Name : ...

SULIT

Class : ..

SMK (P) METHODIST, PULAU PINANG PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2011

DO NOT OPEN THE QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 This question paper consists of 40 questions. Answer all questions. Answer each question by blackening the correct space on the answer sheet.

Each question is followed by four alternative answers A, B, C and D. Blacken only one space for each question.
If you wish to change your answer, erase the blackened mark that you have made. Then blacken the space for the new answer. The diagrams in the questions provided are not drawn to scale unless stated. You may use a non-programmable scientific calculator.

Prepared by : Ms. Tan Phei Ling Checked by: Pn. Eliza Approved by: Cik Tan Suan See

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 11 halaman bercetak. Objective questions Choose the best answer. 1 A student wants to find the volume of a stone. He puts the stone into a measuring cylinder filled with water. Based on Diagram 1, what is the volume of the stone?

A 17cm B 20 cm

C 46 cm D 63 cm

Diagram 2 shows the organisation of cells in the human body.

Which of the following is an example of P? A Platelet B Ossicles 3 C Stomach D Optic nerve

Which of the following is not a part of the human respiratory system? A Nasal cavity C Ribs

B Intercostal muscles D Heart Which of the following activity A, B, C or D, shows that air has mass? A C

Which of the following is a natural resource on Earth? A Sun B Soil C Wind D Rain

Which of the following methods can be used to separate a mixture of iron filings and sulphur powder? A Filtration B Distillation C Electrolysis D Magnetic attraction

Diagram 3 shows the conditions needed for combustion. What do P, Q and R represent?

Diagram 3 A Light, fuel and oxygen C Oxygen, carbon and fuel

B Fuel, oxygen and heat 8

D Carbon dioxide, heat and coal

The information above shows examples of renewable sources of energy. What is the name of this type of energy source? A Petroleum B Geothermal 9 C Coal D Biomass

Which part of the plant shows positive hydrotropism? A Root B Leaf C Stem D Shoot

10

The density of iron is 7.9 g/cm3. What is the mass of 20cm3 of iron? A 99 g B 158 g C 170 g D 198g

11

Diagram 4 shows a ray of light travelling from medium P to medium Q.

Diagram 4 Which of the following could be medium P and Q?

12

Diagram 5 shows the structure of the human ear.

Diagra m5

Which of the labelled parts P, Q, R and S produces impulses to be sent to the brain? AP BQ CR DS

13

Too much A. B. C. D. sugar water salt vitamin C

can lead to high blood pressure.

14

Which of these areas of the skin has the most number of receptors? A. B. C. D. Fingertips Cheek Back of the hand Elbow

15

Diagram 6 shows two different animals.

Diagram 6 What is the similarity between the two animals? A Furry B Lay eggs C Have scales D Warm blooded

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Diagram 7 shows a food web.

Diagram 7 Which organism has the biggest population? A Organism P B Organism R C Organism Q D Organism S

17 A. B. C. D.

shows nastic movement in response to touch. Mimosa pudica Rafflesia Hydrilla Hibiscus

18

Which of the following shows the reflection of light?

19

Diagram 8 shows the limitation of sight

Diagram 8 This limitation of sight is called A blind spot B optical illusion C stereoscopic vision D monocular vision

20

Diagram 9 shows a type of response in plant.

Diagram 9

The type of tropism shown by the plant is A Phototropism . C Thigmotropism B Hydrotropism D Nastic movement

21

Where does the reabsorption of water take place when food passes through the alimentary canal? A Mouth C Small intestine B Stomach D Large intestine

22

The information shows a list of animals which have common characteristics. Snake Bird Whale

What are the common characteristics? A Lays eggs B Cold-blooded C Have backbones D External fertilisation

23

Which of the following are present in faeces? I. Undigested food II. Mucus III. Bacteria

A. B. C. D.

I, II and III I and II only II and III only I only 24 A. B. C. D. 25 Vitamins Minerals Fibre Fats helps to prevent constipation.

Grass in vegetable garden are weeded from time to time to reduce the problem of: A. Parasitism B. Mutualism C. Commensalism D. Competition

26

Diagram 10 shows two boys suffering from a disease due to lack of a certain nutrient.

Diagram 10

What is their diet lacking of? A Fat B Iron C Iodine D Protein

27

The following information shows the characteristics of a plant. Soft stem. Fibrous root system. Parallel veined leaves.

Which plants have these characteristics? A Banana B Papaya 28 Diagram 11 shows a food chain. Diagram 11 C Coconut D Balsam

Which organism can represent Z? I. Rat II. Eagle III. Fungi IV. Bacteria A I and II B II and III C III and IV D I and IV

Questions 29 and 30 are based on Diagram 12.

With moist scales (Animal R)

With dry scales (Animal S)

With fur (Animal T)

Without fur (Animal U)

29.

Which animals have no scales. A. B. C. D. Animal R and S Animal S and T Animal T and U Animal U and R

Diagram 12

30.

Which of these animals may be grouped as animal U? A. B. C. D. Salamander Crocodile Salmon Beaver

31.

What do an eagle and a rat have in common? A. B. C. D. Both have fur Both are without backbones Both reproduce by laying eggs Both breathe with lungs

32.

Which of these is a warm-blooded vertebrate? A. B. C. D. Penguin Monitor lizard Shark Tree frog

33.

We can help to maintain biodiversity by I. maintaining forest reserves II. setting up animal sanctuaries III. deforestation A. B. C. D. I, II and III I and II only II and III only I only

34.

A ________________ is made up of many different populations living together in the same area. A. B. C. D. habitat species community ecosystem

35.

What is ecology? A. B. C. D. The study of relationship between living things and their environment. The environment that is made up lots of different ecosystem. The whole populations in an ecosystem. The variety of different species in an ecosystem.

36.

Diagram 13 Which of the following statement about the tropical rain forest ecosystem is incorrect? A. B. C. D. 37. Tropical rain forests are found in the tropics, close to the equator. Tropical rain forests have year-round warm temperatures, strong sunlight and abundant rainfall. Tropical rain forests contain the greatest diversity of living organisms. The floors of the rain forest are bright and cover by herbs.

A predator A. B. C. D. makes it own food obtains food from a living host feeds on dead living things kills and eats other organisms

38.

Organisms that recycle minerals back into the ecosystem are A. B. C. D. producers decomposers consumers competitors

39.

Which of the following words best describes the relationship between the remora and shark? A. B. C. D. Competition Commensalisms Mutualism Parasitism

40.

A rabbit can be classified as a A. B. C. D. Producer Decomposer Primary consumer Tertiary consumer

Name : ... SULIT

Class : ..

SMK (P) METHODIST, PULAU PINANG PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2011

DO NOT OPEN THE QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. This question paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the question paper. The diagrams in the questions provided are not drawn to scale unless stated The time suggested to complete Section A is 60 minutes and Section B is 30 minutes. Hand in your entire answer sheet at the end of the examination.

For examiners use only Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTAL

Total Marks 6 7 6 6 8 7 8 12 60

Marks Obtained

Section A [40 marks] Answer all questions. The time suggested to answer this section is 60 minutes.

1. Diagram 1 shows the structures of the human skin.

DIAGRAM 1

(a) On Diagram 1, label the structures P, R and S using the following words Pressure receptors Touch receptor Pain receptors [3 marks] (b) State one function of the skin. _____________________________________ [1 mark] (c) What are the two factors that influence the sensitivity of the skin? [i] __________________________________ [ii] __________________________________ [2 marks] 2. Diagram 2 shows a human digestive system.

DIAGRAM 2 (a) Name two of the parts labelled P, Q, R, S, T, U and V. P: _____________________________________________ Q: _____________________________________________ R: _____________________________________________ S: _____________________________________________ T: _____________________________________________ U: _____________________________________________ V: _____________________________________________ [2 marks] (b) What is produced by part V? _____________________________________________ (c) Which part does digestion ends? _____________________________________________ [1 mark] (d) State the function of parts labelled R: _____________________________________________ S: _____________________________________________ U: _____________________________________________ [3 marks] 3. [1 mark]

Study the given chart above and answer the question about the daily energy requirement for different individuals. (a) Which group of individuals need the most energy? ___________________________________ [1 mark] (b) Why does the child require a lot of energy for daily activities? ___________________________________ [1 mark] (c ) List 4 factors that influence a persons need for energy. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ [4 marks]

4.

DIAGRAM 3

(a) Diagram 3 shows a food pyramid. Give two food examples for each of the following. (i) E: ___________________________________________________ (ii) F: ___________________________________________________ (iii) G: ___________________________________________________ (iv) H: __________________________________________________ (v) I: ___________________________________________________ (5 marks) (b) Why are we advised not to take too many food labelled as J? ___________________________________________________________ (1 mark) 5. Figure 4 shows the classification of plants.

DIAGRAM 4 (a) Complete Diagram 4 by identifying the parts labelled as, (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) L: ______________________________________ M: ______________________________________ O: ______________________________________ N: ______________________________________ P: ______________________________________ marks) (5

(b) Based on your answer in (a), state one example for each of the following. (i) (ii) N: ______________________________________ P: ______________________________________

(2 marks) (c) State one characteristic of non flowering plants. __________________________________________________ (1 mark)

6. Diagram 5 shows the characteristics between amphibians, fish and reptiles.

DIAGRAM 5 (a) What is the habitat for (i) (ii) (iii) Fish : __________________________________________ Amphibians : ____________________________________ Reptiles: _______________________________________ (2 marks) (b) State three common characteristics of Q. (i) ______________________________________________________ (ii) ______________________________________________________ (iii) ______________________________________________________ (3 marks) (c) Name two non-living component in ecosystem. (i) __________________________________________ (ii) __________________________________________ (2 marks)

Section B [20 marks] Answer all questions. The time suggested to answer this section is 30 minutes. 7. Diagram 6 shows several substances, P, Q, R, S and T.

Sulphur P

Mercury Q

Soil R

Gold S

Petroleum T

Look at the substances in Diagram 6 and answer the following questions. State a characteristic for each of the following substances. P: ________________________________________________________________ Q: ________________________________________________________________ S: ________________________________________________________________ T: ________________________________________________________________ (4 marks) (b) Classify the substances, P, Q, R, S and T in Diagram 6 into two groups based on common characteristic.

Substance P, Q, R, S and T

Characteristi c

Substance

(4 marks) 8. An experiment was performed to show the transfer of heat in different substances. Diagram 7 shows the set-up of the apparatus used. Table 1 shows the result of the experiment.

DIAGRAM 7

TABLE 1

State a hypothesis for the experiment. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) What are the variables in the experiment? Manipulated variable: ______________________________________________________________________ Responding variable: _______________________________________________________________________ Constant variable: _______________________________________________________________________ (3 marks) (i) Why do the thumbtacks fall off after some time? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) (ii) How is hear from the hot water transferred to the thumbtacks? _______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) (iii) Based on the result given in Table 1, arrange the rod in the order of decreasing heat conductivity. (iv)

(1 mark) (v) Give a reason for the arrangement given in (c)(iii). ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) What conclusion can you draw from the experiment? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) (i) Which of the materials is most suitable for making cooking utensils, such as a frying pan? ___________________________________________________________________________

(1 mark) (ii) Explain you answer in (e)(i) ___________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) Name one other application of the material you have chosen in (e) (i). ___________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) ---END OF QUESTION PAPER---