SECTION A (20 MARKS)

1. Which of the following is the importance of biodiversity?

A. Artificial food production.
B. Research in environmental balance.
C. Bukit Fraser’s resort area for recreation.
D. The manufacture of medicines using chemicals.

2. Which of the following are the characteristics of maize plant?

i. Fibrous root
ii. Non-woody stem
iii. Network-like veins leaves
iv. Two cotyledons in seeds

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III and IV
D. I and IV

3. Why would a dolphin trapped in a fisherman’s net drown?

A. Its body is soft.
B. It has a big body.
C. It lacks of food.
D. It breathes through its lungs.

4. Diagram 1 shows a plant with its young. What is the type of interaction between the living
organisms?

Diagram 1
A. Competition
B. Parasitism
C. Mutualism
D. Commensalism

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5. Which of the following are the predators in the food chain below?

A. Snake & eagle

B. Grasshopper & rat
C. Grasshopper & eagle
D. Grass & snake

6. Diagram 2 shows the set-up of apparatus in a food test. A red precipitate is formed when
solution X is heated together with a few drops of Millon’s reagent. Solution X probably
contains

Diagram 2
A. Oil
B. Starch
C. Glucose
D. Protein

7. Diagram 3 shows the set-up of apparatus to investigate the digestion and absorption of starch
and glucose. The distilled water in the beaker is then tested with iodine and Benedict’s
solution. Which change can be observed?

Diagram 3

A. The solution turns to dark blue.

B. A brick-red precipitate is formed.
C. A white precipitate is formed
D. No change

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8. Diagram 4 shows the water cycle. What are the effects of the process taking place in T?

Diagram 4
A. Avoid soil erosion.
B. Prevent the soil from drying out.
C. Increase the water vapour in the atmosphere.
D. Plant root grip causes slow groundwater flow.

9. A boy is having fever. Which of the following can prevent other kids from getting infected?
A. Being in a crowded place.
B. Spit everywhere.
C. Stay in a room with good ventilation.
D. To cough and sneeze without covering mouth and nose.

10. P, Q, R and S are part of stages that are involved in the water purification system

P – removes impurities through sand filter.

Q – suspended particles deposit at the bottom of the tank.
R – chlorine and sodium fluoride are added.
S – alum and lime are added.

Which of the following shows the correct sequence?

A. S→Q→P→R
B. R→P→S→Q
C. R→Q→P→S
D. S→R→Q→P

11. Which of the following is a cold blooded animal and carries out external fertilisation?
A. Fish
B. Snake
C. Elephant
D. Earthworm

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12. Diagram 5 shows a type of interaction. Which of the following types of interaction exists
between the organisms in the diagram above?

Diagram 5
A. Prey-predator
B. Mutualism
C. Competition
D. Parasitism

13. Diagram 6 shows the human digestive system. Which of the following organs secretes
hydrochloric acid?

Diagram 6
A. Organ P
B. Organ Q
C. Organ R
D. Organ S

14. Which of the following diseases is spread through water?

A. Gonorrhoea
B. Syphilis
C. Typhoid
D. Flu

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15. Which of the following method of purification can eliminate the odour in water?
A. Boiling
B. Distillation
C. Chlorination
D. Sedimentation

16. A pupil carries out the electrolysis of water. Which of the following observations is correct
when the gas collected in the test tube at the cathode is tested with a burning wooden splinter?
A. The wooden splinter stops burning but continues to glow.
B. The wooden splinter burns more brightly.
C. The gas explodes with a “pop” sound.
D. The burning wooden splinter is extinguished.

17. Diagram 7 shows an apparatus to study the electrolysis of acidic water by using carbon
electrodes. What is gas P?

Diagram 7
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. Carbon dioxide

18. Which of the following is not the factor affecting the evaporation of water?
A. Humidity
B. Surrounding temperature
C. Quantity of water
D. Air movement

19. Which food has a high content of carbohydrates?

I. Rice
II. Bread
III. Fish
IV. Tomato

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III and IV
D. I and IV
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 20. During electrolysis, oxygen gas is produced at the ……
A. Anode
B. Beaker
C. Cathode
D. Salt solution

ANSWER FOR SECTION A:

1. 6. 11. 16.

2. 7. 12. 17.

3. 8. 13. 18.

4. 9. 14. 19.

5. 10. 15. 20.

SECTION B (20 Marks)

1. a) Tick (/) for examples of invertebrate animal.

(2 marks)

b) Match the correct common characteristics to the following classes of animal.

Common characteristics Class

Poikilothermic Mammals

Homeothermic Amphibians

(2 marks)
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2. Match the types of plant with the suitable explanations.

Characteristics
Type of plant
Reproduce by spores and cones
Flowering
Eg: moss and ferns

Has cotyledon
Non-flowering

Germinate by seed

(4 marks)

3. Fill in the blanks below to explain the effects of deficiency of vitamins.

Vitamin C Vitamin E Vitamin B Vitamin D

(a)___________________ (b)____________________

Effect of deficiency: Sterility Effect of deficiency: Ricket

(c)___________________ (d)____________________

Effect of deficiency: Beri-beri Effect of deficiency: Scurvy

(4 marks)

4. a) Underline the correct answer about the terms in the body defense system.

(i) Foreign substance that stimulate antibody production are called (genes, antigens)

(ii) (Antibodies, Vaccines) are proteins that are produced by white blood cells.
(2 marks)

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b) Label the food pyramid below with the classes of food given.

Carbohydrate Fibre Protein Fat

a) ________________________

b) ________________________

c) ________________________

d) ________________________

(2 marks)

5. Complete the crossword puzzle below about food digestion.

(4 marks)
Down
1 Process of elimination of faeces from the body.
2 Place to stored solid waste temporarily.
Across
3 Unabsorbed and undigested food to become solid waste.
4 Process of distributing the end products of digestion.

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 SECTION C (60 MARKS)

6. The table below shows the calories value of the food consumed by Aira in a day.

Food Calorific value (kJ/100g) Quantity (g)

Rice 130 300

Teh tarik 160 150

Chicken soup 190 250

Fried fish 250 200

a) State two factors that influence a person’s calory intake.

________________________________________________

________________________________________________ (2 marks)

b) Calculate the calorific value consumed by Aira in a day. (show calculation and unit)

(3 marks)

c) In your opinion, did Aira take a balance diet? Explain your answer.

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

(3 marks)

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7. Diagram 8 shows a bird watching several caterpillars that are eating leaves in a farm.

Diagram 8
a) What is meant by ecosystem?
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

b) Name the type of interaction between

i. Caterpillar and the bird: _______________________________________________

ii. Among the caterpillars: _______________________________________________

(2 marks)

c) Last year, the flock of birds migrated to another area. Predict what happened to the number

of caterpillars with explanation.?

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

d) The owner of the farm decided to rear birds as a biological control agent in order to reduce
the population of caterpillars. Is his decision justified?
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

(3 marks)

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8. Diagram 9 shows Anne drinking river water directly.

Diagram 9
a) (i) Is Anne’s action correct? Give a reason.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

(ii) Suggest what Anne needs to do before drinking the water. Explain.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

b) Today, many families in Malaysia use water filter containing ultraviolet columns.

(i) In your opinion, what are the substances in the tap water that can be removed by
this water filter. Explain your answer.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

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 (ii) Can the water that comes out through this water filter be drunk directly?
Explain why.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

(iii) In your opinion, are we encouraged to drink directly from the tap water?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

9. Diagram 10 shows a type of cell found in the human body.

Diagram 10

a) i) Name the type of a cell shown in diagram 10?

___________________________________________________________________

(1 mark)

ii) What is the line of defence shown in the diagram above?

________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

iii) Give two functions carried out by that type of cell?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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 b) What is the meaning of

i) Immunity

_______________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

ii) Phagocytosis

______________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

c) A disease outbreak has occurred in a village resulted in 3 death cases and 15 others show
symptoms of the disease. What action should be taken by the hospital on the patients
suffering from the disease? Justify your answer.

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

d) The dengue fever is an infectious disease that can be fatal. Explain how the disease can
spread.

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
10. Diagram 11 shows the human intestine.

Diagram 11

a) i) Name part X.

___________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

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 ii) In part X, substance Y is reabsorbed into bloodstream. What could possibly be the
substance Y?

_______________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
iii) Name the process in which faeces are eliminated from the body.

______________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

b) Abu experiences difficulty in defecating. Suggest three practices that need to be followed by
Abu to prevent himself from facing the same problem in the future.

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________
(3 marks)

Diagram 12
c)

c) i) Name the organ in which the villus can be found.

______________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

ii) State the function of the villus.

______________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

d) Explain the adaptations of the villus that helps the process of absorption.

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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 e) Assimilation is a process which distributes the end products of digestion for the use of our
body cells. How do our body use glucose and amino acid?

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

11. Read the statement below and answer the question that follows.

Water is a universal solvent that is widely used in daily life.

a) Why is water known as a universal solvent?

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

b) Is distilled water suitable for drinking? Why?

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

c) Study the following situations

i. Siti accidently spilled ink on her school uniform. She tries to remove the stain
using hot water but it did not work. Explain why.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

ii. Mei Ling removes the varnish on her nails with acetone. Justify her action.

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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 d) A boy scout wants to purify the water found in the forest by creating a simple filter.
Diagram below shows the materials available on him.

Knife Plastic bottle Pebbles Fine sand Coffee filter Coarse sand

Help the boy scout by sketching the design of the water filter and state the steps to make
it.

Sketch and label:

Steps : . (2 marks)

_____________________________________________________________________________

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_____________________________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

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