2014 CE - Science and Technology Form II Paper I

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
COMMON EXAMINATION JUNE 2014

INTEGRATED SCIENCE
FORM II - PAPER I
NAME: ______________________________ TIME: 90 minutes
SCHOOL: ______________________________ CLASS: _______
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions
Section A – TRUE or FALSE. Write True or False next to each of the following
statements
1. The particles of a gas are packed tightly together. ________
2. Solids do not take the shape of the container they are in. ________
3. Iron combines with oxygen in moist air to form iron oxide, or rust. ________
4. Nonmetals are usually good conductors of heat and electricity. ________
5. Electric current is the rate of flow of electrons. ________
6. The length of the wire cannot change the resistance. ________
7. Land and sea breezes are caused by convection currents. ________
8. Sounds of higher frequencies have lower pitch. ________
9. The prescribed lenses to correct long sightedness are convex lenses. ________
10. To be able to see yourself in the mirror is an example of reflection. ________
Section B – FILL in the BLANKS. Use the most appropriate words to complete the
sentences so that they are correct and make sense
1. Electrons are __________________ charged particles.
2. The ammeter is used to measure __________________.
3. When hydro-electricity is produced __________________ energy is converted

to electrical energy.
4. Some materials can become electrically charged by rubbing. They are charged by
__________________.
5. A metal spoon left in a cup of hot water gets heated by __________________.
6. Our eyes adjust to look at different objects, far or near, bright or dim. The
__________________ controls the size of the __________________ in looking
at bright or dim objects. When we look at a __________________ object, our
__________________ become smaller. Less light will enter our eyes. The
thickness of the __________________ changes for looking at far or near
objects.
Section C – MATCHING. Match the statements on the left with the most
appropriate word on the right
1. Transfer of sound energy _____ A current

2. The frequency of musical sounds _____ B echo
3. The difference in a note played on
different instruments _____ C frequency
4. The reflection of sounds _____ D long sightedness
5. Objects blocking the light _____ E luminous source
6. Upside down image is formed _____ F near sightedness
7. Use of concave lens _____ G opaque
8. Burning candle _____ H photo cell
9. Convert light into electrical energy _____ I pitch
10. The flow of electrons _____ J quality
K retina
L transparent
N waves
Section D – MULTIPLE CHOICE. Circle the letter next to the statement that is the
answer
1. Refraction is:
A. bending B. bouncing C. breaking D. wavy
2. The following parts of the eye have the similar function of refracting light onto
the retina:
A. cornea and suspensory ligaments C. lens and cornea
B. iris and pupil D. pupil and cornea
3. A solar eclipse occurs when

A. both the moon and sun come in front of the earth.
B. Earth comes between the sun and the moon.
C. the moon passes between the sun and the earth.
D. the sun comes between the moon and the earth.
4. The moon is a non-luminous source of light. It glows as it

A. absorbs the sun's light.
B. reflects the earth's light.
C. reflects the sun's light.
D. refracts the light that falls on it from the sun.
5. The light beam emitted by a flashlight is

A. parallel B. converging C. converging and diverging D. diverging
6. If a metal is ________ it can be drawn into a wire.

A. conductive B. ductile C. magnetic D. malleable
7. When a gas changes into a liquid, this is called

A. boiling B. condensation C. melting D. solidification
8. Which of these substances is not an element?

A. Aluminum B. Carbon C. Carbon Dioxide D. Helium
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9. Which of these substances is an element and also a gas?
A. Aluminum B. Carbon C. Carbon Dioxide D. Helium
10. Which of the following statements is the best definition of an element? An

element
A. can be a solid, liquid or gas
B. consists of one type of atom
C. is a pure substance
D. makes up natural substances
11. Acid will turn blue litmus paper the colour

A. green B. yellow C. red D. blue
12. The process of adding an acid to a base to produce a salt is called

A. crystallization C. salting
B. fertilization D. neutralization
13. When an acid and a carbonate are mixed it forms salt water and
A. Carbon dioxide B. Hydrogen C. Nitrogen D. Oxygen
14. The chemical name for lime water is

A. Calcium Hydroxide Solution
B. Iron Oxide Solution
C. Magnesium Hydroxide
D. Sodium Hydroxide
15. Which of the following instruments can increase or decrease the resistance?
A. Ammeter B. Rheostat C. Transformer D. Voltmeter
16. This is a safety device that is used to stop the current flowing when it becomes
too large.
A. Fuse B. Resistor C. Switch D. Transformer
17. Any material through which electrons flow easily can be classified as a/an
A. battery B. conductor C. insulator D. resistor
18. Negatively charged particles are called

A. atoms B. electrons C. neutrons D. protons
19. Resistance is measured in

A. Amperes B. Coulombs C. Ohms D. Volts
20. Heat causes objects to do ALL of the following EXCEPT

A. change temperature C. contract
B. change state D. expand
21. What change takes place in the body on a hot day?

A. Goose bumps or pimples develop
B. Less blood flows near the surface of the skin
C. More blood flows near the surface of the skin
D. Shivering
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22. The transfer of heat from ONE place to another without the use of particles is
called
A. conduction B. convection C. radiation D. transpiration
23. A measure of the level of heat in a substance or object is called

A. conduction B. heat transfer C. radiation D. temperature
23. A metal bowl and a plastic bowl are both at room temperature. When you touch
each bowl, the metal bowl feels a little cooler than the plastic bowl. This is because
the
A. density of the metal bowl is greater
B. metal bowl absorbs more heat
C. metal bowl is a better conductor of heat
D. plastic bowl reflects heat more rapidly
24. When an electric bell under a jar is ringing and all the air is slowly removed from
in the jar, the sound of the bell will
A. get louder C. gradually get higher
B. get softer D. not change
25. On Sports Day, to be accurate, the timers at the finish line look for the gun
smoke to start the clock and not the starters gunshot sound. This is because
A. speed of light is less than that of sound
B. they will not hear the shot with all the noise around
C. the light was given off before the sound
D. the sound from the gun is too soft
26. In which of the following instruments is sound produced by a set of vibrating

strings?
A. drum set B. flute C. piano D. trumpet
27. In a stringed instrument the pitch of the note is changed by

A. closing the hole in the box
B. plucking the string harder with finger
C. tightening the string
D. using a pick to play the instrument
28. What is the highest frequency man can hear?

A. 20000 Hz B. 120000 Hz C. 160000 Hz D. 200000 Hz
29. Which structure in the ear does NOT help in hearing?

A. Cochlea B. Ear drum C. Semi-circular canals D. Hammer
30. Which of the following features of a concert hall helps sounds to be heard clearly?
A. The room should be very large
B. The walls covered with curtains
C. The walls should be painted white
D. Very high roofing
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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

COMMON EXAMINATION JUNE 2014

SCHOOL: ______________________________ CLASS: _______

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL questions

1. The particles of a gas are packed tightly together. ________

4. Nonmetals are usually good conductors of heat and electricity. ________

5. Electric current is the rate of flow of electrons. ________

6. The length of the wire cannot change the resistance. ________

7. Land and sea breezes are caused by convection currents. ________

8. Sounds of higher frequencies have lower pitch. ________

10. To be able to see yourself in the mirror is an example of reflection. ________

1. Electrons are __________________ charged particles.

2. The ammeter is used to measure __________________.

3. When hydro-electricity is produced __________________ energy is converted

5. A metal spoon left in a cup of hot water gets heated by __________________.

__________________ controls the size of the __________________ in looking

at bright or dim objects. When we look at a __________________ object, our

thickness of the __________________ changes for looking at far or near

1. Transfer of sound energy _____ A current

3. A solar eclipse occurs when

4. The moon is a non-luminous source of light. It glows as it

5. The light beam emitted by a flashlight is

6. If a metal is ________ it can be drawn into a wire.

7. When a gas changes into a liquid, this is called

8. Which of these substances is not an element?

10. Which of the following statements is the best definition of an element? An

11. Acid will turn blue litmus paper the colour

12. The process of adding an acid to a base to produce a salt is called

14. The chemical name for lime water is

18. Negatively charged particles are called

19. Resistance is measured in

20. Heat causes objects to do ALL of the following EXCEPT

21. What change takes place in the body on a hot day?

23. A measure of the level of heat in a substance or object is called

26. In which of the following instruments is sound produced by a set of vibrating

27. In a stringed instrument the pitch of the note is changed by

28. What is the highest frequency man can hear?

29. Which structure in the ear does NOT help in hearing?

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