TEST 1 (1 Hour)

Name : ……………………………. Form : ……………

1. Which of the following statements are 5. Which of the following is used as a

true about the application of Science? container for heating a substance to a
I. Enables humans to see very
very high temperature?
tiny object.
A. Conical flask
II. Enables humans to land onthe
B. Round-bottomedflask
moon.
C. Gas jar
III. Enables humans to travel to
D. Crucible
farway places in a short period.
6. The following shows two examples of
A. I and II only C.II and III only
chemicals in the Science laboratory.
B. I and III only D. I, II and III
 Hydrogen
2. Which of the following is not a natural  Potassium
phenomenon?
Which of the following symbols should
A. The occurrence of day and
be on the bottles of the chemicals
night
above?
B. The growth of plants.
C. The recycling process of
A.
newspaper
D. The water evaporation

3. The following information describes a

career in science. B.
What is the career?

To study how to prevent plants from

being attacked by insects
C.
A. Geologist C. Archite
B. Botanist D. Astronomy

4. Diagram 1 shows an apparatus.

D.

What is the use of the apparatus?

A. To stir liquids
B. To hold a hot object
C. To separate solids from a
liquid
D. To hold a test tube

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7. Ahmad makes a prediction that the 11. Diagram 2 shows a pendulum.
rougher the surface, the slower the
object moves on it. What is the step of
scientific method involved?
A. Collecting data
B. Suggesting a hypothesis
C. Identifying the variables
D. Analysing data

8. Which of the following must be done

Which of the following shows a
when acquiring scientific knowledge?
complete oscillation?
I Analyse and interpret the data.
I A→C→A
II Modify the hypothesis to fit the
II A→C→B
analysis.
III B→A→C→B
III Report only the data that supports
the hypothesis. A. I and II only C. II and III only
A. I only C. II and III only B. I and III only D. I, II and III
B. I and II only D. I, II and III only
12. A pendulum takes 45 seconds to
9. Which of the following statements is not complete 15 oscillations. Find the
true? periodic time for one oscillation.
A. Read the label first before using a A. 1.5s C. 2.5s
substance B. 2.0s D. 3.0s
B. Scientists conduct experiments to
test out hypothesis 13. Diagram 3 shows four pendulums
C. Taste chemicals before using them.
D. Light the match first before turning
on the gas.

10. The information below shows some

steps in scientific investigation.

P: Collecting data
Q: Making a conclusion
R: Planning the experiment Which of the above pendulums swings
S: Analysing and interpreting data the fastest?
T: Writing a report
14. Table 1 shows the prefixes of SI units
used in measurement.
Which of the following is the correct
order? milli kilo micro centi Mega
A. R, P, Q, S, T C. R, S, P, Q, T
B. R, Q, P, S, T D. R, P, S, Q, T Table 1
Arrange the prefix values in ascending
order.
A. Micro, milli, centi, kilo, Mega
B. Mega, centi, micro, kilo, milli
C. Milli, kilo, micro, centi, Mega
D. Mega, kilo, centi, milli, micro

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15. Which physical quantity is matched C. To measure the density of an object
correctly to its SI unit? D. To hold an object

20. Which of the following can be used to

Physical SI unit
measure mass?
quantity
I Spring balance
I Mass Gram
II Beam balance
II Length Metre
III Electronic balance
III Time Second A. I and II only C. II and III only
IV Electric Ampere B. I and III only D. I, II and III
current
21. Diagram 6 shows the weight of a fish ,
A. I and II only C. III and IV only a crab and a prawn
B. II and III only D. II, III and IV only

16. Which of the following is converted

correctly?
A. 105km = 1050m
B. 10.5cm = 0.105m
C. 1.05mm = 0.0105km
D. 0.105m = 1.05km

17. Which of the following is equivalent to What is the weight of the fish if the total
3570m? mass of the crab and prawn is 2.5kg?
A. 35 700mm C. 3 570 000cm A. 0.7kg C. 1.5kg
B. 357 000dm D. 3.57Km B. 0.9kg D. 1.8kg
18. What is the difference between mass 22. Diagram 7 shows how the volume of a
and weight? stone and a cork is measured.
I they are measured using different
instruments
II They are measured in different
units
III They are measured in different
places.
A. I and II only C. II and III only
B. I and III only D. I, II and III

19. Diagram 5 shows a measuring tool.

Which of the following shows the
correct volume of the stone and the
cork?
Stone Cork (cm³)
(cm³)
A 10 5
B 12 6
C 11 8
What is the function of the tool shown D 14 12
above?
A. To measure the mass of an object
B. To measure the weight of an
object.

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23. Diagram 8 shows a measuring cylinder C. the specimen is always dry
which is used to measure the D. air bubbles are not formed
volume of liquid.`
27. Figure 8 shows a plant cell.

What is the volume of liquid in ml?

A. 31ml C. 35ml
B. 33m D. 40ml

24. A student filled a measuring cylinder What is the function of the part labelled
with 50ml of water. She put in 10 X?
marbles of equal size into the water. A. To carry out photosynthesis
The water level rose to 90ml. B. To maintain the shape of the cell
C. To store mineral salts and sugar.
D. To control all the activities of the
cell.

28. Which of the cell structures is not found

in an animal cell?
A. Nucleus C. Cytoplasm
B. Cell wall D. Cell membrane
What is the volume of each marble?
A. 2cm³ C. 10cm³ 29. The information below shows the
B. 4cm³ D. 40cm³ function of a cell structure
Controls all the activities in the cell
25. Which of the following show the
importance of using a standard unit? Which of the following cell structures
I It enables data to be analysed and has the above function?
compared by scientists throughout A. Chloroplast C. Vacuole
the world B. Nucleus D. Cytoplasm
II It enables measurement of
quantities to be done more 30. Which structure of the plants cell is
accurately correctly matched with its function?
III It can facilitate international
communication.
Structure Function)
A. I and II only C. II and III only
B. I and III only D. I, II and III A Vacuole Controls the
activities of the
26. Figure 7 cell
B Chloroplast Absorbs water
and minerals

C Cell Controls the

membrane movements of
substances in
and out of the
When a specimen is placed on a slide,
cell
the cover slip must be placed slowly so
that D Nucleus Supports and
A. the slides does not crack maintains the
B. the specimen is not spoilt shape of the
cell

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Section B

1. Diagram 1 shows cells M and N.

(a) State the name of cell M and N.

i. Cell M:_________________________________________________ 1(m)

ii. Cell N: _________________________________________________ 1(m)

(b) Structure Q controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

Label structure Q on cell M and cell N. 1(m)

(c) Complete Table 1 by naming and stating the function of structure R and S.

Structure Name of structure Function of structure

R
S
4(m)
2. Diagram 2 shows an experiment is carried out to study how to measure the thickness of
the measuring tube by using two measuring tools.

Table 2 shows the results of the experiment

Measurement 1 2 Average
Measuring tool X 2.1 2.2 2.15
Measuring tool Y 2.3 2.3 2.30
Table 2
(a) Name the measuring tools X and Y.

X :____________________________________________________1(m)
Y :____________________________________________________1(m)
(b) What is the thickness of the measuring tube shown in the diagram?

_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________ 2 (m)

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 (c) State two other things that can be measured by using the measuring tools as shown in
the diagram.

1. ____________________________________________________ 1(m)

2. ____________________________________________________ 1(m)

3. Table 3 shows some common hazards symbols that can be found in a science laboratory.

(a) Complete the table

Hazard Symbols Meaning An Example

Concentrated acids

Uranium

Poisonous

Flammable

Table 3 4(m)

(b) Complete the table with the correct answers

Physical quantity S.I Unit Symbol of Unit

length
Kelvin
kg

3(m)

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Answer Scheme
Science Test 1 Form 1
Section A
1 D
2 C
3 B
4 B
5 D
6 A
7 B
8 A
9 C
10 D
11 B
12 D
13 C
14 A
15 D
16 B
17 D
18 A
19 B
20 C
21 C
22 D
23 B
24 B
25 D
26 D
27 A
28 B
29 B
30 C

Section B
Diagram 1 shows cells M and N.

State the name of cell M and N.

i Cell M: animal cell 1(m)
ii Cell N: plant cell 1(m)
Structure Q controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell
Cell membrane 1 (m)
Complete Table 1 by naming and stating the function of structure R and S.
Structure Name of structure Function of structure
R Nucleus Control all the activities of the cells
S Chloroplast Carries out photosynthesis to produce
food
4(m)
Table 2 shows the results of the experiment
Measurement 1 2 Average
Measuring tool X 2.1 2.2 2.15
Measuring tool Y 2.3 2.3 2.30
Table 2
Name the measuring tools X and Y.
X : Internal Callipers 1(m)
Y : External Callipers 1(m)

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2(b) What is the thickness of the measuring tube shown in the diagram?
= d² - d¹ cm
2
= 2.30 – 2.15
2
=0.075cm

2( c) Beaker 1(m)
glass bottle 1(m)

Hazard Symbols Meaning An Example

corrosive Concentrated acids

Radioactive Uranium

Poisonous Mercury/ lead/ hydrogen sulphide

Flammable Alcohol/ phosphorus/ petrol

Table 3
(b) Complete the table with the correct answers
Physical quantity S.I Unit Symbol of Unit

length Metre m
Temperature Kelvin K
Mass Kilogram kg