Fleur B. Arthur M.
Their vitamins.
apple
orange
candy
fizzy drink
By placing a magnet near it and if it attracts then
it is magnetic.
The kidneys are responsible for the toxins, waste and
extra water in the human body.
filter
insoluble
substance.
funnel
filtrate
producer
sun
predator
a prey
The further away he moves the smaller and further
away the shadow is from him.
they can maintain the same glove throughout the
investigation.
they should rub the glove in the same position.
Applied force
So it will be greased enough to work well.
measuring cylinder.
balance.
It is the temperature at which the substance can turn
into gas at room temperature.
0.9
It is the temperature at which a liquid starts turning
into a gas.
germinate
organs
pollen
vibrate
sound travels from like a speaker and into our ears
for us to be able to hear.
A
D
It is because these substances do not flow easily and
cannot be easily compressed.
B
C
E
F
SUBSTANCE A
does not light up
wood is not a conductor of electricity.
Because it is growing and spreading out.
They can reproduce.
They can move.
They can breathe in.
reproduce
fertile
Both of them have different coloured fur.
One has a tail and the other does not.
combustion
neutralisation
carbon
dioxide
water
seven
prism
refraction
spectrum
...?
ammeter.
0.125
0.125
0.25
0.25
30
33
29
It's because eventually it will change.
It's because they haven't collected the rest of the
information from the class.
It is because fittest is a broad term which can show
in speed, strength, academics, etc.
skip
skip
skip
skip
skip
skip
skip
skip
ice
water vapour
melting.
solidification.
freezing/condensation.
Air resistance.
newtons
kilograms (kg)
skip
Skip
after the seeds are produced the plant let goes
of them.
because once the seeds are produced the plants
need to let go in order to make more of its kind.
life cycle
a pollen grain from the anther of
one flower reaches the stigma of another flower,
usually through wind, water, or the help of
pollinators like bees and butterflies.
measuring tape.
measuring cylinder
6.5
Eagle
because it is carnivorous
predator designed for hunting, and it needs to eat
meat or flesh.
Eagle
because they have exceptional
hearing wich helps them detect small movements.
carries sound waves
pitch
louder
the butterfly made its shadow become more smaller.
It's because the circuit is a series circuit and once
the switch is open there is no flow of electricity.
She could turn on the switch.
Electricity.
on the ground and is a the
perfect place for an insect to stay or roam around
easier for the insects to stay
they for warmth and take care of yourself.
thermometer.
It is 100 degrees.
He can boil the water to make it evaporate and turn into
gas and it will be left with the rice.
It's because once you cook rice you cannot change it back
to uncooked rice so it is irreversible.
An orbit.
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1 The diagram shows an ocean food web.
seal
fish
sea otter
sea urchin
abalone
kelp
Not drawn to scale
(a) Write down a food chain from the food web that includes the fish.
Kelp - sea urchin - fish - seal.
[1]
(b) Write down the name of one herbivore in the food web.
Abalone.
[1]
(c) A toxic substance enters the ocean.
The kelp absorbs this toxic substance.
Explain how this toxic substance moves from the kelp to the sea otter.
The sea otter might have eaten more than one kind of the
toxic animals that ate the toxic kelp so the sea otter also
got it.
[2]
(d) Write down the name of the energy source for the food web.
[1]
The sun.
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Rajiv adds a piece of iron to copper sulfate solution.
A chemical reaction takes place and the mixture becomes warmer.
Iron is a grey solid and copper sulfate is a blue solution.
After five minutes the iron is covered by a pink solid because copper is made.
The solution changes colour to green because iron sulfate is made.
(a) Write down the name of one reactant in this chemical reaction.
Copper sulfate.
[1]
(b) Write down one observation that shows this chemical reaction takes place.
After five minutes the iron turns into copper (a pink solid).[1]
(c) Describe one measurement Rajiv makes that shows a chemical reaction
takes place.
[1]
After five minutes.
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There are different types of electrical circuits.
(a) Symbols are used to draw electrical circuits.
Complete the table by writing one name and drawing three symbols.
name
diagram
symbol
cell
switch
......................
lamp
buzzer
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He uses:
• two identical lamps in each circuit
• one cell in each circuit.
Complete the table by drawing two circuit diagrams.
type of circuit
circuit diagram
series
parallel
[2]
(c) Complete the conclusion.
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Planet Earth has rocks and soil.
(a) The three rock types are metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary.
Draw a line to match each rock type to its correct description.
rock type
description
metamorphic
a very hard rock formed
when lava from volcanoes
cools
igneous
a very hard rock formed
from other rocks using
heat and pressure
sedimentary
formed when tiny pieces of
rock are pressed together
[1]
(b) Fossils form in sedimentary rocks.
The pictures show how a fossil of an ammonite is formed and found.
sea
ammonite
A
B
C
D
Write descriptions for pictures B and D.
A Ammonite dies and falls to the bottom of the sea.
B
layers of rocks pile up in the sea.
.
C Over millions of years the sedimentary rock moves.
D
The fossil starts to appear
.
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(c) Mike compares two soils.
soil A
soil B
Soils are made from a mixture of:
• clay
• sand
• organic matter
Complete the sentences.
Soil A is mostly made from
because
clay
it has a fixed posture and looks like it is waterlogged .
Soil B is mostly made from
sand
because
.
it looks dry and gritty
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Increase in height is one physical change that happens to females during puberty.
Describe two other physical changes that happen to females during puberty.
1
They start going through menstruation.
2
They develop bigger hips.
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Safia investigates how the temperature of water affects the time taken for a salt tablet
to dissolve completely.
In her first experiment Safia:
• puts 25 cm3 of water into a beaker
• measures the temperature of the water
• adds a salt tablet to the water
• stirs the salt tablet and water until the salt tablet dissolves
• records the time taken for the salt tablet to dissolve completely.
Safia repeats the experiment four more times using water at different temperatures.
(a) Look at the table of results.
experiment
temperature of water
time taken to dissolve
number
in °C
in seconds
1
29
....................
82
2
37
41
3
45
24
4
54
12
5
64
6
Look at the diagram of part of a thermometer showing the temperature reading for
experiment 1.
°C
40
30
20
Record this temperature reading in the table of results.
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(b) Safia uses equipment to accurately measure 25 cm3 of water and the time
taken.
Complete the sentences.
To accurately measure 25 cm3 of water, Safia uses a Measuring cylinder .
To accurately measure the time taken, Safia uses a
Stopwatch
.
[2]
(c) Safia wants to make her results more reliable.
Describe what she does to make her results more reliable.
She could make it a fair test.
[1]
(d) The rate of dissolving increases as the temperature of water increases.
Explain why.
Use ideas about the particle model.
More heat can make the particles gain enough energy to make
more room for more soluble substances.
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Blessy makes a model of the Solar System.
Earth
(a) Write down two ways this model helps Blessy understand the Solar System.
1
It could help her know the arrangement of the solar system.
2
It could help her with the difference of each planet.
[2]
(b) Write down one way this model does not help Blessy understand the Solar
System.
It hasn't been labelled so she does not know the names for
each planet.
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Force diagrams are used to show the size and direction of forces.
Look at the two force diagrams.
200 N
200 N
force diagram A
300 N
200 N
force diagram B
(a) One of the arrows is labelled 300 N.
Complete the sentences.
N is used because it measures
Forces
Mass
kg is not used because it measures
.
.
[2]
(b) Describe what happens in force diagram A.
They pull at the same force, so it does not show a winner or a
loser because it is the same amount of force being used.
[1]
(c) Describe and explain what happens in force diagram B.
description
One pulls with more force than the other so it is
basically, showing that the team on the right has more force.
explanation One team has a more effective pulling force, so they
are most likely to win because they used more force than their
opponents.
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Jamila heats 3.5 g of solid zinc carbonate.
Look at the diagram of the equipment Jamila uses.
zinc carbonate
heat
Jamila heats the solid zinc carbonate in the test-tube for five minutes.
She notices that during the heating a gas is made.
After heating she lets the test-tube and its contents cool.
She finds there is only 2.6 g of solid left in the test-tube.
(a) Calculate the decrease in mass of solid after heating.
0.9
g [1]
(b) Explain why the mass of solid decreases during heating.
Because some of it evaporated leaving some behind.
[1]
(c) One of the properties of a gas is that a gas has mass.
Write down one other property of a gas.
[1]
It can be compressed.
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Mould is a type of fungus.
Priya:
• puts one slice of bread into four different plastic bags
• prepares each slice of bread differently
• seals each bag closed
• leaves the slices of bread for three days.
The diagram shows one of the slices of bread at the start of the investigation.
plastic bag
slice of bread
A
After three days Priya records the amount of mould on each slice of bread.
Look at the table.
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how slice of bread is
observation after
bread
prepared
three days
A
touched by hands inside
gloves
small amount
of mould
B
touched by hands
washed in soap and
water
no mould
C
touched by hands that have
not been washed
mould on part
of the bread
D
touched by hands washed in
water but no soap
mould on part
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(a) Which scientific question is Priya investigating?
Tick (✓) one box.
Is mould a type of fungus?
Does temperature affect the growth of mould?
Which type of mould grows on bread?
Does washing hands stop the growth of mould?
[1]
(b) Write down two variables Priya controls in her investigation.
1
independent variable
2
dependent variable
[2]
(c) Priya does not open the bags at the end of the investigation.
Suggest why this is important.
She wants to see if the fungus will spread on the bread to make
more mould.
[1]
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• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
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The diagram shows part of the circulatory system.
X
(a) Name the organ labelled X.
[1]
The heart.
(b) Describe the function of the organ labelled X.
To pump blood to the rest of the body parts.
[1]
(c) Write down the name of two types of blood vessel shown in the diagram.
1
Veins
2
Arteries
[2]
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(d) A scientist measures the percentage of oxygen in the blood travelling through
different blood vessels.
The table shows the results.
blood
vessel
percentage (%)
of oxygen
A
99
B
79
C
83
D
75
E
92
The blood vessels are found in different parts of the body.
Which blood vessel transports blood from the lungs to the heart?
A
Explain your answer.
because if that blood vessel went to the heart, it would have
had the most amount of oxygen.
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Chen finds information about the melting points and boiling points of some
substances.
substance
melting point
in °C
boiling point
in °C
ethanol
−144
78
propanone
−95
56
salt solution
−6
106
water
0
100
(a) What is the meaning of the words melting point?
It is the temperature at which a solid melts and turns into a liquid.
[2]
(b) Which substance has the greatest difference between its melting point and its
boiling point?
[1]
Ethanol
(c) Salt solution is a mixture of salt and water.
Describe the effect of adding salt to the boiling point of water.
The salt particles will dissolve instantly / immediately.
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Pierre draws a diagram.
The diagram shows the appearance of the Moon at different times during one cycle.
A
B
C
(a) Pierre did not draw the appearance of the Moon at times A, B and C.
He did not see the Moon at these times.
Suggest why he did not see the Moon at times A, B and C.
Maybe he did not go and check or because the moon started
waning it began to become invisible.
[1]
(b) Look at the diagram.
There are eight circles on the diagram.
Complete circles A, B and C to show the appearance of the Moon at these times.
[2]
(c) How much time does it take the Moon to complete this cycle?
Circle the correct answer.
one day
one week
one month
one year
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Safia and Mia investigate floating.
They use six identical small containers with lids.
Safia puts a different mass of sand into each container.
Mia drops the containers into the water.
All the containers float.
Look at the diagram of one of these containers.
container
distance above the water
sand
water
Mia measures the distance above the water shown in the diagram.
Here are her results.
mass of sand
in g
distance above the water
in cm
2.5
4.0
5.0
3.5
7.5
3.0
10.0
2.5
12.5
3.0
15.0
1.5
(a) There is one anomalous result.
Complete the sentence.
The anomalous result is mass of sand
15.0
1.5
cm.
distance above the water
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[1]
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(b) Complete the line graph by:
• plotting the last three points using small crosses
• drawing a line of best fit.
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
distance above the water 2.0
in cm
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 12.5 15.0
mass of sand
in g
[2]
(c) Complete the sentence to describe the pattern in the results.
As the mass of sand in the container increases
the container begins to
sink
.
[1]
(d) Mia wants to improve the investigation.
She wants to include a container that sinks in water.
Complete the sentences.
I think Mia should use a container with
This will sink because
28.5
g of sand.
It is heavy and has a lot of mass.
.
[2]
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Carlos investigates how different types of exercise affects his breathing rate.
Carlos:
•
counts how many times he breathes in for one minute before exercising
•
exercises by walking around the room for one minute
•
counts how many times he breathes in for one minute
•
rests for five minutes.
Carlos repeats his method two more times but changes the type of exercise each
time.
(a) What is the independent variable in this investigation?
his excercises.
[1]
(b) Explain why Carlos rests between each type of exercise.
To regain enough energy for the next activity.
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(c) Here are his results.
type of exercise
number of times Carlos breathes in
for one minute
before exercise
25
walking
28
running
45
jumping
52
Complete the sentence about the results.
Carlos breathes faster when he exercises.
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Look at the table of information about substances.
property
does it
dissolve
in water?
substance
electrical
conductivity
A
high
high
3670
no
B
low
low
10
yes
C
high
high
30
no
D
high
high
590
no
E
low
low
35
yes
F
high
high
970
no
G
low
low
870
no
melting point
thermal
conductivity
in °C
Metals are substances that have these properties:
• high electrical conductivity
• high thermal conductivity
(a) Which substances in the table are metals?
[1]
A, C, D and F.
(b) Blessy sorts the substances into two groups.
Group 1 contains B, C and E.
Group 2 contains A, D, F and G.
Explain how Blessy sorts the substances into these two groups.
Group 1Group 1 is the group with low melting points.
Group 2
Group 2 is the group with high melting points
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Mike does two different investigations using light rays.
water
investigation A
investigation B
(a) Describe what happens to the light ray in investigation A.
Complete the sentences.
In investigation A the light ray changes
by bending
This is called a refraction
.
.
[2]
(b) Describe what happens to the light ray in investigation B.
Complete the sentences.
In investigation B the light ray changes
This is called
its direction
.
.
a reflection
[2]
(c) Mike removes the water from the container in investigation A.
Describe what happens to the light ray.
It does not bend but it equally does not reflect.
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Lily draws a diagram of the rock cycle.
igneous
rock
A
magma
sediment
B
metamorphic
rock
sedimentary
rock
(a) Circle process A.
burial
heating
erosion
melting
[1]
(b) Circle process B.
cooling
erosion
melting
solidification
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(c) Describe the processes of sedimentation and metamorphism.
sedimentation
is when rocks pile up and gets stuck on each
other.
metamorphism
is when heat and pressure turn rocks into a
metamorphic rock.
[2]
9
Some fungi cause diseases in the body.
(a) Name one other type of living thing that causes diseases in the body.
[1]
bacteria.
(b) Mucus is a defence mechanism against infectious diseases.
Which organ system of the body contains mucus?
[1]
Respiratory system.
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10 Boiling and evaporation are two physical changes.
(a) Name the process that is the reverse of evaporation.
condensation
[1]
(b) Write down one similarity between boiling and evaporation.
The transformation from a solid to a gas.
[1]
(c) Write down two differences between boiling and evaporation.
1
Boiling needs heat to occur whilst Evaporation does not need
it
2
Boiling happens at a specific temperature whilst evaporation can
happen at room temperature.
[2]
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1 Look at the living things in this food web.
hawk
snake
fox
owl
frog
small bird
rabbit
mouse
grasshopper
grass
(a) What do the arrows in the food web represent?
the flow of energy.
[1]
(b) Write down one food chain in this food web which contains five living things.
grass, grasshopper, small bird, snake, hawk.
[2]
(c) A gardener sprays the grass with a toxic substance to kill weeds growing in the
grass.
Some of the hawks die.
Use the food web to explain why.
Because they hawk eats the preys that have eaten the toxic
grass or the affected animal will lead to the hawk's death.
[2]
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Boiling and evaporation are physical changes that are reversible.
(a) The same change of state happens in both boiling and evaporation.
Complete the sentence that describes this change of state.
liquid
In boiling and evaporation a
gas
changes into a
.
[1]
(b) Describe two differences between boiling and evaporation.
1 Boiling needs heat to occur whilst Evaporation does not need
it
2
Boiling happens at a specific temperature whilst evaporation can
happen at room temperature.
[2]
(c) What is the name of the process that is the reverse of boiling and evaporation?
condensation.
[1]
(d) Tick () the boxes that show a physical change.
baking a cake
burning wood
compressing (squeezing) a gas
dissolving salt in water
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Blessy has a mass of 35 kg on Earth.
She uses the internet to find her mass and weight on different planets.
Blessy writes her notes in a notebook.
mass on Earth = 35 kg
mass on Mercury is 35 kg and the weight is 132 N
weight on Earth = 350 N
weight on Venus is 317 N and weight on Mars is 132 N
weight on Jupiter is 885 N and mass is 35 kg
mass on Saturn is 35 kg and weight is 372 N
(a) Complete the table of results using her notes.
planet
mass in kg
weight in N
Mercury
35
132
Venus
31.7
Earth
35
350
Mars
13.2
312
……………….
Jupiter
35
……………….
……………….
Saturn
35
372
317
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(b) The mass on Venus and the mass on Mars are missing from her notes.
Complete the sentences.
The mass on Venus is
31.7
kg and the mass on Mars is
13.2
kg.
Gravity is different on different planets.
When gravity changes, the mass of Blessy
When gravity changes, the weight of Blessy
.
stays the same
.
changes
[2]
(c) Mass is measured in kg and weight is measured in N.
Write down one other way mass on Earth is different to weight on Earth.
It's because mass is the original balance of your body whiles
weight is times 100.
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Most fossils form in rock.
(a) The statements show the stages in fossil formation.
Put the statements in order from stage 1 to stage 6.
Two have been done for you.
statement
stage
more sand and clay build up and harden
4
animal dies
1
soft tissues decompose leaving hard bones
3
animal quickly buried by sand and clay
2
erosion of rocks so fossils are seen
6
gradually the bones are replaced by minerals
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(b) Fossils are as old as the rocks surrounding them.
The deeper the rocks below the surface of the Earth, the older the rocks.
Look at the diagram showing the depth of different fossils.
birds
mammals
reptiles
amphibians
fish
shelled
invertebrates
increasing depth
of rock from the
Earth’s surface
Complete the sentences about the information in the diagram.
The oldest fossils are of
shelled invertebrates
.
The youngest fossils are of
bird
.
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Chen investigates the boiling point of different salt solutions.
In his first experiment he:
• adds 1.0 g of salt to 100 cm3 of water
• stirs the mixture until the salt dissolves
• heats the salt solution until it boils
• measures the boiling point of the salt solution.
Chen repeats the experiment using different masses of salt.
Look at the table of his results.
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boiling point in °C
1.0
102
2.0
104
3.0
106
4.0
108
5.0
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116
114
112
110
boiling point
108
in qC
106
104
102
100
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
mass of salt added in g
5.0
6.0
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This time he uses 6.0 g of salt.
Predict the boiling point of the salt solution.
120
°C
[1]
(d) What is the boiling point of pure water?
100
6
°C
[1]
Cats have a similar circulatory system to humans.
Arteries transport blood from the heart.
(a) Write down the names of two other blood vessels that transport blood in a cat.
Capillaries
2
Veins
1
[2]
(b) What is the function of the heart?
To pump blood to the rest of the body.[1]
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Oliver investigates forces.
He uses this equipment.
spring
X
table
(a) Oliver puts a large mass on the spring at X.
Write down one thing Oliver does to make his investigation safe.
He could hold onto the spring throughout the
investigation.
[1]
(b) Complete the sentences.
When Oliver puts a large mass on the spring at X, the spring
The spring
will stretch out.
.
This happens because the large mass causes a
A downfall
.
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Jamila investigates the rock cycle using chocolate.
(a) She grates chocolate to show how one type of rock is formed.
large piece
of chocolate
small pieces
of chocolate
Jamila:
•
grates large pieces of dark chocolate, milk chocolate and then white
chocolate
•
adds layers of the small pieces of the different types of chocolate to a
beaker
•
presses the layers of small pieces of chocolate together.
Which word describes the process when Jamila layers the different types of
chocolate?
Circle the correct answer.
burial
erosion
metamorphism
sedimentation
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(b) Jamila now shows how a different type of rock is formed.
She takes the layers of chocolate out of the beaker.
Jamila rolls the chocolate in her warm hands and makes it into a ball.
ball of chocolate
Which word describes this process?
Circle the correct answer.
burial
erosion
metamorphism
sedimentation
[1]
(c) Jamila wants to show how igneous rock is formed.
Describe two things she does to the ball of chocolate to show how igneous
rock is formed.
She makes it have a fixed shape.
2 She makes the colour of it match.
1
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Gabriella investigates the electrical conductivity of some materials.
The diagram shows the equipment she uses.
battery
lamp
crocodile clip
block of material
crocodile clip
Gabriella:
• completes the circuit by touching the crocodile clips to the block of material
• records if the lamp is on or off
• repeats the investigation with different blocks of material.
Gabriella predicts all the materials conduct electricity.
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(a) Look at her results.
material
lamp on or off
copper
on
iron
on
plastic
off
sulfur
off
Tick (✓) to show if Gabriella’s prediction is correct.
yes
no
Explain your answer.
Plastic and sulfur are not metals so they do not
conduct electricity.
[1]
(b) Electrical conductivity is one property of a material.
Name the property that describes how well heat is transferred through a
material.
conductor of heat.
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10 The human body has defence mechanisms which prevent infection by bacteria.
Write down two of these defence mechanisms.
1
2
Stomach- releases hydrochloric acid.
Skin- acts as a barrier so no germs or bacteria enter.
[2]
11 Mike uses secondary sources to find out about symbols in electrical circuits.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Which symbols are conventional electrical symbols?
Circle the correct answer.
A and B
C and D
E and F
G and H
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12 Look at the table showing the amount of minerals, air and water in different soils.
soil
minerals
air
water
A
low
high
medium
B
low
low
high
C
high
high
medium
D
high
low
low
Organic content helps soils hold water and allows air to the roots of plants.
Organic content also provides important minerals to help plants grow.
Which soil has the highest organic content?
Soil C.
[1]
13 Many physical changes take place in the human body during puberty.
Write down one physical change that takes place in both males and females
during puberty.
Hair grows around sex organs.
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14 The diagram shows a ray of light just about to enter a glass block.
glass block
air
ray of light
(a) The ray of light enters the glass block.
Draw the ray of light inside the glass block.
[1]
(b) Describe what happens to the ray of light as it moves from the air into the
glass block.
It bends and tilts in the glass box.
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No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
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• Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You should show all your working in the booklet.
• You may use a calculator.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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The human body contains different organ systems.
The diagram shows one organ system inside the human body.
X
(a) Circle the name of this organ system.
circulatory
digestive
respiratory
reproductive
[1]
(b) Complete the sentence to describe what happens inside organ X.
oxygen
lungs
.
Inside organ X
into the
moves from the air
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Carlos puts a piece of magnesium into vinegar.
The mixture fizzes and bubbles because hydrogen gas is made.
A substance called magnesium ethanoate is also made in this reaction.
(a) Write down the name of one reactant and one product in this reaction.
reactant
product
piece of magnesium
hydrogen
[2]
(b) Carlos observes that the mixture fizzes and bubbles.
This shows a chemical reaction takes place.
Suggest two other observations Carlos makes which show a chemical
reaction takes place.
1
ethanoate is also made in this reaction.
2
hydrogen is made.
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Lily investigates what happens to a ray of light when it touches a mirror.
ray of
light
A
B
C
mirror
(a) Write down the name of the process Lily investigates.
Reflection of light.
[1]
(b) Lily changes the size of angle A and then measures angles A, B and C.
She writes her results in a table.
angle A
in degrees
angle B
in degrees
angle C
in degrees
10
160
10
20
140
20
30
120
30
40
100
40
50
80
50
Describe two things that happen as angle A increases in size.
1
Angle B decreases in size.
2
Angle C also decreases in size.
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Disease may be spread by swallowing food or water that contains harmful
organisms such as bacteria.
(a) Write down the name of one other type of organism that spreads disease.
Fungi.
[1]
(b) Describe two ways good hygiene controls the spread of diseases carried in
food and water.
1 If you wash your hands and eat no germs will get onto your food.
2
If you wash your food before cooking or eating eat yuo will not get
the spread of germs.
[2]
5
Nitrogen and oxygen are two gases found in air.
They are both odourless gases.
Suggest two other properties of both nitrogen and oxygen.
1
They can be compressed.
2
They have large gaps in between their particles.
[2]
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There are different types of soil.
(a) Complete the sentence.
Soils are classified based on their:
• clay content
sand
• …………………………….
content and
• organic content.
[1]
(b) Aiko collects information about two different plants.
Lavender grows best in
well-draining soil.
Honeysuckle grows best in welldraining soil with lots of minerals.
A well-draining soil lets water leave the soil quickly.
Aiko makes some predictions.
Tick () the correct prediction.
Clay soil is best for growing lavender because clay soil
stops water leaving the soil.
Clay soil is best for growing honeysuckle because clay soil
contains only a few minerals.
Soil with lots of organic material is best for growing lavender
because this soil has a dark colour.
Soil with lots of organic material is best for growing honeysuckle
because this soil allows water to pass through.
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(c) Aiko investigates how sunflower plants grow in different soils.
She:
•
uses four identical pots
•
puts one sunflower seed in each pot
•
adds different types of soil to each pot
•
adds the same volume of water to each pot
•
measures the height of the sunflower plants after 80 days.
Circle all the control variables in this investigation.
type of pot
number of seeds
volume of water
height of sunflower
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Yuri draws a picture of the Sun and the eight planets.
The picture shows the distance between the Sun and each planet.
The distance between the Sun and Earth is 1 AU (astronomical unit).
A
0.39 AU
B
0.72 AU
C
1 AU
D
1.53 AU
Sun
E
5.2 AU
F
9.5 AU
19.2 AU
30.1 AU
G
H
Not drawn to scale
(a) Write down the names of the planets labelled A, D and G.
A
mercury
D
mars
G
uranus
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(b) Complete the sentences by writing the correct letter of the planet.
The planet with a distance of 5.2 AU from the Sun is
Jupiter
.
The distance from the Sun to Earth is 1 AU.
The planet with the most similar distance from the Sun to Earth is
Venus
.
The planet almost 20 times further from the Sun than the Earth is
Uranus
.
[2]
(c) Complete the sentences.
A planet
spins
on its own axis.
A planet
orbits
the Sun.
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Mia investigates how different activities affect heart rate.
In her first experiment Mia:
• measures her resting heart rate by counting the number of beats in 1 minute
• walks for 5 minutes and then measures her heart rate again
• waits for her heart rate to return to resting heart rate.
She repeats the experiment using different activities.
Here are her results.
activity
heart rate in
number of beats
in 1 minute
resting
90
walking
125
jogging
140
running
150
fast running
170
(a) Mia does each activity for 5 minutes.
Explain why.
So, she can make it a fair test.
[1]
(b) Write down the independent variable and the dependent variable in her
investigation.
independent variable
dependent variable
her exercises
measuring her heart rate.
[2]
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(c) Mia starts to draw a bar chart of her results.
Complete the bar chart.
200
150
heart
rate in
................................
number of beats
................................
in1minute.
................................
100
50
0
resting
walking
jogging
running
fast
running
activity
[2]
(d) Mia wants to improve her investigation.
Describe and explain one way she improves her investigation.
description
explanation
[1]
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This force diagram is a model.
applied force
air resistance
friction
friction
normal
force
gravity
normal
force
Describe two ways this model is useful when describing the forces on a car.
1 It labels the forces acting onto the car.
2
It shows the direction which could be useful / helpful.
[2]
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10 Look at the diagrams that show particle models of solid citric acid and liquid water.
= citric acid particle
= water particle
solid citric acid
liquid water
(a) Citric acid dissolves in water to make a solution.
Draw the particle model of citric acid solution in the box.
citric acid solution
[2]
(b) Describe how increasing the temperature of water affects the dissolving of
citric acid in water.
Explain your answer using the particle model.
description the particles gain enough energy and divide into tinier pieces.
explanation The particles gain enough energy they spread out and this is
due to the temperature of the solvent.
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11 Safia draws two electrical circuits.
switch
cell
lamp
–
+
circuit A
–
+
circuit B
(a) Draw circuit A, using conventional electrical symbols.
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(b) The switches are in different positions in circuit A and circuit B.
Describe one other difference between circuit A and circuit B.
One circuit is a series and the other is a parallel circuit.
[1]
(c) The cells in each circuit are the same.
The lamps in each circuit are the same.
Compare the brightness of the lamps in the two circuits.
Complete the sentences.
The lamps in circuit A are
circuit B.
The two lamps in circuit B are
not brighter
than the lamps in
equally having full brightness.
[1]
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12 Ahmed wants to find out if a rock is hard or soft.
He scratches the rock with a sharp metal nail.
rock
sharp metal nail
Ahmed writes notes to make sure he uses the sharp metal nail safely.
Ahmed:
• identifies the risk of using the sharp metal nail
• describes how to use the sharp metal nail safely.
Complete the notes in his table.
risk of using the sharp metal nail
how to use the sharp metal nail safely
You
can pierce it into your
…………………………………
any of your body parts.
Place it into the perfect
……………………………………
direction and position.
…………………………………
……………………………………
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13 Pierre is learning about the properties of light.
He draws a model to show one of the properties of light.
Which property of light is Pierre modelling?
[1]
Refraction.
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a bee.
vibrates
pitch
soft
steel
iron
relaxes
contracts
heart
lungs
The Earth's rotation and revolution.
365 1/4 days or 1 year.
Ammonium chloride.
Just boil the liquid part leaving the solid substance.
It will just fizz and bubble and brings a gas only leaving a milky
substance.
An Apron.
A
B
D
E
Because when heated it turned into a gas.
She just measures the test-tube and its content before she heated it.
5
imcreases
10
The same sized bottle.
clear
less
more
Because in the body the blood cells will come and take some oxygen
and blood is everywhere in our body.
To make his lungs be filled with air and have enough energy.
The oxygen also helps because it can help the blood get to its
destination.
Cause the light makes a shadow from the card onto the white screen.
The shadow will become bigger.
Cause its reflective and shiny.
IT is the temperature at which the water starts to burble and turn into
gas.
100 degrees Celsius.
It is the temperature that a solid substance begins to melt.
32degrees Fahrenheit
A producer is the plant at the beginning of a food chain.
A consumer is an animal that eats the producer.
A predator is an animal that eats its prey.
Because tube Y is less crowded so it will stay warmer.
fur
fur
Animals that have wings and no wings.
horse
snail
gorilla
Animals that have arms and legs and animals that don't.
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E
W
T
O
N
F
K
I
L
O
R
C
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0097/01
Paper 1
October 2023
35 minutes
You must answer on the question paper.
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You should show all your working in the booklet.
• You may use a calculator.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 16 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.
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Look at the food web from a wetland habitat.
gull
otter
terrapin
minnow
crab
shrimp
periwinkle
grass
(a) Write down one food chain from this food web that includes the minnow.
[1]
(b) Write down the name of one carnivore from this food web.
[1]
(c) Write down the name of one living thing in this food web that gains energy
from the terrapin.
[1]
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Baking soda is a white solid.
Vinegar is a colourless solution.
Chen adds baking soda to vinegar.
The mixture fizzes and bubbles and a colourless solution is made.
The temperature of the mixture goes down.
Two of the substances made are carbon dioxide and water.
(a) Chen concludes a chemical reaction has taken place.
Write down two observations that support his conclusion.
1
2
[2]
(b) Write down the names of the reactants in this reaction.
[1]
(c) Which product is a colourless liquid?
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Safia investigates how light is reflected from two mirrors.
She draws a diagram to show the result of her investigation.
Look at the diagram showing a ray of light and two mirrors.
top mirror
ray of light
bottom mirror
(a) The ray of light is reflected when it touches the bottom mirror.
Describe what happens when a ray of light is reflected.
[1]
(b) Complete the sentences to show the number of reflections from each mirror.
The top mirror has
reflections.
The bottom mirror has
reflections.
[1]
(c) Safia wants to increase the total number of reflections.
Describe what Safia does to increase the total number of reflections.
[1]
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Hassan collects information about different igneous rocks.
igneous
rock
crystal size
in mm
colour
A
10.2
grey
B
8.4
black
C
15.2
grey
D
0.5
black
E
no crystals
grey
F
no crystals
black
(a) Which igneous rocks have crystal sizes larger than 8 mm and are grey in
colour?
[1]
(b) Igneous rocks are formed from molten rock.
Molten rock that cools the slowest has the biggest crystals.
Complete the sentences.
The igneous rock that cooled the slowest is
.
The igneous rock E has no crystals because
.
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Ahmed investigates the growth of a fungus called yeast.
Ahmed:
•
puts the same mass of yeast into two bottles, A and B
•
puts the same mass of sugar in each bottle
•
puts 50 cm3 of water into bottle A
•
puts 50 cm3 of acid into bottle B
•
puts a balloon over the top of each bottle
•
measures the circumference of each balloon every 15 minutes.
The diagram shows his investigation after 60 minutes.
balloon
yeast, sugar
and water
yeast, sugar
and acid
bottle B
bottle A
(a) The circumference is the distance around the outside of the balloon.
Ahmed uses a piece of string and a ruler to measure the circumference of the
balloon.
Describe how Ahmed uses the string and ruler to measure the circumference.
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(b) Ahmed records his results in a table.
time
circumference of balloon
in cm
bottle A
bottle B
0
8 cm
8 cm
15
10 cm
8 cm
30
14 cm
9 cm
45
16 cm
9 cm
60
18 cm
10 cm
Ahmed has made two mistakes in his results table.
Write down the two mistakes Ahmed has made.
1
2
[2]
(c) Acid is a defence mechanism in the human body.
Which organ in the human body uses acid as a defence mechanism?
Circle the correct answer.
brain
intestine
lungs
mouth
stomach
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This question is about the properties of gases.
Look at the table that shows some properties of four gases.
gas
colour of gas
odour of gas
carbon dioxide
colourless
odourless
chlorine
pale green
like bleach
nitrogen
colourless
odourless
oxygen
colourless
odourless
(a) Write down two other properties of all gases.
1
2
[2]
(b) Blessy thinks that all gases are colourless.
Explain why Blessy is not correct.
Use information from the table in your answer.
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Mia has two electrical circuits.
electrical circuit A
electrical circuit B
Both circuits have identical components.
Complete the sentences.
The parallel circuit is electrical circuit
.
The circuit with the brightest lamps is electrical circuit
.
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The diagram shows the order of the planets in the Solar System.
Sun
Not drawn to scale
(a) Look at the diagram.
Draw the orbit of Earth’s Moon on the diagram.
[1]
(b) Write down the names of two planets further from the Sun than Saturn.
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The diagram shows the human circulatory system.
the
lungs
organ X
blood vessel Y
the body
(a) Organ X pumps blood through the circulatory system.
Name organ X.
[1]
(b) Blood vessel Y is a vein.
Name one other type of blood vessel in the human circulatory system.
[1]
(c) What is a function of the human circulatory system?
Tick () one correct box.
break down food
control the body
move the bones
transport waste
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10 This question is about melting point and boiling point.
(a) Describe the change of state that happens at the melting point.
from
to
[1]
(b) What is meant by the words boiling point?
[1]
(c) Ethanoic acid has a melting point of 17 °C and a boiling point of 118 °C.
Room temperature is 25 °C.
Tick () one box to show if ethanoic acid is a solid, liquid or gas at room
temperature.
solid
liquid
gas
Explain your answer.
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11 A force diagram is a type of model.
Look at the force diagram for a box.
line
arrow
box
(a) Which statements describe how this model helps students understand forces?
Tick () two correct boxes.
forces cannot be seen
forces cannot be heard
the arrow shows the direction of a force
the arrow shows the type of force
the length of the line shows the direction of a force
the length of the line shows the type of force
[2]
(b) Look at the force diagram of the box.
Complete the sentence about the movement of the box.
The box moves
because
.
[2]
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12 The table shows the percentage of the Moon visible from Earth each night.
night
percentage (%) of the
Moon visible from Earth
1
1
2
5
3
10
4
18
5
25
6
38
7
48
8
60
9
70
10
80
(a) Complete the line graph by:
• plotting the last four points as small crosses
• drawing a line through all the points.
100
90
80
70
60
percentage (%)
of the Moon
50
visible from Earth
40
30
20
10
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
night
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(b) Complete the sentence to describe the pattern.
As the number of nights increases the
.
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13 Mass and weight are different.
(a) Draw a straight line to match each description to its correct measurement.
description
measurement
mass of an apple
40 kg
weight of a book
100 g
mass of a chair
10 N
[1]
(b) Complete the sentences.
Choose words from the list.
decreases
increases
stays the same
When gravity decreases, the mass
.
When gravity increases, the weight
.
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35 minutes
You must answer on the question paper.
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You should show all your working in the booklet.
• You may use a calculator.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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The picture shows part of an organ system in the human body.
lung
(a) Name this organ system.
[1]
(b) Which gas moves from the lungs into the blood?
[1]
(c) Look at the picture of an animal.
Suggest why this animal is likely to have lungs similar to humans.
Tick () one box.
the animal is a reptile
the animal is an invertebrate
the animal is a mammal
the animal is a vertebrate
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Glucose dissolves in water to make glucose solution.
The table shows the maximum mass of glucose that dissolves in 100 g of water at
different temperatures.
temperature
in °C
maximum mass of glucose
in g
10
40
20
47
30
54
40
61
50
67
60
75
(a) Describe the relationship between the temperature of the water and the
maximum mass of glucose dissolved.
Explain your answer using ideas about particles.
description
explanation
[2]
(b) Identify the solvent and the solute in the glucose solution.
The solvent is
.
The solute is
.
[1]
(c) Dissolving glucose in water is a physical change.
Explain why dissolving is a physical change.
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Priya draws a diagram of an electrical circuit.
(a) This electrical circuit is a parallel circuit containing six electrical symbols.
Complete the sentences with the names of the electrical symbols.
The circuit has only one
.
The circuit has only two
.
The circuit has only three
.
[2]
(b) Priya changes the parallel circuit to make it into a series circuit.
Draw this series circuit containing the six electrical symbols.
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(a) Complete the rock cycle diagram by writing the names of the three types of
rock in the correct boxes.
........................................
molten rock cooling and
crystallising
weathering and erosion
followed by high pressure
........................................
........................................
heating and high pressure
[2]
(b) Fossils of dead animals are sometimes found in rocks.
Describe how fossils are formed.
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Anastasia finds pictures of some animals.
shrimp
octopus
snail
starfish
scallop
Not drawn to scale
(a) Anastasia uses the pictures to make a key.
Complete the key.
One animal has been done for you.
Does the animal have a shell?
yes
no
Is the animal inside two shells?
yes
.......................
Is the animal star shaped?
no
yes
no
starfish
.......................
Does the animal have 8 arms?
yes
............................
no
............................
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(b) The snail is a herbivore in a food web.
A producer starts the food web.
Complete the sentence.
The source of energy for the producer in the food web is the
.
[1]
(c) A toxic substance is found in the soil.
Describe how the toxic substance moves from the soil into the body of a snail
in the food web.
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Carlos and Mike investigate the rate of evaporation in four different samples of
salt solution.
Each salt solution contains 100 cm3 of water but different masses of salt.
Carlos and Mike:
• put one of the salt solutions into a beaker
• find the mass of the beaker and the salt solution
• put the beaker and salt solution into an oven with a temperature of 70 °C
• take the beaker and salt solution out of the oven after 8 hours
• leave the beaker and salt solution to cool
• find the mass of the beaker and salt solution
• repeat this method for the other three salt solutions.
Look at their results table.
mass in g of
change in
mass
in g
salt in salt
solution
beaker and salt
solution at start
beaker and salt
solution after 8 hours
5
125
65
10
130
80
50
15
135
90
45
20
140
100
40
(a) Calculate the change in mass for 5 g of salt in salt solution.
Write your answer in the table.
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(b) Carlos and Mike decide to test one more salt solution.
This solution contains 25 g of salt in 100 cm3 of water.
Predict the change in mass in this experiment.
change in mass =
g [1]
(c) Describe one possible safety risk in this investigation and how to reduce this
risk.
safety risk
how to reduce this risk
[2]
(d) Tick () the box that shows the independent variable in this investigation.
change in mass
mass of salt in salt solution
temperature of oven
time in the oven
[1]
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(e) Tick () the box that shows a variable that is controlled to make the
investigation fair.
change in mass
mass of salt in salt solution
mass of beaker and salt solution at start
mass of beaker and salt solution after 8 hours
temperature of the oven
[1]
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Lily investigates floating and sinking.
She drops coins into a boat made of thin metal foil.
coin
water
boat made of
thin metal foil
(a) The boat floats when there are 10 coins in the boat.
Complete the sentence.
The boat sinks when there are 16 coins in the boat because
[1]
(b) Lily wants to make the boat sink when there are only 10 coins in the boat.
Suggest what she does to the boat to make it sink with only 10 coins.
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The diagrams show a section through the soil of a grassland and a desert.
humus and minerals
clay and sand
small rocks and stones
desert soil
grassland soil
(a) Write down a similarity between the grassland soil and the desert soil.
[1]
(b) Suggest why plants found in the grassland soil do not grow in the desert soil.
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9
Dengue fever is a disease caused by an infection with a virus.
The chart shows the number of people with dengue fever in a country.
60 000
50 000
40 000
number of
people with
dengue fever
30 000
20 000
10 000
0
1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012
year
(a) Which year had the highest number of people with dengue fever?
[1]
(b) How many people had dengue fever in 1996?
[1]
(c) The disease is transmitted when people are bitten by insects.
Circle the name that describes an insect that transmits disease.
bacteria
consumer
predator
vector
[1]
(d) Describe one way to avoid being bitten by insects.
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10 Yuri uses a toy car to make a model.
He uses the model to explain a property of a ray of light.
toy car
smooth
surface
rough
surface
(a) Describe two things that happen to the car as it travels from the smooth
surface to the rough surface.
1
2
[2]
(b) Circle the property of a light ray shown by this model.
opaque
reflection
refraction
transparent
[1]
(c) The smooth surface in the model represents air.
Air is a medium that a light ray passes through.
Write down the name of another medium that a light ray passes through.
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11 The Moon changes in appearance over its monthly cycle.
(a) The diagram shows seven different phases of the Moon in the Northern
Hemisphere.
There are eight phases of the Moon but only seven are drawn in the diagram.
Explain why it is not possible to draw the other phase.
[1]
(b) The diagram shows a waxing crescent of the Moon in the Northern
Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Look at the diagrams.
Complete the sentences.
One similarity between the waxing crescents in the diagram is
.
One difference between the waxing crescents in the diagram is
.
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October 2024
35 minutes
You must answer on the question paper.
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You should show all your working in the booklet.
• You may use a calculator.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 20 pages.
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Chimpanzees have similar organs to humans.
Look at the respiratory system of the chimpanzee.
organ X
(a) Write down the name of organ X.
[1]
(b) Which substance moves from organ X into the blood?
Tick () the correct answer.
carbon dioxide
nutrients
oxygen
waste
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Hassan and Yuri are investigating different chemical processes.
(a) Yuri observes some solid water changing to liquid water.
solid water
liquid water
Write down one reason why this is a physical change.
[1]
(b) Hassan heats some liquid water to exactly 100 °C.
Name the process that only happens at exactly 100 °C.
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(c) Look at the diagram.
It shows a model of particles of a solid and particles of a liquid in a beaker.
beaker
particles
of the
liquid
particles of
the solid
Yuri puts the solid in the beaker with the liquid.
The solid dissolves in the liquid.
Tick () the correct model of the particles when the solid dissolves in the
liquid.
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(d) Yuri adds the solid to a liquid at two different temperatures.
The two temperatures are 20 °C and 40 °C.
He records the time it takes for the solid to dissolve in the liquid at the two
different temperatures.
Here are his results.
temperature
in °C
time
in seconds
20
38
40
Complete the table to predict the time it takes for the solid to dissolve at 40 °C.
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Ahmed uses a semi-circular glass block to investigate refraction.
Look at the diagram.
0° 10° 20°
semi-circular
glass block
B
30°
40°
50°
60°
70°
80°
A
flashlight
Ahmed changes the size of angle A by moving the flashlight.
He writes down the size of angle B.
Look at his results.
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angle B
in °
0
0
10
7.0
20
13.5
30
19.0
40
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(a) Plot a line graph of the results on the grid.
30.0
25.0
20.0
angle B
in °
15.0
10.0
5.0
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
angle A
in °
[1]
(b) Draw a straight line through the points.
[1]
(c) Ahmed uses 25° for angle A.
Write down the size of angle B.
°
[1]
(d) Ahmed removes the semi-circular glass block.
Complete the sentence to explain what happens to the ray of light.
There is no change in the medium so the ray of light
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Pierre investigates different types of soils.
(a) Draw a straight line from the type of scientific enquiry to the correct
example.
One has been done for you.
type of scientific enquiry
example
research
identify all the soils that
absorb water
fair testing
look at the soils every day for
a month
observing over time
use the internet to find out the
names of different soils
identifying and
classifying
use the same amount of soil
for each experiment
pattern seeking
group soils by colour
[2]
(b) Complete the sentence.
Different types of soils are classified based on their organic, sand and
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Aiko uses electrical symbols to draw a circuit.
(a) This circuit is not a single continuous circuit.
This circuit has branches in it.
Describe this circuit.
Include:
•
the name of this type of circuit
•
the names of all the components in the circuit.
[2]
(b) Draw the same components in a single continuous circuit.
Use electrical symbols.
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Bacteria cause infectious diseases.
(a) Write down one other cause of infectious diseases.
[1]
(b) Food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature so it is safe to eat.
The diagram shows:
• the safe temperature for storing and cooking different foods
• the temperature when bacteria in food start to grow
• the temperature when some bacteria in food die.
75
70
65
60
safe temperature for cooking chicken
safe temperature for cooking eggs
safe temperature for cooking fish
temperature when some bacteria in food die
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
temperature when bacteria in food start to grow
best temperature for storing food in a refrigerator
Temperature is measured in °C.
Name the equipment used to measure temperature.
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(c) Complete the sentences.
Use the diagram to help you.
The food with the lowest safe cooking temperature is
Bacteria in food start to grow at
.
°C and some bacteria die at
°C.
[1]
(d) Some bacteria in food cause infectious diseases.
Describe how human defence mechanisms protect the body from these
diseases.
[1]
(e) Chen eats food that has not been cooked at the correct temperature.
This food contains bacteria.
The number of bacteria in the food doubles every 15 minutes.
Complete the table to show the number of bacteria in the food at 90 minutes.
time
in minutes
0
number of bacteria
in the food
8
15
16
30
32
45
64
60
128
75
256
90
[1]
(f) The bacteria in the food make Chen ill.
Describe one way Chen stops the bacteria spreading from him to other
people.
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Blessy investigates a property of air using balloons as a model.
Blessy fills two balloons of the same size with air.
She ties the balloons to a bar and balances the balloons.
Look at the diagram.
white
balloon
bar
red
balloon
Blessy pushes a pin into the red balloon.
The red balloon bursts.
(a) What happens to the position of the white balloon?
[1]
(b) What property of air does this model represent?
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(c) Look at the diagram of the particle model for a gas.
The circles represent gas particles in a closed box.
closed box
The sides of the box are pressed together.
Predict what happens to the gas particles when the sides of the box are
pressed together.
Explain why the gas particles are able to do this.
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Lily wants to find out if the height of a person affects their heart rate.
Heart rate is how many times the heart beats in one minute.
Lily:
•
measures the height of six girls in her class
•
measures the heart rate of the six girls in her class
•
writes down the height and the heart rate of the six girls in a table.
height
heart rate
in beats per minute
Mia
110.0
105
Angelique
120.0
100
name
in
78
Anastasia
Safia
145.0
75
Gabriella
146.5
74
Priya
152.0
60
(a) The unit Lily uses to measure height is missing from the table.
What is the unit Lily uses to measure height?
Write your answer in the table.
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(b) Lily measures the height of Anastasia.
The diagram shows the reading for Anastasia.
145
144
143
142
141
140
139
138
137
Write down the height of Anastasia.
[1]
(c) Lily says,
‘Girls with a larger height have a faster heart rate.’
Tick () to show if Lily is correct.
yes
no
Explain your answer.
Use information from the table.
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The rock cycle describes the formation of different types of rock.
Look at part of the rock cycle.
sedimentary
rock
metamorphic
rock
Complete the sentences.
Choose words from the list.
erosion
fossils
heat
sedimentation
melting
pressure
solidification
Sedimentary rock changes to metamorphic rock because of heat and
.
The metamorphic rock is broken into small pieces and transported by
.
The small pieces of rock are deposited in a lake and form new sedimentary rock
by
.
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10 Mike researches the thermal conductivity of four solids, A, B, C and D.
He puts the information in a table.
Look at the table.
solid
thermal conductivity
in units
A
70
B
147
C
83
D
92
(a) Calculate the mean for the thermal conductivity of the four solids.
mean =
units [1]
(b) Calculate the range for the thermal conductivity of the four solids.
range =
units [1]
(c) Complete the sentence.
Thermal conductivity measures the ability of a substance
to conduct
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11 Rajiv and Carlos make a model of the Solar System.
Sun
Not drawn to scale
(a) The table shows the distances between the planets and the Sun in the model.
Complete the table.
Choose from:
3.5
6.7
14.2
48.4
planet
distance
in cm
Earth
9.3
179.0
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Neptune
288.0
Saturn
88.9
Uranus
Venus
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(b) The Earth is 9.3 cm from the Sun in this model.
Suggest the distance between the Moon and the Earth in this model.
Circle the best distance.
0.02 cm
2 cm
20 cm
200 cm
[1]
12 A ball is thrown towards a baseball player.
ball
baseball
player
The baseball player hits the ball.
Describe two things that happen to the ball.
1
2
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13 Oliver writes a quiz about mass and weight.
Write down if each statement is true or false.
Quiz about mass and weight
1 Mass is a force.
2 Mass is measured in grams.
3 Mass is measured in kg.
4 Weight is a force.
5 Weight is measured in N.
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October 2024
35 minutes
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• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You should show all your working in the booklet.
• You may use a calculator.
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• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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The diagram shows part of a food web.
polar bear
walrus
whale
seal
cod
zooplankton
shrimp
tiny plants
Not drawn to scale
This food web contains food chains.
(a) How many consumers are in this food web?
[1]
(b) Write down the name of an animal that is both a predator and a prey.
[1]
(c) Complete the food chain that includes four living things.
→
→
→
walrus
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(a) Melting point is the temperature when a solid changes into a liquid.
Circle the correct word that describes the melting point of a solid.
mass
particle
property
reaction
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(b) Rajiv investigates the melting points of different metals.
Look at the bar chart of his results.
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
melting point
in °C
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
metal metal metal metal metal
A
B
C
D
E
How many metals in this bar chart have a melting point greater than 700 °C?
Circle the correct answer.
1
2
3
4
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(c) Rajiv finds the melting point of metal E on the internet.
metal
melting point
in °C
E
650
Draw the bar for the melting point of metal E on the bar chart.
[1]
(d) Rajiv writes a conclusion using only information from his investigation.
Tick () which conclusion is correct for his investigation.
Metal C has a higher melting point than metal B.
The five metals all have a melting point higher than 650 °C.
Metal D has the lowest melting point of the five metals.
Metal A has the highest melting point of the five metals.
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Gabriella investigates how eggs float in water and in different salt solutions.
She:
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puts an egg in water
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looks at the position of the egg in the water
•
repeats the experiment using different masses of salt dissolved in the
water.
(a) Gabriella measures the volume of water.
Look at the diagram of part of a measuring cylinder.
260
250
Write down the volume of water in the measuring cylinder.
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(b) Look at her results.
egg
A
water
B
water +
10 g salt
C
water +
20 g salt
D
water +
30 g salt
E
water +
40 g salt
Complete the table to record the observations.
beaker
mass of salt
in g
A
0
B
10
C
20
D
30
E
40
observation
egg floats under the water
[1]
(c) Gabriella does a second investigation.
She investigates how different types of eggs float in water.
Write down two things about the eggs that make them float or sink.
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2
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Class 6 make a model to show the phases of the Moon.
The teacher holds the model and Angelique puts her head inside the model.
Moon in the last quarter
Sun
Moon in the first quarter
Angelique looks at the Moon in the first quarter.
(a) Which part of the Solar System is Angelique in this model?
[1]
(b) What does Angelique do to see the other Moons in this model?
[1]
(c) Angelique sees the Moon in the first quarter.
Complete the diagram to show how Angelique sees the Moon in the last
quarter.
[1]
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Humans pollute the ocean with toxic substances.
Tiny plants absorb the toxic substances.
Look at this food chain.
tiny
plants
tiny
animals
herring
mackerel
tuna
shark
Not drawn to scale
(a) Explain why the shark has toxic substances in its body.
[1]
(b) Suggest one way humans reduce pollution in the ocean.
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Lily investigates chemical reactions.
Look at the diagram of her equipment.
test-tube
liquid A
beaker
liquid B
Lily adds liquid A from the test-tube into liquid B in the beaker.
A chemical reaction happens.
(a) Complete the sentences about the chemical reaction using words from the list.
Each word can be used once, more than once or not at all.
product
reactant
solid
Liquid A is a
.
Liquid B is a
.
temperature
A new liquid substance forms when liquid A and liquid B are added together.
The new substance is a
.
[2]
(b) Lily knows there is a chemical reaction because she observes bubbles.
Write down what is produced to make bubbles.
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(c) Write down two other observations that show a chemical reaction happens.
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Mike holds a mirror against his face.
Look at the picture.
mirror
(a) Complete the sentence.
There is a face in the mirror because the
in the room is
from the mirror.
[2]
(b) Mike only sees a small part of his face in the mirror.
Describe what Mike does to see exactly half of his face in the mirror.
[1]
(c) Describe how Mike makes his face appear clearer in the mirror.
Circle two correct answers.
use a darker mirror
use a duller mirror
use a cleaner mirror
use a bigger mirror
use a smoother mirror
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Yuri draws a diagram of two different types of soil.
The arrows (
) show the direction of water movement.
soil A
soil B
(a) Describe how water moves in soil A and in soil B.
soil A
soil B
[1]
(b) Suggest why plants grow better in soil A.
[1]
(c) Soil contains water.
Write down two other things found in soil.
1
2
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The heart is an organ.
(a) Look at the diagram of the human body.
A
B
C
D
E
Which letter on the diagram of the human body shows the heart?
Circle the correct answer.
A
B
C
D
E
[1]
(b) The heart pumps blood around the body.
Name two substances the blood transports.
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2
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10 Look at the table of data about electrical conductivity of a metal at different
temperatures.
temperature
in °C
electrical conductivity
in units
22
56
40
128
50
208
60
219
(a) Complete the sentence.
When the temperature of the metal increases, the electrical conductivity
.
[1]
(b) Plastic is an insulator.
Predict a value for the electrical conductivity of plastic at 22 °C.
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11 Blessy makes an electrical buzzer game.
wire shape
loop
battery
buzzer
(a) The buzzer does not make a sound at the start of the game.
Blessy moves the loop around the wire shape.
The buzzer makes a sound.
Explain why the buzzer makes a sound.
[1]
(b) Draw the electrical symbol for a buzzer.
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12 Priya investigates the rock cycle.
(a) She uses four sugar cubes to show how sediment forms from rocks.
Look at the diagrams.
before
after
What does Priya do to the sugar cubes to show how sediment forms?
[1]
(b) Priya wants to show how water causes erosion of rocks.
She pours water on the sugar cubes.
Describe what happens.
[1]
(c) A teacher heats another four sugar cubes and then lets them cool.
Which type of rock is formed when molten rock cools?
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13 The diagram shows a machine.
The machine measures the volume of air that moves into the lungs.
mouthpiece
computer to
record measurements
machine to measure
volume of air
Chen:
•
puts a clip on his nose so that he only breathes through his mouth
•
puts a clean mouthpiece into his mouth
•
breathes in through the mouthpiece
•
records the volume of air that moves into his lungs.
Chen investigates what happens to the volume of air that moves into his lungs
when he does different exercises.
He jumps, walks and runs.
(a) What is the dependent variable in this investigation?
Tick () the correct answer.
the length of time Chen exercises
the different exercises Chen does
the height and mass of Chen
the volume of air that moves into his lungs
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(b) Chen makes the investigation safe by using a clean mouthpiece.
Write down one other way Chen makes the investigation safe.
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Cambridge Primary Sample Test
For use with curriculum published in
September 2020
Science Paper 1
Stage 6
35 minutes
Name
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• You should show all your working on the question paper.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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The diagram is a model of the human circulatory system.
The arrows show the direction of blood flow through the heart and blood
vessels.
lungs
blood vessel A
blood vessel B
blood vessel C
blood vessel D
heart
body parts
(a) What is the function of the heart?
[1]
(b) What is the name of the type of blood vessels labelled A and C?
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(c) What is the name of the type of blood vessels labelled B and D?
[1]
(d) The blood circulatory system in humans is called a double circulatory system.
Use the arrows on the diagram to suggest why.
[1]
(e) Write down one function of the blood in the circulatory system.
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2
Look at the table of properties of some substances.
boiling point
in oC
58
electrical
conductivity
low
1085
2562
high
iron
1540
2862
high
mercury
−39
357
high
oxygen
−218
−183
low
silver
961
2162
high
substance
melting point
in oC
bromine
−7
copper
(a) Which change of state happens to oxygen when it boils?
[1]
(b) What is the meaning of the words boiling point?
[1]
(c) Melting point, boiling point and electrical conductivity are all properties of a
substance.
Write down one other property of a substance.
[1]
(d) Room temperature is 25 °C.
Bromine is a liquid at room temperature.
Complete the sentence to explain why.
Bromine has a melting point
than room
temperature and a boiling point
than room
temperature.
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Blessy uses a periscope to look over a wall at a light source.
(a) Look at the diagram.
The periscope has two plane mirrors.
A ray of light enters the periscope and finally enters Blessy’s eye.
Complete the path of the ray of light on the diagram until the ray of light
reaches Blessy’s eye.
plane
mirror
ray of light
light source
periscope
wall
Blessy’s
eye
plane
mirror
[3]
(b) Name the process that happens when the ray of light hits the plane mirrors.
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The diagram shows a simple rock cycle.
sedimentary
process B
process A
process C
igneous
metamorphic
process E
process D
process F
magma
Look at the table.
It shows descriptions of some of the processes in the rock cycle.
Complete the table.
process
description
A
erosion and sedimentation
B
heat and pressure
C
D
E
F
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Priya and Rajiv are visiting this rainforest.
Priya and Rajiv are worried they may be bitten by an insect and get an infection.
(a) Describe two ways Priya and Rajiv can avoid being bitten by insects in the
rainforest.
1
2
[2]
(b) Some diseases are caused by infection of bacteria.
Write down the name of two other types of organisms that may cause a
disease by infection.
1
2
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Yuri investigates how many sugar cubes dissolve in different temperatures of
water.
In his first experiment Yuri:
•
•
•
•
pours 100 cm3 of water into a glass beaker
measures the temperature of the water
keeps adding sugar cubes to the water until no more sugar dissolves
records the number of sugar cubes that dissolve.
He repeats the experiment four more times.
Each time he uses water at a different temperature.
(a) Write down a prediction for this investigation.
Use your knowledge and understanding of particles to explain your prediction.
prediction
explanation
[2]
(b) Name a piece of equipment used to accurately measure 100 cm3 of water.
[1]
(c) Name a piece of equipment used to measure the temperature of water.
[1]
(d) Explain why Yuri uses 100 cm3 of water in each experiment.
[1]
(e) Write down the dependent variable in this investigation.
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Scientists use models to describe electrical circuits.
Look at these two electrical circuits.
circuit A
circuit B
Both circuits have a cell and wires.
(a) Describe two other similarities between the two circuits.
1
2
[2]
(b) Describe two differences between the two circuits.
1
2
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Mia finds some data about the eight planets of the Solar System.
Look at the table of data.
planet
radius of
the planet
in km
distance of the planet
from the Sun
in millions of km
mean surface temperature
of the planet
in °C
A
2440
58
280
B
3389
228
−55
C
6052
108
460
D
6371
150
14
E
24622
4495
−218
F
25362
2871
−224
G
58232
1434
−178
H
69911
779
−145
(a) Which letter shows the planet with the coldest mean surface temperature?
[1]
(b) What is the name of the planet that is the furthest away from the Sun?
[1]
(c) Which letter shows data for Mercury?
[1]
(d) Mia thinks that as the radius of a planet gets bigger, the planet is further away
from the Sun.
Is she correct?
Use data from the table to explain your answer.
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Look at the table of data.
It shows the mass and weight of the same object in different parts of the solar
system.
part of the
solar system
weight of
object
mass of
object
in
in
Earth
10.2
100
Mercury
10.2
38
Pluto
10.2
6
the Moon
10.2
17
an asteroid
1
(a) Complete the table by writing the mass of the object on an asteroid.
[1]
(b) The unit for mass is missing from the table.
What is the unit for mass?
[1]
(c) The unit for weight is missing from the table.
What is the unit for weight?
[1]
(d) Describe the difference between mass and weight.
[1]
(e) Explain why the weight of the object is smaller on the Moon than on Earth.
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Cambridge Primary Sample Test
For use with curriculum published in
September 2020
Science Paper 2
Stage 6
35 minutes
Name
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• You should show all your working on the question paper.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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The diagram shows a food web.
lion
jackal
goat
kite
wild cat
rabbit
grass
snake
mouse
(a) Which animals in the food web eat the mouse?
[1]
(b) Which animals get their energy directly from the grass?
[1]
(c) This food web includes many food chains.
Write down a complete food chain that includes the snake.
[2]
(d) Rabbits eat grass that has been sprayed with a poisonous chemical.
Explain how this poisonous chemical reaches the body of the lion.
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Safia mixes solids with water and observes what happens.
solid
observations when solid and water are mixed
A
mixture bubbles and gets warm
B
mixture does not change colour and stays the same temperature
C
the solid dissolves and the mixture gets colder
D
mixture remains green
E
mixture turns colourless and gets warmer
(a) Which solids have a chemical reaction with water?
[2]
(b) Magnesium is added to dilute hydrochloric acid.
This makes bubbles of hydrogen and a colourless solution of magnesium chloride.
Write down the name of one of the products of this reaction.
[1]
(c) Burning wood is a chemical reaction.
Suggest one piece of evidence that shows burning wood is a chemical reaction.
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The diagram shows the forces acting on an aeroplane.
upthrust
air
resistance
thrust
weight
(a) Which force is the effect of gravity on the mass of the aeroplane?
[1]
(b) The thrust is greater than the air resistance.
Circle what happens to the speed of the aeroplane.
remains constant
decreases
increases
[1]
(c) The aeroplane is in level flight.
The aeroplane is not moving up or down.
Which two forces must be equal in size?
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Changes of state are physical changes.
(a) Complete the sentence to explain why melting is a physical change.
Melting is a
process because the liquid formed can be
changed into a solid by
.
[2]
(b) Describe one similarity between boiling and evaporation.
[1]
(c) Describe two differences between boiling and evaporation.
1
2
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Heart rate is measured in beats per minute, bpm.
Angelique investigates the average heart rate of the children in her class.
She records her results in her notebook.
Look at her results.
Priya 67 bpm aged 11
Lily 73 bpm aged 10
Mike 78 bpm aged 11
Chen 87 bpm aged 10
Mia 70 bpm aged 11
Oliver 75 bpm aged 11
Ahmed 80 bpm aged 10
Safia 72 bpm aged 10
(a) Complete her results table.
name of
child
gender
Priya
female
Mia
female
Lily
female
Safia
female
Mike
male
Oliver
male
Chen
male
Ahmed
male
age of child
in years
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(b) The heart rate results show some patterns.
Describe two patterns shown by the results.
1
2
[2]
6
Soils contain water and organic plant material.
(a) What is the name of the organic plant material found in soil?
[1]
(b) Write down two other parts of soil.
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Chen investigates the floating and sinking of objects in water.
In his first experiment Chen
•
•
•
measures the mass of a solid cube
puts the cube into a container of water
records if the cube floats or sinks.
Chen repeats this experiment with cubes of different mass and of different
material.
Here are his results.
mass of
cube in g
material of
cube
does it sink or
float?
100
wood
float
300
wood
float
100
steel
sink
200
steel
sink
(a) What piece of equipment does Chen use to measure the mass of the cube?
[1]
(b) Chen thinks the greater the mass of the cube the more likely the cube will sink.
Is he correct?
Use information from the results table to explain your answer.
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(c) Chen wants to make a piece of steel float.
Describe how he could change the shape of the steel cube to make it float.
You may draw a diagram to help you answer the question.
[1]
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Carlos adds salt to cold water.
It takes one hour for the salt to dissolve to make a salt solution.
(a) Describe how Carlos could dissolve the salt faster.
[1]
(b) Salt solution contains salt particles and water particles.
Tick () the boxes next to the two correct statements about salt solution.
salt particles are not moving
water particles surround salt particles
water particles are moving
salt particles are arranged in a regular pattern
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There are three types of rock found on the Earth’s surface.
One of the types of rock is called sedimentary.
(a) Name the other two types of rock.
1
2
[2]
(b) Look at the table. It shows the description of some rocks.
rock
description
A
This rock is found in layers and is very crumbly.
B
This rock is very hard and contains crystals.
C
This rock is black and very shiny.
D
This rock is soft and contains very small particles.
Which two rocks are sedimentary?
[1]
(c) Aiko finds this fossil in some sedimentary rock.
Describe how fossils are formed in sedimentary rock.
[2]
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10 Inhaled air is the air we breathe in.
Exhaled air is the air we breathe out.
The table shows how inhaled and exhaled air are different.
gas
inhaled air
exhaled air
carbon dioxide
0.04%
4%
oxygen
21%
16%
water vapour
0.5%
5%
(a) Complete these sentences about exhaled air.
The percentage of carbon dioxide in exhaled air is
than in inhaled air.
The percentage of water vapour in exhaled air is
than in inhaled air.
[1]
(b) Explain why the percentage of oxygen in exhaled air is less than in inhaled air.
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11 Pierre sees a fish in a river.
The diagram shows part of a ray of light from the fish to Pierre’s eye.
(a) Complete the diagram to show the ray of light entering his eye.
Pierre’s
eye
surface of the water
air
water
ray of light
fish
[1]
(b) Circle what happens to the ray of light at the surface of the water.
condensation
evaporation
reflection
refraction
[1]
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Stage 6
Paper 1
2022
35 minutes
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
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Elephants have a similar circulatory system to humans.
(a) Write down the names of the three types of blood vessels in an elephant.
1
2
3
[3]
(b) Write down the function of the heart.
[1]
(c) One of the functions of the blood in an elephant is to transport the gas
carbon dioxide.
Write down two other substances the blood transports.
1
2
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Mia investigates what happens when different colourless solutions are mixed with
a colourless dilute acid.
In her first experiment she:
•
•
•
•
measures the temperature of the acid in a glass beaker
adds a small volume of a colourless solution
measures the temperature of the mixture in the glass beaker
records any other observations.
Mia repeats the experiment five more times with different colourless solutions.
Look at the results of her investigation.
colourless
solution
temperature
of acid at start
in °C
temperature
after mixing
in °C
A
20
20
B
20
32
C
20
14
colourless solution
D
20
20
white solid
E
20
20
colourless solution
F
20
28
green solution
observations
bubbles in a
colourless solution
bubbles in a
colourless solution
(a) Which colourless solution gives the greatest temperature change?
[1]
(b) Which colourless solution does not react with the acid?
Give two reasons for your answer.
reason 1
reason 2
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Blessy investigates rays of light.
(a) Look at the diagram.
It shows a ray of light hitting a plane mirror.
Complete the diagram by drawing the ray of light after it hits the plane mirror.
plane mirror
[1]
(b) Name the process that describes what happens when the ray of light hits the
plane mirror.
[1]
(c) Look at the diagram.
It shows a ray of light hitting a glass block.
glass block
The ray of light changes direction as it enters the glass block.
Complete the diagram by drawing the ray of light as it enters and leaves the
glass block.
[3]
(d) Name the process that describes the change of direction when the ray of light
enters the glass block.
[1]
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Priya and Rajiv find this food web on the internet.
buzzard
snake
dragonfly
frog
ladybird
mouse
butterfly
greenfly
fruit berries
(a) What do the arrows in the food web represent?
[1]
(b) Write down a food chain from the food web that has only four organisms.
[2]
(c) A farmer sprays the fruit berries with a toxic substance to kill the greenfly that
are eating the fruit berries.
Explain why some of the toxic substance kills the buzzard.
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Soils are a mixture of clay, sand and an organic content called humus.
Chen investigates the drainage of some dry soils.
Chen:
•
places 20 g of dry soil W into the equipment shown
filter funnel
filter paper
20 g dry soil
measuring cylinder
•
•
•
pours 50 cm3 of water onto the dry soil
measures the volume of water that drains into the measuring cylinder in one
minute.
repeats the experiment for each of the dry soils, X, Y and Z.
Chen’s results are shown in this table.
clay
sand
humus
volume of water collected
after one minute
in cm3
W
20
70
10
30
X
15
75
10
36
Y
70
20
10
10
Z
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It shows the measuring cylinder of water collected for soil Z.
cm3
25
20
15
10
5
Write down, in Chen’s results table, the volume of water collected for soil Z. [1]
(b) Explain why the volume of water added to the dry soil is always 50 cm3.
[1]
(c) Write down the dependent variable in this investigation.
[1]
(d) Which soil has the best drainage?
Circle the correct answer.
W
X
Y
Z
[1]
(e) Chen repeats the investigation with a dry soil containing 90% sand and 10%
humus.
Predict the volume of water collected.
cm3 [1]
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Carlos investigates the time it takes salt to dissolve in water.
In his first experiment Carlos:
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•
•
•
•
pours 100 cm3 of water into a glass beaker
measures the temperature of the water
adds 5 g of salt to the water
stirs the mixture
records the time taken for the salt to dissolve.
Carlos repeats the experiment using different temperatures of water.
Look at the results of his investigation.
temperature of water
in °C
time taken for salt to dissolve
in seconds
20
120
30
60
40
31
50
14
60
7
(a) Describe the pattern in these results.
[1]
(b) Use the particle model to explain this pattern.
[1]
(c) Circle the best way to present these results.
bar chart
line graph
pie chart
scatter graph
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(d) Carlos decides to do more experiments.
He repeats each temperature once more.
Explain why this is a good idea.
[1]
(e) Suggest why Carlos does not do any experiments with a temperature higher
than 60 °C.
[1]
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Scientists use models to describe electrical circuits.
Look at this model of an electrical circuit.
(a) Complete the table about the components in this circuit.
component
number of components
in the circuit
buzzer
cell
closed switch
open switch
lamp
[3]
(b) Explain if the model shows a series circuit or a parallel circuit.
type of circuit
explanation
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This question is about objects in the Solar System.
(a) Complete the table by adding the correct name of each planet.
distance from the Sun
in millions of km
planet
58
228
108
150
4495
2871
1434
779
[3]
(b) A planet moves in a path around the Sun.
Write down the name of this path.
[1]
(c) The Moon moves around the Earth.
Circle the time it takes the Moon to complete one cycle around the Earth.
24 hours
28 days
1 week
365 days
[1]
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35 minutes
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
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• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• You should show all your working on the question paper.
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• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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Some diseases are spread in food.
(a) Write down the name of two types of organism that spread disease in food.
1
2
[2]
(b) Describe two ways good hygiene controls the spread of disease in food.
1
2
[2]
(c) Humans have defence mechanisms against infectious diseases spread in food.
Describe one of these defence mechanisms.
[1]
2
Boiling and evaporation of water involves a change of state.
(a) Which change of state happens during both boiling and evaporation of water?
[1]
(b) Explain why the evaporation of water is a physical change.
[1]
(c) What is the difference between boiling and evaporation of water?
[2]
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Mike mixes solid sodium hydrogencarbonate and dilute citric acid.
The mixture fizzes and forms a solution.
Carbon dioxide, water and sodium citrate are made.
(a) Write down two reasons why mixing solid sodium hydrogencarbonate and
citric acid is a chemical change.
1
2
[2]
(b) One of the properties of carbon dioxide gas is that it does not burn.
Write down one other property of carbon dioxide gas.
[1]
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Look at these two force diagrams for a spacecraft.
One diagram shows the spacecraft leaving the surface of the Moon.
The other diagram shows the spacecraft leaving the surface of the Earth.
thrust
thrust
air
resistance
weight
weight
leaving the surface
of the Moon
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(a) In both diagrams the mass of the spacecraft is the same.
What is the name for the unit of mass?
[1]
(b) The weight of the spacecraft on the Moon is different from its weight on the
Earth.
Explain why.
[1]
(c) What is the name for the unit of weight?
[1]
(d) Explain why the spacecraft leaving the Moon moves upwards faster than when
it leaves the Earth.
Use the force diagrams to give two reasons.
reason 1
reason 2
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5
Safia investigates some samples of rock.
Look at her table of results.
rock
description
A
very hard and contains crystals
B
soft and crumbly
C
hard and contains distorted fossils
D
glassy appearance with no grains
E
low density and contains gas bubbles
F
found in layers with grains
(a) Which two of these rocks are sedimentary?
and
[2]
(b) Suggest two reasons why rock C contains distorted fossils.
Use ideas about the formation of rock C.
[2]
(c) Rock E is an igneous rock.
Describe how igneous rocks are formed.
[1]
(d) Suggest why igneous rocks do not contain fossils.
[1]
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The breathing rate of a human is measured in the number of breaths per minute.
Angelique investigates the breathing rates of five of her friends.
She measures the breathing rates after they have been sitting still for five minutes.
Her friends then run 200 m as fast as they can.
Angelique measures the breathing rates just after they have run this 200 m.
(a) Predict what difference she expects in the breathing rates of her friends before
and after running.
prediction
explanation
[2]
(b) Draw the results table for Angelique’s measurements.
[3]
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Ahmed investigates some electrical circuits.
In his first experiment Ahmed:
•
sets up the electrical circuit shown
•
closes the switch and records the brightness of the lamp.
Ahmed repeats this experiment five more times.
Each time he increases the number of lamps in the circuit.
Here are his results.
number of
lamps
brightness of lamp
(1 = dim and 10 = very bright)
1
10
2
8
3
6
4
7
5
4
6
1
(a) There is one anomalous result.
Circle this anomalous result in the table.
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(b) Describe how Ahmed checks to see if the result is anomalous.
[1]
(c) Why is it important to use similar lamps for each experiment?
[1]
(d) Ahmed wants to find out if the results are the same with a parallel circuit.
Draw a circuit diagram for a parallel circuit that has two lamps.
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Priya adds salt to water.
She stirs the mixture of salt and water to dissolve the salt.
(a) Solid salt particles do not move and are close together.
Water particles move and are close together.
Describe what happens to water particles and salt particles when the salt
dissolves.
[2]
(b) Explain why dissolving salt in water is a physical change.
[2]
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Humans often grow rapidly during puberty.
(a) Write down one physical change that happens only to males during puberty.
[1]
(b) Write down one physical change that happens only to females during puberty.
[1]
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Stage 6
Paper 1
2023
35 minutes
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• You should show all your working on the question paper.
INFORMATION
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• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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The diagram shows part of a food web.
kingfisher
fish
tadpole
toad
water beetle
snail
plants
(a) Which animal is the last carnivore in the food web?
[1]
(b) Which animals are eaten by the toad?
[1]
(c) This food web has different food chains.
Complete the food chain that includes the tadpole.
→
→
→
[1]
(d) The energy source for this food web is the Sun.
Describe how this energy is transferred to the tadpole.
[2]
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Look at the table of properties of some substances.
hydrogen
temperature
substance changes
from solid to liquid
in °C
−260
temperature
substance changes
from liquid to gas
in °C
−253
gold
1062
2000
carbon
3652
4827
copper
1085
2580
neon
−249
−246
lead
327
1755
substance
(a) Room temperature is 25 °C.
Complete the diagram using carbon, copper, neon and lead.
gas at
room temperature
solid at
room temperature
hydrogen
gold
[2]
(b) Which substance has the lowest boiling point?
[1]
(c) Complete the sentences to describe the difference between boiling and
evaporation.
Boiling is
.
Evaporation is
.
[2]
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Lily compares lamp brightness in five different circuits.
+
–
+
circuit A
+
–
+
circuit B
–
circuit C
+
circuit D
–
circuit E
She uses identical lamps and identical cells for each circuit.
Lily uses a scale for lamp brightness for each lamp.
10 is the brightest and 1 is the least bright.
Look at her results.
circuit E is 2 and 2 and 2
circuit A is 8
circuit C is 8 and 8 and 8
circuit D the lamps are 5 and 1
circuit B the lamps are 8 and 8
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(a) Lily starts to write the results into her results table.
Complete her results table.
circuit
A
B
C
8 and 8 and 8
D
E
[2]
(b) There is one anomalous result.
Circle the circuit with the anomalous result.
A
B
C
D
E
[1]
(c) Describe two conclusions shown by the results.
Use your knowledge about series and parallel circuits in your answers.
1
2
[2]
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The diagram shows part of the rock cycle.
rock type A
cooling
erosion
melting
magma
sediment
erosion
pressure
erosion
rock type B
heat and pressure
rock type C
(a) Name rock type A.
[1]
(b) Name rock type B.
[1]
(c) Name rock type C.
[1]
(d) Name the process that happens between rock type B and magma.
Circle the correct process.
burial
erosion
melting
solidification
[1]
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The diagram shows the respiratory system inside a human body.
nose
mouth
lung
There is oxygen in the air outside the body.
(a) Describe how oxygen travels from the air to the blood in the body.
Use the labels on the diagram in your description.
[2]
(b) The diagram shows the respiratory system inside a penguin.
air pockets
lung
The penguin has two lungs and six air pockets.
Suggest why a penguin needs lungs and air pockets.
[1]
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Safia wants to find out if liquid A or liquid B evaporates the fastest.
liquid B
liquid A
balance
balance
(a) As the liquid evaporates, the mass displayed by the balance decreases.
The independent variable is the type of liquid.
Name one dependent variable.
[1]
(b) Modelling is used to show evaporation.
Liquid A evaporates faster than liquid B.
Circles are used to model particles.
A few particles are drawn in each beaker.
Draw more particles on the diagram to show liquid A evaporating faster than
liquid B.
liquid A
liquid B
[2]
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A submarine travels underwater.
The submarine is moving in this direction
.
surface of water
A
D
B
C
(a) Name the forces acting on the submarine.
A
B
C
D
[2]
(b) The submarine is moving in this direction
.
Look at the length of the arrows for force B and force D.
Describe the speed of the submarine.
[1]
(c) Which force increases when the submarine rises to the surface of the water?
Circle the correct answer.
A
B
C
D
[1]
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There are eight planets in the Solar System.
(a) Complete the table using these distances from the Sun in millions of km.
58
108
150
228
779
1434
2873
4495
distance from the Sun
in millions of km
planet
Earth
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Neptune
Saturn
Uranus
Venus
[2]
(b) The Earth orbits the Sun.
Not drawn
to scale
Sun
Draw the Moon and the orbit of the Moon on the diagram.
[1]
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(c) Oliver completes a Moon journal.
Moon journal
day1
day2
day3
day4
day5
day6
day7
day8
day9 day10 day11 day12 day13 day14
day15 day16 day17 day18 day19 day20 day21
day22 day23 day24 day25 day26 day27 day28
Complete the sentence.
Oliver does not see the Moon on day 14 because
.
[1]
(d) Oliver draws a Moon journal for the next 28 days.
He sees the Moon on day 14.
Draw what the Moon looks like on day 14.
[1]
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The diagram shows a model of the human circulatory system.
lungs
heart
A
B
rest of
body
The arrows show the direction of blood flow.
(a) Complete the sentences.
Choose from the list.
an artery
a capillary
a system
a circulation
a vein
Blood vessel A is
.
Blood vessel B is
.
[1]
(b) Blood transports oxygen and waste.
Name one other thing transported by blood.
[1]
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10 Mike is doing an investigation about light.
He uses an empty glass and a glass of water.
Look at the diagrams.
Mike draws two arrows on paper.
He puts an empty glass in front of the arrows.
He adds water to the glass.
Describe what is happening to the light passing through the glass and the water.
Explain your answer.
description
explanation
[2]
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Paper 2
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35 minutes
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• You should show all your working on the question paper.
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Angelique makes an electrical circuit.
(a) There are two lamps in the electrical circuit.
Name the type of circuit and name the two other components.
type of circuit
components
[2]
(b) Angelique has a buzzer.
Draw the symbol for a buzzer.
[1]
(c) Angelique adds the buzzer to her electrical circuit.
Explain what happens to the brightness of the two lamps.
Complete the sentence.
The brightness of the two lamps
because
.
[2]
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There are three types of rock found on the Earth’s surface.
(a) Two of these types of rock are igneous and sedimentary.
Name the other type of rock.
[1]
(b) Look at the information.
granite is specked
black and white
gabbro is black
with crystals
sandstone has layers
made of grains of sand
schist has layers
and crystals
Which rock is sedimentary?
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Some diseases are caused by infection with different organisms.
(a) Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus.
Complete the sentences.
The influenza virus is passed from the first host to a second host.
The virus travels in the air when the first host
.
The second host knows they have the virus because they feel
.
To stop themselves getting infected by the flu virus, the person
.
[2]
(b) Food poisoning is an illness.
Food poisoning may be caused by eating food containing bacteria.
It is important to reduce the spread of bacteria.
Keeping uncooked food and cooked food separate reduces the spread of
bacteria.
Describe two other ways to reduce the spread of bacteria.
1
2
[2]
(c) Humans have defence mechanisms to stop bacteria making them ill.
What is in the stomach to kill bacteria?
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(a) Yuri has an optical fibre.
The surface of the optical fibre is made of glass.
This glass acts like a mirror.
Look at the diagram of the optical fibre.
glass
glass
light ray
Complete the path of the light ray through the optical fibre.
[1]
(b) Yuri also has a beaker of water.
The surface of water in the beaker acts like a mirror.
Look at the diagram.
surface of water
beaker
light source
X
Complete the path of the light ray from the light source to the X on the side
of the beaker.
[1]
(c) Name the process that happens when light hits a mirror.
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(d) Water has mass and weight.
Describe the difference between mass and weight.
[2]
5 Blessy mixes different solids with a liquid.
She uses this equipment.
gas syringe
thermometer
liquid
solid
Here are her results.
solid
results
A
produces a gas which collects in the gas syringe
B
mixture increases in temperature
C
solid dissolves and the mixture gets colder
D
mixture changes colour
E
solid remains in the liquid and temperature stays the same
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(a) How many of the solids have a chemical reaction with the liquid?
Circle the correct number.
1
2
3
4
5
[1]
(b) Solid A produces a gas which collects in the gas syringe.
Blessy measures the mass of the gas syringe when it is empty.
Blessy measures the mass of the gas syringe when it is full of gas.
Complete the sentence.
The mass increases because the gas inside the syringe has
.
[1]
(c) Blessy writes some notes about mixing solid A with a liquid.
The gas is carbon dioxide.
Solid A is copper carbonate.
The name of the liquid at the end is copper sulfate.
The only liquid in the flask at the start is dilute sulfuric acid.
Complete the sentences.
The reactants of this reaction are
.
The products of this reaction are
.
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(d) Blessy uses four books to find some information about sulfuric acid.
She finds the same information in every book.
boiling point = 337 °C
melting point = 10 °C
Explain why this information is always the same for sulfuric acid.
[1]
(e) Substances have properties.
Complete the sentence.
Two different properties are electrical conductivity and
conductivity.
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Oliver wants to find out if adding sand to soil helps beans grow.
In his investigation Oliver:
•
adds a different mass of sand to the soil in five pots
•
keeps the five pots in the same conditions
•
adds 10 bean seeds to each pot of soil
•
adds water to the pots each day
•
measures the length of the bean roots after 25 days
•
calculates the mean length of the roots for each pot.
Here are his results.
mass of sand added to pot
in g
0
mean length of roots
in cm
5.8
2
4.8
4
3.6
6
2.6
8
1.4
(a) Complete the graph by:
•
•
plotting the last two points
drawing a line of best fit.
6
5
4
mean length
of roots
in cm
3
2
1
0
0
2
4
6
mass of sand
added to pot
in g
8
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(b) Write down a conclusion for his results.
[1]
(c) Soils may be classified by the amount of sand and clay they contain.
Name one other substance used to classify soils.
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(d) Look at the model of sand and clay particles.
sand
clay
Tick (✓) the boxes next to the two correct statements.
sand particles are larger than clay particles
clay has larger air spaces between the particles than sand particles
sand lets water move between the particles
clay particles do not stick together
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Rajiv and Pierre measure their pulse rate before, during and after exercise.
(a) Before Rajiv and Pierre start exercising they consider the risks.
One risk is falling over when running, causing an injury to their ankles.
This risk is reduced by wearing running shoes.
Write down one other risk and how to reduce this risk.
risk
how to reduce this risk
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(b) They present their results using a graph.
recovery time
140
120
100
pulse rate
in beats per
minute
Rajiv
80
60
Pierre
recovery
time
40
20
0
before
exercise
during
exercise
after
exercise
time
Write down one similarity and one difference in the pulse rates of Rajiv and
Pierre.
similarity
difference
[2]
(c) Rajiv and Pierre also measure their breathing rate.
What happens to breathing rate during exercise?
Complete the sentence.
The breathing rate
during exercise because
.
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Mia makes and eats an ice lolly.
ice lolly
Mia puts the orange juice in a freezer to make her ice lolly.
(a) Orange juice is mostly made of water.
Suggest the temperature at which orange juice in the ice lolly changes state.
°C
[1]
(b) Complete the sentences to explain what happens to the orange juice when
Mia makes her ice lolly.
Orange juice changes from a
This is a
to a
.
change.
[2]
(c) Complete the sentences to explain what happens to the ice lolly when Mia
eats her ice lolly.
When an ice lolly is placed in the mouth, it
The ice lolly changes from a
.
to a
.
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Stage 6
Paper 1
2024
35 minutes
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• You should show all your working on the question paper.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 40.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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Look at this food web for a field of grass.
hawk
thrush
slug
fox
vole
grasshopper
rabbit
grass
(a) Write down the names of all the predators in this food web.
[1]
(b) What is the energy source for this food web?
[1]
(c) Describe how energy is transferred through this food web.
[1]
(d) Write down one food chain from this food web that contains the fox.
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(e) A farmer sprays a toxic substance on the field to kill the grasshoppers.
Some of the voles in the field also die.
Explain why.
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Blessy has two substances:
•
•
a colourless solution called vinegar
a white solid called washing soda.
Blessy adds vinegar to some washing soda.
A chemical reaction takes place.
Carbon dioxide gas and liquid water are made.
A solution of sodium ethanoate is also made.
(a) Complete the table to name the reactants and products in this chemical
reaction.
name of reactants
name of products
[2]
One way that Blessy knows a chemical reaction happens is because she sees a
gas is made.
(b) Describe one observation Blessy makes that shows a gas is made.
[1]
(c) Suggest two other observations Blessy makes that show a chemical reaction
takes place.
observation 1
observation 2
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Physical changes take place during puberty in humans.
(a) Describe one physical change that only takes place in females.
[1]
(b) Describe one physical change that only takes place in males.
[1]
(c) Describe one physical change that takes place in both males and females.
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Chen investigates the water content of different soils.
Chen:
• step 1 – measures the mass of an empty evaporating basin
• step 2 – puts some soil into the evaporating basin
• step 3 – measures the mass of the soil and evaporating basin
• step 4 – heats the soil and evaporating basin for 30 minutes
• step 5 – lets the soil and evaporating basin cool down
• step 6 – measures the mass of the dry soil and evaporating basin.
(a) Write down the name of the equipment Chen uses to measure mass in steps
1, 3 and 6.
[1]
(b) Complete the diagram by labelling the equipment Chen uses in step 4.
....................................
soil
gauze
tripod
....................................
laboratory mat
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(c) Look at the table of results.
mass in g
step 1 – mass of empty evaporating basin
25.15
step 3 – mass of soil and evaporating basin
30.25
step 6 – mass of dry soil and evaporating basin
29.26
Calculate the mass of soil in step 3.
mass =
g [1]
(d) Explain why the mass decreases between step 3 and step 6.
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This question is about gravity, mass and weight.
Look at the table showing the mass and weight of an object on different planets.
planet
mass of object
in
weight of object
in
…………………… ……………………
W
20
200
X
20
2000
Y
……………………
Z
20
1000
……………………
(a) Complete the table headings by writing the name of the unit for:
• mass
• weight.
[2]
(b) Mass and weight have different units.
Write down one other difference between mass and weight.
[1]
(c) What is the mass of the object on planet Y?
Write your answer in the table.
[1]
(d) The force of gravity on planet Z is half the force of gravity on planet W.
What is the weight of the object on planet Z?
Write your answer in the table.
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Boiling and evaporation of water are both physical changes that are reversible.
(a) Describe how to reverse boiling and evaporation.
[1]
(b) Write down the name of the process that is the reverse of boiling and
evaporation.
[1]
(c) What is the change of state when water boils?
to
[1]
(d) Describe two differences between boiling and evaporating.
1
2
[2]
(e) Write down the name of one other physical change.
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Circuit diagrams are models of electrical circuits.
Look at the circuit diagrams for circuit A and circuit B.
circuit B
circuit A
(a) Complete the table about the number of components in circuit A and circuit B.
number of components
circuit
buzzers
closed
switches
open
switches
lamps
A
B
[2]
(b) Mike describes the electrical circuit he makes.
‘My electrical circuit has one cell, two buzzers,
one closed switch and five wires.’
Suggest an advantage of using a circuit diagram to describe his electrical
circuit.
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(c) Look at the circuit diagram for circuit C.
circuit C
Jamila says that circuit C contains one battery of cells.
Explain why Jamila is not correct.
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This question is about human diseases.
Look at the table that shows information about some human diseases.
disease
cause of infection
how infection enters the body
cholera
bacteria
unsafe water and food
malaria
parasite
insect bite
Zika
virus
insect bite
tetanus
bacteria
through cuts in the skin
yellow fever
virus
insect bite
(a) Bacteria, parasites and viruses all cause disease in humans.
Write down one other type of living thing that causes disease in humans.
[1]
(b) Write down one disease from the table that is controlled by using good
hygiene.
[1]
(c) Describe two ways to reduce infection with malaria.
1
2
[2]
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Look at the force diagram.
reaction
driving
force
friction and
air resistance
weight
(a) The reaction force and the weight are equal in size.
Explain how the force diagram shows this.
[1]
(b) The car is moving to the left (
).
Explain why.
Use information from the force diagram.
[1]
(c) The driver of the car uses the brakes and the car slows down.
This is because there is a braking force acting on the car.
Draw a labelled arrow on the diagram to show the direction of the braking
force.
[1]
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Science
Stage 6
Paper 2
2024
35 minutes
No additional materials are needed.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• You should show all your working on the question paper.
INFORMATION
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• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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Priya investigates pulse rate and exercise.
Pulse rate is the number of times the heart beats in a minute.
Priya:
• step 1 – measures her normal (resting) pulse rate
• step 2 – runs 100 m as fast as possible
• step 3 – immediately measures her pulse rate
• step 4 – rests until her pulse rate goes back to normal
• step 5 – repeats steps 1 to 4
• step 6 – repeats the investigation with some of her friends
• step 7 – looks at her results to make a conclusion.
(a) Priya makes a prediction for her investigation.
Suggest a possible prediction for this investigation.
[1]
(b) Which step involves fair testing?
[1]
(c) Which step involves pattern seeking?
[1]
(d) Which step improves the reliability of the data collected by Priya?
[1]
(e) Fair testing and pattern seeking are two types of scientific enquiry.
Describe two other types of scientific enquiry.
1
2
[2]
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(f) Blood moves around the body through blood vessels.
Capillaries are one type of blood vessel.
Write down one other type of blood vessel.
[1]
2
Oxygen is a gas found in the atmosphere.
(a) Oxygen has a very low melting point.
What is meant by the words melting point?
[2]
(b) One of the properties of oxygen gas is that it is colourless.
Suggest two other properties of oxygen gas.
1
2
[2]
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This question is about a ray of light.
Look at the diagram of a ray of light.
plane mirror
ray of light
glass block
(a) Write down the name of the process that happens to the ray of light at the
plane mirror.
[1]
(b) Write down the name of the process that happens to the ray of light as it
enters and leaves the glass block.
[1]
(c) Describe what happens to the ray of light as it enters, passes through and
leaves the glass block.
[2]
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Look at the diagram of the Sun and eight planets of the Solar System.
Sun
A
B
C
D
F
E
H
G
Not drawn to scale
(a) What is the name of the path of a planet around the Sun?
[1]
(b) What is the name of the planet that is furthest from the Sun?
[1]
(c) Which letter represents Mars?
[1]
(d) The Earth has one moon.
Many of the other planets have moons.
What is a moon of a planet?
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Aiko investigates how many grams of a substance dissolves in 100 cm3 of water at
different temperatures.
In her first experiment she:
• measures 100 cm3 of water
• measures the temperature of the water
• keeps adding the substance until it no longer dissolves
• measures the mass of substance added.
Aiko then repeats the experiment but increases the temperature of the water.
(a) Describe what happens to the particles of the substance when it dissolves in
water.
Use ideas about the particle model.
[1]
(b) Write down the name of the equipment Aiko uses to accurately measure
100 cm3 of water.
[1]
(c) Look at the thermometer reading for one of the experiments.
qC
90
80
70
Write down the temperature reading shown on the thermometer.
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(d) Look at a graph of Aiko’s results.
60
50
40
mass of
substance
dissolved
in g
30
20
10
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
temperature of water
in qC
Describe how increasing the temperature affects the mass of substance
dissolved.
[2]
(e) Hot water is dangerous.
Suggest one thing Aiko does to stay safe in her experiment.
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Carlos and Yuri make four electrical circuits.
They use different numbers of identical electrical components in each circuit.
Look at the four circuits.
circuit A
circuit B
circuit C
circuit D
(a) Which is a parallel electrical circuit?
Choose from A, B, C or D.
[1]
(b) Look at circuits B and C.
Which circuit has brighter lamps?
Explain your answer.
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(c) Look at circuits A and D.
Which circuit has the brighter lamps?
Explain your answer.
[1]
(d) Yuri suggests putting switches in all of the circuits.
Explain why this is a good idea.
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Look at the diagram of the human respiratory system.
A
B
(a) Write down the name of part A of the human respiratory system.
[1]
(b) Write down the name of part B of the human respiratory system.
[1]
(c) Describe the function of the human respiratory system.
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There are three types of rock found in the Earth’s crust.
These are igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock.
Look at the table that shows some information about three rock samples.
sample
X
Y
Z
description of sample
soft white rock found in layers
dark grey rock that is very hard
and contains crystals
very hard grey rock that contains
minerals and distorted crystals
type of rock
………………………………..
………………………………..
………………………………..
(a) Complete the table by identifying the type of rock for each rock sample.
[2]
(b) Complete the sentence.
Wind and rain break rocks into smaller pieces and transport them away.
This process is called
.
[1]
(c) The smaller pieces of rock are changed into sedimentary rock.
Describe how this happens.
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Look at the pie chart showing the different components of a soil.
organic matter
gases
A
water
sand
(a) Which component has the lowest percentage in this soil?
[1]
(b) The name of component A is missing from the pie chart.
What is the name of this component?
[1]
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