(Ne Class: ‘yY—- Model Examination Paper 2 Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd Subject: Science Level Fi Lower Secondary Theme : Interactions Duration : 2 hours READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Name, Index Number and Class in the spaces at the top of this page. ‘Section A 130 marks} There are thirty questions in this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice accordingly. Each correct answer will score one mark. No marks ae will be deducted for a wrong answer. RC Answer all questions. Write your answers in the Sect B spaces provided. The number of marks is given in the brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Candidates are reminded that all quantitative answers should include appropriate units. Total Candidates are advised to show all their working in a 100 clear and orderly manner. |Bucuom INTERACTIONS. Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (30 marks) For each of the following questions, four options are given (A, B, C and D). Choose the correct answer and write it in the brackets provided. 1. Which of the following examples requires a combination of pull and push? A B i j / LP) } Cc D ¢ ) 2. The diagram below shows three cubes, X, Y and Z, being held adjacent to one another as shown below. However, when the cubes are released, cube Z is being pushed away while cubes X and Y are attracted to each other. x Y Zz Which of the following statements about the cubes is correct? A Object Z is not a magnet. B_ Object X must be made of iron or steel C_ There are at least two permanent magnets. D Objects X and Y have different poles facing each other. ( ) Model Examination Paper 2 2 © Educational Publishing House Pte Lidiu INTERACTIONS. . The diagram below shows four set-ups with different concentrations of salt solution. An identical ball bearing is dropped from the same height as shown below. Which of the set-ups will the ball bearing reach the bottom of the measuring cylinder last? ball bearing ball bearing ball bearing ball bearing ° 60% 10% 80% 90% salt solution + salt solution + salt solution. salt solution — A B ¢ ) Which of the following statements is true about the laptop? A_ On the Earth, the laptop has a mass of 20 kg. B_ On the Earth, the laptop has a mass of 200 N. C On the Earth, the laptop has a weight of 20 N. D_ On the Earth, the laptop has a weight of 20 kg. ( ) . The diagram below shows a cylinder exerting a pressure of | kPa on the horizontal floor. The weight of the cylinder is 31.4 N. What is the diameter of the cylinder? (Take x= 3.14) A 10cm B 20cm C 100cm D = 200cm ( ) © Educational Publishing House Pte Lid 3 Model Examination Paper 2Biuom INTERACTIONS. 6. The diagram below shows a fishing rod. Which of the following statements is correct about this machine? A Load is between the fulcrum and the effort. B_ A larger effort is used to overcome a smaller load. C Asmaller effort is needed to overcome a larger load. D__ Effort moves through a greater distance than the load. ( ) 7. The diagram below shows a boulder being lifted by a wooden plank. 32cm i pivot! i 18em ‘The clockwise moment of the system is 0.04 kJ. What is the minimum effort F required to lift the boulder? A 19N B 125N Cc 182N D 223N ( ) 8. The diagram shows a beam with two loads, 350 N and 500 N, attached to it. The length of the beam is 68 cm. At which position should a fulcrum be positioned so that the beam is balanced in a horizontal position? es loeme st lem rs 350N 500) Model Examination Paper 2 4 © Educational Publishing House PteSlum INTERACTIONS 9. Which of the following shows no work done on the box? 1 IL of movement force I, IV. force A movement | direction of ———— ‘movement A Land Il only B_ [and IV only C Iand Hil only D_ Iland IV only ( ) 10. Aman carrying two luggages of masses 40 kg moves from position X to Y through a flight of four identical steps. Y A ‘A . 20 em <— |) 10cm eC 3m 46cm i Given that the gravitational force exerts 10 N of force on every | kg of an object, calculate the work done by the man. A 154] B 160) Cc 1544) D 16003 ( ) © Educational Publishing House Pte Lid 5 Model Examination Paper 2Miuom INTERACTIONS 11. Which of the following statements is incorrect about carbon dioxide gas when heated? The size of the carbon dioxide molecules are increased. The average speed of the carbon dioxide molecules are increased. The kinetic energy of the carbon dioxide molecules are increased. The average distance between the carbon dioxide molecules are increased. ( ) samp 12. An experiment was conducted to investigate the amount of expansion of four gases, W to Z, when heated. A drop of red ink is filled at the same level in the capillary tube in the four set-ups before the experiment starts. $dh¢ heat heat heat heat Which of the following shows the correct order about the rate of expansion of the four gases in ascending order? A W,Z,Y,X B XY,Z,W Cc WXYZ D ZY.X,W ( ) 13. The diagram below shows the expansion of four different metals when heated. Pp Pp R Q R s Which of the following shows the correct order about the rate of expansion of these four metals in descending order? A Q5,RP B_ P,R,S,Q C PQRS D S,R,Q,P ( ) Model Examination Paper 2 6 © Educational Publishing House Pte Lidaiuto INTERACTIONS 14, Substance X has a melting point of 24°C and a boiling point of 165°C. Which of the following shows substance X at its lowest density? A Substance X at 20°C B_ Substance X at 164°C C Substance X at 14°C D_ Substance X at 200°C ( ) rhe structure shown below is found in water pipes carrying cold gases. _?) water ipe Which of the following statements is correct about this structure? ‘A. Itallows the water pipe to decrease in length. B__Itallows the water pipe to expand without bursting. C__Itallows the water pipe to sustain a decrease in density. D__Itallows the water pipe to transport the cold gases faster. ( ) 16. The diagram below shows a beaker of water being heated. = heat Which of the following shows the correct convection currents in water when heated? a0 { heat =e heat heat © Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd 7 Model Examination Paper 217. Heat travels from the Sun to the Earth through A. radiation B_ insulation C convection D_ conduction ( ) Theme: | | . 18. Four set-ups were shown below. The water in each set-up has an initial temperature of 98°C. Which of the set-ups will have the lowest temperature after twenty minutes? A B black and smooth surface black and rough surface water at 98°C white and rough surface —} white and smooth surface ( ) 19. The structure shown below is found at the back of a refrigerator. |_refrigerator f-structure How is this structure important in helping the reftigerator to lose heat effectively? I. Colour of the structure Il. Material of the structure II]. Surface area of the structure IV. Nature of the surface of the structure A Lonly B_ land Ionly C Mand IV only D 1,11, Hand IV ( ) Model Examination Paper 2 8 © Educational Publishing House Pie LidMicom INTERACTIONS 20. The diagram below shows the layout of a wall in a room. Which position is most suitable to place a heater? B Cc S| tat a ¢ ) 21, Which of the following will result in the formation of a new substance? Ay B J wait — gel G D 7 oil ( ) 22. The word equation below represents a reaction magnesium + oxygen > magnesium oxide Which of the following statements is incorrect about this reaction? A Heat energy is absorbed. B New bonds are formed at the molecular level. C The reactant changes from silver to white during the reaction. D__ The total mass of the reactants is larger than the total mass of the product formed. ( ) € Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd 9 Model Examination Paper 2Biome INTERACTIONS 23; 24, The diagram below shows a reaction between liquid X and solid Y. Liquid X has a pH value of 2. Timewater ‘turns milky gas Z Which of the following statements is correct about the reaction? I. Liquid X tastes sour. Tl Heating is required for the reaction to occur. IIL. The reaction stops when there is no more effervescence. IV. Liquid X and solid Y have different chemical properties from gas Z. Land II only I and II only 1, Il and IV only Ll, ILand 1V ( ) vamp The diagram below shows activities occurring in a leaf. carbon dioxide oxygen process X oxygen carbon dioxide Which of the following is true about process X? A It occurs spontaneously. B_ Itcan take place in plants only. C__Itabsorbs energy from the sun. D__Itgives out energy to the surroundings. ( ) Model Examination Paper 2 10 © Educational Publishing House Pte LidBlue INTERACTIONS. Study the word equation below. insufficient amount of oxygen wood ——————» gas P ‘burns Which of the following statements is true about gas P? A It causes acid rain. B It causes brain damage. C_ It leads to global warming. D It causes plants not to be able to photosynthesise. ¢ ) Study the food web below. How many food chains are shown in the food web? A 3 B 4 G5 D6 ( ) An experiment is set up as shown below. ‘Set-up X Set-up Y Which of the following abiotic factors is investigated in the experiment? A’ Water B Sunlight C Temperature D pH value of water ( > © Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd 1 Model Examination Paper 2Buu INTERACTIONS 28. An experiment is conducted as shown below for three days. CS ts beaker Which of the following shows the correct change in the composition of the air inside the beaker? minced meat A Decrease Same B Increase Same Decrease Cc Decre: Increase Increase D Increase Increase Decrease 29. Acaterpillar is feeding on a leaf as shown below. Which of the following statements is true about this interaction? A Itisa relationship that is beneficial to the two species involved. B Iisa relationship that one species benefits and the other species is unaffected. C It isa relationship that one species is hunted and the other species is being hunted. D It isa relationship that one species benefits and the other species is adversely affected. ¢ ) 30. The diagram below shows a trophic pyramid. L\ [o\ LN What is the amount of energy lost from trophic level $ to P if the amount of energy at Q is 3x 1053? A 3003 B 27005 C 300003 D 299 700 J ( ) Model Examination Paper 2 12 © Educational Publishing House Pte LtdMico JVTERACTIONS Section B: Short-structured Questions (70 marks) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided. Show all necessary workings. 31. The diagram below shows a rectangular load hanging on an instrument X. | | instrument X { [load (a) Name instrument X and state its function. (2m) (b) Indicate the direction of the gravitational force acting on the load in the diagram (im) (c) When the rectangular load is hung in a manner as shown below, will the gravitational force acting on the load increase? Provide a reason for your answer. (2m) (d) What is the difference between an extension spring balance and a compression spring balance? (2m) © Educational Publishing House Pte Lid 13 Model Examination Paper 2Theme: Euitidsetegrenity 32. Acart of mass 120 kg with two wheels is shown below. The area of contact of each wheel and the surface of the floor is 10 cm’. (a) Calculate the force of the cart acting on the floor, (im) (b) If this cart is moved to outer space, what is the weight of the cart? Provide a reason for your answer. @m) (c) Calculate the pressure, in Pa, exerted by the cart on the floor. (2m) (4) Suggest a method to reduce the pressure exerted by the cart on the floor. Provide a reason for your answer. Qm) Model Examination Paper 2 14 © Fducational Publishing House Pte LdBite INTERACTIONS 33. Apperson is carrying four books up a flight of 20 steps and each step is 20 cm high. Each book has a mass of 0.5 kg. [2 cm. (a) Ifthe person has a mass of 60 kg, calculate the work done by the person. Gm) (b) State two suggestions to increase the work done by the person. (2m) (c) If the person carries the same number of books over a horizontal floor of the same distance compared to the flight of steps, calculate the work done. Provide a reason for your answer. (2m) © Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd 15 Model Examination Paper 2Theme: Ee hieai ta ste) Sr) 34, The diagram below shows a rod of length 50 cm with two loads tied to it. A rope is tied to the rod to ensure the rod stays in a horizontal position, The rod is hinged at X i 12cm ae x a 38cm, 150N 300.N (a) Determine the total clockwise moments. Gm) (b) Calculate the tension of the rope in order to ensure the rod stays in a horizontal position. Qm) (©) Ifthe maximum tension of the rope is 660 N, state what would happen. Provide a reason for your answer. Qm) Model Examination Paper 2 16 © Féucational Publishing House Pe LidBisa INTERACTIONS ‘An experiment has been set up as shown below. capillary tube red-coloured liquid test tube (a) What will you observe when the test tube is heated? Provide a reason for your answer. (2m) (b) The test tube is then filled with water to level X and heated again. Initially, the level of the red-coloured liquid dropped. Provide a reason for this observation, (im) (c). What will you observe after that? Provide a reason for your answer. (2m) (d) Suggest a way to make the red-coloured liquid drop lesser initially. Explain your answer. @m) © Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd W7 Model Examination Paper 2Bue INJERACTIONS 36. The diagram below shows the movement of the air current in and out of a metal box. Opening Opening x Y —_ air current [— metal box (a) Draw the position of a candle in the metal box that will result in the air current as shown. Explain your answer. (Qm) (b) Suggest a way to see the movement of the air current. (im) (©) To speed up the air current, which opening should the fan be placed? Also, in what direction should the fan be placed? Explain your answer. Qm) (d) Describe briefly the mechanism of heat transfer until all the water reaches boiling point as. shown below. Qm) water wire gauze Model Examination Paper 2 18 © feucational Publishing House Pt Ltdatu INTERACTIONS 37. The diagram below shows three beakers filled with the same amount of hot water. Three identical thermometers are placed as shown and observed after ten minutes. a \ \ eal a P Q (a) The three thermometers show an increase in temperature reading. Briefly explain this temperature increase in the thermometer in the three set-ups. Gm) (b) Which thermometer will show the highest increase in temperature? Explain your answer. Qm) (c) Suggest a way to reduce the increase in temperature in set-up R. Provide a reason for your answer. (2m) © Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd 19 Model Examination Paper 2abu INTERACTIONS 38. The diagram below shows a reaction between liquid P and zinc. Liquid P turns blue litmus paper red. liquid P (a) Explain why this is a chemical reaction. (im) (b) ‘This chemical change is a redox reaction.” Explain this statement. Qm) (©) Name the process which causes this chemical change to occur. (im) (d) Deduce the identity of liquid P if the product formed is zine nitrate. (im) (©) Explain how it is possible to determine if the chemical change has completed, @m) Model Examination Paper 2 20 © Fducational Publishing House Pe LedMitcum INTERACTIONS. 39. The word equation below shows a chemical reaction when coal is burnt. carbon + oxygen — gas X (a) Gas X is responsible for the greenhouse effect. Define the greenhouse effect. (im) (b) Name two other gases involved in the greenhouse effect. @m) (©) What is gas X? (im) (d) Briefly explain the adverse effects of gas X from this chemical reaction to our environment. Gm) © Educational Publishing House Pte ted a Model Examination Paper 2Theme: ExUuezcl@ eehihy 40. Carbon is found predominantly in all living organisms. (a) Where do plants obtain carbon from? (im) (b) Where do animals obtain carbon from? (im) (c) Explain the importance of decomposers in the carbon cycle. (2m) (d) Another element, which is found in air, is also essential in all living organisms, However, it cannot be directly used by plants and animals. Identify this element and explain why this is so. Qm) (©) Carbon and other essential elements are recycled in the ecosystem. Why are these elements reeycled? (im) Model Examination Paper 2 2 © Educational Publishing House Pe Lid