Figure show the planets in the Solar System and their orbit.

a) Identity the object labelled X. (1 mark)

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b) What is the planet represented by K ? (1mark)
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c) Planet J has living thing. State two characteristics that make the planet
conducive for living things. (2 mark)
i.

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ii.

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There are no living things on planet L.

d) Give one reason based on the statement above. (1mark)

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The diagram below shows an investigation carried out by Maniam. He plants a balsam plant in a
pot which contains dry and wet cotton wool.

(a) What is the aim of this investigation?

(b) Predict the observation and the relevant inference after a week.
(i) Observation:

(ii) Inference:

(c) Draw the results of the roots of balsam plant after a week.