St.

Josephs Anglo-Chinese School

2013 / 2014 Second Term Examination
F.1 Integrated Science
Total score:
Name: ____________________(

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Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes

1.

The diagrams in this paper are not necessarily drawn to scale.

2.

Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.

Section A : Multiple choices (20 marks)

1.

Which of the following is/are scientific discoveries?

(1) John Logie Baird developed the first television system in 1926.
(2) Scientists found 700 new species of organisms down in the Weddell Sea off Antarctica in
2007.
(3) Laszlo Biro made the first ballpoint pen in 1938.
A
(2) only
B
(1) and (2) only
C
(2) and (3) only
D

2.

(1), (2) and (3)

To transfer 2 mL of a liquid, which of the following pieces of apparatus would be the most suitable?
A
B

3.

Which of the following is a fair test for studying the effect of water temperature on the solubility of
sugar in water?
A
B

4.

5.

A student drew a graph to show the distribution of a feature of all classmates in his class. He forgot
to write down what the feature was. Which of the following features is possible?

A
B

Weight
Height

C
D

The look of the earlobe

Hand span

Which of the following methods may save endangered species from extinction?
(1) Pass laws to ban the trading of the products made from endangered species.
(2) Set reserve areas to protect the habitats of endangered species.
(3) Do research on endangered species and help them reproduce.
(4) Keep all endangered species in zoos to protect them.
A

(1) and (2) only

B
C
D

(2) and (4) only

(1), (2) and (3) only
(2), (3) and (4) only
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A student uses the following chart to classify the platypus, horse and kangaroo.

Platypus

Kangaroo

Horse

Mammal

Lays eggs

Prototheria

Does not lay eggs

Female has pouches

Female has no pouches

Metatheria

Eutheria

Which of the following classifies the platypus, horse and kangaroo correctly?

A
B
C
D
7.

Prototheria
platypus
platypus
kangaroo
horse

Metatheria
kangaroo
horse
platypus
kangaroo

Eutheria
horse
kangaroo
horse
platypus

Which of the following help illuminate the slide on a microscope?

(1) Adjusting the mirror
(2)
(3)
(4)
A
B
C
D

Turning the fine adjustment knob

Moving the slide to the centre of the stage
Adjusting the diaphragm
(1) and (3) only
(1) and (4) only
(1), (2) and (4) only
(2), (3) and (4) only

8.

The following diagram shows the male reproductive system and its associated structures.

Which of the following is the correct path through which the sperms pass out of the male body?
A
B
C
D
9.

543
456
643
143

The following diagram shows a pregnant woman and her foetus.

Which of the following parts will remain inside the mothers body after the baby is born?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 5
10. When a boy or a girl reaches puberty, what makes his or her secondary sexual characteristics appear?
A Sexual desire
B Increased level of sex hormones in his or her body
C Production of sperms or eggs
D Nocturnal emission or menstruation
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11.

We cook on a charcoal fire when having a barbecue.

Charcoal stores
A
B
C
D
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electrical energy.
chemical energy.
potential energy.
heat energy.

The toy cat below moves when there is light. Which of the following energy conversions take
place?

solar
panel

Heat energy kinetic energy potential energy

B
C
D

Kinetic energy light energy electrical energy

Light energy electrical energy kinetic energy
Electrical energy kinetic energy sound energy

13.

The diagram below shows a wind power station. Which of the following energy conversions take(s)
place?

windmill

generator

Kinetic energy of air chemical energy of generator

Kinetic energy of air kinetic energy of windmill

kinetic energy of generator electrical energy
Kinetic energy of air potential energy of generator electrical energy
Electrical energy kinetic energy of windmill

C
D
14.

Which energy source is used in the following power plant?

steam

water

hot rocks

A
B
C
D
15.

Nuclear power
Tidal power
Geothermal power
Fossil fuels

Large and insoluble impurities in water are usually removed by

A
chlorination.
B
fluoridation.
C
sedimentation.
D
distillation.

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The diagram below shows a water purification method. What is the liquid collected in the beaker
called?

A
B
C
D

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Micro-organisms in water can be killed by

(1) adding chlorine.
(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D

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boiling.
ultra-violet light.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following processes can be used to purify water?

(1) Distillation
(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D

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Residue
Filtrate
Distillate
Sediment

Fluoridation
Filtration
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following is a solid at room temperature?

A Wax
B Mercury
C Water
D Carbon dioxide

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Which of the following has/have a shape that changes with its container?
(1) Air
(2) Water
(3) Wood
A

(1) only

B
C
D

(2) only
(1) and (2) only
(2) and (3) only
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Section B : Fill in the blanks (20 marks)

1.

The _______a__________________ in the laboratory usually contains adhesive bandages,

disinfectants, disposable gloves and dressings.

We can use a ____b______________ to measure temperature.

In a fair test, we should change the independent variable and measure the change in the
_______c_________ variable.

The _____d___________ of camels is the desert.

Scientists found that the absence or presence of a _________e__________ is the most suitable
criteria for classifying animals at the first step. Animals are then classified as
_________f__________ and _________g__________.

Sperms and eggs are produced in _____h ________ and ______i _________ respectively.

When a baby is born, the _____________ j___________ is tied and cut.

________k______ is a solid fossil fuel. We can get it from underground through mining.

The _______l_______ is a device that changes kinetic energy to electrical energy.

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Some of the gases given out from the burning of fossil fuels trap more heat energy in the
atmosphere and cause __________m___________.

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We can observe micro-organisms in water using a ____n__________.

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The solid which cannot pass through a filter is called _______o_______.

13

Sea water can be changed to drinking water by ______p________ in a desalination plant.

14

Gases take up the ______q________ and the ________r______ of closed containers.

15

Freezing is the process in which a substance changes from_____s_________ into ______t________

state.

Section C : Concepts Understanding Questions ( 5 marks)

For each of the following statements, point out whether the description in bracketsis correct or not.
If the description is CORRECT, write TRUE.
If the description is WRONG, write down the CORRECT DESCRIPTION.
Example:
We must noteat or drink in the laboratory.
True ____________________________________
Reagent bottles are used to holdgases.
.. (solutions)
1.

After an egg is fertilized, it will develop intoa foetus and then an embryo.

2.

The age of reaching puberty may be different for different people.

3.

Living things in rivers and lakes may be harmed byacid rain.

4.

Pond wateris safe to drink because it does not contain any impurities.

5.

Mercury aresolids at room temperature.

Section D : Structural questions (50 marks)

1.
The diagram below shows four animals. Construct a key for identifying them.
A

Snail

Bivalve

Octopus

Limpet

Animals AD

With a shell

Shell in one piece

Coiled shell

Shell not coiled

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(10 marks)

2.

The following is a photo of an animal cell taken under a microscope. This photo was taken at a
magnification of 200X.
A
Q

(a)

What is the actual length of the animal cell along line PQ?

(2 marks)

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(b)

State THREE differences between the animal cell and a plant cell.

(3 marks)

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(c)

Name the substance found at point B.

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________
(d)

What is structure A? Give ONE function of A.

(3 marks)

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(e)

The cell membrane is flexible. Give ONE piece of evidence to support this statement
from the above photo.

(2 marks)

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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3.

(a)

In Hong Kong, what fuels are commonly used in vehicles ? Give TWO examples.
(2 marks)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Some new cars use hydrogen as fuels. In the fuel cell of the car, hydrogen reacts with oxygen to
produce water and electricity. The electricity makes the car move.

(b)

What kind of energy does hydrogen store?

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________
(c)

Write down the energy conversion that occurs in the fuel cell.

(2 marks)

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(d)

Write down the energy conversion that makes the car move.

(2 marks)

(i)__________________________ given out by the fuel cell

(ii) __________________________ of the car
(e)

What is the energy converter responsible for the energy conversions in (d)?

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________

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4.

Read the article below and answer the questions.

Building the worlds largest solar power station in China

First Solar, a U.S.-based renewable energy company, will build the worlds largest solar power
station in China. The power station is scheduled to be built in Nei Mongol by 2019 and be able
to generate electricity for three million homes.
At present, China burns coal to produce 80 percent of its electricity. The government plans that
at least 15 percent of the nations energy will come from renewable sources by 2020.
When completed, the power station will cover an area of 64 square kilometers, a little bit
smaller than Hong Kong Island.
(a)

What is the energy conversion involved in the generation of electricity in a solar power
station?
(2 marks)
_________________________________________________________________________

(b)

Write down TWO effects on the environment caused by burning coal to generate electricity.
(2 marks)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

(c)

Write down TWO reasons to explain why the China government would want to use more
renewable energy sources in the future?
(4 marks)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

(d)

Write down ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of generating electricity from solar
power.
(2 marks)
Advantage:

_____________________________________________________________

Disadvantage:

___________________________________________________________
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5.

Below is a simple flowchart which shows how natural water is treated in the water treatment
plants in Hong Kong.
sedimentation
(a)

filtration

adding
chemicals

pumping
station

(i) Why should sedimentation be done before water is filtered?

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________
(ii) Name the layer of impurities settled at the bottom.

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________
(b)

In the process of filtration,

(i) what do we use to separate small solid impurities suspending in water ?

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________
(ii) State TWO impurities that cannot be removed by filtration and give one example for
each.
(4 marks)
Impurity 1: _______________________________________________________________
Example: _________________________________________________________________
Impurity 2: _______________________________________________________________
Example: _________________________________________________________________
(c)

State TWO chemicals that have been added into the drinking water. What are the uses of
these chemicals?
(4 marks)
Chemical 1:_______________________________________________________________
Use: _____________________________________________________________________
Chemical 2:_______________________________________________________________
Use: _____________________________________________________________________
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St. Josephs Anglo-Chinese School

2013 / 2014 Second Term Examination
F.1 Integrated Science Answer Sheet
Name: ____________________(

Total score:

/ 95

Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes

Section A : Multiple choices (20 marks)

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Section B : Fill in the blanks (20 marks)

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Section C : Concepts Understanding Questions (5 marks)

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2
3
4
5

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Section D : Structural questions (50 marks)

1.
Animals AD

With a shell

Shell in one piece

Coiled shell

(a)

Shell not coiled

What is the actual length of the animal cell along line PQ?

(2 marks)

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(b)

Name THREE differences between the animal cell and a plant cell.

(3 marks)

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(c)

Name the substance found at point B.

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________
(d)

What is structure A? Give ONE function of A.

(3 marks)

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(e)

The cell membrane is flexible. Give ONE piece of evidence to support this statement
from the above photo.
(2 marks)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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3.

(a)

In Hong Kong, what fuels are commonly used in vehicles ? Give TWO examples.
(2 marks)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

(b)

What kind of energy does hydrogen store?

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________
(c)

Write down the energy conversion that occurs in the fuel cell.

(2 marks)

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(d)

Write down the energy conversion that makes the car move.

(2 marks)

(i)__________________________ given out by the fuel cell

(ii) __________________________ of the car
(e)

What is the energy converter responsible for the energy conversions in (d)?

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________
4

(a)

What is the energy conversion involved in the generation of electricity in a solar power
station?

(2 marks)

_________________________________________________________________________
(b)

Write down TWO effects on the environment caused by burning coal to generate electricity.
(2 marks)
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

(c)

Write down TWO reasons to explain why the China government would want to use more
renewable energy sources in the future?

(4 marks)

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(d)

Write down ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of generating electricity from solar
power.
(2 marks)
Advantage:

_____________________________________________________________

Disadvantage:

___________________________________________________________

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5.

(a)

(i) Why should sedimentation be done before water is filtered?

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________
(ii) Name the layer of impurities settled at the bottom.

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________
(b)

In the process of filtration,

(i) what do we use to separate small solid impurities suspending in water ?

(1 mark)

_________________________________________________________________________
(ii) State TWO impurities that cannot be removed by filtration and give one example for
each.
(4 marks)
Impurity 1: _______________________________________________________________
Example: _________________________________________________________________
Impurity 2: _______________________________________________________________
Example: _________________________________________________________________
(c)

State TWO chemicals that have been added into the drinking water. What are the uses of
these chemicals?
(4 marks)
Chemical 1:_______________________________________________________________
Use: _____________________________________________________________________
Chemical 2:_______________________________________________________________
Use: _____________________________________________________________________

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