ZIMSEC O level Combined Science Past Exam Paper 2 Set 2

Section A

1. The diagram shows an insect-pollinated flower.

(i) Name the parts labelled B, C, D, and E. [4]

(ii) What role is played by A in the reproduction of the flower? [2]

(iii) After fertilisation, state what happens to F and G. [2]

[Total: 8]

2. An atom consists of electrons which carry a negative charge and are situated in
the orbitals.

(a) State the other two sub atomic particles, their relative charges and their
location.

Particle Charge Location

1
2

(b) Explain why atoms are electrically neutral. [2]

[Total: 8]
3. (a) The table below shows products of the destructive distillation of coal and
their uses.

Complete the table.

PRODUCT USE
Coke
Coal gas
Manufacture of fertilisers
Benzol
Road making, preserving wood, used in
the chemical industry

[5]

(b) List any 3 conditions necessary for biogas production. [3]

[Total: 8]

4. The diagram shows a model pump.

(a) Complete the diagram to show the position of the valves. [2]

(b) Describe and explain what happens to the pressure inside the cylinder when
the handle is pushed down. [2]

(c) (i) Define pressure. [2]

(ii) A car jack is used to lift a car when removing a tyre. Explain how this system
works [2]

[Total: 8]

5. The diagram shows the male reproductive systems.

(a) Name the parts labelled A to D. [4]

(b) State any four causes of infertility in males. [4]

[Total: 8]

Section B

6. (a) (i) Draw a labelled diagram of the heart. [7]

(ii) Describe the functions of the heart in relation to its structure. [3]

(b) Define the following terms in relation to plant reproduction:

(i) Pollination (ii) Fertilisation [2]

7. (a) Name the process whereby ice melts, water changes to steam, steam
changes to water and in each case explain the behaviour of the particles. [6]

(b) State 5 stages of copper extraction in the correct order. [5]

(c) State any one use of copper. [1]

8. (a) (i) Using a diagram describe and explain how a simple cell works. [7]

(ii) State the disadvantage of this cell and describe and explain how the
disadvantage can be corrected. [5]

9. (a) (i) Draw a well labelled diagram to show how a manometer is used to
measure gas pressure and describe and explain how the instrument works. [6]

(ii) Explain why liquids are suitable to be used in hydraulic systems. [2]

(b) The diagram below shows a roof truss.

Explain: (i) why triangles are used in the truss.

(ii) the advantages of trusses over beams. [4]

10. (a) Carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, fibre and water are some of the
components of a balanced diet.

(i) State the missing component in the above list and describe its function in the
body. [1]

(ii) Describe a test for this component in a food sample. [4]

(b) Health organisations encourage mothers to breast feed their babies until they
are at least 6 months old. Explain why mothers should take this advice seriously.
[3]

(c) Describe the life cycle of the pathogen which causes malaria. [4]