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CSEC Integrated Science Paper 1 May/June 2019 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
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The structure responsible for the transfer of characteristics from parents to offspring is found in the
cell membrane
chromosome
cytoplasm
vacuole
Which of the following structures is responsible for energy production in an animal?
Nucleus
Cell wall
Mitochondrion
Cell membrane
Item 3 refers to the following diagrams which display seeds under different conditions in four test tubes, plugged with cotton wool.
In which test tube is germination MOST likely to take place?
I
II
III
IV
Which part of the flower is the site where male gametes are produced?
Ovule
Ovary
Anther
Filament
Items 5-6 refer to the following hormones. In answering Items 5-6, each option may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
Which hormone regulates the level of blood sugar in humans?
Adrenaline
Insulin
Testosterone
Progesterone
Which hormone is produced in emergency situations?
Adrenaline
Insulin
Testosterone
Progesterone
Which of the following processes are associated with excretion by the kidneys?
I. Evaporation II. Filtration III. Reabsorption
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
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
Which structure is responsible for carrying impulses to the brain?
I
II
III
IV
The MOST effective method used in controlling pests is the
use of traps
use of chemicals
use of another organism
eradication of their breeding places
The amount of water entering the tissues of the body is controlled by
egestion
nutrition
excretion
osmoregulation
Which method of birth control is LEAST effective in preventing pregnancies?
Barrier
Natural
Surgical
Hormonal
Which of the following blood groups has no antigen?
A
B
O
AB
Item 17 refers to the following diagram of the human digestive tract.
Hydrochloric acid is produced in
I
II
III
IV
Sperm is stored in the
testes
urethra
prostate gland
seminal vesicle
Item 19 refers to the following diagram of a simple food chain.
The herbivore in this food chain is
the plant
Animal I
Animal II
Animal III
White light is separated into its component colours by a process of dispersion using a
ray box
glass prism
colour wheel
chromatograph
Which of the following are DISADVANTAGES of using plastic bags? I. They are usually non-biodegradable. II. They may form toxic gases when burnt. III. They may collect water and breed mosquitoes when discarded.
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
The rusting of iron is an example of
reduction
oxidation
precipitation
neutralization
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
Solar energy is transferred through space by
radiation
convection
conduction
evaporation
Which of the following formulae is used to calculate the mechanical advantage (MA) of a machine?
MA =
MA =
MA = Effort - Load
MA = Effort Load
Item 26 refers to the following diagram of a thermometer.
The part labelled I is the
stem
bore
bulb
glass
Plastic is usually used in electrical plugs because it
is fairly strong
has a low density
is a poor conductor of heat energy
is a poor conductor of electricity
The following data were obtained in an experiment investigating the soil pH in which different crops grow best. Which crop grew best in neutral soil?
4.0-6.0
6.0-8.0
8.0-10.0
10.0-12.0
The spanner is an example of
a lever
a pulley
an inclined plane
a hydraulic press
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
What type of energy is the athlete using to jump over the hurdle?
Heat
Sound
Kinetic
Potential
Item 32 refers to the following diagram which represents an analogue meter used to measure the amount of electricity used. <image>
What is the reading on the meter?
15 487.0 kWh
16 597.0 kWh
25 487.0 kWh
26 597.0 kWh
Which of the following energy changes takes place in a power station that uses natural gas?
Kinetic to heat
Electrical to heat
Kinetic to chemical
Chemical to electrical
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
The following diagram shows a pair of tongs with labels I, II, III and IV.
In which of the labelled positions is the effort usually applied?
I
II
III
IV
Which of the following substances do NOT form a solution with water?
I. Sugar II. Flour III. Sand
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
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 forms a suspension in water?
Salt
Soil
Sugar
Oxygen
Liquids and gases expand when they are heated and contract when they are cooled. These properties are used by the
water pump
vacuum cleaner
tyre-pressure gauge
mercury thermometer
Decayed organic matter in soil is called
sand
humus
sediment
limestone
A refrigerator has a rating of 0.45 kW. The electricity used, in kWh, by this refrigerator for one day is equal to
0.45
The type of energy contained in fossil fuels is
solar
kinetic
electrical
chemical
A substance, X, has a pH of 2. This means that X is
a salt
a base
an acid
an alkali
There are limits to the height and mass of material which can be transported by a vehicle. The reason for this is
to ensure that the vehicle's centre of gravity is not raised beyond safe limits
that the vehicle would not be able to move fast enough
to ensure that the road is not damaged by the weight
that the vehicle is too weak to carry the load
Which of the following fishing methods is LEAST efficient for commercial purposes?
Drift net
Trawl net
Hand line
Long line
The force which acts on all bodies in water, causing them to appear to have less weight is called
upthrust
gravity
thrust
lift
Earthworms found living in a compost heap are correctly classified as
carnivores
consumers
herbivores
decomposers
Item 48 refers to the following diagrams which show an experiment to measure the rate at which water drains in clay, loam and sand.
Which of the following conclusions is MOST likely to be true?
Soil I is loam.
Soil II is sandy soil.
Soil III is clay.
Soil III is sandy soil.
Sea water can be made fit for drinking by the process of
filtration
distillation
evaporation
neutralization
Which of the following is NOT associated with the use of fossil fuels?
Erosion
Pollution
Acid rain
Global warming
Item 51 refers to the following diagram which illustrates a body, P, that revolves around the sun, and another body, R, that revolves around P.
Which of the following terms BEST describes R?
Planet
Galaxy
Asteroid
Satellite
Item 52 refers to the following diagram which represents the passage of air through the engine of a jet plane.
The direction in which the plane is moving is
X to Y
Y to X
P to Q
Q to P
Items 53-54 refer to the following methods of water purification. (A) Distillation (B) Filtration (C) Chlorination (D) Sedimentation In answering Items 53-54, each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.
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 an alternative source of energy?
Solar
Wind
Candle
Waves
The method of heat transfer through the metal rod is
radiation
convection
conduction
evaporation
The eye of the hurricane is the
centre of the hurricane
region in which the hurricane is located
path along which the hurricane is moving
region where the winds reach maximum speed
Items 58-59 refer to the following diagram of the solar system.
Earth is labelled
W
X
Y
Z
Saturn is labelled
W
X
Y
Z
An electrician may use rubber gloves to hold a live electrical wire because the gloves act as
an insulator and will conduct the current
a conductor and will not allow the current to pass through
a conductor and conducts the current away from the gloves
an insulator and does not allow current to pass through