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SEKTOR SEKOLAH BERASRAMA PENUH

KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN 2010

Kod Pemeriksa

SAINS Bahagian Soalan Markah Markah

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2. Kertas soalan ini adalah dalam Bahasa Inggeris .

3. Calon dikehendaki menjawab semua soalan.

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 16 halaman bercetak

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 Section A
[40 marks]
Answer all questions.

1 Diagram 1 shows a longitudinal section of a flower.

Q:
P
R:

DIAGRAM 1

(a) On Diagram 1, label structures Q and R using the following words.

Ovule Ovary Sepal

[ 2 marks ]

(b) State one function of structure R in Diagram 1.

............………………………………………………………………………………..…
[ 1 mark ]

(c) What will the structure P develop into after fertilization?

………………………………………............
……………………………………......…
[ 1 mark ]

(d) Name the process of transferring ripe pollen from the anther of a flower to the stigma
of another flower on the different plant of the same species.

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[ 1 mark ]

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2 Diagram 2 shows the fractional distillation of petroleum.

Petroleum gas

Petroleum

Furnace
Bitumen
DIAGRAM 2

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 (a Which of the fraction in Diagram 2 represent
)
(i) petrol: ……………………………………………….............…....................…

(ii) lubricating oil : ……………………………...………..............……………….

[2 marks]

(b Why does fractional distillation can produce various petroleum components?

)
………………………………………………………………………......……………
[1 mark]

(c What are the two characteristics of the fractions as the boiling point increases ?
)
(i) ……..………………………………………………………………………..

(ii) ………………………………………………………………………………
[2 marks]
(d State the use of bitumen.
)
Bitumen: …….……………………………………………......…………………...
[1 mark]
3 Diagram 4 shows a menstrual cycle of a woman.

DIAGRAM 4
Based on Diagram 4,
(a What is menstruation?
)
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[1 mark]

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 (b What happen at stage X?
)
......................................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(c How long is this menstrual cycle takes place?

)
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[1 mark]

(d When is fertilization most likely to occur ?

)
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[1 mark]

(e The calendar below shows that her last period began on 2 October 2006. Circle the date
) on the calendar
(i) when the ovulation will possibly take place
(ii) when her next period will probably begin

1 (2) 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

[2 marks]

4 Diagram 6.1 shows an application of the Principle of Air Pressure in our daily life.

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 DIAGRAM 6.1

(a) (i) Name the tool featured in the above diagram.

...........................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(ii) What is the function of the tool identified in (a) (i)?

...........................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(iii) On Diagram 6.1, mark the area of the pipe that has low pressure with W and
high pressure with X.

[1 mark]

(b) Based on the Principle of Air Pressure, explain how the tool in (a) (i) works.

.....................................................................................................................................

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[2 marks]

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 (c) Diagram 6.2 shows three different situations in handling gas under high pressure.
State the appropriate safety precautions for each situation, J, K and L.

DIAGRAM 6.2

(i) J- ..................................................................................................................

(ii) K - ..................................................................................................................

(iii) L - ..................................................................................................................
[3 marks]

5 Figure 6 shows the set-up for an experiment to determine the action of heat on acidic
potassium dichromate (VI) solution.

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 FIGURE 6

a) i) Describe the colour change of the acidifide potassium manganate (VII)

solution.

_____________________________________________________

(1 mark )

ii) Name the solution that can be used to substitute acidifide potassium
manganate (VII) solution
.

______________________________________________________

( 1 mark )

b) State the two elements found in the magnesium sulphide.

i) ______________________________________________

ii) ______________________________________________

( 2 marks )

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 c) Write the word equation for the reaction of heat on magnesium sulphide.

heat
 +

( 1 mark )

d) Name the white residue produced.

________________________________________________________

( 1 mark )

6 Diagram 6.1 shows three cupboards R, S and T with some heavy books stored in it.

Cupboard R

Cupboard S

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 Cupboard T
DIAGRAM 6.1

(a On Diagram 6.1, mark “X” at where the centre of gravity of the three cupboards
) will be.
[3 marks]
(b (i) Which cupboard is more stable?
)
...........................................................................................................................
[1 mark]
(ii) Give one reason for your answer in (b) (i).

............................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(iii) Using the letter in Diagram 6.1, complete the diagram below to show the
stability of the cupboards in descending order.

[1 mark]

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(c Diagram 6.2 shows a giraffe drinking water from a pond.
)

DIAGRAM 6.2

Based on Diagram 6.2,

(i) How the giraffe maximise its stability?

.............................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(ii) Explain your answer in (c) (i).

.............................................................................................................................

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[2 marks]

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 Part B
Bahagian B
[20 marks]
[20 markah]
Answer all questions.
Jawab semua soalan

7. Diagram 7 shows four types of plants.

(a) State the type of support system for each of the plants.
P : ...............................................................................................................................

Q : ..............................................................................................................................

R : ...............................................................................................................................

S : ..............................................................................................................................

[4 marks]

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(b) Classify the plants in Diagram 7 into two groups based on common
characteristics.

[4 marks]

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8. (a) The diagram 8.1 below shows some wet clothes hung on a line under
different conditions.

Condition A Condition B

Diagram 8.1

(i) Based on your observations in the diagram 8.1, state the difference in the time taken
for the clothes to dry in Condition A and Condition B.
.............................................................................................................................

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[1 mark]

(ii) What inference can be made based on Condition A and Condition B in the diagram
above?
.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(iii) State one hypothesis based on your observations in the diagram above.
.............................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(b) A student carried out an experiment to investigate Condition A and Condition B. The
diagram 8.2 shows an experiment to determine how the temperature of the surrounding
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 affects the rate of evaporation.

Diagram 8.2

Based on the diagram 8.2, record the time taken for the drop of water on the cobalt
chloride paper to dry in the table below.

Condition Time taken for drop of water on the

cobalt chloride paper to dry (min)
With heat source
Without heat source

[2 marks]

(c ) Based on the readings in the table above, draw a bar chart to show the time taken for the drop
of water on the cobalt chloride paper to dry in different conditions.

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 [2 marks]

(d) Based on the bar chart in (c), what can be said about the time taken for the drop of water on
the cobalt chloride paper to dry?
.............................................................................................................................

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[1 mark]

(e) Based on the experiment, state the relationship between the temperature of the surrounding
and the rate of evaporation.
.............................................................................................................................

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[1 mark]

(f) State the variables involved in this experiment.

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Manipulated variable
Responding variable
Constant variable

[3 marks]

< Good luck >

Prepared by, Verified by,

…………………………… ……………………………
(SARINA BINTI AZMI RAIS) (PN FAZIDAH A. SANI )
Science’s Teacher Head of Science & Math Department

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