaker M than in beaker N The air pressure in beaker M is higher than air pressure in beaker N

46. A burning candle is put inside a gas jar that contains exhaled air. Which experiment in the below figure indicates the correct water level when the candle is extinguished? A C

50. Three test tubes containing oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen are inverted into three beakers containing pyrogallol solution as shown in the below figure. After a few minutes, what will happen to the level of pyrogallol in test tubes X, Y and Z?

D A B C D

X Unchanged Unchanged Rise Rise

Y Rise Rise Unchanged Rise

Z Rise Unchanged Unchanged Rise

47. Figure below shows the carbon cycle. Name the processes labelled X, Y and Z.

51. The rise in the temperature of the Earth caused by increased carbon dioxide levels is called A B C D the thinning of the ozone layer the greenhouse effect air pollution a drought

48. Which of the following processes helps to maintain the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? A B C D Transpiration and photosynthesis Transpiration and respiration Decomposition and transpiration Photosynthesis and respiration

52. Table below shows the different percentages of gases in normal air and exhaled air. What process cause the differences in percentage between the two types of air? Gas Nitrogen Oxygen Carbon dioxide Inert gases Water vapour Normal air 78 % 21 % 0.03 % 1% Less Exhaled air 78 % 16 % 4% 1% More

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53. The pie chart below shows the percentage of gases P, Q, R, S and T in the atmosphere. Which statement is true about the percentage of gases in exhaled air and in normal air?

56. a) Define volume. b) State the SI unit for volume. c) Change the following measurements to cm 3. i) 215 ml ii) 0.95 liter iii) 0.00005 m 3 57. a) State the SI unit for weight. b) Why does the weight of an object vary in different places? c) Fill in the chart below. Kilograms 2.5 Grams 84 63 000 0.00258 58. List the similarities and differences between mass and weight in the chart below. Mass Weight Similarities Milligrams

The percentage of gas Q in exhaled air decreases II The percentage of gas P in exhaled air is unchanged III The percentage of gas R in exhaled air increases

54. Which of the following pairs of pollutants and effects is not correct? Pollutant Chlorofluorocarbons Lead compounds Carbon monoxide Soot Effect Thinning of the ozone layer Damage to the nervous system Retards the growth of plants Causes respiratory problems

A B C D

Differences (Aspects) Definitions Measuring instruments Values SI units 59. a) What is microorganism? b) Name four main microorganisms.

groups

of

55. Figure below shows an experiment carried out by a student. A few tests were done on the gas that was released. Which of the following observation(s) about the experiment is true?

60. a)

Name the microorganisms labelled A, B, C and D. b) Which of the microorganisms given by you in (a) is protozoa?

61. a) Water droplets were formed on the inner surface of the gas jar. II Lime water which was poured into the gas jar became cloudy III Moist blue litmus paper changed to red I

Which cell structure is green in colour and can be found in plants? b) What is the function of this cell? c) State the function of i) the nucleus of a cell, ii) the cytoplasm.

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62. a)

State the sequence of cell organization in a multicellular organism. b) Name the system that red blood cell belongs to. c) Why does our heart beat faster when we are exercising? d) If someones brain is injured, what will happen to him? Complete the following chart to show the similarities, differences and the functions of the various parts of an animal and a plant cell. Animal Similarities i) ii) iii) Differences (Aspects) Plant

c) Which solids will float on water? d) Why? e) What conclusion can you make from this experiment? 67. State the differences and similarities between solids, liquids and gases based on the following aspects. Differences: i) Particle arrangement ii) Distance between particles iii) Volume iv) Force of attraction between particles v) Movement of particles Similarities (State 3) 68. a) What are the basic natural resources in this world? b) List three main gases found in the atmosphere and state their percentages.

63. a)

Shape Chloroplast Cell wall Vacuole b) State the function for each cell structure in both animal and plant cells. 64. List 5 systems in the human body. Include the functions of these systems. 65. a) What is a molecule? b) Why do gases diffuse very fast? c) Why are solids more difficult to compress? 66. An experiment is carried out to determine the densities of a few solids. A lever balance is used to measure the mass. A measuring cylinder is used to measure the volume of the solids. The measurements are recorded in the below table. Solid Wood Copper shot Cork Lead shot Glass stopper a) Mass (g) 4.8 17.8 2.1 45.2 12.0 Volume (cm 3) 6 2 7 4 4.8 Density (g cm 3)

69. Jamal puts a few cockroaches into a tightly closed can. The lid of the can has a few small holes. a) Why did Jamal make a few small holes on the lid of the can? b) What will happen if there are no holes on the lid of the can? c) Why do you say so? 70. Compare the characteristics of mixtures and compounds. Write their similarities and differences. Similarities: ... Differences: i) Energy change ii) Ratio of components iii) Substance formed iv) Method of separation 71. Write the similarities and differences to show the properties of metallic and non metallic elements. Similarities: ... Differences: i) Surface appearance ii) Ductility iii) Malleability iv) Boiling point v) Melting point vi) Electrical conductivity vii) Heat conductivity

Calculate the densities of the solids in the table. b) Arrange the solids in ascending order of density.

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72. a)

Why are the carbon and oxygen cycles important? b) Why is oxygen important for respiration? c) How do plants help to control the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? d) What causes the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to increase? e) What is the effect of excessive carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

73. Fill in the properties of oxygen (O2), carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen (N2) in the below table. O2 Colour Odour Taste Solubility in water Solubility in sodium hydroxide solution Solubility in pyrogallol solution Moist litmus paper Lime water Hydrogen carbonate indicator Glowing splinter Burning splinter Confirmation test CO2 N2

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Answer 1. R, P, S, Q 3. 5. 7. 9. 76 cm 2 2.9 cm 3 C L, N

2. 4. 6. 8.

100 0.25 cm 3 Y, W, Z, X I

55. I, II 56. a) The volume of a matter is the space occupied by it. b) Cubic metre (m 3) c) i) 215 ii) 950 iii) 50

10. A 12. B 14. C 16. I, II 18. I, II 20. B 22. J 24. I 26. I 28. M, Q, L, K, P 30. A 32. II, III 34. I 36. C 38. S, R, Q, P 40. I 42. A 44. A 46. B

11. D 13. C 15. II, III 17. D 19. A 21. D 23. D 25. I, II 27. Q, R, P 29. A 31. I, II 33. I, II 35. B 37. B 39. A 41. C 43. II, III 45. B

57. a) Newtons b) The weight of an object depends on the gravitational force of the Earth. c) i) 2 500, 2 500 000 ii) 0.084, 84 000 iii) 0.063, 63 iv) 2.58, 2 580 58. Similarities: Both are due to the presence of matter in an object. Differences Mass The amount of matter in an object Beam, lever, electronic Remains the same Kilograms 59. a) Weight The gravitational force that acts on an object Spring. Compression Depends on the gravitational force Newtons

A tiny living thing that cannot be seen with the naked eyes. b) virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa

60. a)

A: yeast; B: paramecium; C: amoeba; D: euglena b) Paramecium, amoeba, euglena

61. a) A chloroplast b) Contains chlorophyll that is used to carry out photosynthesis c) i) Controls all the activities of a cell ii) Contains dissolved substances such as protein, minerals, vitamins and starch 62. a) Cell Tissue Organ System Organism b) Blood circulatory system c) To transport more oxygen to every part of the body d) Part of or the whole body will become paralyzed can cannot react to any stimuli.

47. X: photosynthesis; Y: respiration; Z: Burning 48. D 49. 20 % 51. B 53. I, II 50. C 52. Respiration 54. C

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63. Similarities: nucleus, cell cytoplasm Differences: Animal Irregular Absent Absent None / very small Nucleus Cell membrane Cytoplasm Chloroplast Cell wall Vacuoles

membrane,

67. Differences Solid Orderly Close Definite Strong Not free Liquid Not orderly Far Definite Moderate Free Gas Very disorderly Very far Indefinite, depending on the container Weak Very free

Plant Regular Present Present Big

Controls all the activities of a cell Controls the movement of substances in and out of a cell The place where chemical processes take place Produces chlorophyll Protects and maintains the shape of a cell Contains dissolved substances such as water, minerals and sugar

Similarities: i) Made up of particles ii) Occupies space iii) Has volume 68. a) Air, water, soil b) i) O2: 21 % iii) N2: 78 %

ii) CO2: 0.03 %

64. i) Digestive: Digests and absorbs food ii) Excretory: Remove waste products iii) Respiratory: Takes in O2 and gives out CO2 iv) Nervous: Coordinates body activities and helps to respond to any stimuli v) Circulatory: Transport O2, CO2, food and waste products vi) Skeletal: Supports the body and protects internal organs. vii) Reproductive: Reproduces new generations. 65. a) A molecule is a particle consisting of two or more atoms that are chemically combined together. b) Gas particles are very far apart from one another. Also the forces of attraction between the gas particles are very weak. c) Solid particles are very compact and the spaces between them are very small.

69. a) So that the cockroaches can breathe. b) All the cockroaches will die after some time. c) Cockroaches need oxygen to live. 70. Similarities: Both consists of two or more different substances. Differences: Compound Absorbs or releases energy during its formation Fixed New substance formed which is different from the original substance Chemically Mixtures No energy is absorbed or released during its formation Not fixed No new substance in formed Physically

71. Similarities: Consists of only one kind of atom Differences: Metallic Shiny Ductile Malleable High High Good electrical conductors Good Non metallic Dull Non ductile Not malleable (brittle) Low Low Electrical insulator except carbon Poor

66. a)

Wood: 0.80; Copper shot: 8.90; Cork: 0.30; Lead shot: 11.3; Glass stopper: 2.50 b) Cork, wood, glass stopper, copper shot, lead shot c) Cork and wood d) The densities of cork and wood are less than 1 g cm 3 (density of water) e) Different substances have different densities.

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72. a)

To control the composition of gases in the air b) Because cells need it for respiration c) By carrying out photosynthesis d) The burning of rubbish and fuels by motor vehicles, factories and power stations. e) The temperature of the Earth will rise. This is called the greenhouse effect.

73. Properties of O2, CO2, and N2 O2 Colourless Odourless Tasteless Slightly soluble Insoluble Very soluble Unchanged Unchanged Unchanged Rekindles Burns brighter Rekindles a glowing wooden splinter CO2 Colourless Odourless Slightly sour Soluble Very soluble Insoluble Blue red Cloudy Red yellow Extinguished Extinguished Turns lime water cloudy N2 Colourless Odourless Tasteless Insoluble Insoluble Insoluble Unchanged Unchanged Unchanged Extinguished Extinguished

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