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BOTSWANA EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education
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‘SCIENCE : DOUBLE AWARD 0569/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice October/November 2022
‘1 hour 30 minutes
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Soft Clean Eraser
Soft Pencil (type B or HB)
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.
Read the instructions on the separate Answer Sheet very carefully.
8 Write your name, Centre number and candidete number in the spaces provided on the Answer Sheet unless
this has already been done for you
Sign your name in the space provided on the Answer Sheet
There are sixty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D, Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice using a soft pencil on
the separate Answer Sheet
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet,
Do not use stapies, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid
‘You may use a calculator.
‘A.copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 24.
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‘This document consists of 22 printed pages and 2 blank pages,
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47. The diagram shows a ray of light refracted by a glass block.
208
What is the refractive index of the glass block?
A
B
c
D
1.47
1.54
178
1.92
48 A transformer has an input voltage of 24V.
The number of turns in the primary coil is 100 and in the secondary coil is 1000.
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What is the output voltage?
24V
24V
240V
2400
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49. The diagram shows an electrical circuit.
4 oe 4
1002 202.
200
What is the total current in the circuit?
A 012A
B 020A
Cc 030A
D 050A
20 Which diagram shows the path of radioactive emissions when passed through an electric field?
A +e + 8
c
++ +, alpha ++ + gamma
= beta
Seer
21 Some statements about states of matter are listed
1 liquid turns into gas when heated
2 x
3 particles in a liquid state can move past each other
Is are highly compressible
Which of the statements are correct?
A tand2
B tand3
© 2and3
D 1,2and3
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23
24
25
10
Which sub-atomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
A. electrons
protons
protons and electrons
vo
neutrons and protons
Which pair of substances will react together?
sodium bromide and chlorine
sodium bromide and iodine
sodium chloride and bromine
sodium chloride and iodine
com>
‘Which row consists of gaseous molecules arranged in a decreasing order of rate of diffusion?
(Ac C, 12; N, 14; 0, 16)
highest ——————-——> lowest
la Co; NO» On
[s NOz O C02
c| oo CO, NOz
iP Noe CO: 2
‘The formulae of ions of atoms of the elements in period 2 are shown.
Be? & Lit Ne
Which statement about these ions is correct?
A They have full outer electron shells.
They have same number of electrons in their valence shells.
B
They have same number of electron shells.
D_ They have same number of protons in their nuclei
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26 Which reaction is endothermic?
A combustion
B_ neutralisation
© photosynthesis
D__ respiration
27, Which action will increase the rate of the reaction between calcium carbonate lumps and aqueous
hydrochloric acid?
A. adding water to the acid
B cooling the reactants
crushing calcium carbonate
D decreasing the volume of the reaction flask
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28. The ionic equation for the reaction of magnesium and copper(II) sulphate solution
is shown,
Mg(s) + Cu**(aq) > Mg*(aq) + Cu(s)
Which particles are reduced?
A cur
B cu
c Mg*
D Mg
29. What is the formula of a chloride of manganse in which manganese has the same charge as in
MinO2?
A MnCk
B MnCl.
© MnCl
D Mn.cr
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30. The diagram shows a set-up used in the electrolysis of aqueous copper(II) sulphate solution
+) —
anode cathode
brown solid deposit
copper(II) sulphate
Which ion is discharged at the cathode?
cog
cu
w
OH
so,”
34 Which statement about chlorine is correct?
A
B
c
D
It bleaches damp litmus paper.
Itforms a white precipitate in lime water.
Itrrelights a glowing splint.
It turns damp red litmus paper blue.
32. Which equation represents a precipitation reaction?
A
B
c
D
Ba(NOs):(aq) + NazSO«(aq) > BaSO.(s) + 2NaNO; (aq)
CuCOs(s) + 2HCl(aq) > CuClo(aq) + H0(1)
NaOH(aq) + HCi(aq) + NaCI(aq) + H20(1)
Zn(s) + CuSO.(aq) -» ZnSO.(aq) + Cu(s)
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33. What is the emperical formula of the organic compound shown.
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Ho re Ca
cH.O
CH.02
CHO
CoHsO2
34 What is the concentration in mol/dm? of a 250.cm* solution containing 0.5g of sodium hydroxide?
(Mz NaOH, 40)
g A 0.00005
B 0,003,
© 0.002
D 0.05
35 Which statement explains the unreactivity of aluminium metal?
A [thas a coating of aluminium oxide.
B_Ithas a giant molecular structure
© Ithas a shiny surface.
D tis low in the reactivity series.
36 What are the types of oxide formed by aluminium, sodium and sulphur?
ig ‘sodium aluminium sulphur
A acidic amphoteric basic
B amphoteric basic acidic
|e) basic acidic amphoteric
D basic amphoteric acidic
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37. Which group of organic compounds can undergo addition reactions?
A
B
c
D
alkanes:
alkanoic acid
alkanols
alkenes
38 Which polymer has ester linkage in its structure?
A
B
c
D
carbohydrate
nylon
protein
terylene
39. The equation shows a reaction in which a simple sugar is produced.
(CeH:cOs)n + yH2O — 2CeH i206
Which type of process is shown by the equation?
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condensation
hydration
hydrolysis,
polymerisation
40 The table shows the results of tests carried out before and after boiling on water samples
X and Y.
number of soap drops needed to form lather s
sample X sample Y
before boiling 10 1
after boiling — 1 1
¥
Which salts are most likely to be present in samples X and Y? |
sample X sample Y
A calcium carbonate magnesium sulphate
B calcium hydrogencarbonate ‘sodium chloride
Ie magnesium sulphate calcium carbonate |
D Sodium chloride | calcium hydrogencarbonate
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41 In which part of a cell does aerobic respiration occur?
42. The diagram shows three potato strips, each one measuring 35mm. A potato strip was placed in
solutions X, Y and Z of different concentrations as shown. The strips were left to stand in the
solutions for 30 minutes.
x Y z
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After 30 minutes each potato strip was measured and the results were recorded as follows:
potato strip length /mm
x 38
Y 32
Zz I 36
In which of the potato strips are the cells plasmolysed?
A Xonly
Yonly
Zonly
XandZ
oon
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43 A student carried out some tests on a food sample. The results are recorded as follows:
solution result
iodine solution turns blue-black
Benedict's solution turns orange
Which nutrients are present in the food sample?
fais and protein
fats and starch
reducing sugar and protein
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starch and reducing sugar
44 Which layer of the leaf contains the most chloroplasts?
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A lower epidermis
B _palisade mesophyll
© spongy mesophyll
D upper epidermis
45. The diagram shows part of the human digestive system.
Which part of the system produces both enzymes and acid?
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46 Which macromolecule are enzymes made from?
fat
glucose
protein
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starch
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47 Which substance is the final product of protein digestion?
A amino acids
B_ fatty acids
© glucose
D
maltose
48 Which process results in water loss from a leaf?
A. active transport
B diffusion
osmosis
D_ translocation
49. The diagram shows some of the changes taking place during a 28 day menstrual cycle,
that started on day 0.
hormone ¥_
hormone X
follicle.
uterus:
lining
°
‘Which hormones are represented by the letters X and Y?
x Y
[a | folcte stimulating hormone oestrogen
B | follicle stimulating hormone | progesterone
c |. oestrogen progesterone
D progesterone oestrogen
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50 Which substance is produced in animal tissue during anaerobic respiration?
A. carbon dioxide
B_ glucose
© lactic acid
D_ oxygen
51. The diagram shows the pressure changes of blood as it passes through the blood vessels.
Which letter represents the veins?
420
cot ‘
8 ieee ‘
blood pressure ' '
(in mm/Hg) : '
\ i
40 1 '
1 ‘
1 1
' See
0 See eSEeree ete
blood vessels
52 Which blood vessel carries blood from the rest of the body?
B
A A >
; eR
8
2
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53. The diagram shows the human skin.
Which part produces sweat?
54 Which pathway represents a reflex action?
A. stimulus > effector > sensory neurone ~» relay neurone -» motor neurone -> receptor
— response
B stimulus > motor neurone —> relay neurone ~» sensory neurone —> effector -> response
C stimulus -> receptor —» sensory neurone -> relay neurone -» motor neurone -> effector —>
response
D__ stimulus -> sensory neurone -> relay neurone -> motor neurone — effector —» response
55 The diagram shows a food web from a woodland ecosystem,
thrush
87 Which microorganism is used in the production of penicillin?
bacteria
fungus
protozoa
gomp
virus
58. The diagrams show fruits P, Q and R.
fruit P fruit R
&
G oe
How are the seeds of each fruit dispersed?
fruit P fruit Q fruit R
A animal wind self
B wind self animal
c self animal wind
D self wind | animal
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59 Which diagram represents an artery?
A B
60 The graph shows how oxygen concentration and the number of bacteria change when sewage
is added to a river.
‘At which point down the river will more animals die?
sewage
g added B
D
amount/ {
arbitrary units A oxygen
Y c
peste Eee eee pees eee eae r= bacteria
+—_+—_+—_+—_+—_+
tea ee Hare eae ety
distance down the river/km
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‘SCIENCE : DOUBLE AWARD 0569/01
Paper Multiple Choice October/November 2021
1 hour 30 minutes.
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Soft Clean Eraser
Soft Pencil (type B or HB)
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.
Read the instructions on the separate Answer Sheet very carefully.
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the Answer Sheet uniess
this has already been done for you.
‘Sign your name in the space provided on the Answer Sheet.
‘There are sixty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice using a soft
pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
‘Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
‘You may use a calculator.
‘A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 24.
“This document consists of 24 printed pages and 3 blank pages.
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4 Which physical quantity is correctly matched with its SI unit?
physical quantity ‘SI unit
A current ampere
B length Kilometre
re mass grams
D time minutes
2 An object is dropped from a height of 25.0m above the ground.
What is the time taken by the object to reach the ground? (g = 10m/s)
A 1.286 4
B 224s ey
© 250s ane
D 500s wy
3 Which quantity is defined as distance moved in a slated direction per unit time?
acceleration
displacement
speed
velocity
v:oDD>
4 The diagram shows a stop watch displaying the time taken by a dog to run a distance of 1500.
What is the time taken by the dog to run a distance of 1500m?
A 1057s :
B 1570s
Cc 65.708
D 105.708
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5 Abrick of mass 2.0kg drops from a height h above the ground.
‘The kinetic energy of the brick as it hits the ground is 200J.
What is the value of height h? (g = 10m/s*)
~o
A tom con
oh
B 20m ay t
c 40m ~ ON
D 100m
6 The diagram shows a bimetallic strip used as @ switch in a fire alarm circuit.
When the strip is heated it bends downwards to close the circuit.
{t+
alarm
bell 5
brass
{__i
iron
Which statement explains why the strip bends downwards?
brass absorbs more heat than iron
brass expands more than iron
iron absorbs more heat than brass
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iron expands more than brass
7 The diagram shows a laboratory thermometer.
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10 0 100110
What is temperature range on the scale of the thermometer?
90°C
100°C
410°C
120°C
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8 The diagram shows a thermos flask containing hot water.
plastic stopper
silvered
surfaces —<—} eaten
|—alass wall
‘Which features of the thermos flask reduces heat loss from the hot water by convection?
glass walls and silvered surfaces
glass walls and vacuum
plastic stopper and silvered surfaces
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plastic stopper and vacuum
9 Which path shows a light ray through a parallel-sided glass block?
A B
Va Z
|_ glass | glass
block block
glass | glass
| block block
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40 Which pair of diagrams shows the correct path of a parallel set of incident rays after passing
through a converging and a diverging lens?
}
1
A
]
J
V
%
tand 3 :
2and4
tand4
2and3
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41 The diagram shows a transverse wave.
The frequency of the wave is 2.0 Hz.
What is the speed of the waves?
A 0.40mis
B 25ms
Cc 5.0m/s
D 10ms
42. Aboy stands some distance from a cliff and produces a sharp sound.
The boy hears an echo after 0.50s. The speed of sound in air is 340.m/s
How far from the cliff is the boy? Speed of sound in air is 340 mis
A 85m |
B 170m or
Cc 340m
D 680m
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13. The diagram shows an electromagnet surrounded by four plotting compasses.
Which plotting compass shows the correct direction of magnetic field lines around the
electromagnet?
© Otto ©
14 Which electrical quantity is measured in watts?
charge
power
resistance
soap
voltage
15 What is the correct colour for the wire connected to the fuse and the earth pin in a 3:pin plug?
fuse earth pin
A blue yellow-green
B | _ brown yellow-green
C | yellow-green brown
D | brown bue |
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1r--4
OE
What charge passes through the 6 resistor in 8?
5c
10C
15C
30C \
voOD>
17 A 1000W electric heater is switched on for 0.5hours. Xy
The cost of 1kWh costs P0.70. :
What would be the cost of using the heater?
P0.35 NG Q. 4
PO.70 Mi SS
P350 5
P500
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18 The diagram shows three resistors and two ammeters, P and Q, connected to a 12V battery.
[sa]
20 ;-+ tU
saa)
G&
Which row shows the correct current readings in ammeters P and Q?
P reading inA | Qreading in A
A 3.0 1.0
B 3.0 20
c 6.0 2.0
D 6.0 4.0
19. Which of the following cannot be used to detect radioactive emissions?
A. cloud chamber
Geiger-muller tube
gold leat electroscope
coo
thermocouple
20 Which row correctly describes a beta particle?
electric charge eee of
[a negative no
B negative yes
¢ positive no
D positive yes
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21 Which processes occur when some potassium permanganate crystals are added to water
ina beaker?
A
B
c
D
dissolving and diffusion
dissolving and osmosis
melting and diffusion
melting and osmosis
22 Which molecule has all valence electrons for each atom shared?
A
B
c
D
CH,
HCI
12,0
Ch,
23 The melting and boiling points of substances P, Q, R and S are shown in the table.
substance melting point in °C | boiling point in
P 114 78
Q “138 0
R “95 69.
s 40 4
Which two substances will exist in liquid state at room temperature and pressure?
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PandS
PandR
QandR
Qand Ss
Which substance releases hydroxide ions when dissolved in water?
ammonia
carbon dioxide
chlorine
nitrogen dioxide
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25 Which elements are oxidised to solid oxides in production of stee!?
‘A carbon and silicon
B carbon and sulphur
© phosphorous and silicon
D phosphorous and sulphur
26 Which pH value is most likely to be that of a solution formed when sodium chloride dissolves
in water?
A 2
D4
27 The list shows electronic configurations of some elements L, M, Q and R.
een
2,
2,
2,
2
pozr
2
6
Which two elements will most likely undergo oxidation?
A LandM
B LandQ
© MandR
D QandR
28 A 25.0cm* portion of 0.0100 mol/dm* hydrochloric acid is diluted to a volume of 250 cm®
What is the concentration of the diluted acid?
A 0,00100mol/dm* G oxy
B 0.0100mol/dm® »
© 0.100 mol/dm? :
D_ 0.250mot/am*
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29. Inan experiment, lumps of calcium carbonate were reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid.
The set-up shows the balance reading at the start of the experiment.
cotton wool
dilute hydrochloric acid
calcium carbonate lumps
1509 {weighing scale
What will happen to the balance reading if powdered calclum carbonate of the same mass is
used?
A dectease at higher rate
B_ decrease at lower rate
C increase at higher rate
D__ increase at lower rate
30 Which substance dissolves in water to form a coloured solution?
A. aluminium sulphate
B iron (11) sulphate
sodium sulphate
D_ zinc sulphate
31 Which substance is used for sterilising water?
A ammonia
B chlorine
hydrogen
D nitrogen
32. What is the charge of the manganese ion in MnOz?
A 4
B +2
c +4
D 47
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33. The diagram shows fractioning column and some fractions obtained from fractional distillation
of crude oil
Which fraction A, B, C, or D contains an alkane with three carbon atoms?
petrol
fea neater | fu =
34. An incomplete equation for the reaction of methane with insufficient oxygen is shown.
WCH, + 30) > 27 + 4H,0.
What is the number represented by w and compound represented by 7?
value of w identity of z
A 1 co
B 1 CO,
c 2 co
D 2 CO,
35. Which salt causes temporary hardness of water?
‘A magnesium carbonate
B__ magnesium chloride
© magnesium hydrogencarbonate
D__ magnesium hydrogensulphate
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36. The structural formula of an organic compound is shown.
Which of the following is a property of the compound?
A
B
c
D
It undergoes addition reactions.
It undergoes hydrolysis.
It undergoes substitution reactions.
It undergoes polymerisation.
37 Which is the correct ionic equation for the reaction of zinc metal and aqueous copper(I!)
sulphate?
A
B
c
D
Zn(s) + Cu**(aq) —> Zn*{aq) + Cu**(aq)
Zn?*(s) + Cur*(aq) — Zn**(aq) + Cu(s)
Zn**(aq) + Cu**(aq) —» Zn**{aq) + Cu"(s)
Zn(s) + Cu*(aq) > Zn*(aq) + Cu(s)
38 Which change of state results in the formation of a structure with closely packed particles that
are arranged in a regular pattern?
A
B
c
D
condensation
evaporation
freezing
melting
39 The set-up shows a key being electroplated with copper.
+ key
aqueous copper(II) nitrate
Which element is suitable for making the anode?
carbon
copper
platinum
silver
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40 What is the volume occupied by 4.4g of carbon dioxide, COz, at room temperature and
pressure (rtp)?
A 0.040dm*
2.4dm*
8.1dm?
240m?
coo
41 Which process describes the movement of a seed from a parent plant to a new environment?
dispersal
fertilisation
germination
voup
pollination
42. The diagram shows part of the human digestive system.
Which part secretes the enzyme pepsin?
43, Which process occurs in the oesophagus?
A absorption
deamination
peristalsis
Physical digestion
cog
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44. The diagram shows the human urinary system.
Which part contains the least amount of urea?
45. The table shows parts of a cell.
Which parts can be found in a red blood cell?
nucleus | cytoplasm | cell membrane
A x v x |
B v x v
c x Fee)
D v v
46 A sample of bread was soaked in water to form a bread extract. Two samples X and Y of the
bread extract were tested with iodine solution before and after adding amylase. Sample X was at
35°C and sample Y was at 60°C. This is shown in the table below.
colour of fodine solution in bread extract
‘Yemperature before adding afier adding
ee CO) amylase amylase
x 35 blue-black brown
Y 80 blue-black
What colour will be observed for bread extract Y after adding amylase?
A blue-black
B brown
© brick red
D purple
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47 The diagram shows the structure of a flower,
In which part does fertilisation take place?
48 The diagram shows the male reproductive system.
Which structure is the sperm duct?
What is the name of the part labelled Z?
A. cell body
B dendron
axon
D dendrite
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50 Which statement is correct about how a contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy?
A. They immobilise sperm
They kill sperm
They prevent ovulation
They stop sperm from entering the vagina
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51. The diagram shows the endocrine system.
w-
7
8 8
A
What are the parts labelled W and X?
w x
A thyroid adrenal —_|
lB pancreas pituitary
c pituitary adrenal
j > thyroid pancreas
52. The diagram shows a cross section of a leaf.
Which tissue is responsible for transporting of dissolved organic materials in a plant?
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53. The diagram shows two potato strips, one placed in distilled water and the other placed in a
concentrated salt solution,
s concentrated salt
lod water.
Ce aelias potato strips —" solution
What changes will be observed on the length and texture of the potato strips after 30 minutes?
potato stip ndititod water | PStLO Stein conconioted
A short and softer nochange iniength |
B longer and harder shorter and softer
c shorter and softer longer and harder
D no change in length longer and harder
54 The graph shows effect of temperature on enzyme activity.
At what point are enzymes most likely to be denatured?
enzyme
activity
A B c D
‘Temperature / °C
55 The table shows percentage composition of different food samples.
Which food sample can be recommended for a 2-year old baby?
percentage composition
food samples
carbohydrates | proteins fats
A 10 39 51
B 20 44 37
c 50 44 6
D 62 23 20
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56 Which organism is used in bread making?
bacteria
fungus
virus
vom>D
protozoa
57. The diagram shows the human circulatory system.
P Q
— = ||
df the
eee heart lungs
= aon
s R
Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood?
A PandQ
B PandR
© Qands
D RandS
58. The following were observed after a rainy season.
1. tree leaves develop holes
2. building roofs corroded
3. loss of green pigment by plants
What could have caused these effects?
A__ improper disposal of sewage
B_ fumes froma factory
C excessive use of fertilizer
D spraying pesticides
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59 Which weather condition and activity will result in a person having the lowest concentration
of water in urine?
weather condition activity
A warm running
B warm seated
c cold running
dp | cold seated
60 The diagram shows a food web.
large fish
small fish
water beetle diving beetle
insect larvae water snail tadpole
microscopic plants water plant
Which of the following shows a complete food chain in this food web?
insect larvae + water beetle — diving beetle — large fish
water snail > tadpole —> small fish > large fish
water plant -> diving beetle -> small fish — large'fish
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microscopic plant -> water snail -> small fish —> large fish
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SCIENCE : DOUBLE AWARD 0569/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice ‘October/November 2020
4 hour 30 minutes:
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
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this has already been done for you.
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‘There are sidy questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice using @ soft
pencil on the separate Answer Sheet,
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
‘Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction flu.
You may use a calculator.
‘A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 24.
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“This document consists of 24 printed pages.
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3S oO
Po ~»O—+ R
The pendulum takes 0.608 to swing from Pito R'and back to P.
What is the period of the pendulum?
g A 0.158
B 030s
Cc 060s
D 1.208
2 Which pair of values for mass and weight are for an object on Earth?
The gravitational field strength on Earth is 1ON/kg.
mass/kg | weight/N
A 5 10.
B 5 05 Ea
- c 10 10
< D 10 100 «
instrument is most suitable to accurately measure the internal diameter of a test-tube?
A. measuring tape
B_ metre rule
© micrometre screw gauge
D_ Vernier caliper
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A. The distance covered ina stated direction.
B_ The distance covered per unit time.
The distance covered per unit time in a stated direction.
D
The length between two points.
6 The diagram shows a hot metal block.
One side of the block is painted black and the other side is silvered.
‘Two identical thermometers are placed at the same distance from each side of the metal block
as shown.
hot metal block
thermometer
8g
silvered painted black painted surface
‘surface
‘After 3 minutes, it is observed that the temperature rise of the thermometer beside the black
painted surface is more than the one beside the silvered painted surface.
Which statement is the correct conclusion from this experiment?
A The black surface is hotter than the silvered surface.
The black surface emits more thermal energy than the silvered surface.
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B
The silvered surface is cooling down faster than the black surface.
D_ The silvered surface emits more thermal energy than the black surface.
6 Aripple tank is set to produce 2 complete waves in 2.5 seconds.
What is the frequency of the waves?
A 04Hz Bek om
B O8Hz pe
Cc 1.25Hz a
D 2.50Hz
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7 The diagram shows a bimetallic strip made from brass and iron.
brass
iron
When the strip is cooled, brass contracts/more than iron.
Which shape will the strip become when cooled?
8 The diagram shows a ray of light entering a parallel sided glass block.
The refractive index of glass is 1.5.
The diagram is not drawn to scale.
What is the value of the angle of incidence?
A 233° 1 OM
B 525° : \
Cc 55.0°
D 59.4°
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Which statement defines the amplitude of a wave?
A. Aline joining two particles that are in phase. ¥
B__ The distance between two successive troughs.
C The distance travelled by a wave per unit time. x,
D__ The height of a crest measured from the rest position.
A student hits a drum that is some distance away from a cf.
The student hears an echo 3.0 seconds after hitting the drum.
How far is the clif from the student? The speed of sound in air is 320 m/s.
A 107m y!
B 480m A
960m
D 1920m
Which symbol is for a fixed resistor?
A B
c Z. D
Which statement defines a volt?
‘A The energy per unit charge.
B__ The opposition of flow of charge by a conductor.
The space around a unit charge.
D_ The rate of flow of charge.
A transformer changes 240 to 10V.
The transformer has 100 turns in the secondary coil
How many turns are there on the primary coil?
ai?
A 24
B 1000
2400
D 24000
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A1.2kW electric stove is used for 2 hours.
Electrical energy is charged at P0.60 per kWh
What is the cost of using the stove for 2 hours?
A PO.72 gH
B P4120 ‘
Cc P144
D P2.40
The diagram shows an electric circuit
320 20
The reading of the voltmeter is 2.4V. be
‘What is the reading of the ammeter? «
A 083A et '
B12A “ye
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D 304 ‘
‘Which group of electromagnetic waves is arranged in the order of increasing wavelength?
infra-red radiation —> ultraviolet radiation > X-rays
ultraviolet radiati
— infra-red radiation > visible
X-rays —> infra-red radiation —> visible light
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47 The diagram shows a piece of iron placed near the N pole of a permanent magnet.
N iron’
Which diagram shows the magnetic field pattern produced between the magnet and the iron?
NI v iron
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N iron
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48 Which instrument is used to detect radioactive emissions?
A galvanometer
Geiger-Muller tube
thermometer
ooo
voltmeter
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X and Y. The spheres are touching each other.
insulator
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‘The spheres are separated with the rod in place, The rod is then placed close to sphere X.
Which diagram shows the correct distribution of the charges in the sphere?
A B
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20 Which row shows the most penetrating and most ionising radiation?
most penetrating most ionising
A alpha particle gamma rays
B beta particles alpha particle
fo} gamma rays alpha particle
D gamma rays beta particles _
24 Which diagrams show particles that could represent neon and chlorine gases?
A B
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22 Which element is found in group IV and period 3 of the Periodic Table?
A. gallium
B germanium
indium
D
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23 Which of these gases present in a car exhaust is not removed by a catalytic converter?
‘A catbon dioxide
B_ carbon monoxide
nitrogen dioxide
D_ sulphur dioxide
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24 Which substance will convert ethanol to ethanal?
A hydrogen
iron
oxygen
steam
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25 The diagram shows the structure of a substance.
The letters P and Q are not symbols of elements.
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Which pair of physical properties is likely to be that of the substance?
I ; ‘conduction of electricity
Teen Pot when in liquid form
Al high i good y
B high poor
c low good
D low poor
g 26 Which process is exothermic?
2
A evaporation
B metting
© photosynthesis,
D
respiration \.
27 In which equation is the underlined substance an oxidising agent?
Nye Ponders
2KI (aq) + Brall) > 2KBr(aq) + I2(aq)
CaCIn(aq) + 2NaOH(aa) —> Ca(OH)e(s) + 2NaCl (aq)
CuSO.(aq) + Zn(s) —> Cu(s) + ZnSO,(aq)
HCI(aq) + NaQH(aq) —* NaCl(aq) + H2O())
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carbonate X
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{ _ ‘What is likely to be carbonate X and Y?
x Ht Y
| calciumcarbonate | zing carbonate
B | copper(II) carbonate sodium carbonate
| sodium carbonate calcium carbonate
D| zinc carbonate copper(II) carbonate
29. Which oxide will turn a universal indicator paper purple when dissolved in water?
A carbon dioxide
§ nitrogen dioxide «
B
© sodium oxide
sulphur dioxide y
: .
30 How many elements are present in the compound NazCOs.10H,0?
A4
BOS
c 27
D 36
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34. Which is the correct set-up for electroplating a metal rod with copper?
A B
aqueous aqueous
+—— copper(I) | copper(t)
‘sulphate ot sulphate
s pl
metal metal. copper
rod rod ites
D
g
=| aqueous aqueous
silver nitrate | silver nitrate
metal metal =
pont | per
rod rod
32. The equation for the reaction of aluminium and dilute hydrochloric acid is shown.
2A(s) + BHC (aq) — 2AIC (aq) + 3H:(g)
13.5g of aluminium is reacted with excess dilute hydrochloric acid.
What is the volume of hydrogen gas produced?
_ A 6dm? : @ Prag
2 B 12dm? fae f
Cc 18dm*
D 72dm*
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33 The equation for the combustion of ethane is shown.
b & e
eptila) + xOxl@) > yCOxa) + 7H,0(0)
What values of w, x, y and 2 balance this equation?
w x y z
A 2 2 3
B 7 2 6
c 3 4 3
Ip = 7 4 6
34. Set-up X shows a piece of zinc metal reacted with 100 cm’ of 0.1 mol/dm® hydrochloric acid,
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Set-up Y shows the same mass of zinc metal being reacted with 100 cm? of 0.1 mol /dm® of
ethanoic acid.
set-up X set-up Y
|-—ethanoic
}-—— hydrochloric 2 acid
acid
zinc metal zinc metal
Which row A, B, C or D is true about the concentration of hydrogen ions in the acids and the rate
of reaction in the two set-ups?
g concentration of H" ions rate of reaction
A higher in X higher in X
B higher in Y same
¢c same higher in Y
Ey same same
be
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35. The diagram shows a blast furnace used for the extraction of iron.
waste gases
\vly,
hot air——
Which gas is of the largest proportion in the waste gases?
A. carbon dioxide
B carbon monoxide
C nitrogen
Doxygen
36 Metals A, B, C and D are each added to cold water in a test-tube,
‘The experiment is repeated with dilute hydrochloric acid,
The table shows the observations made for each metal,
‘Which metal could be aluminium?
metai| reaction with cold water
reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid
no reaction
no reaction
bubbles produced fast
no reaction
bubbles produced very slowly at first, then very fast
bubbles produced fast
A
B_ | bubbles produced very slowly
S us
D
bubbles produced very fast
37 Which is not a use of sodium carbonate?
A cement making
glass making
making bleaches
softening hard water
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k
m-O-r
= ro-rz
‘Which structures represent organic compounds that form the ester when reacted?
H-C—H
i F i
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39 Which catalyst is used during addition of hydrogen fo an alkene?
A AbOs
B Fe
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D Ni
40 Which fraction of crude oil is used to make furniture polish?
bitumen
gasoline
kerosene
lubricating oil!
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41. The diagram shows a plant cell.
‘Which numbered parts are also found in animal cells?
A tand3
B tand4
© 2and3 ¥
D 2and4 y
42 Which component of blood is not involved in blood clotting?
A plasma /
B platelets
© red blood cell «
D__ white blood cell
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43. The table below shows the composition of some chemicals samples of urine from different
persons.
‘Which sample is likely to be from a healthy person?
composition in arbitrary units
glucose salts amino protein
al 000 y| 15 000 | 00
B| ooo x| 00 0.05 60
c ‘0.10 15 0.00 ry 00
dD) 0.10 00 | 008 60
g 44 The diagrams show four set-ups to demonstrate osmosis.
In which set-up will the liquid rise from point X to point Y be faster?
A B
Y Y
x —x
capillary tube capillary tube
visking tubing visking tubing
i— with 0.2% — with 0.2%
‘sugar solution ‘sugar solution
}— pure water }-— 0.2% sugar solution ~
7 i 7 t
g -—Y t Pye
2 | i
Xx x
(
{capillary tube capillary tube
=| _visking tubing visking tubing
with 0.5% }— with 0.5%
| sugar solution sugar solution
—j— pure water | 0.2% sugar solution
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The graph shows the results of an experiment performed to determine the effect of temperature
on the action of an enzyme that works in the stomach of a human being.
rate of
reaction|
10 20 30 x)= 80 60
temperature/*C
Which product of digestion will be produced in large amounts at temperature X?
fatty acids
glucose“
maltose
polypeptide «
vomop
Which statement is not true about anaerobic respiration in yeast?
A. Itproduces carbon dioxide,
B_ Itreleases energy.
CG Itrequires glucose.
D Ituses up oxygen.
‘Which method of contraception is used to reduce the spread of syphilis?
A condoms
B diaphragm «
© injection ~
D spermicide ,y
‘What happens to excess amino acids in the liver?
‘They are absorbed.
They are deaminated
They are digested
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49 The diagrams show four set-ups of potted plants in bell jars under different conditions.
In which set-up would most oxygen be released?
leaves
‘covered
with foil
B
Ss
sodium hydrogen
carbonate solution
to add carbon
dioxide
light
Sy
@
soda lime to
absorb carbon
dioxide
50 The diagram shows a kidney machine.
dialysis tubing
Which row correctly identifies W, X, Y and Z?
Ww x PE Zz
blood from patient | fresh dialysis fluid | blood to pafent | used dialysis fluid
B | fresh dialysis fluid | blood from patient | blood to patient | used dialysis fluid |
blood from patient | fresh dialysis uid | used dialysis fuid | blood to patient |
D | fresh dialysis fluid | blood from patient | used dialysis fluid | blood to patient
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61 The diagram shows a food web.
snake,
a — co Sin
4 i: - TS der
a Pa al |
bush pear
How many |secondary consumers'are shown in the food web?
Ad
8 B 2
c 3
D4
52. The diagram shows a section of a flower.
g
‘What is the name of the part labelled X?
anther
filament <
ovary
ovule
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A aorta
B_ pulmonary artery
© pulmonary vein
D
be
vena cava
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At which point is adrenaline produced and released into the blood?
4
A ¢
blood D
glucose
concentration
B
of oH HHH HA
time/hours:
55 The diagram shows a developing foetus in the uterus.
8
\
blood vessel Y / J
ae
fy
developing
foetus
Which substance is found in high amounts in blood vessel Y?
A amino acids
is B glucose
3 oxygen
D urea
56 The diagram shows a section through a leaf.
Which type of celis release most oxygen during the day?
Pe
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In which labelled part are the receptor cells located?
58 Which organ produces the male gametes?
A. penis v
B prostate gland y
© scrotum
D testes
59 Sweating is a response by the skin to temperatures above normal
‘The steps that occur to bring the temperature down to normal are listed but not in the correct
order.
1. The brain coordinates the response.
2. Temperature receptors are stimulated in the skin.“ '
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4, Sweat is released onto the skin surface. 3
Which of the steps is the first to occur?
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60 Four visking tubing bags are each filled with different solutions.
‘The bags are then placed in beakers containing water.
The bags are made of partially permeable membrane.
beaker 1 beaker 2
starch glucose
solution solution
water at
35°C
beaker 3 beaker 4
8 starch
solution saliva
+ saliva
water at
36°C
‘After 20 minutes, a sample of water from each beaker is boiled in Benedict's solution.
What are the expected results?
beaker | beaker 2 beaker 3 beaker 4
Al blue orange blue orange
B| blue orange orange blue
a ©} orange blue orange blue
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SCIENCE : DOUBLE AWARD 0569/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice October/November 2019
4 hour 30 minutes
‘Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
Soft Clean Eraser
Soft Pencil (type B or HB)
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.
a Road the instructions on the separate Answer Sheet very carefully.
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the Answer Sheet unless
this has already been done for you.
Sign your name in the space provided on the Answer Sheet
‘There are sixty questions in this paper. Answer all questions, For each question, there are four possible
answers A, B, Cand D. Choose the one you consider correct and recard your choice using a soft pencil on
the separate Answer Sheet.
Each correct answer will score one mark, A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
‘Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid
You may use a calculator.
A copy of the Periodic Tabie is printed on page 24.
nore
Be
This document consists of 24 printed pages,
nec 2019 frum over1 The diagram shows part of a rule.
jo 1 2 30m
What is the accuracy of the rule?
A 0.001om
B 0.01em
© 010m
D 1.0cm
2 Astone thrown vertically upwards reaches the highest point and then falls.
3 ‘Which speed-time graph represents the motion of the stone?
A B
speed speed
0
0 time 0 time
c D
2
speed speed
0.
0 time
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3. Agitl places a pack of 5 bottles on a shelf of height 1.5m.
The work done to place the pack on the shelf is 45.0J.
What is the mass of each bottle? (g = 10N/kg)
A 06kg
B 3.0kg
© 9.0kg
D 30kg
The diagram shows a spring with different loads hung from it.
The diagrams are not drawn to scale.
40cm
What is the value of load X?
A 42N
5.0N
9.0N
414.0N
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An aluminium pot is used to boil water.
By which process is thermal energy transferred through the walls of the pot?
A condustion only
B conduction and convection
© convection and radiation
D radiation only
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6 A substance iin its liquid state at 75°C is left in a room to cool. The room temperature is 30°C.
The table shows the changes in temperature of the substance when cooling.
time/s
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
temperature/°C
75
56
45
45
45
36
30
30
‘What is the freezing point of the substance?
A 30°C
B 45°C
Cc 55°C
D 75°C
7 Which diagram shows the movement of air between the land and the sea during the day?
A
ry
land
water
TN
land
water
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8 Which combination of units is equivalent to a coulomb?
ampere
A “second
second
ampere
volt
joule
joule
voit
9 Which diagram shows the relationship between voltage and current for an ohmic conductor?
A B
Lo |
0:
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Tr
Lo.
Vv
c
0 v
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10 A fuse of rating 5.0A is fitted in a kettle marked 1800W, 240V.
‘What would happen when the kettle is switched on?
A. The cable overheats.
B The element heats the water slowly.
© The fuse metts.
D The kettle works normally.
14. The table shows copper wires of different lengths and diameters.
Which copper wire has the highest resistance?
length of copper/cm | diameter of copper/mm
A 75 05
8 B 75 1.0
c 100 0s
D 100 1.0
12 Which diagram shows the electric field pattern produced by a positive charge?
A B
2 c D
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x |N s
Which diagram shows the correct position of the needle of the compass?
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A B
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6.02 6.00
600
What is the total resistance of the circuit?
A 402
B 60a
© 1200
D 1800
16 The diagram shows a longitudinal wave
Which letter represents the wavelength of the wave?
1 A :
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17 A rope is shaken up and down to produce a wave of frequency 8.0Hz and wavelength of 0.3m
B
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A 028
B 04s
c 25s
D 445
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What are the radioactive emissions T and U?
T u
A alpha gamma
B beta gamma
3 c gamma alpha
D gamma beta
19 Whats the nature of an alpha particle?
electromagnetic wave
fast moving electron
helium atom
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helium nucleus.
20. The diagrams show two waveforms of sound displayed on similar screens.
IA
Vi TV
P Q
How does the pitch and loudness of Q compare with those of P?
pitch of Q loudness of Q
A higher louder
B higher softer
c lower louder
D lower softer
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21 Which substance is likely to be found in an anti-acid?
calcium carbonate
calcium sulphate
sodium chloride
sodium nitrate
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22 Which gas is used to manufacture fertilisers?
ammonia
chlorine
neon
coup
oxygen
ast
23 How many electrons are there in iron(II), $ Fe°*, ion?
A 23
28
29
30
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24 Which change of state is endothermic?
gas -> liquid
gas ~> solid
liquid + solid
von
solid — liquid
25 The equation for the reaction between sodium and chlorine is shown,
2Na(s) + Clg) > 2NaCi(s)
Which term describes the reaction?
decomposition
neutralisation
precipitation
redox
vom>
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26 Substance X has a high melting point and conducts electricity in solid state.
Which structure is likely to be that of substance X?
A B
H—Cl
c D
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27 Carbon and fluorine are in period IT of the Periodic Table.
‘Which statement about the two elements is true?
‘A They have equal number of shells.
B_ They have the same atomic radius.
© They have the same number of electrons in their outermost shells.
D They react by sharing two electrons.
28 Which elements are components of alloy solder?
A copper and tin
A012
B_ copper and zine
© lead and tin
D lead and zine
29 Which environmental problem is caused by an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere?
A acid rain
B deforestation
© depletion of ozone layer
D_ global warming
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H
—C—O-H
Which substances react to form an ester propyl-propanoate?
A WandX
Wand Y
B
© XandZ
D
Y and Z
31. Metals P, Q, R and S were each reacted with solutions of their metal nitrates,
‘The results are shown in the table.
metal | nitrate of metal P | nitrate of metalQ | nitrate of metal | nitrate of metal S
P no reaction Ao reaction no reaction
Q_| metal P displaced no reaction no reaction
R_| metal P displaced | metal Q displaced metal S displaced
S_| metal P displaced | metal Q displaced | _no reaction
‘What is the correct order of decreasing reactivity of the metals?
most reactive ———————> east reactive
A Pe Q s R
B P s Q R
c R s Q P
D R Q s P
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32. The list shows uses of some compounds.
(making cement
(ii) softening hard water
(ii) extraction of iron
(iv) making glass
Which uses are for sodium carbonate?
A (and (il)
B (i) and (w)
© (ii) and (i)
D ii) and(v)
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q
=9-s
20-9
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A B
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c D
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1
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34 What is the relative molecular mass, M, of ammonium carbonate, (NH,)2COs?
TAG N, 14: Hi; 4; C, 12; 0, 16]
A 78
B 82
c 92
D 96
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35 An oxide of element X dissolves in water producing a solution of pH 2.
What could element X be?
A aluminium
B_ hydrogen
Cs sodium
D sulphur
36 Which substance is a yellowish green gas?
A chlorine
B fluorine
© nitrogen
3 Doxygen
5
37. Study the flow chart diagram.
carbonate of metal T
lheat
v 1
black solid carbon dioxide gas
add dilute acid $
blue solution Eco white precipitate
silver nitrate
What could metal T and acid S be?
S metal T acid S
A copper hydrochloric acid
B copper sulphuric acid
c iron hydrochloric acid
D iron sulphuric acid
38 Which substance is a product of the hydrolysis of starch?
A amino acids
B fatty acids
© glucose
D
@ glycerol
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39 Which is a test for the purity of sodium chloride?
A. determining its melting point
B determining its pH
determining its solubility in water
Determining its water of crystallisation
40 What is the empirical formula of a compound which contains 6.2.g phosphorus and 8.0g oxygen?
IA: P, 31; O, 16]
A POs
B POs
Cc P.O
D PsO,
41. The diagram shows a normal plant cell which was placed in a sugar solution for 30 minutes.
cell sap in the
vacuole
normal cell cell after 30 minutes
in sugar solution
Which term refers to the changes that occurred?
A. bursting
B_ plasmolysis
shrinking
D_ turgidity
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42. The diagrams show four cells.
Which cells are from a plant?
A LandN
B Lando
© MandN
D Mando
43. A plant is placed in an open space for 5 days.
The diagrams show the plant at the beginning and after 5 days.
Aor
at the beginning after 5 days
‘Which of the conditions will cause the observed change in the shortest time?
temperature humidity wind speed
A high high low
B high low high
Cc low | high high
D tow low low
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44 Which nutrient is used to increase the muscle growth of animals?
A fat
B glucose
© protein
D vitamins
45. The diagrams show cross-sections of three types of blood vessels.
The diagrams are not to scale.
3 P Q R
What are the blood vessels P, Q and R?
P a R
A artery | capillary vein
B | capilary| artery | vein
c | artery vein | capillary
D | vein | artery | capillary
46 Which component of blood converts fibrinogen to fibrin?
A lymphocytes
B phagocytes
8 platelets
a D_ red blood calls,
47 The table shows the percentages of components in foods A, B, C and D.
Which food will have most of its nutrients undigested in the human body?
food | % ofprotein| %offat | % of carbohydrates | % of fibre
A 10.6 32.1 95 0
B 67 49 34.6 53
c 03 0 11.9 20
D 13.3 63 0 80
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The graph shows how the internal body temperature changes during and after an exercise.
body
temperature/
°c
time/s
During which time period was vasodilation most likely to be the highest?
A EtoF
B FtoG
© GtoH
D Htol
‘The diagram shows @ developing foetus attached to the uterus wall
uterus wall
structure X
‘What is the function of structure X?
A to supply carbon dioxide and urea to the foetus
B to supply oxygen and glucose to the foetus
© topass oxygenated blood from mother to the foetus
D__to pass deoxygenated blood from foetus to mother
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50. The diagram shows changes that occur in the thickness of the uterus lining during the menstrual
cycle.
At which point is ovulation most likely to occur?
thickness of the
uterus li
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time
1 A person has a pancreas that produces insufficient insulin.
The person eats a meal rich in carbohydrates.
Which graph shows changes in the blood sugar concentration of the person?
A
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52 The diagram shows a food web in a pond.
plankton
pond weed
Ae
‘Which food chain can be obtained from the food web?
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1 2 3 4
fish eagle | smallfish | plankton _| pond weed
plankton | tadpole _| large fish_| fish eagle
pondweed | plankton | smallish | fish eagle
D_ | pondweed | tadpole | fisheagle | large fish
53 Which process is described as the movement of molecules from a region of high concentration to
@ region of low concentration?
A active transport
B diffusion
2 © osmosis
a D transloc:
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54 The diagram shows the human skin,
Which part is a capillary?
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4 2 3
A renal vein urethra ureter
B renal vein ureter urethra
c renal artery ureter urethra
D renal artery urethra ureter
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What is the name of part X?
A cell wall
B_ cell membrane
© cytoplasm
D_ nucleus
Which labelled structure shows an anther?
A germinating bean seed is soaked in iodine solution for a few minutes.
The cotyledon is stained brown.
Which statement is true about the observation?
A Proteins are present.
Proteins have been converted to amino acids.
B
© Starch has been converted to glucose.
D_ Starch is present.
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59. The graph shows changes in a student's breathing rate as the student walks, then climbs a hill
and reaches the top of the hil
number of
starts: starts: reaches
walking climbing _top of hill
Why does the student's breathing rate continue to be at a higher level for some time, after the
student reached the top of the hill?
‘A more glucose is being used up
B__ more lactic acid is being oxidised
© the student's muscles are respiring slowly
D the student needs more energy
60 The diagram shows the female reproductive system.
in
Structure X produces the hormone oestrogen.
Which method of birth control contains the hormone oestrogen?
A. diaphragm
B pill
© spermicide
D sterilisation
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SCIENCE : DOUBLE AWARD 0569/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice October/November 2018
1 hour 30 minutes
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheat
‘Soft Clean Eraser
Soft Pencil (type B or HB)
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
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Read the instructions on the separate Answer Sheet very carefull.
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the Answer Sheet unless
this has already been done for you
‘Sign your name in the space provided on the Answer Sheet.
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There are sixty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice using a soft pencil on
the separate Answer Sheet
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
‘Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
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| You may use a calculator,
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A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 24.
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1 The diagram shows part of a micrometer screw gauge scale that was used to measure the
thickness of an iron rod.
‘What is the thickness of the iron rod?
A
B
c
D
2.58mm
12.58mm
13.30mm
20.50mm.
2 Which quantity is measured in newton metres?
A
B
c
D
force
moment
power
speed
3 A bucket falls into a well from the ground level.
The bucket takes 2.55 to reach the water surface.
‘What is the distance moved by the bucket to the water surface?
(g= 10m/s*)
A
B
c
D
12.50m
25.00m
31.25m
62.50m
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4 The diagrams show the speed-time graphs of some cars.
Which graph is for a car accelerating from rest?
A B
’
speed speed
0 o
0 time 0 time
c D A
speed speed
0- 7" ee
0 time 0 time
5 Asolid is heated and it expands.
Which statement explains the change taking place in the solid?
A the mass of particles increases
B__ the number of particles increases
the particles increase in size
D the space between particles increases
6 Methylated spirit is poured into an open container.
After some time all the spirit has disappeared into the air.
‘Which process describes what has happened to the spirit?
A. boiling
B condensation
© evaporation
D__ melting
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7 The diagram shows a liquid-in-glass thermometer.
‘The distance between ~10°C and 110°C is 25cm.
-10°C 110°C
What is the temperature when the end of the liquid thread is 10cm from the -10°C mark?
A 38°C
B 40°C
Cc 44°C
D 48°C
8 What ate the characteristics of an image formed by a magnifying glass?
A. realand erect
B real and inverted
virtual and erect
D virtual and inverted
9 The diagram represents the electromagnetic wave spectrum with three components given.
radio waves | microwaves 1 2 3 4 gamma rays
Which components are represented by the numbers 2 and 3?
2 3
A_ | visible light ultraviolet
B_ | visible light infra-red
C | ultraviolet visible light
D_ | ultraviolet infra-red
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40 A soldier fires a gun and hears an echo from a nearby cliff 2.5s later.
The speed of sound in air is 320 m/s.
How far is the cliff from the soldier?
A 256m
B 400m
© 800m
D 1600m
11. The list shows the stages of charging a suspended metallic sphere by induction
The stages are not in the correct order.
{i)_ touch the sphere with a finger for a short period of time and remove the finger
(ii) place a charged rod next to the sphere
(ili) remove the rod
What is the correct order of the stages?
A (ii), (®, (ill)
B iii). @. (i)
© (i), Gi, @)
D (it, @), @
412. The diagram shows two coils, P and Q, wound around soft iron cores and placed next to each
other. Coil P is connected to a battery and coil Q is connected to a centre zero galvanometer.
soft iron
Wh TTT exticn
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What observation would be made on the centre zero galvanometer when switch S is closed?
A it deflects and returns to zero
B it deflects continuously back and forth
C it deflects to one end and remains there
D
it remains at the centre
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13. Which diagram correctly shows the standpoint and the polarities of two iron pins hanging from
one end of a bar magnet?
A B c D
N Ss N
N Ss
n\ /s sy XS S| 'S
s N N N N NUN
14 Which electrical quantity is defined as “the rate of flow of electric charge”?
A current
B_ electromotive force
C potential difference
D_ power
15 Which circuit diagram shows the correct connection of an ammeter and a voltmeter in a circuit to
determine the resistance of resistor R?
* h--4s ® 4-4
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A. joule/coulomb
B_ joule/second
© ohm/ampere
D_ watt/coulomb
47 Whatis the most suitable fuse rating for an electric iron rated 2000W, 240V?
A 5A
B 7A
c BA
D 10A
18 Some resistors are connected to give a total resistance of 5.02.
Which diagram shows the arrangement of the resistors?
A 22 B 100
ja
30 409
c 20 30 D 10
30
+ +4
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49. Which radioactive emissions are deflected by an electric field?
A alpha and beta
alpha and gamma
alpha, beta and gamma
goo
beta and gamma
a
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20 A radioactive source that emits alpha, beta and gamma radiations is placed in front of a
G-M tube. A sheet of paper and a 5mm aluminium sheet are placed between the source
and the G-M tube as shown in the diagram.
radioactive
source
GM tube
of
ee 5mm
alumi
sheet
Which radiations are detected at positions X and Y?
position X position Y
A alpha, gamma gamma
B beta, gamma gamma
© | alpha, beta beta
D | alpha, beta alpha
21 What does the nucleus of rhodium, "$2 Rh contain?
A 58 electrons and 45 neutrons
B 58 electrons and 58 protons
© 48 protons and 58 neutrons
D 48 protons and 103 neutrons
te
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22 Which method is suitable for collecting an alkaline gas that is more dense than air and soluble in
water?
8
mea tty gas
e
calcium |!
oxide
ary
gas
water
c D
calcium concentrated gas
oxide sulphuric acid
23. Sodium nitrate can be prepared by titrating dilute nitric acid against sodium carbonate solution.
‘Which conclusion can be drawn from this information?
A Sodium carbonate is a base.
B_ Sodium carbonate is soluble in water.
€ Sodium nitrate is a base.
D Sodium nitrate is insoluble in water.
24. Metal X can be obtained from its ore by heating a mixture of the ore and carbon.
What could be metal X?
A. calcium
B gold
© sodium
D zinc
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25 Aqueous sodium hydroxide solution is added to a mixture of solution X and metal Y as shown.
damp red litmus
Paper turns blue
oa
aqueous sodium
hydroxide solution
Ol mixture of solution
ae. X and metal Y
heat
What could solution X and metal Y be?
solution X metal Y
A | ammonium chloride aluminium
B | ammonium chloride zine
c sodium nitrate aluminium
D sodium nitrate zine
26 What is the mass of aluminium in 204 g of aluminium oxide, Al,0;?
A 279
B 54g
© 106g
D 108g
27 Which gas would diffuse most slowly?
A ammonia, NH
B_ methane, CH,
oxygen, O;
D sulphur dioxide, SO.
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28 The diagram shows the electrolysis of copper(II) sulphate solution using carbon electrodes.
‘What is produced at the anode?
carbon electrodes
copper(II) sulphate
solution
copper metal
copper(II) ions
hydrogen gas
oxygen gas
gou>
29 A sample of water forms some scum with soap solution before and after boiling.
What could be the correct type of hardness and the salt present in the sample?
type of hardness salt present
A “permanent ‘calcium hydrogen carbonate
B permanent calcium sulphate
c ~ temporary calcium hydrogen carbonate
D temporary calcium sulphate
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30_A strip of iron is placed in each of the four test-tubes, with a solution of a different metal nitrate in
‘each tube, as shown,
In which test-tube will a reaction take place?
A
aqueous
calcium
nitrate
B c D
iron iron
aqueous aqueous aqueous zinc
copper(II) iron(II) nitrate nitrate
nitrate
31. The equation for the reaction of ethanol and oxygen is shown.
C2HsOH\(I) + x02) ——» yCO,(g) + 2H,0(g)
Which values of x, y and z balance this equation?
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A 2 2 1
B 2 2 3
c 3 2 r
D 3 2 3
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32 Which process is endothermic?
A combustion
B condensation
© neutralization
D__ photosynthesis
33. The equation for the reaction between calcium carbonate and 0.2mol/dm* hydrochloric acid
is shown.
CaCO,(s) + 2HCl(aq) ———+ CaCi,(aq) + H20(!) + CO2(9)
Which change will increase the rate of the reaction?
A. increasing the pressure
B__ increasing the volume of the acid
© using larger pieces of calcium carbonate
D__ using powdered calcium carbonate
34 Why is magnesium less electronegative than chlorine?
Magnesium has fewer
A. electrons.
B__ electrons in the outer shell.
number of shells.
D protons.
35 What is the bonding type of sodium chloride and the bonding type of graphite?
sodium chloride graphite
A covalent
B covalent covalent
c ionic covalent
D lonic ionic
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36 The diagram shows a fractionating column used to separate the components in crude oil
‘Which fraction could be petrol?
A
B
c
D
i. natural gases
te
I =a
i— iB
D
(Ctumen
37 Which air pollutant cannot be controlled by the use of catalytic convertors?
carbon monoxide
oxides of nitrogen
‘sulphur dioxide
unburnt hydrocarbons
38. In which industrial process is chlorine used?
A
B
c
D
manufacturing of cement
manufacturing of glass
manufacturing of plastics
softening of hard water
39 An incomplete equation for the reaction of an alkane is shown.
CroHae SOO» Cotta + CoH + ¥
What is the name of the reaction and the identity of Y?
name of the reaction identity of Y
A racking CoH,
B combustion CHa
c oxidation CoHis
D reduction CoHie
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40 The equation for the reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid is shown.
Zn(s) + 2HCKaq) ——> ZnCh(aq) + Ha(a)
‘What is the ionic equation for the reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid?
A
B
c
D
Zn(s) + 2H(aq), ——® Zn*(aq) + H.(9)
Zn(s) + 2H"(aq) ——» Zn™(aq) + H-(9)
Zn(s) + H"(aq)_~ ——» Zn'(aq) + He(g)
Zn(s) + He"(aq), ——® Zn*(aq) + Ho(g)
41 The diagram shows a plant cell.
What are the functions of the numbered parts in the cell?
1 2
A_ | controls activities of a cell | _ site for photosynthesis
B_ | controls activities of a cell| protein synthesis
c protein synthesis _| controls activities of a cell
D site for respiration site for photosynthesis
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42. The diagram shows a set-up of an experiment done by a student.
The liquid in the glass tube rose from point X to point Y,
beaker
0.5 mol/dm?
sugar solution
visking tube
water
Which change can cause the liquid to rise higher than Y?
A _ using 0.2mol/dm? sugar solution in the beaker
Busing 0.2mol/dm? sugar solution in the Visking tube
using 1.0mol/dm? sugar solution in the beaker
D using 1.0mol/dm* sugar solution in the Visking tube
43. By which process do green plants lose water through their leaves?
A__ photosynthesis
B respiration
translocation
D_ transpiration
44 Which word equation represents anaerobic respiration in yeast?
‘A glucose —» ethanol + carbon dioxide + energy
B glucose —> ethanol + water + eneray
© glucose —> lactic acid + energy
D glucose —+ lactic acid + water + energy
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45. The diagrams show set-ups used to investigate photosynthesis and respiration.
P R
black box
tokeep
‘out light
small ae
animal S
pond
weed
In which two set-ups are both photosynthesis and respiration taking place?
A PandR
B PandS
© QandR
D Qands
46 Which of the following is not an effect of adrenaline?
A increased breathing rate
B increased digestion
© increased heart rate
D increased sweating
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‘47. The diagram shows part of the urinary system.
Which part of the system removes urea from the blood?
48 Which conditions are needed for seeds to germinate?
‘A. carbon dioxide and light
B carbon dioxide and water
ight and suitable temperature
D__ water and suitable temperature
49 A food chain is shown. A farmer treated the cabbages with a pesticide,
cabbages ——> caterpillars ——» swallows ——> vultures
The bar chart represents the concentration of the pesticide in the bodies of each organism in the
chain.
Which bar represents the concentration of the pesticide in the swallows?
concentration
of pesticide
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‘50 Awoman has a 28 day menstrual cycle. She starts her menstruation on 10 October.
(On which date is the woman most likely to fall pregnant?
A 14 October
B 24 October
C5 November
D 10 November
51 In which part of the female reproductive system does implantation take place?
A. ovary
B_ oviduct
C uterus
D_ vagina
52. Which row shows sexually transmitted infections that can be treated and that cannot be treated
with antibiotics?
gonorthoea | HIV/AIDS | syphilis || key
¥ = can be treated with antibiotics
A x ¥ v x = cannot be treated with antibiotics
B ¥ x v
c ¥ x x
D x Y x
53. The table shows changes in the concentrations of blood components as the blood flows in
and out of an organ.
blood component | blood into the organ | blood out of the organ
CO; low high
O high low
urea low high
Which organ has the blood passed through?
A kidney
B liver
© lungs
D__ stomach
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54 Which of the following elements are found in carbohydrates?
A. carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
B carbon, oxygen, nitrogen
© carbon, phosphorus, nitrogen
D carbon, hydrogen, phosphorus
55 The diagram shows an example of asexual reproduction.
‘Which method of asexual reproduction is shown in the diagram?
A. binary fission
B budding
C grafting
D spore formation
56 Which part on the diagram produces a fluid that enables sperm cells to swim?
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57 A person walks from a cold room into a warm room.
Which of these reactions is the first to occur?
A dilation of arterioles under the skin
B__ more warm blood flowing close to the skin surface
C__ stimulation of receptors in the skin
D_ sweating
58 Which type of organism is used industrially to make bread?
A algae
B bacteria
fungus
D virus
59. Which component of blood has a nucleus?
A. platelets
B plasma
Cred blood cells
D_ white blood cells
60 Which type of birth control is the most effective?
A hormonal
B__ mechanical
natural
D surgical
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9 The diagram shows a flask filled with a liquid being heated.
capillary tube
lask
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When heat is applied, the level of the liquid in the capillary tube drops slightly before it rises. .
Which statement explains why the level drops?
A
B
c
D
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the flask expands
the liquid contracts
the flask contracts
the liquid expands
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10 Whatis the SI unit of charge?
A
B
c
D
ampere
coulomb
volt
watt
11 The diagram shows a radioactive source that emits alpha particles, in front of a detector.
radioactive source
deter
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The count rate from the source is 50 counts/ minute.
A sheet of paper is placed between the source and the detector.
The count rate becomes 10 counts/ minute.
What will be the count rate when the radioactive source is removed?
A
B
c
D
10 counts/minute
40 counts/minute
50 counts/minute
60 counts/minute
12 Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the shortest wavelength?
A
B
c
D
infrared
microwaves
ultraviolet
visible light
13 Which of the following elements is radioactive?
A
B
c
D
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aluminium
copper
iron
uranium
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14 The diagram shows a bell jar, The bell is connected to a power supply.
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bell -hammer
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tap
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vacuum pump
The bell is switched on, the hammer vibrates against the bell, and air is pumped out of the jar.
Which observations will be made as air is slowly removed?
rate of hammer vibration sound
A teduces fades away
B | remains the same fades away
¢c reduces remains the same
D | remains the same remains the same
48 A transformer is connected to a 240 mains supply.
The primary coil has 50 tums and the secondary coil has 200 tums.
What is the voltage in the secondary coil?
A 42v
B 60V
c 250V
D 960V
46 A copper wire is coiled around a plastic core and rotated between magnets to induce an
electromotive force.
Which change will not affect the size of the induced electromotive force?
A increasing the speed of rotation
reducing the number of turns of the coil
© using an aluminium core
D
using stronger magnets
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