SMK(P) SRI AMAN

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SCIENCE FORM 5
MID YEAR EXAMINATION 2009
PAPER 1
TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES
Instruction: Each question is followed by four choices of answers. Choose the best answer for
each question.
1. The figure below shows the impulse pathway of an action.
Receptor

Spinal cord

Effector
The action refers to
A. a knee jerk
B. chewing food
C. reading a book
D. walking on a rope
2. The figure below shows the structure of a human brain. Which of parts P, Q, R and S is the
cerebellum?

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S
3. Which of the following is true about hormones?
A. Hormones are impulses.
B. Hormones are secreted to the neurons.
C. Hormones are secreted by ductless glands.
D. Hormones only bring short term effects.

4. The figure below shows some chromosomes. The exchange of genetic material takes place in the

A. spindle fibres
B. centromeres
C. centrioles
D. chromatids
5. The figure below shows the flow chart on the development of a baby. What is process X and
Y?

A
B
C
D

X
Mitosis
Meiosis
Cross over
Fertilisation

Y
Meiosis
Mitosis
Meiosis
Mitosis

6. The figure below shows the inheritance of height of a plant.

Which offspring has a correct pair of genes ?

A
B
C
D

Offspring
P
Q
R
S

Pair of genes
Tt
TT
TT
tt

7. Which of the following are true about the differences between continuous variation and
discontinuous variation?

I
II
III

Continuous variation
It does not show obvious difference
It is caused by surrounding factor
The characteristics can be inherited

Discontinuous variation
It does show obvious difference
It is caused by genetic factor
The characteristics cannot be
inherited
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

A. I and II only
B. I and III only

8. The diagram shows the position of elements J, K, L and M in the Periodic Table.

GROUP
VIII

I
II

III

IV

VI

VII

Which of the following elements is a noble gas ?

A
B
C
D

J
K
L
M

9. Atom M has 12 protons, 12 electrons and 13 neutrons. What is the proton number and
nucleon number of atom M?
A
B
C
D

Proton number
12
12
12
24

Nucleon number
13
12
25
13

10. Why is sodium chloride has a high melting point?

A. The particles in the sodium chloride are arranged closely and in an orderly manner.
B. The sodium and chloride ions are held together by very strong ionic bond.
C. Sodium chloride is a good conductor of heat.
D. Sodium chloride is very hard and the particles are held by strong covalent bonds.
11. The figure below best describes the process of
heating
Iodine crystal

Iodine vapour
cooling

A evaporation
B condensation

C sublimation
D vaporization

12. Which of the following is a physical change?

A. Photosynthesis
B. Melting of ice
C. Reaction of metal and oxygen
D. Heating of zinc carbonate
13. The figure below shows a blast furnace where tin is extracted from tin ore.

What is substance P?
A Sand
B Coal

C Cassiterite
D Haematite

14. The diagram shows a nuclear fission of uranium to produce nuclear energy.

particle
X

uranium
nucleus
What is particle X that is used to bombard the uranium nucleus?
A Proton
B Neutron
C Electron
D Helium atom
15. Fruits and vegetables are not sterilised at a high temperature so as not to destroy the
vitamins. Hence, they are sterilised with X. What is X?
A Alpha radiation
C Infrared radiation
B Beta radiation
D Gamma radiation
16. Which of the following should be practised when handling radioactive substance?
I Use spatula to pick up small amount of radioactive substance
II Use robotic arms to carry radioactive substances
III Wear a special protective outfit and docimeter
A I and II only
B I and III only

C II and III only

D I, II and III

17. What is the term used for the image which cannot be seen on the screen?
A. Diminished images.
B. Virtual images.
C. Real images.
D. Inverted images.
18. A yellow flower will look green when it is shone at by green light. How does it happen?
A. Only green light is being reflected
B. Only green light is being absorbed
C. Yellow and green lights are being reflected
D. Red and green lights are being reflected.
19. Which of the following instruments make use of the principle of reflection of light?
I. Periscope
II. Kaleidoscope
III. Telescope
A. I and II only
C II and III only
B. I and III only
D I, II and III
20. The diagram below shows a pinhole camera with three holes.

Which of the following images formed on the screen is correct?

A

B
C

D
21. The diagram below shows an image formed by a convex lens.

Where is the position of the object?

A Twice the focal length
B Less than the focal length

C The same as the focal length

D More than twice the focal length

22. The diagram below shows an observer looking at the sky at noon. Which colour of the
sunlight dispersed the most?

A Blue

B White

C Green

D Yellow

23. The diagram below shows a batik-printing process. What is the original colour of P?

A Red

B Cyan

C Green

D Yellow

24. Animals camouflage themselves by blending with the colours of their surroundings. This is to
A frighten off other animals
B hide themselves from other predators
C attract the attention of the opposite sex
D warn their predators that they are poisonous
25. What is the main metal used in the formation of pewter?
A Iron
B Nickel
C Tin

D Antimony

26. The information shows the industrial products produced from substance X.
What is X?
Detergents
Fertilisers
Nitric acid
A Sulphur
B Ethanol

C Sulphuric acid
D Ammonia

27. The special property of an alloy which makes it suitable for aircraft bodies is that it
A is light and strong
C has a low density
B is hard and heavy
D Is shinny and strong

28. The Haber Proses is used to produce which substance on a large scale?
A Ammonia
C Oxygen
B Hydrogen
D Nitrogen
29. Saprophytic bacteria feed on
A food that is produced by themselves.
B the cells of other living things.
C dead organisms.
D non-living things.
30. The figure below shows the apparatus used in an experiment to investigate factors affecting
the growth of microorganisms.

What is the manipulating variable in the above experiment?

A Temperature
B pH value
C Presence of nutrient
D Humidity
31. The diagram shows a person sneezes and releases a lot of water droplets.
Which of the following diseases could be spread in this way?

A Ringworm
B Dengue
C Malaria
D Tuberculosis

32. The diagram shows the level of antibodies in a person. What type of immunity is this?

A Natural active immunity

B Artificial active immunity
C Natural passive immunity
D Artificial passive immunity
33. The diagram shows the reproduction of a microorganism.
What is the method of this reproduction?

A Budding
B Binary fission
C Conjugation
D Spore formation
34. Antiseptic is
A the blood plasma which contains antibodies
B a chemical substance used to kill microorganisms on skin
C an injection which contains weakened pathogens
D a chemical substance which can neutralize toxin in the body
35. Which of the following types of food possesses highest calorific value?

36. The diagram shows how arteriosclerosis develops. Which of the following causes the above
health problem?

A Excessive intake of sugar

B Excessive intake of salt
C Excessive intake of cholesterol
D Lack of exercise
37. The diagram shows the nitrogen cycle. What are bacteria L, M and N?

A
B
C
D

L
denitrifying bacteria
nitrifying bacteria
nitrogen-fixing bacteria
nitrifying bacteria

M
nitrifying bacteria
denitrifying bacteria
nitrifying bacteria
nitrogen-fixing bacteria

N
nitrogen-fixing bacteria
nitrogen-fixing bacteria
denitrifying bacteria
denitrifying

38. Why are green plants called producers?

A They possess chlorophyll
B They provide food for animals
C They are able to synthesise their own food
D They are able to produce flowers and fruits
39. The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into nitrate ions is known as
A nitrogen fixation.
C denitrification.
B nitrification
D decomposition
40. The table shows the calorific values of three types of food.
Food
Calorific value(kj per 100 g)
Egg
600
Bread
1010
Tomato
90

Nazmi eats 300g of egg, 200g of bread and 250g of tomato. What is the total calorific value
consumed?
A. 4045 kJ
B. 4450 kJ
C. 4540 kJ
D. 4840kJ
41. The diagram shows an example of a food web. Which of the above organisms is/are primary
consumers?

A
B
C
D

Plant
Squirrel and rabbit
Fox and hawk
Snake

42. Which of the following organisms returns materials from dead living things to the
environment?
A Producers
B Decomposers
C Primary consumers
D Secondary consumers
43. The diagram shows a layer of gas P in the atmosphere. What is gas P?

A Ozone

B Oxygen

C Hydrogen

D Carbon dioxide

44. Which of the following is the best way to conserve environment?

A Using chemicals to treat sewage.
B Collecting and burning of garbage.
C Using biological control to control pest.
D Storing industrial waste in plastic bags and throwing them in garbage bin.
45. Which of the following are elements in alcohols?
I Oxygen
II Hydrogen
III Carbon
A I and II only
B I and III only

C II and III only

D I, II and III

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46. The diagram shows the apparatus used in an experiment to produce alcohol. What are P
and Q?

A
B
C
D

P
yeast
zymase
yeast
organic acid

Q
carbon dioxide
lime water
lime water
ester

47. Which of the following are true about unsaturated fat?

I Mostly are derived from plants
II Mostly exists in liquid form at room temperature
III Contain the maximum number of hydrogen atoms that carbon atoms can hold
A I and II only
B I and III only

C II and III only

D I, Ii and III

48. The diagram shows the structure of an oil plam fruit. Which stucture contains oil?

A P only
B R only

C Q and R only
D P and R only

49. The process of making soap needs

A polymers
B alcohol

C fats
D natural rubber

50. Which of the following is the monomer of natural rubber?

A Styrene
B Isoprene
C Neoprene
D Ethene

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