St.

Joseph's Anglo-Chinese School

2013/2014 Second Term Examination
F.2 Integrated Science

Instructions :
1. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
2. Answer all Questions.
3. Answers to Section B should be marked on the multiple-choice answer sheet. Answers to Section A, C and D
should be written on the answer sheet provided.
4. Total marks : 100
5. Time allowed : 1 hour 15 minutes

Section A True or False Questions (10 marks)

1. During respiration, living cells use the chemical energy from food to break down oxygen.

2. Motor cars which produce sulphur dioxide, are one of the major sources of air pollutants in Hong
Kong.

3. The voltage of a cell is a measure of how much energy is supplied by the cell to the free electrons in a
circuit.

4. Consider a simple circuit in which a battery is connected to a rheostat. If the resistance of the rheostat
increases, the current passing through the rheostat decreases.

5. Soft drinks can turn red litmus paper blue.

6. The higher the pH value of a chemical, the more acidic the chemical is.

7. When we dilute a concentrated acid, we should add the acid slowly to a large amount of water but not
vice versa.

8. Sensing the environment is important for survival.

9. The iris of an eye controls the thickness of the lens.

10. Images formed on the retina are upright.

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Section B Muliple Choice Questions (15 marks)
1. What is the main function of chlorophyll in plants?
A To absorb light energy
B To break down carbon dioxide
C To make plants leaves poisonous to insects
D To protect plants from disease

2. Which of the following turns iodine solution blue-black?

A Carbon dioxide
B Butter
C Potato
D Water

3. Destarching a plant can be done by

A washing the green leaves of the plant with iodine solution.
B washing the green leaves of the plant with alcohol.
C putting the plant under light for 48 hours.
D putting the plant in the dark for 48 hours.

4. What is the reading of the voltmeter shown?

A 0.44 V
B 0.48 V
C 2.4 V
D 4.8 V

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5. Study the ammeter readings below. How much current does the wire carry?
Given that 1 A = 1000 mA.

A 0.076 A
B (0.08 A + 0.076 A) / 2 = 0.078 A
C 0.08 A
D 0.08 A + 0.076 A = 0.156 A

6. Which of the following matches is correct?

Acidic Alkaline
A Ammonia solution Sodium hydroxide solution
B Lemon juice Lime water
C Nitric acid Vinegar
D Baking soda Soft drink

7. Why shouldnt we test whether a substance is acidic or alkaline by tasting?

A Teachers do not allow us to do so.
B Our sense of taste is not reliable.
C We cannot find out the pH value of the substance by tasting.
D The substance may be toxic or corrosive.

8. Which of the following are the reasons for pouring waste acids and alkalis into waste bottles instead
of the sink?
(1) Waste acids and alkalis may corrode the pipes.
(2) Waste acids and alkalis are harmful to the environment.
(3) Waste acids and alkalis should be collected for treatment before discharge.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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9. Which of the following substances can be used as an indicator to distinguish acidic and alkaline
solutions?
(1) A substance that shows different colours in acidic and alkaline solutions.
(2) A substance that reacts with acidic and alkaline solutions.
(3) A substance that is soluble in acidic and alkaline solutions.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

10. Which of the following gases will be given out if a piece of magnesium ribbon is put into dilute
hydrochloric acid?
A Nitrogen
B Hydrogen
C Oxygen
D Carbon dioxide

11. Which of the following is/are NOT the consequence(s) of acid rain?
(1) Global warming
(2) Erosion of rocks
(3) Trees are harmed or killed.
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (3) only
D (1) and (2) only

12. Which of the following is/are the function(s) of our eyes?

(1) Interpreting the images we see
(2) Detecting light
(3) Recording the images we have seen
A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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13. When we look at the following object, what is its image formed on the retina of our eyes?

A B

C D

14. Which of the following optical instruments help(s) us see small objects?

(1) Microscope (2) Binoculars

(3) Hand lens (4) Astronomical telescope

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

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15. Sound is produced by
A our brain.
B vibration of objects.
C stimulation of the auditory nerve.
D stimulation of the receptors in the cochlea.

Section C Fill in the blanks (25 marks)

* (1) in liquid state is used in the storage of living cells and tissues, e.g. sperms.
* To put out a fire, we can (2) the fuel, cut off the oxygen supply or (3) the temperature.
* Non-smokers may also breathe in the smoke given out from other peoples cigarettes which is known as
(4) smoking.
* (5) is a measure of the opposition of a material to the flow of current.
* In a (6) circuit, the current is the same at different points in the circuit.
* Acidic solutions turn blue (7) paper red.
* Acids corrode building materials containing calcium carbonate, such as (8), limestone and (9).
* Concentrated acids or alkalis are more (10) and dangerous than dilute acids or alkalis.
* (11) can be represented by the following word equation:
acid + alkali (12) + water
* Brushing teeth with (13) helps neutralize the acids, thereby preventing tooth decay.
* To provide pH value for crop growth, farmers usually add (14) to acidic soil.
* There are different types of receptors; each detects a particular type of (15).
* (16) which trap tiny objects, e.g. sand, and prevent from getting into the eye .
* (17) protects the eyeball.
* (18) nerve sends messages from light-sensitive cells to the brain.
* The sound travels along the ear canal and hits the (19).
* The messages are sent to the brain along the (20) for interpretation.
* Sound needs a (21) to travel; such as gases, liquids or solids.
* A (22) can be built to protect residential areas from traffic noise along busy roads and railways.
* In the (23), there is a variety of receptors that are sensitive to touch, temperature, pain and pressure.

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Section D Conventional Questions (50 marks)
1 The aquarium shown below keeps some green algae and fish. The aquarium is sealed so that no air can
enter or leave the aquarium. It is put under strong light. The green algae are the only food source for
the fish.

(a) Write down the food chain in the aquarium. (1 mark)

(b) Write down the word equation for the green algae producing starch as their own food.

(3 marks)

(c) What is the source of oxygen for the fish? (1 mark)

(d) Write down TWO sources of carbon dioxide for the algae. (2 marks)

(e) The fish die after two days but the green algae still grow healthily in the aquarium.

Suggest ONE possible reason. (1 mark)

Total: 8 marks

2. In the circuit below, all the switches and bulbs are identical. When all switches are closed, the
ammeter reading is 1.5 A.

(a) When all switches are closed, what is the size of the current passing through bulb B? Show
your working. (2 marks)

(b) Compare the brightness of bulbs A, B, C and D when all switches are closed. Explain your
answer briefly. (5 marks)
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 (c) Suppose switches W, X and Y are closed, draw arrows in the answer sheet to indicate the
direction of current in the main loop and the branches in the circuit diagram shown the
same as below. (3 marks)

Total: 10 marks

3. (a) The diagram below shows the structure of a human eye.

A C

(i) (1) Which of the structures (A to E) can change its shape? Name the structure.

(2) Under what circumstances will it change its shape? (3 marks)

(ii) Other than your answer in part(a)(i)(1), name TWO structures of a human eye that
are used to focus light onto the part C. (2 marks)

(b) It is Daisys birthday. She is blowing out the candles on the birthday cakes in a dark room.

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 (i) What kind of light-sensitive cell is responsible for vision in dim light? (1 mark)

(ii) Daisys mother turns on the light after Daisy blew out the candles. Daisy finds that the
cake is brown in colour. She tastes it and finds that the cake has a chocolate flavour.

(1) Describe how Daisy can see the colour of the cake. (3 marks)

(2) Describe how Daisy can detect the flavour of the cake. (3 marks)

Total: 12 marks

4. Nancy has a pack of antacid. Its active ingredient is calcium carbonate. She carries out an experiment
to see how the antacid reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. She puts an antacid tablet into a conical
flask containing some dilute hydrochloric acid.

ANTACID
with calcium dilute hydrochloric
carbonate acid

antacid tablet

Nancy observes that some gas bubbles are given off in the reaction.

(a) What is the purpose for using antacid in our daily life? (1 mark)

(b) What is the gas given off ? (1 mark)

(c) Nancy carries out different tests on the gas. Complete the table in the answer sheet to show the
results of the tests. (3 marks)

Test the gas with Result

glowing splint (i)

hydrogencarbonate
(ii)
indicator

lime water (iii)

(d) Complete the word equation of the reaction in the answer sheet. (3 marks)

calcium hydrochloric
+ water + ___________ + ___________
carbonate acid

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 (e) How do you know the reaction between the acid and the antacid is completed?
(2 marks)
(f) When the reaction is completed, how to find the pH value of the solution in the conical
flask? (2 marks)
Total: 12 marks

5. The diagram below shows the structure of a human ear.

1
2
3

(a) Name structure 3 and write down its function. (2 marks)

(b) Name structure 1 and write down its functions. (3 marks)

(c) Which structure (1 to 5) sends messages to the brain when it is stimulated by vibrations?
Name this structure. (2 marks)

(d) Suggest ONE way to protect our ears from noise. (1 mark)

Total: 8 marks

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