55/1 Science Paper 1 July 2005 1 hour

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JABATAN PELAJARAN NEGERI PERAK _______________________ PENILAIAN MENENGAH RENDAH 2005 Learning To Score

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DO NOT OPEN THE QUESTION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO 1. This question paper consists of 40 questions. 2. Answer all questions. 3. Answer each question by blackening the correct space on the answer sheet. 4. Blacken only one space for each question. 5. If you wish to change your answer, erase the blackened mark that you have made. Then blacken the space for your new answer. 6. The diagrams in the questions provided are not drawn to scale unless stated. 7. You may use a non-programmable scientific calculator.

This question paper consists 14 printed pages.

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1 The pendulum in the diagram above takes 1 second to swing from K to M. How long does the pendulum take to make 30 complete oscillations? A B C D 15 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds

2 What is the general use of the apparatus shown above ? A B C D For holding test tube. For holding hot object. For pouring a solution into a container with narrow mouth. To stir solutions in a container.

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3. The function of the part labeled M is A to control the movement of substances in and out of the cell. B to allow chemical processes to take place here. C to control all the activities of the cell. D to store water and dissolved minerals.

4. The diagram above shows the arrangement of the particles of substances K and L. Which of the following represents K and L correctly? A B C D K - alcohol K - iron K - water K - iron L - water L - oxygen L - iron L - alcohol

5. Based on the diagram above, we can say that A B C D Solid X is denser than water. Solid X is denser than liquid Y. Solid X is less dense than liquid Y. The densities of solid X and liquid Y are the same.

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6. The diagram above shows the arrangement of particles in substances P, Q and R. The following are true about P, Q and R except A P is an element. B Q is an element. C R is a compound. D The particles in Q are chemically combined together.

7. Three test tubes, P, Q and R were filled with different gases. They were inverted and shaken gently over a trough of water. It was found that the water level rose slightly in test tubes P and Q but rose highest in R. From the experiment above, what can you say about the solubility of the gases? A B C D The gas in test tube P is most soluble. The gas in test tube Q is most soluble The gas in test tube R is most soluble The gases are equally soluble

8. Which of the following is not a renewable energy source? A B C D Solar energy Fossil fuels Tidal energy Hydroelectric energy

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9. The diagram above shows a ball rolling down a slope. State the position of the ball when the potential energy of the ball is equal to its kinetic energy? A B C D K L M N

10 The above diagram shows four beakers K, L, M and N, containing 20 ml, 30 ml, 40 ml and 50 ml of a liquid at 60C. Which beaker contains the liquid with the least amount of heat? A B C D K L M N

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Water bath at 37 0C Egg white

Pepsin and Sodium hydroxide

11 The figure above shows the apparatus for testing enzyme activity on protein. What is an error in the set up ? A B C D Water bath at 37 0C. Sodium hydroxide Pepsin Egg white

12 A plant which have leaves as above will also have I tap root system II two cotyledons III woody stems A B C D I only III only II and III only I, II and III

The preys natural enemy is used to control the population of the pest.

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The above statement explains A symbiosis B parasitism C competetion D biological control

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Root nodules

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The above figure shows the root of leguminous plant. Which of the following is the roles of the bacteria that lives inside the root nodules ? A B C D To change the nitrogen in atmospere into nitrate for the leguminous plant. To supply nutrient for the leguminous plant. To povide support for the leguminous palnt. To increase the grip of roots in the ground.

Z X

Atmospheric pressure

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The syringe above can suck up the liquid because atmospheric pressure A is higher than the air pressure at X B is lower than the air pressure at X C is the same as the air pressure at X D is higher than air pressure at Z Which of the following is true about the magnetic force ? A B C D It consists of repulsive force only. It consists of repulsive force and attractive force. It is influence by the gravity force. It exists in all types of metal.

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17 Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system ? A B C D Supports the weight of the body. Protects the soft organs Maintains the shape of the body. Support the stability of the body.

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___________________________________________________Learning To Score 2005 18. How does a boat achieve stability on water ? A B C D By loading it with heavy things. By decreasing its weight. By reducing its base area. By having the passengger stand up.

X Y 2m Load 3m 160 N

19 The figure above shows a load P is placed on a plank XY.A force of 160 N is exerted to keep the plank horizontally. What is the weight of the load P? A B C D 160 N 320 N 400 N 800 N

20. Which of the plant parts shows positive hydrotropism ? I Stem II Roots III Leaves A B C D II only I and II only I and III only I , II and III

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P Q R S

21 Which of the parts P , Q , R and S produce nerve impulses to be sent to the brain? A B C D P Q R S

22 Which of the following vitamins is produced by our skin in sunlight? A B C D Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K

23 Which of the following is a product of photosynthesis? I. Water II. Glucose III. Oxygen A B C D I only I and II only I and III only II and III only

24 A student is boiling some sea water in a beaker. Which is the boiling point of the sea water ? A B C D 96 C 98 C 100 C 104 C

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___________________________________________________Learning To Score 2005 25 A spring extends by 2 cm when a load of 5 N is applied to it. What is its extension when a load of 15 N is applied to it? A B C D 4 cm 6 cm 8 cm 10 cm

26 The contraction of which of the following changes the air pressure in the thoracic cavity? A Alveolus B Bronchiole C Diaphragm D Nasal cavity 27 The oxygenated blood from the lungs returns to the heart through the A B C D aorta vena cava pulmonary veins pulmonary arteries

28 The information below shows the function of an excretory organ.

To regulate the balance of water content To ensure that the blood pressure is at normal level

The excretory organ mentioned above is the A B C D skin liver lungs kidneys

29 The transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma is known as A fertilisation B pollination C sterilisation D germination

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___________________________________________________Learning To Score 2005 30 Which of the following is required for the formation of a zygote? I Sperm II Ovum III Offsping A B C D I and II only I and III only II and III only I , II and III

31 Which of the following is an agent of pollination for flowers that do not produce nectar, small , dull coloured and the pollen grains are small, many, light and smooth? A Bird B Insect C Wind D Water 32 The following graph shows the human growth curve

Which of the following stages represents rapid growth? A B C D P only Q only P and Q P and R

33 Which of the following represents the reaction that takes place when aluminium powder is heated in the air? A B C D Aluminium + oxygen aluminium oxide Aluminium + water aluminium hydroxide Aluminium + sulphur dioxide aluminium sulphide Aluminium + carbon dioxide aluminium carbonate

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heated

Calcium carbonate

34 In the above equation , P and Q are the products of the heating of calcium carbonate. What are P and Q? A B C D P Calcium Calcium oxide Calcium oxide Calcium hydroxide Q Carbon dioxide Carbon Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide

35 Which of the following is true about the component of an electrical circuit and its symbol?

Electrical Component A. B. C. D. Bulb Resistor Voltmeter Dry cell

Symbol A

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___________________________________________________Learning To Score 2005 36 The figure shows a transformer.

What is it used for? A B C D To increase the voltage of an alternating current. To decrease the voltage of an alternating current. To convert direct current into alternating current To produce a strong magnetic field.

37 A bulb is connected to a battery of 12 V. If the current flowing in the circuits is 3 A , the resistance of the bulb is A B C D 2 4 6 8

38 Calculate the rating of the fuse suitable to be used in an electrical appliance marked 240 V , 1 800 W A B C D 1A 3A 5A 10 A

39 The reaction shows how energy is generated by the Sun.

Nuclear Hydrogen atoms Fusion X + Energy

X is A B C D helium oxygen carbon calcium

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___________________________________________________Learning To Score 2005 40 Which of the following is true about the developments in space exploration? A B C D Man has successfully landed on the Moon. Man has successfully landed on the Sun. All spacecraft are reusable. Neil Armstrong was the first man to orbit the Earth.

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