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Unit 1 Reproduction in Humans

Choose the correct answer and write its number in the brackets provided.
Questions testing higher-order thinking skills are tagged with an asterisk (*).

1. Where is sperm produced?

(1) Penis
(2) Testes
(3) Urethra
(4) Sperm ducts ( )

2. The ________ is the part of the female reproductive system where the
foetus develops during pregnancy.
(1) ovary
(2) uterus
(3) vagina
(4) fallopian tube ( )

3. How many sperm can fertilise an egg when they meet in the fallopian tube?
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 4
(4) 8 ( )

4. Name the part of the male and female reproductive systems in humans that carry
out the following functions.
Function Part
A Produces sperms
B Releases sperms
C Produces eggs
D Holds a developing baby during pregnancy

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4. Which of the physical changes is not observed in a female during puberty?

[(1)] Broadening of hips
[(2)] Growing of breasts
[(3)] Broadening of shoulders
[(4)] Growing of hair on the armpits ( )

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[4.] What is ovulation?

[(1)] The fusion of an egg and a sperm
[(2)] The release of a mature egg from one of the ovaries
[(3)] The release of blood and lining from the uterus through the
vagina
[(4)] The period when the body develops so that living things can
reproduce

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)

Refer to the following diagram to answer questions 6 and 7.

This diagram shows a typical menstrual cycle of a woman. Her menstruation started
on the 8th of May.

* [5.] When is the woman’s

menstruation expected to end?
[(1)] 5th of May
[(2)] 12th of May
[(3)] 15th of May
[(4)] 28th of May ( )

* If the woman plans to get pregnant, when should mating take place to increase her
chances of pregnancy?
1st of May
6th of May
18th of May

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21st of May ( )

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* [6.] A woman underwent a procedure to cut her fallopian tubes. Her ovaries
continued to function after the procedure. Which of the following will not take
place after the procedure?
[A] Ovulation
[B] Fertilisation
[C] Menstruation

[(1)] A only
[(2)] B only
[(3)] B and C only
[(4)] A, B and C ( )

[7.] Unit 2 Reproduction in Plants Which of the following shows the correct order
of phases that an egg cell goes through after fertilisation?
[A] Baby
[B] Foetus
[C] Ball of cells

5. Which part of a flower contains the male reproductive cells?

(1) Style
(2) Anther
(3) Stigma
(4) Filament ( )

6. The diagram shows a section of a flower.

A
B

D C

Which of the following correctly labels the parts of the flower?

A B C D

(1) Anther Stigma Ovary Ovule

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(2) Anther Stigma Ovule Ovary

(3) Stigma Anther Ovary Ovule
(4) Stigma Anther Ovule Ovary
( )

7. A cucumber fruit has many seeds. What does this tell you about the flower of the cucumber plant?
(1) It has one ovary.
(2) It has one ovule.
(3) It has many ovules.
(4) It has many ovaries. ( )

8. A seed does not need ________ to germinate.

(1) air
(2) light
(3) water
(4) a suitable temperature ( )

Unit 3 Heredity
9. Which of the following are inherited characteristics?
A Height
B Hair colour
C Hair length
D Presence of dimples

(1) A and D only

(2) C and D only
(3) A, B and D only
(4) A, B, C and D ( )

10. Which of the following is an inherited characteristic that is not observable?

(1) Blood type
(2) Hair length
(3) Fitness level
(4) Presence of dimples ( )

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11. Renee has brown eyes and black hair like her mother. Renee’s mother loves sewing, and she is
good at it. Renee dislikes sewing, and she is bad at it. What does this tell you about heredity?
(1) We inherit only some of our parents’ likes.
(2) We inherit only some of our parents’ skills.
(3) We inherit only one of our parents’ likes or skills.
(4) We inherit only some of our parents’ characteristics. ( )

12. Which of the following characteristics is not inherited by a plant?

(1) Number of flowers

(2) Shape of its leaves
(3) Scent of its flowers
(4) Colour of its flowers ( )

Refer to the information below to answer questions 13 and 14.

Mr and Mrs Lee have four children, Anna, Andy, Anthony and Anabel. The table below shows some of
their characteristics.

Family member Eye colour Earlobe type Hair type

Mr Lee Black Attached Straight

Mrs Lee Brown Attached Curly

Anna Brown Detached Straight

Andy Black Attached Straight

Anabel Black Attached Straight

Anthony Brown Attached Curly

13. One of the children is adopted. Who is it most likely to be?

(1) Anna
(2) Andy

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(3) Anabel
(4) Anthony ( )
14. Which of the children resembles Mrs Lee the most?

(1) Anna
(2) Andy
(3) Anabel
(4) Anthony ( )

Unit 4 Man and the Environment

15. Which of the following is not a natural resource?

(1) Eggs
(2) Sand
(3) Water
(4) Plastic ( )

16. Coal is a ________ resource as it is found in limited amounts.

(1) natural
(2) artificial
(3) renewable
(4) non-renewable ( )

17. Deforestation can cause ________.

A soil to get washed into rivers
B populations of animals to increase
C populations of animals to decrease

(1) A only
(2) C only
(3) A and B only
(4) A and C only ( )

18. What can cause global warming?

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(1) Increased water usage

(2) Decreased electricity usage
(3) Increased raw materials usage
(4) Decreased motor vehicles usage ( )

19. One of the ways to protect the environment is to ________.

(1) increase deforestation
(2) reduce, reuse and recycle objects
(3) discourage people from carpooling
(4) encourage people to use plastic bags ( )

Unit 5 Adaptations

20. Which of the following is a behavioural adaptation?

(1) Migration of birds
(2) Long tail of monkeys
(3) Webbed feet of ducks
(4) Needle-like leaves of cacti ( )

21. Animals that are adapted to their habitats are able to ________.
A find food
B find a mate
C escape from predators
D cope with harsh weather conditions

(1) A only
(2) A and C only
(3) B and D only
(4) A, B, C and D ( )

22. Having hollow bones is an adaptation in ________.

(1) bats to allow them to fly easily
(2) eagles to allow them to fly easily

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(3) fish to allow them to swim easily

(4) cheetahs to allow them to run easily ( )

23. Which of the following is not an adaptation for animals to move in water?
(1) Air bubbles
(2) Webbed feet
(3) Swim bladder
(4) Streamlined body shape ( )

24. Fill in the blanks with mention the types of adaptation!

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Unit 6 Separation Techniques

Refer to the information below to answer questions 25 and 26.
Lily wanted to purify some water she collected from the lake near her school. The water was
quite sandy. She prepared the following set-up to separate the sand from the water.

25. What is the name of the separation technique above?

....................................................................................................................................
26. Identifies substances A, B and C?
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27. Mona bought a bag of flour to bake some bread. She noticed some lumps of flour inside the bag.
Which separation technique can she use to separate the lumps from the rest of the flour?

(1) Sifting
(2) Filtration
(3) Decanting
(4) Precipitation ( )

28. Mona then wanted to use the baking powder but discovered some iron filings inside. How should
she separate the iron filings from the baking powder?
(1) Sift the mixture.
(2) Heat the mixture.
(3) Use a magnet to attract the iron filings.
(4) Pick out the iron filings using her hands. ( )

29. A mixture of chalk and water can be separated by ________.

(1) sifting
(2) filtration
(3) sublimation
(4) using a magnet ( )

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30. What is the correct order of steps to get salt from a mixture of sand and salt?
(1) Add water  evaporate  filter
(2) Add water  filter  evaporate
(3) Evaporate  filter  add water
(4) Filter  add water  evaporate ( )
31. Which underlined solid cannot be obtained using filtration?
(1) Salt and water mixture
(2) Flour and water mixture
(3) Chalk and water mixture
(4) Iron filings and water mixture ( )

32. Precipitation is a separation technique used to separate ________.

(1) solid mixtures
(2) soluble liquids
(3) a soluble solid from a liquid
(4) an insoluble solid from a liquid ( )

Unit 7 Electric Circuits

33. An electric circuit can consist of all the following objects except for a ________.
(1) bulb
(2) wire
(3) battery
(4) wooden rod ( )

33. Umi set up a circuit consisting of two wires, a bulb and a switch. However, the bulb did not light
up. What is the most likely reason for her observation, given that all the components were working
normally?
(1) The switch was not closed.
(2) There was no power source.
(3) There were not enough wires connected.
(4) The parts of the circuit were not connected correctly. ( )

34. Ravi set up a circuit with a switch and a bulb. He wanted to find out whether the switch could be
replaced by another object. Which of the following objects can replace the switch in the circuit to light
up the bulb?
(1) Steel clip
(2) Plastic fork
(3) Rubber band

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(4) Wooden spoon ( )

35. What are the factors that affect the brightness of a bulb in a circuit?
A Number of bulbs
B Number of batteries
C Presence of a switch
D Arrangement of bulbs

(1) A, B and C only

(2) A, B and D only
(3) B, C and D only
(4) A, B, C and D ( )

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36. In which circuit, A, B, C or D, will the bulb(s) be the brightest?

A B

C D

(1) Circuit A
(2) Circuit B
(3) Circuit C
(4) Circuit D ( )

37. What are the factors that affect the brightness of a bulb in a circuit?
E Number of bulbs
F Number of batteries
G Presence of a switch
H Arrangement of bulbs

(5) A, B and C only

(6) A, B and D only
(7) B, C and D only
(8) A, B, C and D ( )

38. Draw a circuit diagram consisting of two batteries, two bulbs, one open switch
and one closed switch!

A B  C
BCA
CAB
CBA ( )

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Which of the following habits of caring for the reproductive system usually applies to males only?
Keep track of the menstrual cycle.
Avoid wearing tight pants or underwear.
Wear protective gear during contact sports.
Wash the private parts daily to reduce the risk of infection. ( )

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Answers
(2)
The testes are a pair of organs that produce the male reproductive cells called sperm.

(2)
The uterus is a muscular organ in the female reproductive system where the foetus develops during pregnancy.

(1)
Many sperm can reach an egg but only one sperm can fertilise the egg.

(3)
The broadening of shoulders happens only in males.

(2)
Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from one of the ovaries.

* (2)
The average duration of menstruation is five days. If 8th of May is the first day, 12th of May will be the fifth
day.

* (3)
Before pregnancy can occur, an egg must be present in the fallopian tube to meet the sperm for fertilisation. To
increase the chances of pregnancy, mating should take place during ovulation, when a mature egg is released
from an ovary. The first day of ovulation is on the 18th of May.

* (2)
Without the fallopian tubes, the egg released during ovulation will not be fertilised. Without fertilisation,
menstruation will take place.

(4)
After fertilisation, the fertilised egg divides to form a ball of cells and attaches itself to the female’s uterus wall.
It continues to develop and grow into a foetus in the uterus. After about nine months, the baby is born.

(3)
The penis and the testes are located on the outside of the male’s body. They may get injured during contact
sports if they are not protected.

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