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Science
Peperiksaan Akhir
Tahun
2008
1 hour 15 minutes
JABATAN PELAJARAN PERAK
PEPERIKSAAN WAJA AKHIR TAHUN 2008
SCIENCE
YEAR 4
1 hour 15 minutes

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

MAKLUMAT KEPADA CALON

1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 2 Bahagian iaitu Bahagian A dan Bahagian B.

2. Bahagian A ada 30 soalan. Jawab semua soalan.

3. Jawab dengan menghitamkan ruangan pada Kertas jawapan Bahagian A.

4. Bahagian B ada 5 soalan. Jawab semua soalan.

5. Rajah yang mengiringi soalan dimaksudkan untuk memberi maklumat yang berguna bagi
menjawab soalan. Rajah tidak semestinya dilukiskan mengikut skala, kecuali dinyatakan
sebaliknya.

6. Jawab dengan menulis jawapan kamu dalam ruangan yang disediakan.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 17 halaman bercetak

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1. Which of the following are the basic needs of a tiger?

I Air
II Water
III Food
IV Sunlight

A I and II only
B II and III only
C I, II and III only
D II, III and IV only

2. Diagram below shows a plant.

Which of the following plants has the same way of reproduction as the plant shown
above.?
A Hibiscus
B Banana
C Ginger
D Tapioca

3. Ziela cuts off a portion of a sugar cane plant and sticks it to the ground. She waters
the plant everyday. She realized that shoots grow from the cut off sugar cane a week
later. Which of the following plants can be reproduce using the same method?

A Ginger
B Strawberry
C Rose plant
D Hibiscus plant

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4. Diagram below shows specific characteristics of a plant that can be found in a dry
region.

 It has long roots

 It has thick stem
 It has needle shaped leaves

Which of the following plants, refers to the statements above?

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5. Diagram below shows the observation done by a group of students.

What have they learned from the observation above?

A Process of growth of a plant

B Respond to stimuli by the plant
C The basic needs of plant
D Way of reproduction of a plant

6. The picture below shows a life process that human carry out

The pictures shows that………………………….

A Human breathe
B Human defecate
C Human reproduce
D Human respond to stimuli

7. Diagrams shows a snake is curling up around its eggs.

What is the main purpose of doing this?

A To keep the eggs warm

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B To make the eggs hatch

C To ensure all the eggs hatch
D To ensure the safety of the eggs

08. Naqqiuuddin feels thirsty. Which of the following does Naqqiuuddin need?

09. The picture below shows an experiment carried out by Waffi.

Which of the following statement are true about this experiment?

I The root responds to gravity
II The root responds to water
III The shoot responds to sunlight
IV the shoot responds to touch
A I and III only
B II and IV only
C I , II and III only
D II , III and IV only

10.

The animal shown above breathes by using its

A Gills
B Lungs
C Moist skin
D Lungs and moist skin

11. A rabbit will die if it is not given food for a week. It needs food

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A For breathing
B for blood circulation
C to control body temperature
D to generate energy and heat

12. The following are the conditions of food X

 Has bad smell

 The colour has changed

What will happen if a person eats food X?

A He will get flu

B He will feel sleepy
C He will sneeze and cough
D He will get stomach upset

13. Diagram 3 shows an insect Y.

Insect Y

Diagram 3

Which of the following food chains shows the CORRECT position for Y?

A Plants Y Frog Snake

B Y Snake Plants Frog
C Frog Plants Y Snake
D Snake Frog Plants Y

14. Taqqiuuddin wants to measure the circumference of his arm as shown

in Diagram 1.

Diagram 1

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I arm span
II a measuring tape
III a piece of string and a ruler

A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III

15. Diagram 2 shows a ruler, which is used to measure the length of a pencil.

Diagram 2

A 10 cm
B 12 cm
C 14 cm
D 16 cm

16. Which of the following will affect the mass of an object?

I its size II its material

III its shape IV the quantity of the material

A I and II only
B II and IV only
C I, II and III only
D I, II and IV only

17. Diagram 4 shows the width and length of a piece of paper.

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Diagram 4
What is the area of the paper?
A 9 cm²
B 18 cm²
C 20 cm²
D 40 cm²

18. Figure 1 shows the rise in water level after 4 marbles were added.

200 ml

120 ml

Figure 1
What is the new reading if 6 more marbles of the same size are added?

A 170 ml
B 190 ml
C 230 ml
D 320 ml

19. Figure 2 shows a few ways that can be used to measure distance and mass.
Measurement

Distance Mass

• Cubit • Balance
• Arm’s length • Weighing scale
• Step • Bathroom scale
•P •Q

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Figure 2
P and Q are…

P Q
A Span Pendulum
B Ruler Lever balance
C Spring balance Digital balance
D Foot Measuring tape

20. A shadow is formed when

A Light blocks an object
B Light is block by an object
C Light does not travel in straight line
D An object allows light to pass through

21. Diagram below shows an object.

What is the property of the material for the object above?

A Conducts electricity.
B Can be stretched
C Absorbs water.
D Allows light to pass through

22. Below is a situation

It is a rainy day and Ali is on his way

back from school . He does not bring an umbrella

Which of the following materials can be used to protect him from getting wet?

A Net
B Cloth
C Plastic
D Newspaper

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23. Diagram below shows 4 bottles wrap up with 4 different types of materials.

Cotton Aluminium Tissue Plastic

wool foil paper

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the temperature of the bottle from
the highest to the lowest.

A Tissue paper, cotton wool, aluminium foil, plastic

B Cotton wool, tissue paper, plastic, aluminium foil
C Aluminium foil, tissue paper, plastic, cotton wool
D Plastic, cotton wool, , aluminium foil , tissue paper

24. Diagram 1 shows a planet in a Solar system.

Earth

Diagram 1

Living things can be found on this planet because……

A it has a gravity
B it is a beautiful planet
C the absence of sunlight
D of the presence of air and water

25. Diagram 2 describes the characteristics of a planet in the Solar System.

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 It has water and air.

 It has a suitable temperature to support life
 It has a Moon moving around the planet.

Diagram 2

What is the name of the planet

A The Mars
B The Saturn
C The Earth
D The Pluto

26. The furthest planet from the Sun is

A Mars
B Pluto
C Uranus
D Neptune

29. Among the animals listed below, which is commonly kept as a pet by humans?

A Cat
B Tiger
C Pangolin
D komodo

28.

Figure 2

In what field is the tool shown in Figure 2 used during the early days?

A Transportation C Construction
B Communication D Agriculture

29. Which of the following structures is the most stable ?

A. C.

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B.
D.

30. The stability of a structure depends on its

I
height
II
base area
III type of material used

A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

Answer all questions

The time suggested for this section is 30 minutes.

If you are unable to answer any question, proceed to the next question.

Write your answers in the space provided.

1. The diagrams below show two methods in agriculture.

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X Y

a) What process is shown in the diagrams above ?

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( 1mark )

b) State the technology used in diagram X and diagram Y .

Diagram X : _____________________________________

Diagram Y : _____________________________________
( 2 mark )
c) Name the animal that is used in the method shown in diagram X .

__________________________________________________________________
( 1 mark )
d) Name the object that is used in the method shown in diagram Y.

__________________________________________________________________
( 1 mark )

1. A group of people are asked to construct three tower models of equal height
using manila cards. The three models constructed by the group are shown in
table below.

Model X Model Y Model Z

Each model is placed on an inclined plane to investigate its stability. The results
of the study is shown below

Model Y is the first to topple, followed by model X. Model Z does not topple

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a. What is the aim of the investigation?

………………………………………………………………………………………
( 1 mark )
b. Based on the above figure, state the following

i. What to change ( manipulated variable )

………………………………………………………………………

ii. What to keep the same ( constant variable )

………………………………………………………………………
( 2 mark )
c. Write the hypothesis based on the above study.

……………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………
( 1 mark )
d. What is the conclusion that can be drawn from this study?

………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………
( 1 mark )

3. Five seeds are placed in each of the beakers K, L and M as shown in

Diagram 1. All beakers are placed under a table for four days.

Diagram 1

a. What is the aim of the investigation (fair test)?

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…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………
( 1 mark )
b. Predict which seeds will grow after four days.

…………………………………………………………………………………
( 1 mark )
c. Give reason from your answers in (b).

…………………………………………………………………………………
( 1 mark )
d. From the fair test above, state what to change (manipulated variable) and what to
measure (responding variable):

i) ………….……………………………………………………………………

ii) .…………………………………………………………………………….
( 2 mark )

4. The diagram below shows three similar handkerchiefs being hung in different ways.

a) What is the aim (purpose) of this investigation?

……………………………………………………………………………………………
( 1 mark )

b) State one hypothesis based on the aim of (a).

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……………………………………………………………………………………………
( 1 mark )
c) In this investigation, state :

i. what is changed.

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

ii. what is kept the same.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..
( 2 mark )

iii. what is observed ( measure ).

……………………………………………….…………………………………………….
( 1 mark )

5. The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon from the first to the
fifteenth based on the lunar calendar.

1st day 3rd day 7th day 10th day 15th day

a) State the pattern of changes in the size of the Moon that can be seen from the first day
to the fifteenth day.

………………………………………………………………………………………….
( 1 mark )
b) At the phases of the new Moon, the Moon cannot be seen. What can you say based on
this statement?

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………………………………………………………………………………………….
( 1 mark )
th
c) Predict the date that the half Moon can be seen after the 15 day.

………………………………………………………………………………………….
( 1 mark )
d) In the night of 15th day, the full moon didn’t exist. State one inference to explain the
situation.

………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………….
( 1 mark )
e) What to keep the same in investigation above?

………………………………………………………………………………………….
( 1 mark )

ANSWERS
SECTION A

1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C
6. D 7. D 8. A 9. C 10. C
11. D 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. A
16. D 17. C 18. D` 19. D 20. B
21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. C
26. B 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. D

SECTION B
1a) process is shown in the diagrams above ?
Process of agrculture
b) State the technology used in diagram X and diagram Y .
Diagram X : using animals
Diagram Y : using machines
c) Name the animal that is used in the method shown in diagram X .

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Buffalo
c) Name the object that is used in the method shown in diagram Y
Harvesting machine

2a) What is the aim of the investigation?

To investigate / show the relationship between the based area and which model topple
first
b) Based on the above figure, state the following
i. What to change ( manipulated variable )
The based area of each model
ii. What to keep the same ( constant variable )
Model of the same height
c) Write the hypothesis based on the above study.
As the based area is big , it is difficult for the model to topple
d)What is the conclusion that can be drawn from this study?
If the model has a big based area , it is difficult for the model to topple
3a) What is the aim of the investigation (fair test)?
To investigate the relationship between the condition of the seeds and weather the
seeds can germinates or not
b. Predict which seeds will grow after four days
Beaker K
c. Give reason from your answers in (b).
Because beaker K have all the basic needs to germinates
d. From the fair test above, state what to change (manipulated variable) and what to
measure (responding variable):
i) the condition of the seeds of each beaker
ii) beakers where the seeds are germinates

4a) What is the aim (purpose) of this investigation?

To investigate / shows the relationship between the size of the handkerchief surface and the time
taken for the handkerchief to dry
State one hypothesis based on the aim of (a).
b) If a large area of the handkerchief expose to the sun / heat , it will dry quickly / very fast
c) In this investigation, state :
i. what is changed.
The size of the handkerchiefs / 3 handkerchiefs hung in different ways
ii. what is kept the same.
Three similar handkerchiefs
iii. what is observed ( measure ).
Time taken for the handkerchiefs to dry

5a) State the pattern of changes in the size of the Moon that can be seen from the first day
to the fifteenth day.
New moon , New crescent , New half moon , New Gibbous , Full moon
b) At the phases of the new Moon, the Moon cannot be seen. What can you say based on

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this statement?
Because the dark side of the moon is facing the earth directly
c) Predict the date that the half Moon can be seen after the 15th day.
22th
d) In the night of 15th day, the full moon didn’t exist. State one inference to explain the
situation.
Because it raining heavily/ because the dark clouds on the sky
e) What to keep the same in investigation above?
Lunar calender

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