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IGCSE Science Review B6-10

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When the forces of cohesion and adhesion work together, water can move up the plant against the force of gravity by....

a)

Phototropism

b)

Geotropism

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Capillary Action

2.

Which statement is correct?

a)

The xylem carries water, while the phloem carries glucose.

b)

The xylem carries glucose, while the phloem carries water.

c)

The xylem carries oxygen, while the phloem carries carbon dioxide.

d)

The xylem carries carbon dioxide, while the phloem carries oxygen.

3.

What is it called when a plant grows in response to light?

a)

Geotropism

b)

Phototropism

c)

Thigmotropism

4.

What plant process occurs in the chloroplasts (located in the leaf) and allows a plant to make its own food?

a)

Respiration

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Transpiration

d)

Capillary Action

5.

Identify the molecule that is a major source of energy for both plants and animals.

a)

oxygen

b)

protein

c)

glucose

d)

DNA

6.

What are the products of aerobic respiration?

a)
Energy (ATP), Water, and Carbon DIoxide.
b)
Water and Oxygen
c)
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
d)
Water and Energy (ATP)
7.
What gas is needed for respiration?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
nitrogen
c)
Oxygen
d)
hydrogen
8.

What happens to the movement of air bubble if apparatus is kept in front of a fan

a)

Air bubble does not move

b)

Air bubble moves very little

c)

Air bubble does not change its position

d)

Air bubble moves very fast

9.

The rate of transpiration increases with

a)

High atmospheric CO2 level

b)

Low water content of leaf

c)

Shedding of leaves

d)

Dry air

10.

Blood leaves the heart in two vessels, namely the:

a)

Aorta and pulmonary vein

b)

Pulmonary artery and aorta

c)

Aorta and venae cavae

d)

Pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein

11.

One of the three functions of the circulatory system is:

a)

Carries waste away from our cells

b)

Helps regulate body temperature

c)

Delivers needed substances to the cells

d)

All of the above

12.

What makes up around 55% of the blood?

a)

Plasma

b)

Red Blood Cells

c)

White Blood Cells

d)

Platelets

13.

What causes the blood to be the distinct red colour?

a)

Haemoglobin

b)

Glucose

c)

Hormones

d)

Oxygen

14.

What is the function (job) of the platelets?

a)

To form clots (i.e. scabs) when you have cuts and grazes.

b)

To transport oxygen to the muscles

c)

To carry dissolved sugars.

d)

To produce antibodies

15.

Gas exchange is needed to supply _____________ to cells and remove __________________

a)

carbon dioxide; oxygen

b)

oxygen; food

c)

oxygen; carbon dioxide

d)

carbon dioxide; water

16.
The movement by diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide across a membrane
a)
Ventilation
b)
Breathing
c)
Gas exchange
d)
Respiration
17.
Which of the following are features of the alveoli that adapt them to gas exchange?

I. High surface area
II. Thin walls
III. Dry surfaces
a)
I and II only
b)
I only
c)
II and III
d)
I, II, and III
18.

Which of the following shows the correct sequence of air passage into the lungs?

a)

trachea → larynx → air sacs → bronchi

b)

larynx → trachea → bronchi → air sacs

c)

air sacs → larynx → trachea → bronchi

d)

larynx → bronchi → trachea → air sacs

19.
True or false - The pulmonary artery carries oxygenated blood?
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The part of a flower that produces the male reproductive cells (pollen).
a)
anther
b)
style
c)
stigma
d)
filament
21.

Trace the path that pollen takes:

a)

Anther --> Stigma --> Style --> Ovary

b)

Ovary --> Stigma --> Anther --> Stamen

c)

Anther --> Ovary --> Stamen --> Stigma

22.

What substance goes milky if CO2 is present?

a)

Limewater

b)

Hydrocholric acid

c)

Blood

d)

Sodium Hydroxide

23.

The way gases move between the capillaries and alveoli is called...?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Diffusion

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Pressure

24.

The thin skeletal muscle that sits at the base of the chest and separates the abdomen from the chest. It contracts and flattens when you inhale.

a)

Intercostal

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Epiglottis

d)

Larynx