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SMJK PEREMPUAN CHINA PULAU PINANG
PMR TRIAL EXAMINATION
2013
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SCIENCE
PAPER 1
I HOUR
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Instruction For Candidates
1.This question paper consists of 40 questions.
2.Answer all the questions.
3.Each question is followed by four alternative answers, A, B, C, orD. For each
question, choose one answer only.
4.You may use a non-programmable scientific calculator.
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1. Diagram 1 shows the steps taken to find thevolume of a cork.
Diagram 1
Which of the following is the
volume of the cork?
A.4cm3C.24cm3
B.6cm3D.30cm3
2.Diagram 2 shows an experiment to
measure the internal diameter of a test tube.
Diagram 2
What is the internal diameter of the test tube?
A.0.8cmC.1.5cm
B.1.0cmD.1.8cm
3.Diagram 3 shows a plant cell.
Diagram 3
Which of the following is the
function of the part labelled S?
A.Controls the movement of
materials in and out of the cell.
B.Contains chlorophyll which
absorbs sunlight.
C.Gives support and protection to
the cell.
D.Stores salt and sugar solutions.
4.The rate of evaporation of water is not affected by
A.humidity of air
B.movement of air
C.volume of air
D.surrounding temperature
5.Calculate the work done by Ali when he walks up a flight of stairs with 8 steps. Each step is 20cm high and his body mass is 50kg. (1kg = 10N)
A.1000J
B.800J
C.600J
D.50J
6.Diagram 4 shows two types of objects.
Diagram 4
Which of the following types of
energy are found in the substances?
A.Nuclear energy
B.Chemical energy
C.Kinetic energy
D.Potential energy
7.The following information is about
the properties of substance X.
Which of the following is substance
X?
A.CarbonC.Copper
B.GlassD.Sulphur
8.Diagram 5 shows an inverted beaker which is immersed in a container of water.
Diagram 5
What is the conclusion that can be
made?
A.Air has mass.
B.Air occupies space.
C.Air is less dense than water.
D.The pressure of air is greater thanwater.
9.Diagram 6 shows that roots always
grow downwards in the direction of
gravity.
Diagram 6
What is the type of tropism shown by
the roots?
A.Positive hydrotropism
B.Positive phototropism
C.Positive geotropism
D.Positive thigmotropism
10.Why are our fingertips more
sensitive towards stimuli than the
knee?
A.The fingertips are brighter in
colour.
B.Fingertips have more receptors.
C.The fingertips have thicker
epidermis.
D.The fingertips have less hair.
11.Diagram 7 shows a metal ball being
heated for a few minutes. The ball
cannot pass through the ring.
Diagram 7
Which of the following is true about
the metal ball?
A.The mass of the particles in the
ball increases.
B.The size of the particles in the
ball increases.
C.The volume of the particles in
the ball increases.
D.The distance between the
particles in the ball increases.
12.Diagram 8 shows an experiment
about tropism.
Diagram 8
Which of the following is true about
tropism in the roots of the seedlings?
Phototropism / HydrotropismA. / Negative / Positive
B. / Positive / Positive
C. / Negative / Negative
D. / Positive / Negative
13.Diagram 9 shows a pen dipped in ink.
Diagram 9
When the piston is pulled up, the ink
enters the pen. This happens because
A.the pressure at K and J are the
same.
B.the pressure at K is the same as
the atmospheric pressure.
C.the pressure at K is higher than
the pressure at J.
D.the pressure at K is higher than
the atmospheric pressure.
14.Which features help gaseous
exchange between the alveolus and
blood capillaries to take place
efficiently?
Alveolus wall / Number of blood capillariesThickness / Condition
A. / Thick / Moist / A few
B. / Thin / Dry / Many
C. / Thin / Moist / Many
D. / Thick / Dry / A few
15.Diagram 10 shows a model of the
human lungs.
Diagram 10
What will happen when the rubber
sheet is pulled downwards?
A.The pressure in the glass jar
will increase.
B.The volume of air in the gas jar
will increase.
C.The balloons remain unchanged.
D.Air will be forced out of the glass
jar.
16.Diagram 11 shows the human
alimentary canal and the related
organs.
Diagram 11
Which of the following digest protein?
A.R and SC.R and U
B.S and TD.R and T
17.The following information shows the characteristics of a group of plants.
Which of the following plants has
these characteristics?
A.HibiscusC.Sugar cane
B.BalsamD.Papaya
18.Diagram 12 shows a herbaceous plant
with a special structure R.
Diagram 12
Which of the following is represented
by R?
A.Buttress rootC.Tendril
B.Clasping rootD.Thorn
19.Diagram 13 shows a bicycle tyre
connected to a hand pump.
Diagram 13
What will happen when the piston is pushed downwards?
A.The pressure of the air in S will not change.
B.The pressure of the air in S will increase.
C.Air from the tyre will flow into the pump.
D.The volume of the air in S will increase.
20.Diagram 14 shows the apparatus used
to investigate the absorption of
digested food substances.
Diagram 14
Which of the following shows a
positive result when it is tested on the
distilled water in the boiling tube?
A.Benedict’s solution
B.Millon’s reagent
C.Iodine solution
D.Filter paper
21.Diagram 15 shows the human
respiratory system and its model.
Diagram 15
Based on the human respiratory
system, what are the parts labeled X,
Y and Z?
X / Y / ZA. / Lung / Diaphragm / Thoracic cavity
B. / Diaphragm / Thoracic cavity / Lung
C. / Lung / Diaphragm / Thoracic cavity
D. / Thoracic cavity / Lung / Diaphragm
22.Diagram 16 shows the cross section
of a dicotyledonous stem.
Diagram 16
What is the function of X?
A.Transports water and minerals.
B.Transports food substances.
C.Transports water only.
D.Transports minerals only.
23.Diagram 17 shows the longitudinal section of the human kidney.
Diagram 17
What is the function of N?
A.Carries urine to the ureter.
B.Filters the blood from waste
products.
C.Reabsorbs water and minerals.
D.Eliminates urine from the body
24.Which of the following shows the correct excretory organ and its excretory products?
Excretory organ / Excretory productsA. / Skin / Water, urea, mineral salts
B. / Lungs / Carbon dioxide, urea
C. / Kidneys / Water, urea, stones
D. / Anus / Faeces, glucose
25.Diagram 18 shows a tool used in
everyday life.
Diagram 18
Which statement is true about the tool
above?
A.It is an example of a first class
lever.
B.The load and the effort act in
opposite directions.
C.The load is between the fulcrum
and the effort.
D.It works as the same principle as
a bottle opener.
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Which gas has the above properties?
A.Nitrogen
B.Carbon dioxide
C.Oxygen
D.Hydrogen
27.Which of the following pairs of
birth control methods are correct for a
married couple?
Male / FemaleA. / Condom / IUCD
B. / Ligation / Vasectomy
C. / Diaphragm / Spermicide
D. / Contraceptive pills / Lubricating gel
28.Table 1 shows the percentage of three
gases in the atmospheric air.
Gas / Percentage (%)Oxygen / 21
Carbon dioxide / 0.03
Nitrogen / 78
Table 1
What happens to the percentages in
exhaled air?
Oxygen / Carbon dioxide / NitrogenA. / Decreases / Decreases / Increases
B. / Decreases / Increases / Remains the same
C. / Increases / Decreases / Remains the same
D. / Increases / Increases / Decreases
29.Diagram 19 shows a human heart.
Diagram 19
What are blood vessels P and Q?
P / QA. / Aorta / Pulmonary artery
B. / Pulmonary vein / Aorta
C. / Pulmonary artery / Pulmonary vein
D. / Pulmonary vein / Pulmonary artery
30.Diagram 20 shows 4 organs in the
body.
Diagram 20
Which of the following organs are
excretory organs?
A.P and RC.P and Q
B.R and SD.Q and S
31.Diagram 21 shows a lever balanced
by two objects, X and Y.
Diagram 21
If the weight of Y is increased to 10N,
what is the weight of X in order to
balance the lever?
A.7.5NC.30N
B.20ND.150N
32.Diagram 22 shows a female
reproductive system.
Diagram 22
Where does fertilisation and
development of embryo take place?
Fertilisation / Development of embryoA. / K / L
B. / K / M
C. / L / M
D. / M / N
33.Diagram 23 shows a human growth curve.
Diagram 23
Which of the following is correct about K,
L, and M?
K / L / MA. / Infancy / Adolescence / Adulthood
B. / Infancy / Childhood / Adolescence
C. / Childhood / Adolescence / Adulthood
D. / Childhood / Adulthood / Old Age
34.Diagram 24 shows the apparatus set-
up to identify the gas produced in the
reaction ofheat on metal sulphide.
Diagram 24
What is the gas produced?
A. Oxygen
B.Carbon dioxide
C.Hydrogen
D.Sulphur dioxide
35.Diagram 25 shows an electric circuit.
Diagram 25
Calculate the voltage if the ammeter
reading is 4A.
A.4VC.12V
B.8VD.16V
36.Which statement is correct about the
petroleum fractions?
A.The higher the boiling point, the
lighter the colour of the fraction.
B.The higher the boiling point, the
darker the colour of the fraction.
C.The lower the boiling point, the
higher the viscosity.
D.The lower the boiling point, the
higher the amount of soot formed.
37.Diagram 26 shows a four dry cells,
each with a voltage of 1.5V,
connected in a circuit.
Diagram 26
What is the reading of the voltmeter?
A.1.5VC.4.5V
B.3.0VD.6.0V
38.Diagram 27 shows a 3-pin plug.
Diagram 27
Which of the followingcharacteristics is correct about the
part labelled P?
A.Blue in colour.
B.Brown in colour.
C.Yellow in colour.
D.Green in colour.
39.The information below shows the
flow of urine being remove from the
human body.
Name the organs X, Y and Z.
X / Y / ZA. / Urethra / Urinary bladder / Ureter
B. / Urethra / Ureter / Urinary bladder
C. / Ureter / Urinary bladder / Urethra
D. / Ureter / Urethra / Urinary bladder
40.Table 2 shows the blood groups of
four students.
Student / Blood groupMohd Ali / A
Chandran / B
Fatimah / AB
Johnny Lim / O
Their friend Muthu with group O met
with an accident and needs blood
transfusion. Which of the students
can donate blood to Muthu?
A.Johnny Lim only.
B.Chandran and Fatimah only.
C.Chandran, Fatimah and Johnny
Lim only.
D.Mohd Ali and Chandran only.
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