Year 10 revision 2025 science

Anika, Samuel, and Ava are curious about what psychology is all about! Which of the following best describes what psychology primarily investigates?

• Physical exercise and its effects on health

• How the brain influences thoughts, feelings, and behaviours

• The laws of motion and gravity

• Genetic mutations and their impact on evolution

Harper and Nora are trying to remember where they left their favorite book. What amazing brain ability are they using?

• A part of the immune system

• A process involving the nervous system

• The brain's ability to store, retain, and recall information

• A type of emotion

Mia, Benjamin, and Harper are learning about memory in class. Which of the following is NOT a major type of memory they discussed?

• Sensory memory

• Short-term memory

• Emotional memory

• Long-term memory

Nora, Olivia, and Sophia are discussing feelings. Which of the following is an example of a basic human emotion that they might all experience?

• Confidence

• Curiosity

• Fear

• Intelligence

David and Anika are having a friendly debate: Why do you think emotional intelligence is so important in our lives?

• It helps with athletic ability

• It contributes to a successful life by managing emotions effectively

• It increases physical strength

• It is used only in scientific research

During a class debate, Jackson claims he can always spot a lie! What is a key concept he should remember when trying to detect lying and deception?

• Electromagnetic interference

• The mismatch between words and nonverbal behaviour

• Food chain imbalance

• Memory overload

Lily, Evelyn, and Aria are setting up a science experiment. What is a key feature of a well-designed experiment that they should remember?

• It includes as many variables as possible

• It tests one variable at a time and includes a control

• It avoids using data

• It includes only qualitative data

Mia and Abigail are setting up an experiment. What does scientific validity ensure in their experiment?

• The experiment has many steps

• The experiment accurately measures what it intends to

• The experiment takes a long time to complete

• The results are always positive

Charlotte, Ethan, and Rohan are conducting an experiment. They want to know: What does the term "sample size" mean in their experiment?

• The number of errors in the experiment

• The number of subjects or items tested

• The total amount of materials used

• The number of steps in a method

Maya and Benjamin are collecting data for their science project. Maya writes down what she sees and hears, while Benjamin records numbers. Which type of data is Maya collecting?

• Descriptive data based on observations

• Data given in numbers

• Data from electrical experiments

• Data based on mass and volume