Form 1

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Science

Name : Date :
Marks :

1. Diagram 1 shows three hazardous symbols that can be found on chemical

bottles.

a) What do the symbols mean? Answer the questions on the space provided
based on the given answers.

Corrosive explosive poisonous flammable

i._______________ ii._______________ iii._________________

(3 marks)

b) Match the hazard symbols with the examples, ((3 marks)

Hazardous symbols Examples

Hydrogen

Hydrochloric
acid

Alcohol

Uranium

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d) Why is it important to check the label on a chemical bottle before using the
chemical?

(1 mark)

2. An experiment was conducted to measure the volume of plasticine and a

pebble as shown Diagram 2.

42 cm3

39 cm3

24 cm3

Diagram 2

a) Based on the readings in Diagram 2, record the volume below;

Volume of pebble Volume of plasticine Volume of plasticine,

and water (cm3) and water (cm3) pebble and water (cm3)

(3 marks)

b) From the data obtained, calculate:

i. the volume of the pebble.

(1 mark)
ii. the volume of the plasticine.

(1 mark)

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c) State the apparatus that has been used in the experiment.

(1 mark)

3. Diagram 3 shows a plant cell

a) In diagram 3 name the parts labeled P, R and Q by using following words

Nucleus cell wall vacuole chloroplast

P;
Q;

R;

(3 marks)
b) Match the parts P, Q, and R with their functions. (3 marks)

Control all the cell

i. P activities

ii. Maintains the shape

Q
of the cell

iii. R Contains chlorophyll

that required for
photosynthesis
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c) Which of the parts P, Q or R are not found in an animal?

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(1 mark)

4. The diagram below shows an organism called Euglena.

It is made of only one cell. It lives in ponds and streams.

Euglena have features of both plants and animals.

membrane

(a) Look at the diagram of Euglena.

Give two pieces of evidence which suggest it is an animal cell and

not a plant cell.

(2 marks)

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(b) Plant cells can carry out photosynthesis.

How can you tell from the diagram that Euglena can carry out
photosynthesis?

(2 marks)

(c) Complete the word equation for photosynthesis. (2 marks)

carbon dioxide + _______________ glucose + _______________

5. Diagram 4 shows the organization of cells in humans.

a. On the diagram below, label P, Q and R using the following words.

Organ System Tissue

Cell P; Q; R; Organisms
_______ _______ _______

Diagram 4
[3 marks]
b. Based on Diagram 4, choose one example of Q.
.

[1 mark]

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c. Draw lines to match P, Q and R with their examples.(3 marks)

Level Example
s
Digestive system
P
Sperm
Q
Lung
R
Muscle tissue

6. The diagram shows pictures of four different organisms R, S, T and U.

Diagram 7

(a) Based on your observations, state one characteristic of the organisms R, S, T

and U. [4 marks]

R: ...

S: ..

T: ..

U: ..

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b) Classify organisms R, S, T and U into two groups based on common

characteristics.

R, S T and U

Common
characteristic

Name of
organisms

[4 marks]

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7. Peter used the equipment below to investigate growth of plants. (4 marks)

equipment measurement unit

measures the time cm

for the
experiment

o
measures the C
temperature
of the air

measures the length days

of a plant

measures the mass grams

of a plant

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(i) Draw one line from each piece of equipment to the measurement
Peter.
(ii) Then draw one line from each measurement to the correct unit

(b) The diagrams below show four measuring containers.

cm3
50

40

cm3 30
100 cm3
50 cm3
40 20 75
50 30
20 10 50
10 25

A B C D

Which is the best container to use to measure 15 cm3 of water?

Write the letter.

_______

Why did you choose this container?

(2 marks)

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8. Figure below shows an instrument commonly used in the science

laboratory.

Arrange the steps in using the above instrument by writing the numbers
1 - 7 in the space provided.

a. Adjust the mirror to reflect light through the condenser.

.
b. Turn the coarse adjustment knob until an almost clear image is seen.

c. Switch to medium-powered lens and use the fine adjustment knob until
a sharp image is seen

d. Place the microscope on a flat surface.

e. Use the high-powered lens and the fine adjustment knob to obtain a
sharper image.

f. Place the prepared slide on the stage.

g. Turn the fine adjustment knob until a clearer image is seen.

[3 marks]

Total : 50 marks

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