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J1 SC Section B

The document consists of a series of questions related to various scientific concepts, including the periodic table, cells, the water cycle, and the life cycle of organisms. It asks for definitions, characteristics, functions of organelles, and the significance of processes in biology. Additionally, it covers comparisons between unicellular and multicellular organisms, as well as the importance of science and technology in society.

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J1 SC Section B

The document consists of a series of questions related to various scientific concepts, including the periodic table, cells, the water cycle, and the life cycle of organisms. It asks for definitions, characteristics, functions of organelles, and the significance of processes in biology. Additionally, it covers comparisons between unicellular and multicellular organisms, as well as the importance of science and technology in society.

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ANSWER ANY 4 OUT OF THE FOLLOWING 6 QUESTIONS

1. A) What is meant by the periodic table?

b) State the characteristics of elements in each of these

(i) same group of the periodic table

(ii) same period in the periodic table

(c) What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

d) (i) What is a cell?

(ii) State three differences between a plant and animal cell.

2. a) What is meant by an organelle?

b) State the functions of the following organelles

i) cell membrane (ii) vacuole (iii) golgi apparatus

c) State two significance of the water cycle to life on earth.

3. a) Define the water cycle.

b) Angel’s father complained bitterly about the sunny weather when he was
on his way to work because he felt it was too warm.

(i) Explain how the heat from the sun may be of benefit to a farmer who
desperately needs rain to grow his crops.

(ii) List the process involved in the formation and fall of rains on the farm in(i)
above.

c) State the stages in the life cycle of a housefly.

4. a) Explain the following:

(i) atom (ii) element (iii) organism

b) Explain how ions are formed.

C) An atom has a mass number of 27. If it’s neutron number is 14,

(i) Calculate the proton number of the atom.

(ii) Calculate the electron number of the atom.

(iii) What is the name and chemical symbol of the atom?


(iv) Write down the chemical symbol o the atom when it becomes an ion.

5. A) What is the difference between a unicellular and multicellular organism


and state one example of each?

B) (i) Distinguish between a tissue and an organ in the human body. (ii) List
two examples each of tissues and organs the human body.

C) Name four sources of water on earth.

6. A) (i) Explain what is meant life cycle.

(ii) How is life cycle important in the survival of living organisms?

B) (i) What is the scientific name given to the housefly?

(ii) Name the three main parts of a housefly.

C) (i) What is Integrated Science? (ii) Mention three advantages of science


and technology in the society.

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