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2.
The figure below shows a spring balance with two identical masses hanging on it.
spring balance
reading
identical masses
55 g
275 g
550 g
1100 g
2.
Set-ups P, Q, R and S below are used for finding out the effect of light on the rate of uptake of
water by a plant.
distilled
water
tap water
balance
Under sunlight
In the dark
in the dark
under sunlight
salt
water
distilled
water
Under sunlight
under sunlight
In the dark
in the dark
Which pair(s) of the set-ups is/are fair test(s) for the experiment?
(1) P and Q
(2) P and S
(3) Q and R
(4) R and S
A
B
C
D
(3) only
(1) and (4) only
(2) and (3) only
(2) and (4) only
3.
The graph below shows the distribution of heights in a group of adult horses.
Number of horses
30
20
10
0
130140
140150
150160
160170
170180
Height (cm)
the most common range of height among this group of horses is 150160 cm.
only horses with heights within 150160 cm are normal.
(1) and (2) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only
(1), (2) and (3)
The table below shows the amount of air pollutants emitted from power stations for generating one
unit of electricity.
Amount of air pollutants per unit of electricity
Nitrogen
oxides
0.6g
Sulphur
dioxide
0.3g
The Lee family used 500 units of electricity each month. How much air pollutants was emitted from
power stations for generating the electricity used by the Lee family each month?
A
B
C
D
0.15 kg
0.30 kg
0.45 kg
0.60 kg
5.
The diagram below shows the drawing of some human cheek cells.
(2) only
(1) and (2) only
(2) and (3) only
How does her potential energy change during her ride from point A to point B?
A
It remains unchanged throughout her ride.
B
It increases gradually.
C
It decreases gradually.
D
It remains unchanged at first and then increases gradually when she approaches point B.
7.
X is 150cm above
the ground.
Y is 130cm above
the ground.
Pair 2
Volume of P is P
200cm3.
Which of the following object in each pair has more potential energy?
Pair 1
Pair 2
A
B
C
D
Postcard X
Postcard X
Postcard Y
Postcard Y
balloon P
balloon Q
balloon P
balloon Q
Volume of Q is
180cm3.
8.
9.
10.
A
B
C
A water sample is filtered with a piece of filter paper. Some residues are left on the filter paper. The
filtered water sample becomes clear.
Which of the following statements about the water sample MUST be correct?
(1) The water sample contains insoluble impurities.
(2) The filtered water sample contains no impurities.
(3) The filtered water sample contains no micro-organisms.
A
(1) only
B
C
D
(2) only
(1) and (2) only
(1), (2) and (3)
12.
The photo below shows a step in the water treatment process in Hong Kong. How to make our
drinking water clear in this step?
B
C
D
Adding a small amount of bleach (which contains chlorine) to water can kill the micro-organisms in it.
The graph below shows how long it takes to kill almost all micro-organisms in water for different
amounts of bleach added.
11.
If we have to prepare 5 L of water without micro-organisms in 15 minutes, how much bleach should
be added to the water?
A
0.2 cm3
B
0.3 cm3
C
0.5 cm3
13.
D
1.0 cm3
A piece of butter melts on a piece of toast.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A
The temperature of the toast is higher than the melting point of butter.
B
The temperature of the toast is lower than the melting point of butter.
C
When the butter melts, its temperature increases.
D
When the butter melts, its temperature decreases.
14.
The graph below shows the temperature change of gas X when it cools down. What is the freezing
point of X?
o
Temperature ( C)
gas state
liquid state
380
220
120
Time (min)
4
A
B
C
D
15.
10
12
0 C
120 C
220 C
380 C
A
B
C
D
2.
Scientists found that the absence or presence of a ________e___________ is the most suitable criteria
for classifying animals at the first step. Animals are then classified as __________f_________ and
________g___________.
3.
4.
After implantation, a ________i______ starts to form at the site of implantation in the uterine lining. It
will be connected to the embryo through the umbilical cord.
5.
6.
When the fuel burns in a steam engine, steam is produced to drive the _____k_________, which
drives the generator to generate electricity.
7.
When sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides dissolve in rain, __________l_________ will be formed.
8.
9.
There are three types of impurities in natural water, namely ______n________ impurities, insoluble
impurities and __________o_____________.
10.
11.
13.
14.
Classify the following into inventions and discoveries by writing (i) to (v) in the answer sheet.
(5 marks)
(i) The first telephone was made in 1876.
(ii) Vitamin C is present in oranges and lemons.
(iii) Iron rusts when it is exposed to air.
(iv) The first pocket watch was produced in 1511.
(v) Explosives is used to break rocks to build a new road.
2.
Classify the following fuels into fossil fuels and non-fossil fuels by writing (i) to (v) in the answer
sheet.
(5 marks)
(i)
(ii)
Coal
Uranium
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Greenhouse effect makes the atmosphere warmer than when the effect is absent.
7.
8.
9.
10.
paper clip
(a)
(1 mark)
(b)
(1 mark)
(c)
(2 marks)
After 4 minutes, Tom takes the tissue paper strips out of the beakers. He marks the water levels on the
strips. He measures how far water has been soaked up in each paper strip. Below are the results:
Brand A
mark
Brand B
Brand C
Brand D
(d)
(4 marks)
(e)
(1 mark)
2.
The pie chart below shows different animal groups in Hong Kong.
insects (75.2%)
others (20.1%)
birds (0.8%)
mammals (0.4%)
reptiles (0.7%)
amphibians (0.5%)
fish (2.3%)
3.
(a)
Which animal group has the largest number of species? Give evidence to support your
answer.
(3 marks)
(b)
Which animal group has the smallest number of species? Give an example of animal of that
species.
(2 marks)
(c)
(d)
(2 marks)
(2 marks)
In June 2012, Solar Impulse, a solar-powered aircraft completed the worlds first flight across the
continents without using any fuel. The aircraft took 19 hours to fly from Spain to Morocco. For the
same distance, a commercial jet would take about 1.5 hours.
(a)
Solar Impulse is powered by 12 000 solar cells. Complete the following chart that shows the
energy conversions involved when the aircraft flies.
(5 marks)
(b)
The aircraft can fly at night-time using energy stored in the battery during the daytime. Write
down the energy conversions involved when the battery is charged.(3 marks)
(c)
(2 marks)
4.
(a) For a 28-day menstrual cycle as shown above, in which of the days does menstruation occur?
(2 marks)
5.
(b)
(3 marks)
(c)
State the possible range of days in which a mature egg is released from one of the two
ovaries.
(2 marks)
(d)
(2 marks)
(a)
(1 mark)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
6.
The table below shows the melting points and the boiling points of three substances.
Substance
210
196
39
357
1538
2861
(a)
(3 marks)
(b)
(1 mark)
(c)
Which of the three substances can be compressed at room temperature? Explain your answer.
(2 marks)
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