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CSEC Integrated Science Paper 1 May/June 2017 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
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Which diagram represents a liquid?
Solid
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Which of the following structures is responsible for energy production in an animal?
Nucleus
Cell wall
Mitochondrion
Cell membrane
Items 3-4 refer to the following parts of a flower.
(A) Ovule (B) Ovary (C) Anther (D) Filament
In answering Items 3-4, each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.
Which part of the flower forms the seed after fertilization?
Ovule
Ovary
Anther
Filament
Which part of the flower is the site where male gametes are produced?
Ovule
Ovary
Anther
Filament
Which of the following shapes describes molar teeth?
Pointed
Rounded
Flat-topped
Chisel-shaped
Which of the following processes is associated with the breakdown of food into simple, soluble molecules?
Egestion
Digestion
Absorption
Assimilation
Which of the following is an example of prenatal care?
Nursing a newborn baby
Immunization of the baby
Providing clothing for the baby
Ultrasound scan for the mother
The release of an egg from the ovary is called
ovulation
fertilization
implantation
gestation
Which of the following statements concerning respiration is true?
Anaerobic respiration produces more energy than aerobic respiration.
Aerobic respiration requires carbon dioxide while anaerobic respiration requires oxygen.
Aerobic respiration requires oxygen while anaerobic respiration does not require oxygen.
Aerobic respiration produces oxygen while anaerobic respiration produces carbon dioxide.
Condoms and diaphragm caps are examples of the method of birth control known as
barrier
natural
hormonal
sterilization
Which of the following components of blood protects the body by engulfing bacteria?
Plasma
Platelet
Red blood cell
White blood cell
Item 12 refers to the following diagram of a plant cell.
Which labelled part contains a green pigment called chlorophyll?
P
Q
R
S
Items 13-14 refer to the following diagram of the skeletal system.
The bone labelled X is the
femur
radius
humerus
phalange
The bone labelled Y is the
femur
fibular
scapula
clavicle
Which of the following blood groups does NOT have any antigens?
O
A
B
AB
Which of the following is NOT a cardiovascular disease?
Stroke
Diabetes
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Which of the following are common features of respiratory surfaces? I. Moist II. Small surface area III. Well supplied with blood vessels
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which of the following are significant sources of air pollution? I. Oil spills II. Volcanic eruptions III. Extensive use of cars
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Antibodies are important in the human body because they
control hormones
protect against diseases
help make red blood cells
regulate blood glucose levels
Which hormone is responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in males?
Insulin
Thyroxine
Progesterone
Testosterone
The three small bones found in the middle ear of a human being are called the
drums
ossicles
cochlea
follicles
By which of the labelled structures in the following diagram are impulses carried to the brain?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following sequences correctly represents the order of the processes involved in the reproduction and growth of plants?
Fertilization, germination, pollination
Germination, fertilization, pollination
Pollination, fertilization, germination
Pollination, germination, fertilization
Which of the following types of compounds are found in common household chemicals? I. Acids II. Bases III. Salts
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Bacteria in the mouth produce acid. Toothpaste that would neutralize the acid should have a pH of
1
6
7
8
Which method of waste treatment is LEAST harmful to the environment?
Burning
Burying
Recycling
Landfill
In weather systems, which kind of front is formed when there is no replacement of air?
Cold
Warm
Stationary
Occluded
Wet clothes are MOST likely to dry quickly under conditions of
high temperature and high humidity
high temperature and low humidity
low temperature and low humidity
low temperature and high humidity
When a car has a momentum of 0, it means that the car
has stopped
has a mass of zero kilograms
is travelling at a constant velocity
has a velocity of -1.0 metres per second
Which of the following energy conversions takes place during the process of photosynthesis?
Heat to light
Light to kinetic
Chemical to heat
Light to chemical
Item 31 refers to the following diagram which represents an analogue meter used to measure the amount of electricity used.
What is the reading on the meter?
15 487 kWh
16 597 kWh
25 487 kWh
26 597 kWh
In which of the following circuits will ONLY Bulb Q light up?
Which of the following will MOST likely reduce energy consumption in the home?
Turn off lights when you leave a room.
Use filament lamps instead of fluorescent bulbs.
Open the oven door regularly when baking a chicken.
Wash small loads of clothes in the washing machine.
The function of a fuse in a circuit is to
reduce the current in the circuit
store current in the circuit for later use
monitor the amount of kWh being used by the device
protect the components in the circuit if the current gets too large
In which of the labelled positions is the effort usually applied?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Which of following formulae is used to calculate the mechanical advantage (MA) of a machine?
MA = Effort x Load
MA = Effort - Load
MA =
MA =
Electrical wires are usually coated with plastic or rubber so that they
can be easily installed
are properly insulated
can be easily packaged
are protected from breakage
Which of the following substances MUST be present for rusting to occur?
I. Oxygen II. Water III. Oil
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Item 39 refers to the following properties of substances. I. Insulates against both heat and electricity II. Low boiling point III. High melting point
Which of the above are characteristics of MOST non-metals?
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Brass is a mixture of
zinc and tin
copper and tin
copper and zinc
silver and copper
Which of the following forms a suspension in water?
Salt
Clay
Sugar
Flour
Which solvent would be BEST suited to remove nail polish from fingernails?
Acetone
Alcohol
Turpentine
Methylated spirit
A substance, X, has a pH of 2. This means that X is
a salt
a base
an acid
an alkali
Hard water is water that
is frozen
contains alcohol
contains a lot of chemicals
does not easily form lather with soap
Items 45–46 refer to the following diagram of the solar system.
Earth is labelled
W
X
Y
Z
Saturn is labelled
W
X
Y
Z
Earthworms found living in a compost heap are correctly classified as
carnivores
consumers
herbivores
decomposers
Hurricanes are characterized by
dry rising air
windy centres
strong winds
high pressures
Item 49 refers to the following diagram which shows part of a nitrogen cycle.
During which of the processes labelled I, II, III and IV is excretion occurring?
I
II
III
IV
Item 50 refers to the following diagrams which show an experiment to measure the water drainage of clay, loam and sand.
100 cm³ water Soil I Cotton wool Water drained 100 cm³ water Soil II Cotton wool Water drained 100 cm³ water Soil III Cotton wool Water drained
Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be true?
Soil I is loam.
Soil II is sandy.
Soil III is sandy.
Soil III is clay.
Decayed organic matter in soil is called
sand
humus
sediment
limestone
The increased pressure encountered by divers at large depths below sea level can affect the
eyes
ears
nose
mouth
Which method involves the settling of heavy suspended material?
Distillation
Filtration
Chlorination
Sedimentation
Which method involves the boiling and condensing of water?
Distillation
Filtration
Chlorination
Sedimentation
Which of the following is NOT a water safety device?
Life raft
Life jacket
Inflatable tube
Inflatable balloon
Which of the following is true about sources of energy?
Wind energy is a clean source of energy.
The cost of harnessing solar energy is low.
Wind turbines are quiet and aesthetically pleasing.
Solar power stations produce more energy than fossil fuel power stations.
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
Coal
Biomass
Crude oil
Natural gas
Caribbean countries which use renewable energy sources MOST likely will utilize energy directly from
coal
crude oil
natural gas
the sun
Which of the following types of equilibrium is shown in the diagram?
Stable
Neutral
Unstable
Chemical
In which of the following situations is friction a useful force?
Slowing down a bicycle
Children playing on a slide
A wheel turning on an axle
An aircraft moving through the air