CHONG HWA INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOL

SCIENCE (J.M.1 Lian)

TEST 1
(Topics Covered: Form 1 Chapter 1, Form 2 Chapter 3)
Name: ________________________(

Date:______________________
Marks:

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1. The apparatus in Diagram 1 is set up to measure the period of oscillation of a simple pendulum. The
pendulum bob is pulled to one side and then released. The mass of the pendulum bob served as a
constant. All data is recorded in Table 1 below.
Length of pendulum
(cm)
20
40
60
80

Time taken to make 10

complete oscillation (s)
10
12
14
16

(a) Match the variables respectively. [3]

Responding Variable

Manipulated Variable

Constant Variable

Variable
The length of pendulum (cm)
Mass of pendulum bob
Time taken to make 10 complete oscillation (s)
(b) Make a hypothesis to explain the observation obtained in this experiment. [1]
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(c) Predict the time taken to make 10 complete oscillations if the length of pendulum is 100 cm. [1]
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2. The following are steps to conduct a scientific investigation.
P Making a hypothesis
T Analysing and interpreting data
Q Collecting data
U Drawing a conclusion
R Writing a report
V Identifying a problem
S Planning an experiment
W Conducting an experiment
(a) Arrange the letters in the correct order. [2]

(b) In which step do scientists make a smart guess? [1]_________________

3. Name an apparatus that is commonly used to: [5]

Thermometer
Gas Jar
Separating Funnel Evaporating Dish
Measuring cylinder Tripod stand
Filter Funnel
Crucible
(a) For containing small amount of substances

(b) measure temperature of a solution in the

laboratory.

(c) measure 60 ml of solution.

(d) For collecting oxygen gas.

(e) To support the beaker while heating

4. Match the hazard symbols with these substance. [5]

Ammonia
Mercury
Petrol

A.

B.

C.

Sodium

Acids and Alkali

D.

E.

5. Match the physical quantities with their SI units and symbols. [10]
Physical quantity
SI Unit
Length
Kilogram
Mass
Meter
Time
Kelvin
Temperature
Ampere
Electric current
Second

Symbol
K
kg
A
s
m

6. Compare the mass and weight. Write the answer (mass or weight) based on the statements given
accordingly. [4]
Mass or Weight
1

The unit for this quantity is Newton.

The quantity refers to the amount of matter in an object

This quantity can be measured using spring balance.

This quantity is affected by gravity.

3. Diagram below shows five types of animals J, K, L, M and N

(a) Classify animals J.K.L, M, and N. [2]

Cold-blooded animals

Warm-blooded animals

(b) Name the class of animal L. [1] _________________________________________

(c) Describe the characteristic of the body surface of animal L. [1]
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(d) Diagram below shows Plant W. Part A is flower while part C is non-woody stem.

(i)

State the characteristics of B and D. [2]

X :_________________________________________________________
Y : _________________________________________________________

(ii)
(iii)

Is plant W monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous? [1] __________________________________

Name another example of plant that can be classified in the same group as W. [1]
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Prepared by: Cheong Boon Yau