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ry Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education

SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD 0569/01

Paper 1 Multiple Choice OctoberlNovember 2014

t hour 30 minutes
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There are sixty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question, there are four possible
answeni A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice using a soft pencil on
the separate Answer Sheet.
Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or conection fluid.
You may use a calculator.

A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 24.

This document consists of 21 printed pages and 3 blank pages.

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1 The diagram shows an experiment to find the mass of some water.

cm'
50 50
40

measuring 30

10

25.20 150.95 g
electronic balance

What is the mass of the water?

A 25.00 g
B 25.75g
C 125.209
D 150.95 g

2 Which pair of features will make a liquid-in-glass thermometer least sensitive?

volume of bulb diameter of capillary tube

A small narrow

B Iarge narrow

c small wide

D large wide

3 Which Sl unit is equivalent to joule per second'?

A ampere
It
B coulomb
C volt
D watt

4 Which of the following statements is correct about magnetic materials?

A They are attracted by permanent magnets.

B They are a group of metals called soft materials.
C They can all form permanent magnets by induction.
D They form field lines when iron filings are sprinkled around.

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5 The graph shows the relationship between the extension and load for a spring

3.0

2.0

extension / cm

0 1 2 3 4 5

load / N

When an object of weight 2.0 N is hung on the spring, the length of the spring becomes
15.4cm.

What is the length of the spring without a load on it?

A 0.8cm
B 13.4 cm

C 14.6 cm

D 16.2cm

6 An electric fan rated 0.5 kW is switched on for 5 hours.

The cost of electricity is P0.50 per kwh.

What is the cost of using the fan for 5 hours?

A P1.25
B P2.50
c P5.00
D P12.50

7 Which electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?

A infra-red rays
B light
C ultraviolet rays
D X-rays

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8 The diagram shows part of a vernier caliper scale when measuring the length of a wooden
block.

8 9
cm

0 10

What is the length of the wooden block?

A 8.50 cm
B 8.55 cm
C 9.00 cm
D 9.45 cm

9 The diagram shows four bar magnets placed next to each other

W P o R

V U T S

The poles of the bar magnets are labelled with letters P, Q, R, S,.T, U, V and W.
Each bar magnet is attracted to the two neighbouring bar magnets as shown.
The magnet with poles P and Q is now placed end-to-end with each of the other bar magnets
in turn.

ln which of the following cases will the stated poles of the two magnets attract?

A QandU
B QandW
C PandV
D PandS

10 A builder lifts a brick of mass 5.0k9 vertically upward from the ground to a height of 6.0m.
(g = 10 N/kg)

How much work is done by the builder in lifting the brick?

A 3OOJ

B 6OJ
c 50J
D 3OJ

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11 The diagram shows twoJiXg$ resistors connected in parallel.

A current of 3.0A moves in and out of the parallel resistors.
6Ct

3.0A 3.0A

What is the current through each resistor?

current through 6Q resistor I A current through 3 C) resistor I A

A 3.0 3.0

B 1.5 1.5

c 1.0 2.0

D 2.0 1.0

12 Which circuit symbol represents a cell?

A B

c D

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13 Large fuel containers are coloured silver.

What is the reason for colouring the containers silver?

A to reflect back heat radiation

B to conduct heat quickly
C to absorb more heat
D to emit more heat

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14 The diagram shows a man carrying a load of 250N on his shoulder using a wooden rod
(Not drawn to scale.)

50 cm 20 cm

N load

What size of downward force must be applied by the hand to balance the rod?

A 1OON

B 125N
c 250N
D 625N

15 Which diagram shows the correct path of a light ray moving from an optically less dense
medium to an optically more dense medium?

A B

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c D

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16 The diagram shows a hot metal ball placed above a metal ring. The ball cannot pass through
the ring. When cold water is poured on the ball, the ball passes through the ring.

bal!

ring

Which statement explains why the ball passes through the ring?

A water lubricates the ball

B the size of the ring gets bigger
C particles in the ball get smaller
D spaces between the particles in the ball get smaller

17 The diagram shows an experiment to find the speed of sound in air.

backwards

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wall itiiii
i i ii t+i i ii i ti rii a student
forwards clapping
hands

The student claps her hands and an echo arrives back within 0.6 seconds.
The speed of sound in air is 330 m/s.

Which expression wi!! give the distance, d, between the wall and the girl?

A speed x time
speed
B
time
speed x time
G
2

D 2 x speed x time

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18 The diagram shows a large metal sphere, K, which is positively charged. Sphere K is
placed next to a small metal sphere, L, which is neutral and suspended by a thread.

L
K

Sphere K is moved slightly towards sphere L. Sphere L moves towards sphere K until it
touches its body. Sphere L then moves away from sphere K.

Which statement explains why sphere L moves away from sphere K?

A sphere L has been neutralised

B sphere L was left with positive charges
C sphere K transferred positive charges to sphere L
D sphere K has induced positive charges on sphere L

19 A soldier drops a bag from a stationary helicopter above the surface of the Earth.
The bag takes 4 seconds to reach the ground.

What is the distance from the ground to the helicopter? (g = 10m/s2)

A 20m
B 40m
C 80m
D 160m

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20 The diagram shows an experiment to demonstrate the penetrating power of radioactive
emissions; alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays.

5 mm thick
ium sheet GM tube

source of
radioactive 2cm lead
emissions

Which emission(s) will be detected by the GM tube between the aluminium and lead sheets?

A gamma rays only

B beta particles only
C beta particles and gamma rays
D alpha particles and beta particles

21 Which list consists of elements only?

A ain chlorihe, potassium

B ammonia, brass, sulphur
C argon, phosphorus, zinc
D bronze, mailnesium, oxygen

22 The table shows the proton numbers of three elements, represented by letters E, F and G.

element proton number

E 2

F 11

G 17

Which statement about E, F and G is correct? There is a copy of the Periodic Table on page
24 to help you.

A E and F can combine to form a covalent compound.

B E and G can combine to form a covalent compound.
C E and F can combine to form an ionic compound.
D F and G can combine to form an ionic compound.

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23 The table shows some information about the solubility of substances X, Y and Z in water and
in ethanol.

substance solubility in water solubility in ethanol

X insoluble soluble

Y soluble insoluble

Z insoluble insoluble

Which order of processes can be used to obtain pure Y from a miXt-Ufg of X, Y andZ?

A stir in ethanol, evaporate, stir in water, filter

B stir in ethanol, filter, evaporate
C stir in water, filter, evaporate
D stir in water, evaporate, stir in ethanol, filter

24 The etectronic configuration of element W is 2, 8, 2. The formula of the nitride ion is N3-.

What is the formula of the nitride of element W?

A WNs
B WzN

C WzNs

D WgNz

25 TheEiagiamishowsithe electrolysiq of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride using carbon

electrodes.

gas E

concentrated
aqueous sodium
chloride I
+

What is the name of gas E?

A chlorine
B hydrogen
C hydrogen chloride
D oxygen

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26 Which pH is most likely to be that of citric acid solution?

A 3

B 7

c I
D 12

27 Which oxide reacts with both acids and alkalis?

A COz
B CuO
C FeO
D ZnO

28 Potassium hydrogen carbonate, KHCOg, is heated strongly in an open crucible.

The equation for the reaction is

2KHCOg(s)+ K2COs(s) + HzO(9) + COz(g).

What is the loss in mass when 2009 of potassium hydrogen carbonate is heated?
[M.': KHCOsi 100, KzCOsi 138, HzO; 18, COz:.441

A 44g
B 62g
C 138g
D 2009

29 Which conversion is an example of oxidation?

A chlorine atoms, CI, to chloride ions, Cl-

B copper(Il) ions, Cu'*, to copper atoms, Cu
C hydrogen ions, H*, to hydrogen gas, Hz
D iron atoms, Fe, to iron(Il) ions , Fe'*

30 Which gas relights a glowing splint?

A oxygen
B hydrogen
C chlorine
D carbon dioxide

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31 The diagram shows a fractionating column used for the distillation of crude oil

petroleum gases

II
crude
oil
I
What is the name of the fraction at N?

A bitumen
B lubricating oil
C paraffin
D petrol

32 Which metal does not react with dilute acid?

A magnesium
B iron
C copper
D calcium

33 Which process produces carbon dioxide and steam from poly(ethene)?

A addition
B combustion
C fermentation
D polymerisation

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34 Which structuralformula represents an unsaturated compound?

A B
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35 ln which of the following reactions will displacement take place?

A ZnSO4(aq) + Fe(s)
B CUSO4(aq) + Ag(s)
G MgSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
D A(NOs)g(aq) * Mg(s)

36 Which values of x, y and z will balance the equation shown?

Cu(s) + xHNOs(aQ) # Cu(NOa)z(aq1 +yNOz(g) + rHzO(t)

x v z

A 4 2 1

B 4 2 2

c 6 2 2

D 8 4 2

37 How many electrons, protons and neutrons are there in an ion of magnesium,llMg'*?

electrons protons neutrons

A 10 12 12

B 12 10 12

c 10 12 10

D 14 12 10

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38 Which process is not used to soften hard water?

A boiling
B distillation
C filtration
D ion exchange

39 Which term is used to describe the change of state from liquid to gas?
A condensation
B evaporation
C freezing
D melting

40 Diamond and graphite are two forms of carbon.

Which term describes diamond and graphite?

A allotropes
B isomers
C isotopes
D monomers

41 Which statement defines pollination?

A collection of pollen by insects

B germination of pollen grains
C growth of pollen tube towards the ovule
D transfer of pollen from anther to stigma

42 Which of these processes can cause a plant to wilt?

A photosynthesis
B respiration
C translocation
D transpiration

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43 Which organ controls the water content of the blood?

A kidney
B lung
C pancreas
D skin

M Oryhaemoglobin is a compound formed from oxygen and haemoglobin.

ln which organ is this compound formed?

A heart
B kidney
C liver
D lung

45 The diagram shows the male reproductive system and one birth control method

u
testis

How does the birth control method shown prevent fertilisation?

A blocks passage of sperms

B prevents ejaculation
C prevents erection
D stops production of sperms

46 Which drug would a person take to make them feel less sleepy?

A antibiotic
B hallucinogen
C painkiller
D stimulant

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Use the food web below to answer questions 47 and 48.

lizard human vulture

1 I
goat
1
chicken

1
maize

47 Which organism in the food web is a secondary consumer?

A goat
B grasshopper
C lizard
D maize

48 A farmer applies a non-biodegradable pesticide on his maize to kill grasshoppers.

Which organism is most likely to contain the highest concentration of the pesticide?

A goat
B grasshopper
C maize
D vulture

49 A person accidentally steps on a sharp object. The list shows the stages involved in a nervous
pathway in her body. The stages are not in the correct order.

1 impulses carried to muscles of the leg

2 muscles contract and foot pulled away
3 impulses carried to centra! nervous system
4 receptor cells detect stimulus

What is the correct order in which the stages take place?

A 1,2,3,4
B 2,1,4,3
c 4,3, 1, 2
D 4, 1,2,3

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Use the graph to answer questions 50 and 51 .

The graph shows the concentration of sugar in a person's blood one hour before and five
hours after eating a banana.

150

100
blood sugar
concentration
in mg / 1OO cm3
50

0
0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300
time/hours

50 What is the normal concentration of sugar in the person's blood?

A 50 mg/100cm3
B 80 mg/100cm3
C 100 mg/100cm3
D 150 mg/ 100cm3

51 What could have been happening in the person's body between points T and U?

A glucose converted to glycogen

B glucose converted to starch
C glycogen converted to glucose
D starch converted to glucose

52 An athlete runs a 100 metre race.

Which statement is not true about the changes that take place in his body during the race?

A glucoseleveldecreases
B lactic acid increases
C production of carbon dioxide decreases
D respiration rate increases

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53 The diagram shows an orange scion or stem, grafted to a lemon stalk.

orange scion

lemon stalk
ground level

The stalk and scion each developed a bud.

Which fruits will be produced from each bud?

stalk scion

A lemon orange

B lemon lemon

c orange lemon

D orange orange

54 The graph shows a menstrualcycle. Menstruation started on 5 September.

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5 Sefitember 19 September 3 October

On which day is fertilisation most likely to take place?

A 3 October
B 11 September
C 17 September
D 28 September

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55 Which sequence correctly shows increasing complexity in living things?

A cells # organs tissues -------f SyStemS

B cells + SyStemS# organs# tissues
C CellS SyStemS ---+ tiSSUeS# Organs
D CellS ------4 tiSSUeS -------+ Ofgans SyStemS

56 Biologicalwashing powders contain enzymes. The enzymes are obtained from bacteria that
normally live in hot water springs.

How does using these bacterial enzymes, rather than other enzymes, improve the quality of
the washing powder?

A lt makes the powder remove more dirt.

B lt makes the powder produce more foam.
C lt allows more clothes to be washed by the powder.
D lt allows the powder to work over a wide range of temperatures.

57 Which two systems help to coordinate the body's actions?

A endocrine and nervous

B endocrine and circulatory
C circulatory and reproductive
D circulatory and nervous

58 The diagram shows a villus which is found in the ileum

blood vessel

What is the advantage of the blood vessel being branched?

A lt brings more food to the ileum.

B lt makes the blood flow quickly.
C lt makes the villus more upright.
D lt increases the surface area for absorption.

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