test cove 002582 FORM TP 20111 MAY/IUNE 2000 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION INTEGRATED SCIENCE (Single-award) Basic Proficiency Paper 02 2 hours READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY 1, Candidates MUST use this answer booklet when responding to the questions. For EACH question, write your answer inthe space indicated and retumn the answer booklet atthe end of the examination. 2. This testis divided into TWO sections: SECTION A contains FOUR questions and SECTION B, TWO. You should attempt ALL SIX questions. 3. Each question in a section carries the same overall marks. The allocation of marks to the profile points KNOWLEDGE & COMPREHENSION and USE OF KNOWLEDGE within each question is givenatthe end of that question. Ifaquestionissubdivided, the marks foreach part are also given. 4, You are advised to spend about 80 minutes on Section A and 40 minutes on Section B. DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO Copyright © 1999 Caribbean Examinations Council. All rights reserved.Apr SECTION A (Suggested time: 80 minutes; Total marks: 32) You should attempt ALL FOUR questions. EACH question carries EIGHT marks, You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on EACH question. 1. @_—_—_@_ Figure 1 represents a vertical section through a tooth. A coe = Figure 1: Vertical Section Through a Tooth Name EACH of the structures labelled B to E. B c D E Gi) What is the function of the structure labelled A? (3 marks) (b) Your sister brushes her teeth at least twice a day. Your brother sometimes forgets to brush. Explain to him why he is more likely to have cavities. ( 2marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002582/F 2000© > Tooth A Tooth B Figure 2: Two Types of Teeth (i) Teeth are used for breaking food into smaller pieces. Figure 2 shows two types of teeth. Kern is missing all of his teeth that look like Tooth A. What problem will he have when eating? Mildred has lost all of her teeth that look like Tooth B. What problem would she have when eating? Why is this so? (i) Why do lions and tigers have long canines? ( 3marks) (KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION 3 marks; USE OF KNOWLEDGE § marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002582/F 20002 @) Define @ ventilation Gi) humidity. (2 marks) () A B Figure 3: Two similar houses ‘The diagrams above represent two houses, A and B, of the same size. The family that lives in House A consists of 20 family members and the family that lives in House B consists of 7 family members. () Which house requires more ventilation? (i) Give TWO reasons for your answer in (b) (i) above. i) State TWO methods that can be used to increase the amount of fresh airinthe house. (4'marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (002582/F 2000(©) House A is located in a low pollution area. Three members of the family in this house smoke. House B is located in a high pollution area and five members of the family in that. house smoke. Using this information, answer the following questions: (@ Which smokers are more likely to suffer from respiratory diseases, those from House A or those from House B? (ii) In House A, some of the non-smokers suffer from bronchitis and they accuse the smokers of making their illness worse. How could this be possible? (2 marks) (KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION 3 marks; USE OF KNOWLEDGE 5 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002582/F 2000,-6- 3. (@)_—@)_——- What is meant by the ‘centre of gravity’ of an object? (1 mark) (b) Figure 4(@) Figure 4 (b) Figure 4: Woman in Early and Late Stages of Pregnancy ‘The Figure 4 (a) above shows a woman in the early stages of her pregnancy; Figure 4 (b) shows the same woman in the late stages of her pregnancy. (How does the position of the woman's centre of gravity change as her pregnancy progresses? Explain why. Gi) Explain why a pregnant woman has a tendency to lean backward as her pregnancy progresses. ( 2marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002582/F 2000-6- 3.) G@)_Whatis meant by the ‘centre of gravity’ of an object? (b) Figure 4a) Figure 40) Figure 4: Woman in Early and Late Stages of Pregnancy ‘The Figure 4 (a) above shows a woman in the early stages of her pregnancy; Figure 4 (b) shows the same woman in the late stages of her pregnancy. (i) How does the position of the woman’s centre of gravity change as her pregnancy progresses? Explain why. (ii)__Explain why a pregnant woman has a tendency to lean backward as her pregnancy progresses. (2 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002582/F 2000© Figure 5: Fish F and G (i) The figure above shows fish F and G. ‘Which of these, F or G, is likely to move more easily through the water? (ii) How do fish obtain oxygen as they move through water? GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002582/F 2000-8- (© Explain what is meant by ‘osmosis* ‘The body fluids of fresh water fish have more salt than the water in which they live. The body fluids of sea water fish have less salt than the water in which they live. (ii) Which fish is likely to take in water by osmosis? Gili) Which fish will excrete less urine? Explain your answer. ( 3marks) (KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION 3 marks; USE OF KNOWLEDGE 5 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002582/F 2000mammalian kidney. -9- (a) Figure 6 below shows a diagram of a vertical section of the internal structure of the Figure 6 : Diagram showing a Vertical Section of the Internal Structure of the Kidney ‘Name the structures labelled A to F in Figure 6 above. 7m 00 De ((3imarks) (>) (i)_Table 1 below shows the results obtained from tests on the blood and urine of a healthy person. Using this information complete the table by filling in the blank boxes. Substance Blood going | Blood coming Urine tokidney | from kidney Urea Present Present Salts Present Absent Water Present Present Sugar Present Present Table 1: Results of Blood Tests (ii) Circle the result for a urine test which will change for a person with diabetes. 002582/F 2000 ( 3marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE© -10- Type of Day Quantity of Sweat Quantity of Urine Hot Dry Day Large ‘Small Cold Rainy Day Small Large Table 2: Quantities of Sweat and Urine on Hot Dry Days and Cold Rainy Days The table above shows the quantities of sweat and urine produced by humans on hot dry days, and cold rainy days. @ wi) Explain the reasons for the quantity of sweat on a hot dry day the quantity of sweat on a cold rainy day. Explain the reasons for the quantity of urine on a hot dry day the quantity of urine on a cold rainy day. ( 2marks) (KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION 3 marks; USE OF KNOWLEDGE 5 marks) 002582/F 2000 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGEi SECTION B (Suggested time: 40 minutes; Total marks: 18) ‘You should attempt BOTH questions. EACH question carries NINE marks. ‘You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on EACH question. 5. (@)_ Explain what is meant by the term ‘rusting’. “CA mark) () Using the materials listed below, design an experiment to show that both air and water are necessary for rusting to take place. Materials 3 iron nails 3 large test tubes, 3 rubber stoppers Calcium oxide (absorbs moisture from air) Oil Water Water (without dissolved air) (3 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002582/F 2000-2- (© Your grand parents live close to the seaside. Your parents live far from the seaside. Your grandparents wrought-iron gate rusts faster than the one at your parents’ home. Give a scientific explanation for this occurrence. ( 1 mark) (@)__ Name ONE acid OR ONE base which can increase the rate of rusting. Acid OR Base. . (Amar ) (©) Galvanising is often used as a method of rust prevention, (@_— Whatis ‘galvanising’? Gi) Painting can also be used for rust prevention. Explain how painting prevents rusting. (3 marks) (KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION 4 marks; USE OF KNOWLEDGE § marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 002582/F 2000-2B- 6 (@)_ A student goes into a regular training programme for several weeks in preparation for an athletic competition. The left column of Table 3 below lists some factors which might change with exercise. Indicate by ticking in the appropriate column, which factors would increase or decrease. @ Gi) ii) wy) Ww) ow (3 marks) Factors Increase | Decrease ‘Change Lung capacity Resting heart rate Body fat ‘Muscle size Intestinal activity Blood circulation ‘Table 3: Factors Likely To Change With Exercise. (b) Blood boosting is used by some athletes to improve their level of performance. In blood boosting: 002582/F 2000 Blood from the athlete is drawn off and stored. After the body is given time to restore the lost blood, the blood which was drawn off is transfused back into the athlete’s system. @ (ii) iit) ‘What effect will this have on the number of red blood cells in the blood? How is blood boosting likely to help the athlete? ‘To whom will blood boosting be of greater benefit, the sprinter or the long distance runner? Give TWO reasons for your answer. (marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE-4- © Yourgrandfather who leads an inactive life, reads about the benefits of exercise and decides to start jogging immediately. Explain why this might be dangerous to his health. (KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION 4 marks; USE OF KNOWLEDGE § marks) END OF TEST 002582/F 2000