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There are six (6) questions on this paper. Answer ANY five (5) questions.
Question 1
(a) Define the term element.
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(1 mark)
(b) Give two reasons why water is called a compound.
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(c) Give the symbol for each of the following elements:
(i) Ne _________________________
(ii) C _________________________
(iii) Ca _________________________
(e) Place the following under the correct heading in the table below.
Mixture Compound
(4 marks)
Question 2
(a) (i) Name two types of forces.
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(1 mark)
(iii) What unit is weight measured in? _______________ (1 mark)
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(b) (i) Name the force which makes it difficult to pull a box of sand along a
(ii) What two things can you do to make the box easier to move?
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(iii) What two forces cause a book to remain stationary in the palm of your hand?
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(ii) A football is kicked straight along the ground with a force of 30N. The ball
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(3 marks)
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Question 3
(a) (i) Look at the diagrams below.
(ii) Complete the diagrams below to show what will happen to the particles of a solid
when it is heated.
(b) Some materials allow heat to pass through them easily while others do NOT.
(i) Allan is cooking macaroni and forgot the spoon in the pot. When he touched it
again, he dropped it and screamed.
What material was the spoon most likely made from? Give a reason for your
answer.
Material: _________________________
Reason: ____________________________________________________
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(2 marks)
(ii) Your friend wants to keep his tea hot. Should he use a covered plastic cup or a
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(1 mark)
(c) (i) State TWO changes that take place in the human body when the temperature
decreases.
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(ii) Observe the picture.
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(d) (i) State TWO changes that occur when heat is transferred to an object.
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(2 marks)
(ii) Below is a bimetallic strip that consists of two equal lengths of two different
metals riveted together. Draw a diagram to show what will happen to the bimetallic
strip when it is heated. (2 marks)
copper
iron
(iii) State ONE use of the bimetallic strip in the home and name TWO appliances that
contain a bimetallic strip.
Use: ________________________________
Question 4
(a) Look at the circuit diagram. I
IV II
III
(i) Label the parts numbered I to IV.
(4 marks)
(ii) A measurement of 4 amperes was recorded. Which instrument was used and
what was being measured?
(iii) If the measurements recorded were 0.5 amperes and 4.5 volts, calculate the
resistance. (Hint: Current = Voltage ÷ Resistance)
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(b) Below are the meter readings for a home for February and March.
52045 kWh 53499 kWh
February March
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(ii) If the cost of electricity is $0.75 per kilowatt-hour. Calculate the cost of
electricity used for the month.
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(2 marks)
(c) The power rating of an oven is 5 kilowatts (KW). How much energy in kilowatt hours
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(2 marks)
(d) Name a household appliance that converts electrical energy into
(2 marks)
Question 5
(a) (i) Identify TWO changes that occur in our eyes when we look at near objects.
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(2 marks)
(ii) What changes occur in our eyes when we looking at objects in dim light?
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(b) (i) John seems to have irregularities with his cornea. What problems can he expect
to face with his vision?
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(ii) What would you suggest to John to counteract that problem?
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(2 marks)
(c) Describe FOUR ways we can take proper care of our eyes.
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(4 marks)
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(3 marks)
Question 6
(a) Label the following parts on the ear:
auditory nerve, canal, cochlea, drum, hammer, semi-circular canal
(6 marks)
(b) (i) The ear has in solid, liquid and gas in various parts. Which structure in the diagram
above has in wax? _____________________ (1 mark)
(ii) Give the function of ANY THREE of the structures you labelled in (a) above.
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(6 marks)
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End of Exam
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