SECTION A [30 marks] Answers all the questions. Instructions: Each question is followed by four options, A, B, C and D.

Choose the correct answer. 1 Which of the following are the ways to prevent the spread of diseases caused by microorganisms? I By washing hands before handling food II By covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing III By covering up wounds A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III 2 Which of the following diagram show the ways animals ensure the survival of their species?

A P and Q only C R and Q only

B D

P and R only P, Q and R

3 The information below is related to the survival of animal species. Animal X does not take care of its eggs. To ensure the survival of its species, animal X lays eggs in hidden places. Which of the following animals is animal X? A Rabbit B Rat C Lizard D Crocodile

4 Which of the following characteristics are important to plant seeds that are dispersed by wind? 1

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Light Have a sweet taste Have wings I and II only II and III only

B D

I and III only I, II and III

The diagram below shows a food chain in a vegetable garden farm.

vegetables

caterpillar

bird

What will happen if pesticides are sprayed on the farm? I The yield of the vegetables increases. II The bird will eat the vegetables. III The number of birds will decrease. A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III 6 The diagram below shows the symbol for a component in an electric circuit.

What component is represented by this symbol? A Switch B C Bulb D 7 The diagram below shows a food web. Paddy Rat Snake Which animal does P represented? A B Caterpillar P

Wire Dry cell

D 2

What change of energy is involved in a radio? A Electrical energy heat energy B Electrical energy sound energy C Electrical energy light energy D Electrical energy kinetic energy Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? A Natural gas B Solar energy C Petroleum D Coal Which of the following produces kinetic energy? I Water flowing in a river II A moving fan III Blowing of the wind A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III We need to use energy wisely to I save cost. II avoid wastage. III reduce pollution. A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III Which of the following can convert kinetic energy to electrical energy? A Dynamo B Solar cell C Dry cell D Accumulator

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13 The diagram below shows a bulb.

Which part labelled A, B, C or D, converts electrical energy to light energy and heat energy, when an electric current flows through the bulb?

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The pictures below show a few electrical appliances.

What is the similarity between the electrical appliances shown above? A They convert electrical energy to light energy. B They convert electrical energy to heat energy. C They convert electrical energy to kinetic energy. D They convert electrical energy to light energy and heat energy. 15 Which of the following does not apply the principle of reflection of light? A the wing mirrors of a car. B the mirror at a sharp bend of a road. C the periscope. D the stethoscope. Which of the following shows the similarity between evaporation and boiling? A A change of gas to liquid B A change of solid to liquid C A change of liquid to gas D A change of liquid to solid Azie holds a balloon as shown in the diagram below.

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The shape of the balloon can be changed easily because air A occupies space. B has mass. C has no fixed shape. D cannot be seen.

18 A few ice cubes are added to a glass of orange juice. Drops of water are formed on the outer wall of the glass as shown in the picture below.

drop of water

orange juice

ice cubes

What is the taste of the drops of water formed? A Sweet B Sour C Salty D Tasteless 19 What happens when water is heated until it boils? A The water becomes water vapour. B The water vapour becomes gas. C The water becomes lighter. D The volume of the water increases.

20 Which of the following processes are involved in the formation of clouds and rain? I Freezing II Evaporation III Condensation A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III 21 The table below shows the change in the colour of litmus paper shown by liquids X, Y and Z. Liquid X Y Z Change in the colour of litmus paper Red to blue No change in the blue or red litmus paper Blue to red

What conclusion can be drawn from this test? X Neutral Acid Alkali Neutral Y Alkali Neutral Neutral Acid Z Acid Alkali Acid Alkali

A B C D

22 Four pupils take different types of drinks. Raju drinks coffee. Swee Lan drinks syrup. Ali drinks pineapple juice. Ashraf drinks chocolate. Who takes an acidic drink? A Raju C Ali 23 What is the use of constellations? A To indicate time B To indicate direction C To study orbits of planets D To form patterns Which of the following constellations points to the south? A B

B D

Swee Lan Ashraf

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The following information is related to the rotation of the Earth. The Earth completes one rotation every 24 hours. The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east.

Which of the following are the effects due to the movement of the Earth? I Day and night II The length of the shadow of an object changes III The position of the shadow of an object changes A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III

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The diagram below shows a phase of the Moon.

What is the phase of the Moon at this time? A New Moon B C Full Moon D

Crescent Half Moon

27 The table below shows the results of an investigation. The length of the shadow of an object is measured and the position of the shadow is also observed, at different times of the day. Time 8.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. Length (cm) 30 10 10 30 Position West West East East

What is the change in the length of shadow from the morning to the evening? A Becomes longer B Becomes shorter C Becomes shorter and then becomes longer D Becomes longer and then becomes shorter 28 What is the phase of the moon that can be seen on the 14th and 15th days of the month in the lunar calendar? A New moon B Crescent C Full moon D Half moon 29 The picture below shows a structure.

Which of the following buildings has the same shape as the structure shown above? A B

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Which of the following is the most stable?

SECTION B [20 marks] Time: 30 minutes Answers all the questions. Instructions: Write your answers in the spaces provided. 1 The table below shows the change in the level of water in a cylinder that is exposed to sunlight. Time 7.00 a.m. 8.00 a.m. 9.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 12.00 noon 1.00 noon 2.00 p.m. 3.00 p.m. Water level (ml) 200 200 199 196 191 183 173 166 162

(a) What is the aim of this experiment? __________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (b) What happens to the rate of change in the level of water from 9 a.m. to 12 noon? __________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (c) Give a reason for your answer in (b). __________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (d) Write a hypothesis on this experiment. __________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] 2 The table below shows the temperature of water in a glass beaker, taken every two minutes for 10 minutes. Time (minutes) The temperature of water (C) 0 24 2 29 4 34 6 39 8 36 10 33

(a) State how the temperature of the water changes, as shown in the table above. __________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (b) Why does the temperature of the water increase from the beginning to the 6 th minute? __________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (c) Why does the temperature of the water decrease after the 6th minute? __________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (d) What conclusion can be drawn from this experiment? __________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] 3 The picture below shows two constellations, X and Y.

(a) Name the constellations. X: ______________________________ Y: ______________________________ [1 mark] (b) State the patterns that represent these constellations. X: ______________________________ Y: ______________________________ [1 mark] (c) State the directions that are shown by the constellations. X: _______________________________ Y: _______________________________ [2 marks] 4 The diagram below shows an investigation. The formation of shadows at different times of the day is studied.
west east

2.00 p.m.

4.00 p.m.

6.00 p.m.

(a) Write an aim for this investigation. __________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (b) What must be kept the same throughout the investigation? __________________________________________________________________ [1 mark] (c) Write two observations based on the investigation. i. ________________________________________________________________ ii.________________________________________________________________ [2 marks] 10

A group of pupils built three models as shown in the diagram below.

Model J K L (a)

The number of books that can be supported 3 8 6

What is the aim of this investigation? ______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

(b) State i. what is changed. _____________________________________________________________ ii. what is observed. ____________________________________________________________ [2 marks] (c) What is the relationship between the thing that is change and things that are the observed? _______________________________________________________________ [1 mark]

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