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Science questions, unit 2

Science room rules

25 marks. Use Practice to check each answer as you go, or Exam to answer everything first. Ask a grown-up to help you mark the written answers.

Section A: objective questions

12 marks
Choose the best answer for each question.
1

Question 1

Where do solid wastes go?
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B
Solid wastes go into the waste container (p. 18).
For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 18
2

Question 2

Where do liquid wastes go?
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C
Liquid wastes go into the sink (p. 18).
For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 18
3

Question 3

Diagram 1 shows a sink full of leaves and paper. Why is the sink clogged?
A sink full of leaves and paper with the tap running
Diagram 1
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A
Solid wastes block the sink. They should go into the waste container (p. 18).
For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 18
4

Question 4

Diagram 2 shows a pupil pouring liquid into the waste container. What happens?
Liquid poured into a waste basket flows onto the floor
Diagram 2
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B
A waste container cannot hold liquid. It flows onto the floor (p. 18).
For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 18
5

Question 5

What must we do with tools and apparatus after use?
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D
Clean all tools and apparatus after use and store them in their original places (p. 19).
For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 19
6

Question 6

Diagram 3 shows what pupils do after an activity. What is the pupil at the sink doing?
A pupil washes a beaker; others put apparatus on shelves
Diagram 3
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A
He is washing a beaker in the sink after use (p. 19).
For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 19
7

Question 7

Diagram 4 shows a drawer of magnifying glasses. What is the problem?
Dirty glassware in a sink and tangled magnifying glasses in a drawer
Diagram 4
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D
Apparatus must be stored neatly in its place so it is easy to find (p. 19).
For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 19
8

Question 8

A pupil breaks a magnifying glass. What should he do first?
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C
All broken tools and apparatus must be reported to the teacher immediately (p. 19).
For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 19
9

Question 9

Diagram 5 shows a pupil with a hurt hand. Why must he tell the teacher?
A boy with a bleeding hand while his friend says not to tell the teacher
Diagram 5
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D
The teacher can treat the injury. Hiding it is wrong (p. 20).
For the teacher: Understanding, medium difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 20
10

Question 10

What can you bring into the Science Room?
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C
Bring only your books and stationery (p. 20).
For the teacher: Remembering, low difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 20
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Question 11

Diagram 6 shows bags on the floor of the Science Room. Why is this not good?
Bags on the floor of the Science Room
Diagram 6
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C
School bags in the Science Room can interfere with pupils' movement (p. 20).
For the teacher: Understanding, medium difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 20
12

Question 12

Why must we follow the Science Room rules?
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A
Rules keep the Science Room clean, neat and safe (pp. 18, 22).
For the teacher: Understanding, medium difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 22

Section B: structured questions

13 marks
Answer all questions.
13

Question 13

Diagram 7 shows a bin and a sink.
A pupil drops petals into a waste basket; a hand pours liquid into a sink
Diagram 7
[1 mark] (a)Where do we throw solid wastes?
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Waste container
[1 mark] (b)Where do we pour liquid wastes?
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Sink
[1 mark] (c)What happens if we put solid wastes in the sink?
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For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 18
14

Question 14

Aina has finished her activity.
[1 mark] (a)"We must clean the apparatus after use."
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True
[1 mark] (b)Where must she put the apparatus after cleaning it?
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For the teacher: Understanding, low difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 19
15

Question 15

Hamid has cut his hand on broken glass. Diagram 8 shows Hamid and his friend.
A boy with a bleeding hand while his friend says not to tell the teacher
Diagram 8
[1 mark] (a)Should Hamid tell the teacher?
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Yes
[1 mark] (b)Give one reason for your answer.
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Any 1 points
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For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 20
16

Question 16

Kanang has broken a beaker in the Science Room. What should she do?
[1 mark] (a)Write what Kanang should do.
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For the teacher: Applying, medium difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 21
17

Question 17

Cikgu Nora asks pupils to enter the Science Room.
[1 mark] (a)Where should pupils leave their school bags?
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Outside the Science Room
[1 mark] (b)Why must they do this?
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Any 1 points
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For the teacher: Understanding, medium difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 20
18

Question 18

Diagram 9 shows Azrai pouring liquid waste into the waste container.
Liquid poured into a waste basket flows onto the floor
Diagram 9
[1 mark] (a)Is Azrai doing the right thing?
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No
[1 mark] (b)Give a reason for your answer.
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Any 1 points
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[1 mark] (c)Where should Azrai pour the liquid waste?
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Tick each point you got.
For the teacher: Evaluating, high difficulty, standard 2.1.1
Textbook p. 22