SMJK Chung Ling Pulau Pinang

Ujian Akhir Sesi Akademik Tahun 2024

Sains
Tingkatan 2

Kelas : ______________________ Masa : 2 jam

Nama : _______________________

Instruction:
This paper consists of section A, B and C. Answer all the questions in each section. Write your answer on
this question paper.

Section A (20 marks)

Each question is followed by four alternative answers, A, B, C or D. Choose the best answer.
Write your answer in the box provided at the last page of question paper.

1. A turtle that is caught in a fishing net under the 3. The following information shows a food
water will drown because chain.

A it is strangled by the net. Paddy Caterpillar Chicken Snake

B its gills are blocked by the net.
C it needs to swim to breathe through its What happens if the population of chicken
gills. decreases due to disease strike?
D it needs to swim to the surface to
A The number of snakes increases
breathe in air into its lungs. B The number of caterpillars
decreases
C The number of caterpillars
2. Diagram below shows the classification of
increases
invertebrates.
D The number of paddy plants
increases
Invertebrates
4. Diagram below shows the human digestive
Without legs With legs
system.
With P
segmented
body

Which of the following is an example of

animal P?

A C

Which classes of food begin to be digested in

organs Q, R and S?
B D
Q R S
A Protein Fat Carbohydrate
B Carbohydrate Protein Fat
C Fat Carbohydrate Protein
D Carbohydrate Fat Protein
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5. Based on the diagram below, calculate the 8. Diagram below shows an electrolysis of water.
total amount of energy per serving in this
packet of Japanese curry mix if the energy Measuring cylinder
value of fat, carbohydrate and protein are 38
kJ/g, 17kJ/g and 17 kJ/g respectively. Electrode Dilute hydrochloric
acid + Distilled water

Switch
e
Given that 8 cm3 of gas is collected in test
tube K. What is the volume, in cm3 of gas
collected in test tube L?

A 4 cm3
B 8 cm3
C 12 cm3
D 16 cm3

9. Diagram below shows an experiment to

investigate the role of water on the acidic
properties of a substance.
A 360 kJ
B 402 kJ
C 420 kJ
D 450 kJ

6. A village has improved its supply of clean

water, sewage treatment, insect control and
milk pasteurisation. Which disease, present in
the village can be reduced by these measures?
What is the observation on litmus
A HIV/AIDS paper given the condition shown in the
B Cholera diagram?
C Ringworm
D Diabetes A Blue litmus paper turns red
B Red litmus paper turns blue
C No colour changes
7. Adhesion leads to ______________, which is D Blue litmus paper becomes
the characteristic of water in which explains colourless
the molecular absorption of water into a root
or stem of a plant. 10. Diagram below shows an electric circuit.
A cohesive force
B surface tension
C polarity
D capillary action

What is the reading on the ammeter?

A 2.0 A
B 2.5 A
C 4.0 A
D 6.0 A

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11. Diagram below shows three compasses R, S 14. Diagram below shows a bimetallic strip
and T. bending after being heated.

Which of the following shows the correct

direction of the compass needle?

R S T Which of the following statements accurately

A explain about the event?
B
C A Metal Q is hotter than metal P.
D B The particle of metal P is larger than
the particle of metal Q.
C Metal Q expands faster than metal P.
D Metal P expands faster than metal Q.
12. Force usually exists in pairs, action force and
reaction force. Which of the following
statements are true about the relationship
between an action force and its reaction 15. Diagram below shows the aluminium foil
force? used in chocolate packaging.

I Action and reaction force forces have Aluminium foil

the same magnitude.
II Action and reaction forces are in the
same direction.
III Action and reaction force forces have
different magnitudes.
IV Action and reaction forces are in the
opposite directions.

A I and II
B II and III What is the function of the aluminium foil?
C III and IV
D I and IV A Prevent the chocolate exposed to moisture
in air.
B To reduce the heat lost from the chocolate
bar.
13. The turning effect of force on a door is C To reflect light so that it can reduce the
greater when the force is applied at…… absorption of heat.
D To preserve the flavour of the chocolate.
A a point near the door and
perpendicular to the hinges.
B a point near the door and parallel to
the hinges.
C a point far away from the door and
perpendicular to the hinges.
D a point far away from the door and
parallel to the hinges.

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16. Table below shows how the speed of sound varies 19. The following information shows the stages in the
with mediums of different densities. formation of stars according to the nebular
hypothesis.
Substance Speed of Density of
sound/ ms-1 medium/ kgm-3 J - Hydrogen gas turns into helium.
Air 330 1.29 K - Clouds of dust and gases form
Water X 1 000 nebulae.
Iron 5 130 7 800 L - The gases and dust particles are
pulled by gravitational force.
Based on the table above, which of the following M - The globe of gas shrinks and forms a
is correct about the value of X? core.
N - Heat and light energy are released.
A Below 330 ms-1
B In between 330 ms-1 and 5 130 ms-1 Which of the following is the correct sequence?
C Above 5 130 ms-1
D In between 5 130 ms-1 and 8 460 ms-1 A M J L K N
B J M K L N
C L N M K J
17. Which of the following is the application of D K L M J N
ultrasonic waves?

A Purify water
B To measure the speed of moving car 20. Which of the following are measured in
C To assess the condition of the foetus ecological footprint?
D Detection of earthquake
I The rate of waste production by humans
II The rate of consumption of Earth’s
18. Which of the following stars is smallest? resources by humans
III The level of carbon dioxide in the air
A Supergiant IV The rate of absorption of the waste by
B Neutron star Earth
C Black hole
D Red giant A I and II
B III and IV
C I, II and III
D I, II and IV

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Section B (20 marks)

1. (a) Mark ( ✔ ) on the diagrams below that show the importance of biodiversity towards living things.
(2 marks)

(b) Iguanas are classified as reptiles.

Underline the correct statement about the characteristics of an iguana. (2 marks)

i. The body of an iguana is covered in ( dry scales , slimy scales ).

ii. Iguana is a ( poikilotherm , homeotherm ).
iii. Iguana undergo ( internal fertilisation , external fertilisation ).

2. Diagram below shows a phenomenon known as Doppler effect experienced by observer S and T.

Based on diagram above, mark (✔) for the correct answers. (4 marks)

Observer Frequency Pitch

Low High Low High
S

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3. (a) Based on the activities shown below, match correctly the method of heat transmission involved. (2 marks)

Activity Heat flow

metal rod wax

Conduction

thumbtack

Convection

cardboard

Radiation
Glowing rope

smoke

(b) Write TRUE for the correct statement and FALSE for the incorrect statement regarding heat and
temperature. (2 marks)

Statement TRUE/FALSE

The S.I. unit of temperature is degree Celsius (°C).

Heat flows from a colder region to a hotter region.

Two beakers that are boiled each containing 500 ml of distilled water and 2 000 ml of
distilled water respectively have the same temperature but different heat content.
When an object absorbs heat, its temperature will rise.

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4. The diagram below shows the food test. Match the type of food test to its observation. (4 marks)

Food Test Observation

Iodine test

A brick-red precipitate formed.

Benedict’s test

Solution turns blue black.

Millon’s test

A translucent spot is formed.

Test for fat

White precipitate turns brick-red

oil
when heated.

Filter
paper

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5.Match correctly the diagram to the method used in water purification. (4 marks)

Chlorination
River
water

Chlorine
Boiling
Glasskaca
rod
glass rod

River water

River water Filtration

River water

Distillation

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Section C (60 marks)

6. Diagram below shows an experiment to study the relationship between flowing current and the strength of
the magnetic field.

D.C. power supply

Insulated copper
wire

The switch is turned on and the rheostat is adjusted to a current of 0.5 A. The number of paper clips attracted
to the electromagnet is counted. The experiment is repeated using the current of 1.0 A, 1.5 A, 2.0 A and 2.5 A.

Observation:

Current, I (A) 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Number of paper clips attracted 3 13 42 52 76

(a) State the constant, responding and manipulated variables in this experiment.

Constant variable : __________________________________________________________________

Responding variable : __________________________________________________________________

Manipulated variable : __________________________________________________________________

(3 marks)

(b) State an elemental metal found in the paper clips that is attracted by an electromagnet.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(c) How to measure the strength of an electromagnet in this experiment?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(d) State the conclusion for this experiment.

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(e) For this experiment, why does the current need to be disconnected when not in use?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(f) How to make an electromagnet shown above stronger without increasing the current?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

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7. (a) The diagram below shows lichens that live on the tree bark.

(i) Lichens interact with the host tree. State the type of interaction.
____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(ii) State the benefit that lichens get from the interaction.
___________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iii) Lichens are made up of two types of organisms, X and Y that live together. Name the organism X and
organism Y.
X : ___________________________
Y : ___________________________ (2 marks)

(iv) Identify the type of interaction between X and Y.

___________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(b) Diagram below shows a plantation consisting of rubber trees and banana trees.

Rubber tree

Banana tree

State three resources that rubber trees and banana trees compete for in this plantation?
___________________ , __________________ , ____________________ (3 marks)

8. (a) (i) Label the diagram below with the words given.

A Pathogen
B
Antibody

A:_____________________ B : _____________________ (2 marks)

(ii) Why did antibodies attach themselves onto the pathogens?

____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iii) State the line of defence shown in the diagram above.

____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
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 (b) The graph below shows the concentration of antibodies in the blood against time in BCG vaccinations.

The concentration of antibodies in the blood

Level of immunity

Time (Year)
first vaccine injection second vaccine injection

(i) What is meant by immunisation?

____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
(2 mark)

(ii) What happens in the body after the first vaccination is given?
____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iii) What type of immunity is given through vaccination?

____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iv) What is the only human disease to be eradicated worldwide due to vaccines?
____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(v) A baby that has not been given BCG injection may contract a disease. Name the disease which can
be prevented by the BCG vaccine.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

9. The diagram below shows the set-up apparatus for neutralisation process.
10. Stage 2
Stage 1

pipette

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 (a) (i) What is meant by neutralisation?
__________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(ii) Name the method used in neutralisation.

__________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iii) Why is pipette used instead of measuring cylinder in stage 1?

__________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(iv) Write the word equation for the neutralisation process above.

__________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

(v) Before titration begins, what is the colour of the solution in the conical flask?
__________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(vi) How do you determine the end point of neutralisation?

__________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(vii) White crystals are produced when the solution in the conical flask is heated until all the water is
evaporated. Predict the taste for the white crystals formed.
__________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(b) The experiment was repeated using nitric acid. Complete the word equation for the reaction.

Nitric acid Sodium hydroxide

(1 mark)

(c) Neutralisation plays an important role in our life, for example the application of this reaction can relieve pain
caused by the sting of certain animals.
State one example of substance at home that can be used to relieve pain caused by the sting of jellyfish.
___________________________________ (1 mark)

10. (a) The table below shows the distances of Jupiter and Earth from the Sun.

Planets Distance from the Sun (A.U.)

Jupiter 5.2
Earth 1.0

Given the Earth’s distance from the Sun is 1.5 x 108 km, find the distance between Jupiter and the Earth,
in km.

(2 marks)

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 (b) The diagram below shows a comet in our Solar System.
Earth

Comet
Sun

(i) What are the components in a comet?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(ii) Name the areas P and Q where the comets are found.
P : ______________________________________
Q : ______________________________________ (2 marks)

(iii) Comets in area Q spend a longer time to orbit the Sun than the comets in area P. Why?
___________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(c) Diagram below shows the predicted path of the Halley’s comet as it travels in its orbit.

(i) Why does a comet form a tail when it moves closer to the Sun?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
(ii) Based on diagram above, in which year we could see the Halley’s comet crossing the sky?
_______________
_______________ (2 marks)

(d) Mercury and the Earth’s moon both show evidence of many collisions with meteorites. These are thought to
have occurred in the early part of the solar system’s lifetime. Suggest a reason why there is little evidence of
such collision on Earth and Venus?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
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11. (a) Ramli is a farmer. He transports his crops by carrying them in big plastic bag. One day, his friend advises him
to use a wheelbarrow as shown in diagram below.

45 kg

0.3 m

(i) Which class of lever does the wheelbarrow belong to?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(ii) Calculate the effort needed for Ramli to carry his crops.
[ Effort x Distance of effort from the fulcrum = Load x Distance of load from the fulcrum ]
[ 1 kg = 10 N ]

(2 marks)

(iii) State the advantage of using a wheelbarrow compared to carrying the crops in plastic bag.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(b) Water will spurt out from the hole due to the pressure in the water as shown in the diagram below.
Two more holes, A and B are made on same side of the bottle.

(i) On the above diagram, sketch lines to show how the water will spurt out from holes A and B. (1 mark)

(ii) What will you observe if this bottle is changed to a bottle with a smaller base area but the same height?
____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(iii) State the relationship between depth of a liquid and its pressure.
____________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(iv) Diagram on the right shows the side view of the wall
of a dam.
Explain why the wall of the dam at the bottom is
thicker compared to the top.
Water
_______________________________________________ Wall
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________ Water
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 (C) Joel wishes to take part in a school’s science carnival. He plans to make a water fountain using the
concept of air pressure. The following materials and tool are used (plastic bottle, electric drill and
straws).

Sketch and label the simple water fountain in the space below.

(2 marks)

Explain how it works using the principle of air pressure.

(2 marks)

End of question paper

Section A

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Set by: Liong SF Checked by : Adrian Approved by : Pn. Teh Ai Hwa

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