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Form 1 Assessment OCTOBER 2015 Form 1 Science: (Duration: 25 Minutes)
Form 1 Assessment OCTOBER 2015 Form 1 Science: (Duration: 25 Minutes)
OCTOBER 2015
FORM 1
SCIENCE
(Duration: 25 minutes)
NAME:
SCHOOL:
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Open the question paper when the instruction is given by the examiner.
2. Write your name and school in the space provided above.
3. This question paper consists of 20 multiple choice questions (MCQ) and 5 short
answer questions. Answer all the questions.
4. For multiple choice questions, circle the correct answer option by using a pencil only.
5. For the short answer questions, write your answer in the space provided.
6. At the end of the examination, submit the question paper to the examiner.
7. You are not allowed to bring any additional notes or reference into the examination
room.
TOTAL MARKS
20
SECTION B
TOTAL
25
PERCENTAGE:
MARKS OBTAINED
/ 100
THERE ARE 8 PRINTED PAGES IN THIS QUESTION PAPER INCLUDING THIS PAGE
SECTION A
1
(2O Marks)
Heat is a force
Heat is a form of energy
The S.I unit for heat is degree Celsius (C)
Heat can only be transferred through conduction
2.
The Sun
Friction
Electricity
Combustion
Through radiation
Through convection
Through conduction
All of the above
4. The diagram below shows a glass of milk covered by cotton wool. Most of the heat
from the hot milk in the glass is lost through the
A.
B.
C.
D.
Glass
Hardboard
Copper plate
Plastic spoon
Which of the following activities uses the same principle as the above diagram?
A.
B.
C.
D.
7. The diagram below shows an activity to study the effect of heat on matter. The metal
ball is heated. After heating, the metal ball does not pass through the metal ring. Why
does this happen?
A.
B.
C.
D.
8. Dry ice changes its state of matter via process X when it is removed from a freezer
and kept outside at room temperature. What is process X?
A. Melting
3
B. Boiling
C. Evaporation
D. Sublimation
9. When a substance is heated, it causes the particles in the substance to occupy
space and
.
A.
B.
C.
D.
less, expand
less, contract
more, expand
more, contract
10. Which of the following describes what happens to the particles of water in a beaker
when being heated?
A.
B.
C.
D.
11. Which of the following comparisons between boiling and evaporation is true?
Boiling
Occurs on the surface of a liquid
Evaporation
Occurs throughout a liquid
A slow process
A fast process
12. Which of the following devices make use of the principle of expansion and
contraction?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Light bulb
Microwave
Thermometer
Vacuum flask
13. The following are the steps in the functioning of a fire alarm system. Which sequence
is correct?
J
4
A.
B.
C.
D.
K, M, L, J
J, K, L, M
M, L, K, J
K, L, M, J
14. The figure below shows an expansion bend of hot water and steam pipes. What is
the function of this bend?
A.
B.
C.
D.
15. The diagram below shows a steel bridge with one of its ends resting freely on rollers.
What is the function of the rollers?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fan
Rice cooker
Electric iron
Air conditioner
Absorb heat
Radiate heat
Reflect heat
Detect heat
19. Which of the following parts of the thermos flask helps to reduce heat loss by
radiation?
A.
B.
C.
D.
6
Vacuum
Cork stopper
Silver coated glass surface
Double layered glass walls
20. Styrofoam boxes are used to store and keep food warm by reducing heat flow
A.
B.
C.
D.
Through radiation
Through conduction
Through convection
All of the above
SECTION B
(5 Marks)
(b) _________
becomes more
warm than the
(c) ____.
Sea
breeze
Prepared by,
Renu Sekaran
Teacher