St.

Josephs Anglo-Chinese School

2012 / 2013 Second Term Examination
F.1 Integrated Science
Total score:
Name: ____________________(

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Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes

1.

The diagrams in this paper are not necessarily drawn to scale.

2.

Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.

Section A : Multiple choices (15 marks)

1.

The figure below shows a spring balance with two identical masses hanging on it.

spring balance

reading

identical masses

What is the weight of each mass?

A
B
C
D

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.

Distribution of heights in a group of adult horses

Number of horses

30

20

10

0
130140

140150

150160

160170

170180

Height (cm)

From the graph, we can tell that

(1) height is a variation that exists among horses.
(2)
(3)
A
B
C
D
4.

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.

Which of the following statements about structure X is/are correct?

(1) It can be found in animal cells only.
(2) It contains genetic materials.
(3) It is the site for carrying out photosynthesis.
A
(1) only
B
C
D
6.

(2) only
(1) and (2) only
(2) and (3) only

Sandy rides a bicycle down a slope as shown below.

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.

Consider the following two pairs of objects.

Pair 1

X is 150cm above
the ground.

Y is 130cm above
the ground.

Two postcards of the same mass at different heights

Pair 2

Volume of P is P
200cm3.

Two identical balloons blown to different sizes

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.

An electric fan can change electrical energy to kinetic energy. It is an

A
energy producer.
B
energy converter.
C
energy consumer.
D
energy exchanger.

9.

A girl is playing a guitar.

10.

A
B
C

Which of the following describes the energy conversion in the guitar?

Sound energy is changed to kinetic energy.
Electrical energy is changed to sound energy.
Chemical energy is changed to kinetic energy.

Potential energy is changed to sound energy.

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?

Adding chlorine to water

B
C
D

Adding fluoride to water

Boiling the water
Sedimentation

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.

Time to kill almost all micro-organisms

in water (minutes)

11.

Amount of bleach added to 1 L of water (cm )

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

Flower scents can spread in all directions to attract insects. Why?

A
B
C
D

Particles that carry flower scents have no mass.

Particles that carry flower scents are tiny.
Particles that carry flower scents are moving in all directions in air.
There are spaces between particles that carry flower scents.

Section B : Fill in the blanks (25 marks)

1.

Label the following diagram.

_________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.

Plant cells have a __________h______________ but animal cells do not.

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.

_______j_______ is used to generate electricity in most power stations in HK.

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.

A spring gains _______m_______ energy when it is stretched.

9.

There are three types of impurities in natural water, namely ______n________ impurities, insoluble
impurities and __________o_____________.

10.

The water treatment process in Hong Kong involves _________p_______, _________q_________,

__________r___________ and __________s__________ that helps prevent tooth decay.

11.

The solid which cannot pass through a filter is called _____t_________.

13.

Matter is anything which has ______u________ and takes up _____v_________.

14.

The three states of matter are _______w________, ________x________ and _______y_________.

Section C : Matching (10 marks)

1.

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

(iii) Natural gas

(iv) Biofuels
(v) Crude oil

Section D : Concepts Understanding Questions (20 marks)

For each of the following statements, point out whether the description in bracketsis correct or not.
If the description is CORRECT, write TRUE.
If the description is WRONG, write down the CORRECT DESCRIPTION.
Example:
We must noteat or drink in the laboratory.
True ____________________________________
Reagent bottles are used to holdgases.
.. (solutions)
1.

The hazard warning label below means toxic.

2.

Skin colour has a range of distribution.

3.

The total magnification of a microscope is determined by its eyepiece and diaphragm.

4.

Electrical energy is stored in batteries.

5.

During lightning, light energyare released.

6.

Greenhouse effect makes the atmosphere warmer than when the effect is absent.

7.

Salt in sea water can be removed by filtration.

8.

Chlorine is added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay.

9.

A gas has a fixed volume but no fixed shape.

10.

Melting and freezing of a substance takes place at fixed temperatures.

Section E : Structural questions (50 marks)

1.
Tom has four pieces of tissue paper of different brands (A, B, C and D). He carries out a fair test to
find out which tissue paper absorbs water most quickly. He sets up the apparatus as shown below.
tissue paper strips

paper clip

100 cm of water with

2 drops of red ink

(a)

What is the use of the red ink?

(1 mark)

(b)

What is the independent variable in this investigation?

(1 mark)

(c)

Give TWO controlled variables in this investigation.

(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)

How far has water been soaked up in each paper strip?

(4 marks)

(e)

Which brand of tissue paper absorbs water most quickly?

(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)

List ONE unique body feature of fish and amphibians respectively.

State one method to save endangered species.

(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)

Write down TWO advantages of flying planes with solar power.

(2 marks)

4.

The diagram below describes the menstrual cycle.

(a) For a 28-day menstrual cycle as shown above, in which of the days does menstruation occur?
(2 marks)

5.

(b)

What happens to the uterus and the egg during menstruation?

(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)

What happens to the uterine lining during pregnancy?

(2 marks)

The diagram below shows a set-up for purifying sea water.

(a)

What happens inside flask A when the water is boiling?

(1 mark)

(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

What process is taking place inside B?

(1 mark)
Name the method of water purification.
(1 mark)
Describe briefly how impurities in the sea water can be removed by this set-up. (3 marks)
What is the liquid collected in beaker C called?
(1 mark)

6.

The table below shows the melting points and the boiling points of three substances.
Substance

Melting point (C)

Boiling point (C)

210

196

39

357

1538

2861

(a)

Write down the states of substances A, B and C at room temperature.

(3 marks)

(b)

What is the freezing point of substance B?

(1 mark)

(c)

Which of the three substances can be compressed at room temperature? Explain your answer.
(2 marks)

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