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SMK JULAU (YEB 6201)

1ST MID TERM EXAMINATION 2007
SCIENCE FORM 4
(1 hour 30 minutes)

1. Which of the following statement describes accurately the A I only C II and III only
meaning of science? B I and II only D I, II and III
A Knowledge about the arranged environment which is
developing with discovery. 7. Which of the following factors influence the density of a
B Research on space. material?
C Explanation on environmental pollution. I Volume
D Creation of sophisticated equipment. II Shape of the material
III Area of the surface
2. W : Making a hypothesis A I only C II and III only
X : Collecting data B I and II only D I, II and III
Y : Controlling data
Z : Identifying problem 8.
W, X, Y and Z are steps involved in the scientific
investigation. Which of the following sequence is correct?
A Z, W, Y, X C Z, Y, W, X
B W, Z, Y, X D Y, Z, W, X

3. In the scientific investigation, how is a formed hypothesis

tested?
A conduct an experiment The above diagram shows the rate of enzyme reaction at a
B identify the problem range of temperatures. What is the conclusion which can
C makes an inference be made?
D makes a conclusion I Temperature does not affect the rate of enzyme
reaction
4. Which of the following has the most accurate explanation II The rate of enzyme reaction increases in the
for the meaning of hypothesis? temperature range of 0 C- 30 °C
A Hypothesis is a statement about the relationship III The rate of enzyme reaction reduces after 30 °C -
between variable that is manipulated and variable that 40 °C
responds A I only C II and III only
B Hypothesis is a statement about an investigation B I and II only D I, II and III
whose truth has been proved
C Hypothesis is the results of an investigation 9. Which of the following are scientific and noble values?
D Hypothesis is the interpretation of the data collected I Critical and analytical thinking
during an investigation II Rationale
III Interest and curiosity
5. Why must the methods and techniques used be planned A I and II only C II and III only
prior to a scientific investigation? B I and III only D I, II and III
A To ensure that the data collected are more accurate
B To ease the collection of data 10. Which of the following is are carried out as scientific
C To collect the data in a faster way method?
D To conduct an investigation easily I Predicting
II Observing
6. III Grateful
A I and II only C II and III only
B I and III only D I, II and III

11.

The diagram shows the results when two blocks, M and N,

are put into a beaker of cooking oil. Which of the The above diagram shows two types of cells, P and Q, in
following is true? the human body. Which of the following represents the
I M is less dense nerves cell?
II N has the highest density
III The density of cooking oil is higher than M
 P Q Gland Y in the above diagram has the function of
A Sensory neurone Relay neurone A stimulating growth
B Relay neurone Motor neurone B preparing the uterus to receive ovum
C Motor neurone Sensory neurone C controlling the sugar level in the blood
D Motor neurone Relay neurone D increasing the ability of the body to cope with stress

12. Which of the following is an involuntary action? 17. Which of the following is not true about the spinal cord?
A Coughing C Smelling A Grey matter is situated next to the white matter
B Hearing D Talking B It is part of the central nervous system
C It is connected to the medulla oblongata
13. D It controls reflex action

18.

The diagram above shows the main endocrine glands in the Based on the above diagram, reduction of hormone from
body. Which of the glands, P, Q, R and S, functions when which gland will cause a person to suffer from goitre?
one eats honey in big quantities? A I
A P C R B II
B Q D S C III
D IV
14.
19. Which part of the brain controls the mind?
A Cerebrum
B Cerebellum
C Medulla oblongata
D Spinal nerves
The diagram above shows the movement of impulse from
the sensory organ to the muscle of a boy who is writing.
Which of the following represents the nervous system X? 20.
A Autonomy of the nervous system
B Central nervous system
C Peripheral nervous system
D Somatic nervous system

15.
The diagram shows a sensory neurone. The section
labelled X is known as
A dendron
B axon
C synapse
D cell body
A student blinks his eyes to avoid a small insect from
entering the eyes. Which of the following labelled section 21. A tranquillizer which is taken in high doses can cause
in the diagram is responsible in that response? I drowsiness
A P C R II Hindrance of muscle coordination
B Q D S III blurred vision
A I only C II and III only
B II only D I, II and III
16.
22. Section X forms the largest part of the brain. Which of the 28. Reflex response does not involve the
following are the functions of X? I brain
I Controls the mental activity II muscle
II Controls voluntary action III spinal cord
III Controls the equilibrium of the body A II only C I and III only
B III only D I, II and III
A I only C I and II only
B II only D I, II and III
29. Where can proprioceptors are found?
I Joint
II Ligament
23. III Brain

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

30. One's mental health can be influenced by

I brain injury
II drug abuse
III painful experiences

The diagram above shows the cross-section of the spinal A I only

cord. Which of the following is labelled correctly? B I and II only
C II and III only
I Sensory neurone
D I, II and III
II Motor neurone
III Relay neurone
A III only C II and III only
B I and II only D I, II and III

24. Which of the following is categorised under the peripheral

nervous system?
I Cranium nerves
II Spinal nerves
III Spinal cord
A I only C II and III only
B I and II only D I, II and III

25. The effects of alcohol to humans include

I cirrhosis of the liver
II disturbance of voluntary actions
III stomach ulcer
A II only C I and III only
B III only D I, II and III

26. Which of the following is true about the human nervous

system?
I Consist of glands without ducts
II Impulse is sent chemically through the blood
III Impulse moves very fast
A I only C I and III only
B III only D I, II and III

27. Which of the following is the effect of addiction to

morphine?
I Shivering
II Nightmares
III Insomnia
A II only C I and III only
B III only D I, II and III
Section B: Answer all questions

1. You are given some steps in a scientific investigation. Arrange them in the correct sequence.

Step Correct sequence

Identify the variables

Control the variables

Identify the problem

Carry out the investigation

Prepare a report

Make a hypothesis

Plan the investigation

2. Write the parts of the neurone based on the given functions in the table below

Part of neurone Function

Controls all the activities of neurons

Receives impulses and transmits them to the Dendron

Receives impulses and transmits them to the cell body

Transmits impulses out of the cell body

Axon insulator to prevent leakage of impulses. Increases the

speed of impulse transmission