PMR Model Paper (Set 2)

PAPER 1 Time: 1 hour

Instructions: For Question 1 to Question 40, each question is followed by four choices of
answers. Choose the best answer for each question.

1 Which apparatus is the most suitable for measuring 30.6 cm3 of dilute sulphuric
acid?
A A 25 cm3 pipette
B A 50 cm3 burette
C A 50 cm3 beaker
D A 100 cm3 measuring cylinder

2 A specimen of check cells are examined under a microscope. Which structure

cannot be seen?
A Cell membrane
B Nucleus
C Cell wall
D Cytoplasm

3 The graph in Diagram 1 shows changes in the state of matter of a substance.

Diagram 1
What arrangement of the particles in P and Q is correct?

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4 Diagram 2 shows a simple food web in a paddy field.

Diagram 2
Which interaction is correct?
Type of interaction Living organisms
A Mutualism Birds and eagles
B Parasitism Paddy plants and rats
C Commensalism Birds and rats
D Prey-predator Rats and snakes

5 Diagram 3 shows the set-up of an experiment to study the solubility of oxygen,

carbon dioxide and nitrogen in sodium hydroxide solution.

Diagram 3
What conclusion can be drawn from this experiment?
A Carbon dioxide is soluble in sodium hydroxide solution.
B Oxygen is soluble in sodium hydroxide solution.
C Nitrogen is soluble in sodium hydroxide solution.
D All three gases are not soluble in sodium hydroxide solution.

6 Diagram 4 shows an electric circuit.

Diagram 4

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 When the circuit is switched on the bulb lights up. Which energy change is
correct?
A Chemical energy → light energy + heat energy
B Chemical energy → electrical energy → light energy + heat energy
C Potential energy → heat energy → electrical energy
D Kinetic energy → electrical energy → light energy + heat energy

7 Diagram 5 shows three processes, P, Q and R, during the changes in the state of
matter.

Diagram 5
Which do P, Q and R represent?
P Q R
A Freezing Condensation Melting
B Condensation Sublimation Boiling
C Sublimation Condensation Freezing
D Boiling Sublimation Freezing

8 Diagram 6 shows a lever.

Diagram 6

What are correct for P, Q and R?

P Q R

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 A Fulcrum Effort Load
B Load Effort Fulcrum
C Load Fulcrum Effort
D Effort Load Fulcrum

9 Diagram 7 shows a change in the size of the pupil of the same eye.

Diagram 7

Which activity causes the change in the size of the pupil?

A Looking at a distant tree after looking at the watch on the wrist
B Reading a book in dim light
C Entering a dark theatre from a bright place
D Taking off sunglasses in bright sunlight

10 Diagram 8 shows the classification of matter.

Matter

P Element Mixture

Q R
Diagram 8
What do P, Q and R represent?
P Q R
A Water Iron Sulphur
B Sugar Copper Iron
C Limestone Petroleum Zinc
D Air Carbon Magnesium

11 Diagram 9 shows a part of a plant.

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 Diagram 9
What type of response is shown by the part of the plant labelled P?
A Geotropism
B Hydrotropism
C Thigmotropism
D Phototropism

12 P, Q, R and S are parts of the human excretory system.

P – Bladder
Q – Kidney
R – Ureter
S – Urethra

In which order does urea pass through the parts of the human excretory system?
A S →P →R →Q
B P →S →Q →R
C S →P →R →Q
D Q →R →P →S

13 Diagram 10 shows the human digestive system.

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 Diagram 10
Which classes of food are digested in the organs P, Q and R?
P Q R
A Fats Proteins Carbohydrates
B Carbohydrates Proteins Fats
C Proteins Carbohydrates Fats
D Carbohydrates Fats Proteins

14 Diagram 11 shows three components of blood, P, Q and R.

Diagram 11
Which statements about P, Q and R are correct?
I P transports oxygen.
II Q transports bacteria.
III R clots blood.
A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III

15 The following information refers to a vitamin.

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 • Prevents scurvy
• Keeps skin healthy
• Can be found in citrus fruits
To which vitamin does the information refer?
A Vitamin C
B Vitamin D
C Vitamin A
D Vitamin B

16 Which of the following experiments and observations show that P, Q and R are
mixtures?
Experiment Observation
I The limewater turns cloudy.

II The sand remains in the filter

paper while salt solution is in
the beaker..

III P is attracted to the magnet but

Q remains in the crucible

A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III

17 Diagram 12 shows an experiment to investigate the reaction between pieces of

eggshell and dilute hydrochloric acid.

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 Diagram 12
Which are the products of the reaction?
A Calcium chloride + carbon dioxide
B Calcium oxide + carbon dioxide
C Calcium hydroxide + carbon dioxide + water
D Calcium chloride + carbon dioxide + water

18 Diagram 13 shows the pyramid of numbers for the populations of organisms in a

habitat.

Diagram 13
Which shows the correct populations of organisms in the habitat?

Number of organisms
P Q R S
A Snakes Frogs Grasshoppers Paddy plants
B Frogs Grasshoppers Snakes Paddy plants
C Paddy plants Grasshoppers Frogs Snakes
D Grasshoppers Paddy plants Snakes Frogs

19 The salt in which beaker dissolves first?

A B

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 C D

20 Diagram 14 shows a syringe being used to suck up a coloured liquid in a beaker.

Diagram 14
When the piston is pulled upwards, why does the coloured liquid enters the
syringe?
A The pressure at P is the same as the pressure at Q.
B The pressure at P is equal to the atmospheric pressure.
C The pressure at Q is higher than the pressure at P.
D The pressure at Q is higher than the atmospheric pressure.

21 Diagram 15 shows the apparatus set-up to investigate respiration in living

organisms.

Diagram 15
What is the function of the cotton wool soaked in sodium hydroxide solution?
A To dry the air in the boiling tube
B To supply oxygen to the living organism
C The filter the air in the boiling tube
D To absorb carbon dioxide in the boiling tube

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22 Diagrams 16.1 and 16.2 show some effects as a result of the same type of force.

Diagram 16.1 Diagram 16.2

What is this force?
A Frictional force
B Electrostatic force
C Push
D Magnetic force

23 Diagram 17 shows a lever in equilibrium.

Diagram 17
What are the correct values of P and Q?
P Q
A 8 cm 4N
B 6 cm 3N
C 10 cm 5N
D 4 cm 6N

24 Which component of a balanced diet is important for the growth of children?

A Carbohydrates
B Fats
C Proteins
D Water

25 Table 1 shows three methods of heat transfer.

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 Method Description
P By heated particles that move
Q By vibrating particles at fixed positions
R No medium is required
Table 1
What are P, Q and R?
P Q R
A Conduction Radiation Convection
B Conduction Convection Radiation
C Radiation Convection Conduction
D Convection Conduction Radiation

26 The coconut tree can be classified as a monocotyledonous plant because it has

A a tap root system
B flowers
C leaves with parallel veins
D seeds with two cotyledons

27 Which action increases the stability of an individual?

A An electrician puts the ladder closer to the wall before climbing.
B A motorcyclist straightens his body while riding a motorcycle.
C A person stands up straight while the canoe is being paddled.
D A person stretches his arms widely while balancing on a pole.

28 During pregnancy, a mother is usually prescribed iron tablets. What is the reason
for this treatment?
A To replace the iron lost during menstruation
B To synthesise blood plasma
C To ensure that the mother’s milk stores enough iron
D To provide adequate iron for the mother and the foetus

29 Diagram 18 shows the human respiratory system.

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 Diagram 18
What takes place in the human respiratory system when structure P contracts and
flattens?
A Air is forced out of the lungs.
B The rib cage moves downwards and inwards.
C The volume of the thoracic cavity increases.
D The air pressure in the thoracic cavity increases.

30 Which comparison between pulmonary vein and pulmonary artery is correct?

Pulmonary vein Pulmonary artery

A Carries oxygenated blood
B Blood flows at high
pressure.
C Does not have valves
D Blood is dark red
Carries deoxygenated blood
Bloods flow at low pressure.
Has valves
Blood is bright red

31 A large box weighing 400 N is lifted 6.0 m vertically. Calculate the power used if
it takes 15 seconds to lift the box.
A 120 W
B 160 W
C 360 W
D 1 000 W

32 Which pair of animal and its support system is matched correctly?

Animal Support system

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 A Prawn Exoskeleton
B Snake Hydrostatic skeleton
C Beetle Endoskeleton
D Caterpillar Exoskeleton

33 Diagram 19 shows the cross section of a flower.

Diagram 19

Which parts of the flower produce male and female reproductive cells?
Male reproductive cell Female reproductive cell
A P Q
B R S
C R P
D Q S

34 The rate of transpiration in plants decreases when

A the humidity of air increases
B light intensity increases
C the surrounding temperature increases
D it is windy

35 Table 2 shows the characteristics of petroleum fractions obtained from fractional

distillation of petroleum.
Petroleum fraction Colour of fraction Viscosity of Amount of soot formed
(boiling point fraction after combustion
in ºC)
First fraction Clear Not viscous A little soot
(80 – 120)
Second fraction Light yellow Viscous More soot
(121 – 170)
Third fraction Yellow More viscous A lot of soot
(171 – 200)

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 Table 2
Which statements are correct?
I The higher the boiling point is, the darker is the colour of the fraction.
II The higher the boiling point is, the more viscous is the fraction.
III The higher the boiling point is, the more soot is produced.
A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III

36 Which phenomena occur on the surface of the Sun?

I Sunspots
II Supernovas
III Prominences
A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III

37 Which is not the application of remote sensing technology?

A Launching spacecraft
B Locating natural resources
C Monitoring environmental changes
D Weather forecasting

38 Diagram 20 shows three charged polystyrene balls, P, Q and R, which are hung
in pairs from a rod.

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 Diagram 20
Which conclusions about the charges of the polystyrene balls are correct?
P Q R
A Positive Positive Negative
B Positive Negative Negative
C Negative Positive Negative
D Negative Positive Positive

39 Diagram 21 shows two transformers which connected to identical voltmeters: P1,

P2 and P3. The voltage across bulb P1 is the same in each circuit.

(a) (b)
Diagram 21
Which statements about the voltage of voltmeters P1, P2 and P3 are correct?
P1 P2 P3
A Higher than P2 Lower than P3 Lower than P1
B Higher than P2 Lower than P3 Higher than P1
C Lower than P3 Higher than P1 Higher than P2
D Lower than P3 Higher than P1 Lower than P2

40 Diagram 22 shows a power circuit that is connected to a 240 V mains and four
electric appliances, P, Q, R and S.

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 Diagram 22
The fuse connected to which appliance will melt when it is switched on?
A P
B Q
C R
D S

PAPER 2 Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Section A (40 marks)
Instructions: Answer all questions. The time suggested to answer this section is 60 minutes.

1 Diagram 1 shows four animals P, Q, R and S.

Diagram 1
(a) List two observable characteristics that can be used to classify these
animals.
(i) ________________________________________________
(ii) ________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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(b) Complete the chart below by classifying animals P, Q, R and S based on the
observable characteristics. Give examples of animals with common characteristics.

P, Q, R, S

Common
characteristics

Examples Examples

(4 marks)

2 Diagram 2 shows the set up of an experiment.

Diagram 2
(a) How is heat transferred from the lighted bulb to the two flasks?
________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(b) What happens to the coloured liquid after a few minutes?
_______________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(c) Explain your answer in (b).
_______________________________________________________
(1 mark)

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 (d) State the variables of this experiment.
(i) Manipulated variable: ______________________________
(ii) Responding variable: ______________________________
(2 marks)
(e) What conclusion can be made from the experiment?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(f) Why do solar panels usually have black and rough surfaces?
_______________________________________________________
(1 mark)

3 Diagram 3 shows the apparatus set-up to investigate the composition of water.

Diagram 3
(a) State the process shown in Diagram 3.
_______________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(b) (i) Name the gas collected in test tube P.
__________________________________________________
(ii) How can you confirm that your answer is correct?
__________________________________________________
(2 marks)
(c) (i) Name the gas collected in test tube Q.
__________________________________________________
(ii) How can you confirm that your answer is correct?
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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 (d) What is the use of the dilute sulphuric acid in the experiment?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
(1 mark)

4 Diagram 4 shows a man using a claw hammer to pull out a nail.

Diagram 4
(a) To what class of levers does the claw hammer belong?
_______________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(b) What is the advantage of using the claw hammer?
_______________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(c) Choose two machines which belong to the same class of levers as the
claw hammer from the list.

ice tongs, scissors, bottle opener, pliers, paper cutter

_______________________________________________________
(2 marks)
(d) The man has to use a great amount of force to pull out the nail. Suggest
one method of pulling the nail easily.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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5 Diagram 5 shows a longitudinal section of a flower.

Diagram 5
(a) Name the structures labelled P, Q and R.
(i) P: _____________________________________________
(ii) Q: _____________________________________________
(iii) R: ______________________________________________
(3 marks)
(b) State the functions of P and Q.
(i) P: _______________________________________________
(ii) Q: _______________________________________________
(2 marks)
(c) State two features of the flower in Diagram 5 to show that it is insect-
pollinated.
(i) ________________________________________________
(ii) ________________________________________________
(2 marks)

6 Diagrams 6.1 and 6.2 show two types of circuit.

Diagram 6.1 Diagram 6.2

(a) Name the two types of circuit in Diagrams 6.1 and 6.2.
(i) Diagram 6.1: ______________________________________
(ii) Diagram 6.2: ______________________________________

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 (2 marks)
(b) Calculate the current that flows through ammeters A1 and A2.
(i) Ammeter A1: ______________________________________
(ii) Ammeter A2: ______________________________________
(2 marks)
(c) (i) What type of electric circuit is found in homes?
_________________________________________________
(ii) What is the advantage of this type of circuit? Base your answer
on Diagrams 6.1 and 6.2.
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
(2 marks)

Section B (20 marks)

Instructions: Answer all questions. The time suggested to answer this section is 30 minutes.

7 Diagram 7.1 shows a potted plant on a table near a window.

Diagram 7.1
(a) (i) What can you observe about the shoots of the potted plant?
_________________________________________________
(ii) What response is shown by the shoots of the plant?
_________________________________________________
(2 marks)
(b) Diagram 7.2 shows the set-up of an experiment.

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 Diagram 7.2
(i) What is the aim of the experiment?
_________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(ii) State the following variables of the experiment.
Manipulated variable: ______________________________
Responding variable: _______________________________
(2 marks)
(iii) After two days, the seedlings in the two beakers are examined.
Draw the observations obtained.

Beaker P Beaker Q
(4 marks)
(c) Explain why plants in a forest grow straight up whereas plants by the
roadside bend towards the road.
_______________________________________________________
(1 mark)

8 Diagram 8 shows three apparatus set-ups, P, Q and R, to study the properties of

calcium carbonate. Limestone is used as a compound of calcium carbonate.

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P Q R
Diagram 8
(a) What inference can be made from the result of activity P?
_______________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(b) (i) What happens to the limewater in Q and R?
_________________________________________________
(ii) What inference can be made from the observation in 8(b)(i)?
_________________________________________________
(iii) Write a word equation for the reaction in Q.
_________________________________________________
(iv) Write a word equation for the reaction in R.
_________________________________________________
(4 marks)
(c) Based on the results of P, Q and R, state three characteristics of calcium
carbonate.
(i) _________________________________________________
(ii) _________________________________________________
(iii) _________________________________________________
(3 marks)
(d) State two uses of calcium carbonate.
(i) _________________________________________________
(ii) _________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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