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SCIENCE
Kertas 2
Mei 2008
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Section A
[40 marks]
Answer all questions.

Diagram 1 shows part of the leaf structure.

R:

P:
Q:

DIAGRAM 1

(a)

(i)

On Diagram 1, label structure P , Q and R using the following words.

Nucleus

Guard cell

Stomata
[ 3 marks ]

(ii) Draw lines to show the correct match between the structures and their
functions.
Structure

Functions
control the opening and closing of the stoma

P
control all activities of the cell

Q
allow the water vapour passes out of the leaf

carries out photosynthesis

[3 marks]

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Diagram 2 shows a longitudinal section of a dicotyledon bean.

DIAGRAM 2

(a) On Diagram 2 , label the structure of the bean using the following words.

Plumule

Radicle

Testa
[ 3 marks ]

(b)

What is the function of the testa?

.....................................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(c)

What will happen to the green bean when we put it into moist soil?
.....................................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(d)

State one method to keep the bean in good condition for a long time.
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[1 mark]

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Diagram 3 shows an experiment set-up to study the effects of cigarette smoke.

DIAGRAM 3

(a)

(i)

After the filter pump is switched on, state the colour change of the moist
white cotton wool.
.............................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(ii) Name the substance in the cigarette smoke that causes the changes in the
colour of the moist cotton wool?
.............................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(b)

What can you tell about the cigarette smoke based on the change in colour of the
bicarbonate indicator?
.....................................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(c)

Name one disease that can develop as a result of prolonged and heavy smoking of
cigarettes?
.....................................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(d)

Name two pollutants contained in cigarette smoke?

(i)

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(ii) .............................................................................................................................
[2 marks]

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Diagram 4 shows the interdependence among living organisms and their environment.

DIAGRAM 4

(a) Name the producer in Diagram 4.

.....................................................................................................................................
[ 1 mark]
(b)

(c)

Based on the diagram, construct two food chains.

(i)

..........................................................................................................................

(ii)

..........................................................................................................................
[2 mark]

Name the organisms that act as secondary consumers in the diagram.

.....................................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(d)

Based on the food chains in (b) (i) and (b) (ii), predict what will happen if all the
mouse and big fish died?
.....................................................................................................................................
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[2 mark]

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Diagram 5.1 shows a bimetallic strip of iron and brass, used in several electrical
appliances to control the temperature.
brass

iron

contact

Non conductor
DIAGRAM 5.1

(a)

(i)

Name the device that controls the temperature of an electrical appliance.

.............................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(ii) Give one example of electrical appliance that has the device mentioned in (a)
(i).
.............................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(b)

Which principle does the metallic strip work on?

Circle your answer in the box below.

Radiation

Expansion

Convection
[1 mark]

(c)

(i)

Draw the shape of the bimetallic strip in the box below when the temperature
in the electrical appliance increases.

brass
iron

[1 mark]

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(ii) Give an explaination on the shape of the bimetallic strip.

.............................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(d)

Diagram 5.2 shows the circuit of a fire alarm at room temperature.

DIAGRAM 5.2

(i)

What is the function of a fire alarm?

.............................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(ii) Complete the sentence below to show how a fire alarm works.
When a fire occurs, the higher temperature causes the unequal expansion of
bimetallic strip. ...................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................
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[2 marks]

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Diagram 6.1 shows an application of the Principle of Air Pressure in our daily life.

DIAGRAM 6.1

(a) (i)

Name the tool featured in the above diagram.

...........................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(ii)

What is the function of the tool identified in (a) (i)?

...........................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(iii) On Diagram 6.1, mark the area of the pipe that has low pressure with W and
high pressure with X.
[1 mark]
(b)

Based on the Principle of Air Pressure, explain how the tool in (a) (i) works.
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[2 marks]

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Diagram 6.2 shows three different situations in handling gas under high pressure.
State the appropriate safety precautions for each situation, J, K and L.

DIAGRAM 6.2

(i)

J-

(ii)

K - ..................................................................................................................

(iii) L -

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Section B
[20 marks]
Answer all questions.
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Diagram 7 shows four devices that use the principle of levers, J, K, L and M.

DIAGRAM 7

(a)

Observe the levers in Diagram 7.

Based on your observations, state one characteristic of each lever J, K, L, and M.
J : ...............................................................................................................................
K : ..............................................................................................................................
L : ...............................................................................................................................
M : ..............................................................................................................................
[4 marks]

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Classify levers J, K, L, and M in Diagram 7 into two groups based on their

common characteristics. Write the name of the levers belonging to each group.

[4 marks]

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A pupil carried out an experiment to determine the time taken for ten complete swings of
a pendulum for various lengths of string, as shown in Diagram 8.1 below.

Pendulum
bob

Diagram 8.1
(a) Based on Diagram 8.1, state the operational definition of one complete swing.
...
[1 mark]
(b) State the variables involved in this experiment.
(i)

Manipulated variable: ..

(ii)

Responding variable: ...

(iii)

Constant variable: ........

[3 marks]

(c) Diagram 8.2 shows the stop watch used to record the time taken for the pendulum
to make ten complete swings with different lengths of string.

The length of pendulum = 15 cm

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The length of pendulum = 45 cm

The length of pendulum = 60 cm

The length of pendulum = 75 cm

The length of pendulum = 90 cm

Diagram 8.2

Based on Diagram 8.2, record the readings of the stop watch in Table 8.3.
Length of pendulum (cm)

15

Time taken for ten

complete swings (s)

10

30

45

60

75

90
60

Table 8.1
[2 marks]

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(d) Based on Table 8.3, plot a graph the time taken for ten complete swings against the
length of the pendulum.

Time taken for ten complete swings (s)

100

80

60

40

20

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Length of pendulum (cm)

[3 marks]
(e) State the relationship between the time taken for ten complete swings with its
length.
.......
[1 mark]
(f)

Based on the graph in (c), predict the time taken for ten complete swings if the
length of the pendulum is 50 cm.
.... s
[1 mark]

(g) If the length of the pendulum is 45 cm, calculate the time taken for one complete
swing.
.... s
[1 mark]

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

1. This question paper consist of two sections: Section A and Section B.

2. Answer all questions in both sections.
3. Write your answers in the spaces provided in the question paper.
4. Show your working, it may help you to get marks.
5. If you wish to change your answer, neatly cross out the answer that you have done. Then
write down the new answer.
6. The diagrams in the questions provided are not drawn to scale unless stated.
7. Marks allocated for each question or sub-part of a question are shown in brackets.
8. The time suggested to complete Section A is 60 minutes and Section B is 30 minutes.
9. You may use a non-programmable scientific calculator.
10. Hand in this question paper at the end of the examination.

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KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2008

SKEMA PEMARKAHAN
SAINS
(KERTAS 1 & KERTAS 2)
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SKEMA JAWAPAN KERTAS 1

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN SETARA SBP 2008
SCIENCE
TINGKATAN 3
BIL
1
2
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40

KONSTRUK
KSNR020101
KSNR020101
KSNR010201
KSNR010201
PSNR010203
KSNR010501
KSNR020202
KSNR010402
KSNR020102
KSNR020102
PSNR010301
KSNR020101
PSNR010102
PSNR010301
KSNR010201
PSNR010301
PSNR010203
PSNR010202
PSNR010101
PSNR010301
KSNR020202
KSNR020102
KSNR020101
KSNR010501
KSNR010201
KSNR010201
PSNR010101
PSNR010102
PSNR010102
PSNR010102
KSNR010201
KSNR020102
KSNR010501
PSNR010102
PSNR010102
KSNR020101
PSNR010101
KSNR010201
KSNR010401
KSNR010201

ARAS
T
S
S
R
R
S
T
T
S
T
R
S
R
S
S
S
S
S
R
R
T
S
T
S
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
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R
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JAWAPAN
B
A
B
B
A
C
D
C
A
A
A
B
B
A
D
C
D
C
C
B
C
D
C
D
C
C
B
A
C
B
D
D
B
A
A
C
A
D
C
B

STIMULUS
DIAGRAM
DIAGRAM
DIAGRAM

DIAGRAM
TABLE
DIAGRAM
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DIAGRAM
DIAGRAM
TABLE
DIAGRAM

DIAGRAM

DIAGRAM
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PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN SETARA SBP 2008
SCIENCE
TINGKATAN 3
QUESTIONS
1 (a)

RUBRIC

MARKS

(i)
1
Guard cell
Stomata

Nucleus

(ii)
Structure

P
P

Functions
control the opening and closing of the
stoma

control all activities of the cell

allow the water vapor passes out of

Q
R
carries out photosynthesis
TOTAL

2 (a)
Plumule
pLUMULE
Radicle

1
Testa

1
3
1

(b)
(c)

Protects the seeds

Germinate

1
1

1
1

(d)

Avoid the seed from expose to air, water and suitable

temperature for germination / put inside the airtight
container and store in the refrigerator

1
1
1
1

6
1
1
1
1

1
1

Notes : Accept any suitable answer

Do not accept if store in the freezer.

TOTAL
3 (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

(i) White to brownish

(ii) Tar
Acidic // contain carbon dioxide
Heart disease // emphysema //asthma // bronchitis //
cough // Lung cancer
(i) Nicotine // tar // carbon monoxide
(ii) Carbon monoxide // tar // carbon monoxide
Notes : Accept any suitable answer
2 correct = 1marks, 3 correct = 2 marks

TOTAL
4 (a)
(b)

(c)
(d)

5(a)

(b)

Paddy and waterweeds

(i) Paddy plant
mouse
snake
eagle
(ii) waterweeds
small fish
big fish
Snake and big fish
(i) The snake will decrease / the paddy plant
increase
(ii) The number of small fish increases / the number
of
waterweeds decreases
TOTAL
(i)
Thermostat
(ii)
Fire alarm / electric iron / Bimetallic
thermometer / refrigerator
Expansion
(i)
brass

(c)

iron
(ii)

(d)

(i)
(iii)

- brass expands more / faster than iron //

- the bimetallic strip bends / curves
downwards.
- the fire alarm gives out warning //
- the bell rings.
- the strip bends
- touches the contact screw
- the circuit is completed
- the bell rings.

1
1
1
1
1
1

6
1
2
1
2

6
1
1

1
1

TOTAL
6(a)

(i)
(ii)

A suction pump
To clear the blockage of pipes / to unclog
sinks

1
1

8
1
1

(iii)

Note : Both X and W must correct

(b)

(c)

7(a)

(b)

the air is forced out

the air pressure inside the rubber cap reduced
the higher outside / atmospheric pressure hold the
rubber cap / plunger (firmly)
- the higher air pressure in the pipe pushes the
blockage
J Dont put hot pan / wok on the gas cylinder
K Place the gas cylinder far from the stove
L Dont store the gas cylinder in the closed cupboard
TOTAL
J : Load is in between fulcrum and effort//
Second class lever
K : Load is in between fulcrum and effort//
Second class lever
L : Fulcrum is in between load and effort//
First class lever
M: Fulcrum is in between load and effort//
First class lever

1
2
1

1
1
1

3
8

1
1
4
1
1

1
4

Load is in
between
fulcrum and
effort // Second
class lever

Wheelbarrow
Nutcracker

8(a)
(b)

(c)

Load is in
between
fulcrum and
effort // First
class lever

Hammer
Pliers

The swing of pendulum from point X / released point, to

point Y back to point X again.
(i) Manipulated variable: The length of the pendulum /
string
(ii) Responding variable: The time taken to make ten
complete swing
(iii) Constant variable: Mass of pendulum // Number of
swings // any related answers
Length of
pendulum (cm)

Time taken for ten

complete swings (s)

15
10

30
20

45
30

60
40

75
50

90

1
1
1

1
1

60

Notes: 4 corrects = 2m
2 @ 3 corrects = 1m

(d)

(e)
(f)
(g)

Refer to appendix 1:
At least 4 points mark correctly = 1 mark
The shape of graph is a straight line graph = 1 mark
The smooth line of graph = 1 mark

1
1
1

Directly proportional // The longer the strings, the lower

the time taken
35 s (+ / - 1 cm)
30 s / 10 swings = 3 s (unit is optional)

1
1

1
1

TOTAL

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Time taken for ten complete swings (s)

100

80

60

X
X

40

X
X

20

X
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Length of pendulum (cm)

80

90

100