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Which of the following areas are MOST likely to be affected if human populations of countries are NOT controlled? I. Recreational activities II. Land availability III. Food production IV. Environmental conditions
II and III only
II and IV only
I, III and IV only
II, III and IV only
In which parts of the flower are male and female sex cells produced?
I and II only
I and IV only
II and III only
III and IV only
A pap smear is a method of checking whether
cow's milk contains tuberculosis bacteria
a woman has developed cancer of the cervix
a particular type of porridge is nutritious
a woman's ovary contains eggs
Which of the following is the correct order, from front to back, of teeth in the mouth of the human being? I. Canines II. Incisors III. Molars IV. Premolars
I, II, III, IV
I, IV, II, III
II, I, IV, III
II, IV, I, III
Which of the following are storage organs? I. Onions II. Potatoes III. Carrots IV. Rice
I only
IV only
I, II and III only
I, II, III and IV
A few drops of sodium hydroxide and copper sulphate solutions were added to crushed peanuts mixed with water. The resulting deep purple colour indicated the presence of
fat
protein
sugar
starch
The list below shows the energy value of four food substances in kJ/g. I. 420.0 II. 46.6 III. 42.0 IV. 4.2 Which TWO foods are LIKELY to be similar in type?
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
III and IV only
Which of the following is a function of the white blood cells?
Transporting of oxygen
Transporting of carbon dioxide
Production of antibodies
Formation of clots
Which of the following is responsible for fatigue in the muscle cells?
Citric acid
Fat
Glucose
Lactic acid
Which of the following blood groups has no antigen and, as a result, can be used in transfusion to any person?
A
B
AB
O
The gas which is produced by fish and used by aquatic plants is
carbon dioxide
hydrogen
nitrogen dioxide
oxygen
Which of the following processes is associated with the removal of undigested food from the body?
Egestion
Absorption
Excretion
Ingestion
Many thermostats rely on the principle that, on heating,
all metals conduct heat equally
some metals curve more than others
all metals expand equally
some metals expand more than others
Which of the following common animals are homoiothermic?
I. Fish II. Lizard III. Dog IV. Bird
I and II only
I and III only
II and IV only
III and IV only
Which of the following serves as a protection for the heart?
Pelvic girdle
Myelin sheath
Rib cage
Synovial fluid
Alcohol is placed in the capillary tube in minimum thermometers because it
is easily seen
has a low freezing point
has a low boiling point
contracts very easy
Which of the following result from poor ventilation?
I. Lack of oxygen II. Cool surroundings III. Rapid growth of bacteria IV. Unpleasant odours
I and II only
III and IV only
I, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
Which of the following is NOT true about recycling?
Decreases waste in the environ- ment
Saves on raw materials that have to be used
Requires collection and sorting of waste
Can be done only with non- biodegradable materials
Which of the following would NOT contribute to the 'wear and tear' of a machine?
Heat production
Moving parts
Corrosion
Oiling
In which of the following situations could a pulley be used?
I. Operating a wooden crate II. Removing an engine from an automobile III. Driving a tractor into a trailer truck IV. Unloading cargo on the docks
I and IV only
II and III only
II and IV only
II, I and IV only
Which of the following is NOT necessary to start a fire?
Fuel
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Heat
Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommended time lapse between the eating of a full meal and the undertaking of vigorous activity?
15 minutes
30 minutes
1 to 2 hours
3 to 4 hours
Blood boosting increases the number of red cells in the blood. An athlete whose blood has been boosted can perform better in a race because he
can absorb more oxygen
can breath faster
is more immune to disease
is stronger
Which of the following is NOT a water safety device?
Life jacket
Inflatable tube
Life raft
Inflatable balloon
Along which part of the track will the athletes move MOST slowly?
A
B
C
D
The San Francisco earthquake of 1991 measured 7.2 on the Richter scale. This figure is a measure of the
total energy release
amount of damage done
severity of shaking
length of time it lasted
Which energy conversion sequence BEST summarises how electrical energy is generated by a diesel-powered genera- tor?
Heat → chemical → mechanical → electrical
Chemical → heat → mechanical → electrical
Chemical → mechanical → heat → electrical
Heat → mechanical → chemical → electrical
The centre of gravity of an object is the
point at which gravity acts on the object
centre of the object
point at which the object can be balanced
point at which the mass of the object is heaviest
The following conditions exist in space. I. Reduced gravity II. No atmosphere III. Radiation IV. Extremes of temperature Which of these conditions are overcome by an astronaut's spacesuit?
I, II and III only
I, III and IV only
II, III and IV only
I, II and IV only
The force of gravity experienced by astronauts in a space ship in circular orbit around the Earth
is greater than on the Earth
is less than on the Earth
is the same as on the Earth
fluctuates
In which of the following are sense receptors NOT found?
Eye
Ear
Hair
Skin
A very high blood sugar level may result from
malfunctioning of the pancreas
eating a meal containing a large amount of sugar
defect of the gonads
too much protein in the diet
If a tin or sardines has been left open for several hours on a table, it is BEST to
heat the sardines before use
add vinegar to the sardines before use
cool the sardines in a refrigerator before use
discard the tin of sardines
By which process does water pass from the ocean to the atmosphere?
Condensation
Evaporation
Precipitation
Respiration
Which of the following injuries would require the use of cold water and light bandages?
Cuts
Broken bones
Bites and stings
Burns and sprains
Which of the following substances is the BEST conductor of electricity?
Copper
Graphite
Iron
Aluminium
The gas from a chemical fire extinguisher is effective in putting out a fire MAINLY by
combining with oxygen
excluding oxygen from the fire
reducing the temperature of the fire
removing the combustible material
In the Caribbean, the energy used in the production of electricity is derived mainly from
fossil fuels
solar panels
waterfall
wind turbines
Energy is released when green plants use glucose during respiration. The combustion of petroleum also releases energy. Where does the energy from these two processes originate?
Atmosphere
Earth's crust
Moon
Sun
Which of the following processes can transfer heat in a vacuum?
Conduction
Convection
Evaporation
Radiation
Which of the following is different from the others in its reaction to cold water?
Ajax powder
Calcium hydroxide
Epsom salts
Starch powder
The FULL range of sound frequencies (in kHz) that can be picked up by the human ear is approximately
10 – 60
20 – 20 000
100 – 13 000
15 000 – 56 000
Which example of domestic waste does NOT easily undergo weathering or break-down by bacteria?
Cotton rags
Paper bags
Plastic bags
Tin cans
Which of the following household chemicals can be used to clear clogged kitchen sinks?
Sodium chloride
Caustic soda
Milk of magnesia
Washing soda
Which chemical is BEST for removing nail polish?
Acetone
Methylated spirit
Borax
Washing soda
What is the pH of gastric juice produced in the stomach?
1
5
7
11
The jawbone is one example of a type of lever found in the human skeleton. This type of lever, when used together with the incisors in cutting, is an example of a
first class lever
second class lever
third class lever
combination of first, second and third class levers
In order to determine which type of soil, (A), (B), (C), or (D), retained the most water, Kim carried out an experiment using apparatus shown below.
A
B
C
D
There is a leak in the roof above an operating electric machine. Which of the following are valid reasons for fixing the leak? I. Water in the electrical conduit can cause a fire. II. Water in the operating machine can cause a fire. III. A person touching a wet operating machine can be shocked.
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
The majority of fish propel themselves forward through water by
forcing water through their gills
moving their side fins
regulating their swim-bladders
using their tails
Which of the following types of pests is/are MOST likely to damage oranges? I. Carnivores II. Decomposers III. Scavengers
I only
I and III only
II only
II and III only
The handle of a cricket bat is usually elastic. This is property
enables the batsman to apply large forces
makes the bat sturdy
absorbs more shock if the batsman gets hit on his fingers
reduces the shock to the batsman's hands
Parallel rays of light emerge as parallel rays after hitting a
concave lens
plano-convex lens
concave mirror
plane mirror
Which of the following helps our sense of balance?
Cochlea
Eardrum
Ossicles
Semi-circular canals
Which of the following types of tides occurs when the high tide is highest.
High tide
Neap tide
Spring tide
Tidal bulge
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a cold front?
Slow fall in pressure
Deep dense clouds
Heavy thunderstorms
Decrease in temperature
Which of the following formulae is used to calculate the mechanical advantage of a machine?
Mechanical Advantage =
Mechanical Advantage =
Mechanical Advantage = Effort - Load
Mechanical Advantage = Effort x Load
During an earthquake, the sea withdrew for several kilometres along the coast and returned as immense waves. What kind of waves are these?
Ground
Long
Seismic
Tidal
A raw material used to produce electrical energy in a nuclear reactor is
petroleum
uranium
biogas
coal
In which of the following are curved reflectors NOT used?
Periscopes
Solar cookers
Headlamps
Dish aerials