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Endterm 2 Review Science G8-G9

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the most likely pH of a strong alkali?

a)
7
b)

8

c)

1

d)
14
e)

3

2.

The diagram shows an animal cell with two labels, Label 1 and Label 2.

Which correctly identifies Label 1 and Label 2?

Label 1: ​ (a)   ​ ​ and Label 2: ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
cytoplasm
mitochondria
cell membrane
chloroplast
3.

What is the correct formula for copper carbonate?

a)

CuO

b)

CuC

c)

CoC

d)

CuCO2CuCO_2

e)

CuCO3CuCO_3

4.

Which of these is a non-contact force?

a)

friction

b)

air resistance

c)

magnetism

d)

upthrust

5.

Which of these is caused by a lack of vitamin C?

a)

scurvy

b)

rickets

c)

blindness

d)

anaemia

6.

Give the names of two types of particle that can be found in the nucleus of atoms.

a)
Electrons
b)

Protons

c)
Photons
d)
Quarks
e)

Neutrons

7.

Pathogens can cause diseases in humans. Draw one straight line from each pathogen to the disease it is likely to cause.

8.

Pathogens can cause diseases in humans. Some parasites such as headlice are not pathogens. What is a parasite?

a)
An organism that helps the host organism by providing nutrients
b)
An organism that lives on or in a host organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
c)
An organism that has no impact on the host organism
d)
An organism that only causes diseases in humans
9.

Name the organ responsible for pumping blood around the human body.

a)
stomach
b)
brain
c)
heart
d)
liver
10.

Blood is transported around the body by arteries, capillaries and veins. What is the main function of veins?

a)

to transport oxygenated blood away from the heart

b)

to regulate blood pressure

c)

to filter impurities from the blood

d)

to carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart

11.

Blood is transported around the body by arteries, capillaries and veins. Explain why the structures of arteries and veins are different.

a)

arteries have thinner walls with less smooth muscle and elastic fibers to withstand high pressure from the heart.

b)

veins have thicker walls with more smooth muscle and elastic fibers as they carry blood back to the heart under higher pressure.

c)

veins tend to have valves (but arteries do not) to prevent backflow of blood

d)

pressure is higher in arteries than veins

e)

arteries have thicker walls than veins

12.

This is the symbol for an atom of an element in the Periodic Table.

Choose the number that is the mass number of the atom of element K.

a)

19

b)

20

c)

39

d)

58

e)

78

13.

A student is investigating moments. They set up this apparatus.

What is the function of the part labelled X?

a)
Pivot point or fulcrum
b)
Spring mechanism
c)
Counterweight
d)
Supporting beam
14.

A student is investigating moments. They set up this apparatus.

Calculate the size of the force F, that is needed to balance the ruler. This formula can be used to calculate the size of a moment.

moment = force × distance

a)

force = 0.6/0.3 = 2N

b)

force = 2.4/0.3 = 8N

c)

force = 0.6/0.1 = 6N

d)

force = 1.2/0.3 = 4N

15.

The graph shows the relationship between the mass of an object and its weight on Earth and on the Moon.

State the weight of a 5kg object on the Moon.

a)

7 N

b)

4 N

c)

11N

d)

8N

16.

The graph shows the relationship between the mass of an object and its weight on Earth and on the Moon.

State the weight of a 5kg object on the Moon.

Categorize the following

the graph shows that the gravitational field strength is greater on the Earth than on the Moon

the mass of an object will be less on the Moon than on the Earth

the mass of an object will be greater on the Moon than on the Earth

the graph shows that the gravitational field strength is less on the Earth than on the Moon

True
False
17.

When an electric current flows through a coil, a magnetic field is created around the coil. Give some ways in which the strength of the magnetic field can be increased. Choose MORE THAN ONE.

a)

decrease the number of coils in the coil

b)

more turns on coil

c)

more current

d)

add (soft) iron core

18.

What are the units for electrical resistance?

a)
volts
b)

ohms

c)
amps
d)
joules
19.

What substance is produced during respiration to provide energy for cells?

a)

ATP

b)

TAP

c)

PAT

d)

PTA

e)

TPA

20.

When water boils and turns into steam, there are changes in the speed and arrangement of the water particles. Which row of the table shows these changes correctly?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

21.

What are the products of the reaction between magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid?

a)

magnesium oxide + hydrogen

b)

magnesium oxide + water

c)

magnesium chloride + hydrogen

d)

magnesium chloride + water

22.

Average speed can be calculated using the formula

average speed = distance travelled / time taken

The distance-time graph represents the first 60 seconds of a person’s journey along a path.

What is the person’s average speed during the first 60 seconds?

a)

0.75 m/s

b)

0.83 m/s

c)

30 m/s

d)

50 m/s

23.

This is an image of a coronavirus. This virus can cause disease in humans.

Explain why the coronavirus is not considered to be a living organism. Choose MORE THAN ONE.

a)

It is an obligate parasite

b)

It needs to occupy a host cell

c)

It cannot reproduce independently

d)
The coronavirus is not considered to be a living organism because it can reproduce rapidly
24.

This is an image of a coronavirus. This virus can cause disease in humans.

State one way in which people can develop increased immunity to infection by the coronavirus.

a)
Eating raw meat
b)
Avoiding handwashing
c)
Drinking bleach
d)
Vaccination
25.

When a metal carbonate reacts with a dilute acid, the products are a salt, water and a gas. Explain how you would show that the gas produced is carbon dioxide.

a)
Bubble the gas through limewater (calcium hydroxide solution) and observe the milky precipitate formed.
b)
Pass the gas through a flame and observe a pop sound
c)
Mix the gas with water and observe effervescence
d)
Heat the gas and observe a color change
26.

When a metal carbonate reacts with a dilute acid, the products are a salt, water and a gas.

Name the salt that would be formed when copper carbonate reacts with dilute sulfuric acid.

a)
Copper nitrate
b)
Copper chloride
c)
Copper hydroxide
d)
Copper sulfate
27.

The diagram shows two sound waves, Wave A and Wave B.

State one way in which Wave A and Wave B would sound similar to each other.

a)
Same frequency
b)
Varied wavelength
c)
Opposite phase
d)
Different amplitude
28.

The diagram shows two sound waves, Wave A and Wave B.

State one way in which Wave A and Wave B would sound different from each other

a)

wave A is louder

b)

wave A is quieter

c)

wave B is louder

d)

None of the other choices is correct

29.

The diagram of the Periodic Table shows the position of five elements, V, W, X, Y and Z. The letters shown are not the symbols of these elements.

Give the letter(S) of elements that are metal.

a)

X

b)

Y

c)

Z

d)

W

e)

V

30.

The diagram of the Periodic Table shows the position of five elements, V, W, X, Y and Z. The letters shown are not the symbols of these elements.

Give the letters of two elements that are in the same period of the Periodic Table.

a)

X

b)

Y

c)

Z

d)

W

e)

V

31.

The diagram of the Periodic Table shows the position of five elements, V, W, X, Y and Z. The letters shown are not the symbols of these elements.

Give the letters of two elements that will react vigorously with water

a)

X

b)

Y

c)

Z

d)

W

e)

V

32.

Substances such as water can diffuse into and out of cells. A diffusion gradient is needed to allow diffusion to occur. Describe what is meant by the term diffusion gradient.

a)
Difference in concentration of a substance between two areas
b)
The temperature of the environment affecting diffusion
c)
The size of the molecules involved in diffusion
d)
The rate at which diffusion occurs
33.

Complete the table to show the relative charge of each particle by placing one tick (v) in each row

34.

The diagram shows two forces acting on a skydiver.

Circle the correct number in the box for the size of the resultant force, in newtons, acting on the skydiver.

a)

0

b)

250

c)

450

d)

700

e)

1150

35.

During vigorous exercise muscles in the body may not receive enough oxygen and anaerobic respiration takes place. Which word equation represents this process?

a)

glucose → lactic acid + carbon dioxide

b)

glucose → lactic acid

c)

glucose → lactic acid + oxygen

d)

glucose → lactic acid + water

36.

The work done by a force can be calculated using the formula work done = force × distance How much work is done when a box which has a weight of 270N is lifted up by 3m?

a)

0.01 Joules

b)
810 Joules
c)

90 Joules

d)

0.9 Joules

37.

The graph shows how the population of rabbits varies with time.

Which of these would cause the section of the graph labelled X to become less steep?

a)

a decrease in predator numbers and a steady food supply

b)

an increase in predator numbers and a decrease in food supply

c)

an increase in food supply and a decrease in predator numbers

d)

an increase in food supply and a decrease in disease

38.

Iron metal reacts with oxygen in the air to form iron oxide. The diagram shows pieces of iron placed in two test tubes, X and Y, which both contain air. The test tubes are placed upside down in water to trap the air in the tubes. The iron in tube Y has been painted which prevents the iron coming into contact with the air.

What will happen to the water levels in tubes X and Y after several days?

a)

water levels in tubes X: falls

water levels in tubes Y: rises

b)

water levels in tubes X: falls

water levels in tubes Y: no change

c)

water levels in tubes X: rises

water levels in tubes Y: rises

d)

water levels in tubes X: rises

water levels in tubes Y: no change

39.

These statements describe what might happen when two electrically charged objects are brought near to each other. Which statement is true?

a)

the objects attract each other if one object is positive and the other is negative

b)

nothing will happen

c)

the objects attract each other if the charge on each object is negative

d)

the objects attract each other if the charge on each object is positive

40.

Flowering plants need water and minerals to grow. Choose words from the box to complete the sentences describing how plants absorb and transport water and minerals.

"In a flowering plant, water and dissolved minerals are absorbed by the ​ (a)  

The water and dissolved minerals are transported through the stem of the plant by ​ (b)   ."

Choose from the below words
arteries
flowers
leaves
petals
veins
roots
xylem vessels
41.

A scientist called John Dalton suggested that all matter is made of atoms. Describe how Dalton explained the difference between an element and a compound.

a)
Dalton explained that elements are composed of atoms with positive charges, whereas compounds are composed of atoms with negative charges.
b)
Dalton explained that elements are composed of atoms with varying masses, whereas compounds are composed of atoms with identical masses.
c)
Dalton explained that elements are composed of identical atoms, whereas compounds are composed of different atoms combined in fixed ratios.
d)
Dalton explained that elements are composed of different atoms combined in fixed ratios, whereas compounds are composed of identical atoms.
42.

The diagram shows a hydroelectric power station. Water flows from the upper reservoir through the pipe and turbine generator and then into the lower reservoir.

Use words from the box to complete the sentences which describe energy stores and energy transfers involved in the hydroelectric power station. The words can be used once, more than once, or not at all.

(i) As water flows from the upper reservoir down through the pipe, energy is transferred from the ​ (a)   energy store of the water to the ​ (b)   energy store of the water.

(ii) The energy produced by the turbine generator is transferred through the wires of the national grid by ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
gravitational potential
kinetic
electricity
thermal
chemical
elastic potential
heat
light waves
43.

State the law of conservation of energy.

a)
Energy can be destroyed completely
b)
Energy can be created out of nothing
c)
Energy can only be converted into matter
d)
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted from one form to another.
44.

The words in the box describe different types of organism.

Place the words in the order they would appear in a food chain.

​ (a)   → ​ (b)   →​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
producer
herbivore
carnivore
omnivore
decomposer
predator
scavenger
parasite
45.

Four metals, A, B, C and D, are placed in solutions of their chlorides. The table shows if a displacement reaction occurs.

v = reaction, X = no reaction.

Place the letters of the four metals in order from most reactive to least reactive.

a)

C-D-A-B

b)

A-C-D-B

c)

A-C-B-D

d)

A-B-D-C

e)

A-C-B-D

46.

Zinc is higher in the reactivity series than copper. Name the two products that form when zinc metal is added to copper chloride solution.

product 1: ​ (a)  

product 2: ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
zinc chloride
copper
zinc chloride, zinc
copper chloride, zinc
zinc chloride, iron
copper chloride, iron
47.

The diagram shows a duck floating on a pond. The duck is not moving.

The arrow represents the upthrust force provided by the water which helps the duck float. Another force is acting on the duck. Draw and label an arrow to show the other force acting on the duck.

48.

When calcium carbonate is heated strongly, a thermal decomposition reaction occurs and carbon dioxide gas is produced. Complete the word equation to show the other product of the reaction. calcium carbonate → ​ (a)   + carbon dioxide

Choose from the below words
calcium oxide
calcium hydroxide
calcium chloride
49.

A student uses this apparatus to investigate how the launch angle affects the range of a steel ball that is fired from a launcher.

The launch angle is measured with a protractor. Name a piece of apparatus that could be used to measure the range of the steel ball.

a)
Measuring tape or ruler
b)
Compass
c)
Thermometer
d)
Stopwatch
50.

A student uses this apparatus to investigate how the launch angle affects the range of a steel ball that is fired from a launcher.

The student starts with a launch angle of 20°. The steel ball is fired from the launcher and the range is measured. The launch angle is increased in steps, up to 70°. The range is measured each time.

(i) What is the independent variable in this investigation?

a)
Projectile mass
b)
Time of flight
c)
Initial velocity
d)
Launch angle
51.

A student uses this apparatus to investigate how the launch angle affects the range of a steel ball that is fired from a launcher.

The student starts with a launch angle of 20°. The steel ball is fired from the launcher and the range is measured. The launch angle is increased in steps, up to 70°. The range is measured each time.

What is the dependent variable in this investigation?

a)
Range of the steel ball
b)
Material of the steel ball
c)
Color of the launcher
d)
Temperature of the room
52.

A student uses this apparatus to investigate how the launch angle affects the range of a steel ball that is fired from a launcher.

The student starts with a launch angle of 20°. The steel ball is fired from the launcher and the range is measured. The launch angle is increased in steps, up to 70°. The range is measured each time.

Give one variable that the student must control to ensure that valid evidence is obtained.???

a)
launch distance
b)
initial velocity
c)
launch speed
d)
launch time