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670150679-Science-Stage-8-Sample-Paper-2-tcm143-595705
Science Paper 2
Stage 8
45 minutes
Name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
Science_S8_02/10RP
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1 The diagram shows a drop of blood as seen with a [1]
microscope. liquid part of blood
(ii) Circle the letter that shows this type of blood cell.
WXYZ
[1]
(b) When a person has an infection the number of white blood cells increases rapidly.
[1]
[1]
(ii) Write down one substance that is transported by the liquid part of blood.
[1]
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diameter = mm [1]
(ii) Use your answer in (d)(i) to calculate the actual diameter of cell W. A 1 mm length on
(a) Complete the table to show the electrical charges on each particle.
particle electrical charge
proton
neutron
electron
[2]
(b) What is the name of the part of the atom that contains the protons and neutrons?
[1]
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green red
blue
magenta
...................................... ......................................
(a) Complete the diagram by writing the correct colour in each box. [2]
white light
4 European rabbits were introduced into Australia as a source of food for humans in the late 1700s. The
They became pests and damaged the ecosystems in large parts of Australia. (a) (i)
What is an ecosystem?
[1]
(ii) Suggest two reasons why the number of rabbits increased so rapidly.
2]
[1]
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(i) Suggest how the data needed to make this map was collected.
[1]
[1]
(iii) Describe how the evidence in the map supports the idea that foxes are an invasive species.
[1]
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It shows the mass of sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate that dissolves in 100 cm 3 of water at different
temperatures.
mass
in grams
260 240 220 200 180 160 140
120 100 80
60
40
20
0 0 temperature in °C
10 20 30 40 50 60
70 80 90 100
(a) Describe how the mass of potassium nitrate that dissolves in 100 cm3 of water changes as the
temperature increases.
[1]
mass g [1]
(c) At what temperature is the mass of sodium nitrate and the mass of potassium nitrate that dissolves
in 100 cm3 of water the same?
°C [1]
(a) The north pole of one bar magnet attracts the south pole of another bar magnet. Look at
SNSN
[2]
(b) The north pole of one bar magnet repels the north pole of another bar magnet.
SNNS
[1]
7 The Milky Way contains a large number of stars and other matter.
The diagram shows what the Milky Way looks like from outer space.
(a) What name is given to a large number of stars such as the Milky Way?
[1]
[1]
[1]
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sodium
calcium
magnesium
zinc increasing reactivity
copper
[1]
Explain why.
[1]
Write down the names of the two substances made in this reaction.
and [2]
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12 9 Mike and Oliver are on a see-saw. 3m2m
400N
Mike
pivot
Oliver
Look at the table. It shows some information about Pierre and Rajiv.
name weight area of shoes
in N in m2
Use calculations to explain why Pierre exerts a greater pressure on the ground than Rajiv.
[3]
B
C
(a) Which layer A, B or C is responsible for making the Earth’s magnetic field?
[1]
(b) Write down the part of the Earth that acts as a magnet.
[1]
(c) Circle the equipment that finds the direction of the Earth’s magnetic field.
[1]
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11 Blessy reacts each of the metals calcium, magnesium and iron with dilute hydrochloric acid. She
conical flask
metal
hydrochloric acid
(a) Blessy decides to use 20 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid and 0.1 g of each metal.
Explain why she uses the same volume of dilute hydrochloric acid each time.
[1]
(b) What measurements does Blessy take to find out which reaction releases the most heat?
[2]
[3]
13 People are concerned that increased global warming is causing climate change. Evidence for
• the increase in the rate of melting of glaciers and polar ice caps
• a rise in mean sea levels.
(a) Explain why it is important to keep records of data over a period of time.
[1]
(b) Satellites have sensors that can accurately measure the height of the sea. They can also take detailed
(i) Suggest one reason why it is important to make a large number of observations of the Earth.
[1]
(ii) Give one reason why it is important to make accurate and detailed observations over time.
[1]
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