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Primary School Achievement Certificate Assessment

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SCIENCE

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. Check that this assessment booklet contains 10 questions printed
on 15 pages numbered 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15,
(Subject code No. P141/3)

and 16.
2. Write your Index Number on the assessment booklet in the space
provided above.
3. You should not use red, green or black ink in answering questions.
4. Write all your answers clearly in the assessment booklet.
5. Attempt all questions.

Marking Revision Control

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Question 1 (10 marks)

Circle the correct answer.

1. At which temperature does pure water freeze?

A 0° C C 70° C

B 25° C D 100° C

2. Which one of the following gases is present in the greatest amount in the atmosphere?

A Carbon dioxide C Oxygen

B Nitrogen D Water vapour

3. Why are leaves important to plants?

A They absorb the nutrients from the soil.

B They attract insects.

C They carry water to the other parts of the plant.

D They produce food for the plant.

4. By which process does water vapour present in air form clouds?

A Condensation C Freezing

B Evaporation D Melting

5. Which one of the following gases is needed for a fire to burn?

A Carbon dioxide C Oxygen

B Nitrogen D Water vapour

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6. Which one of the following is a characteristic of reptiles?

A They have gills. C They have six legs.

B They have scales on their body. D They have a pair of wings.

7. Which one of the following teeth is used to tear food?

A Incisors C Premolars

B Canines D Molars

8. Which one of the following sources of energy is used by sugarcane factories to produce
electricity in Mauritius?

A Bagasse C Water

B Charcoal D Wind

9. Diagram 1 shows an electric kettle.

Which energy transformation takes place when water is boiled in this kettle?

A Chemical energy to light energy

B Heat energy to chemical energy

C Electrical energy to heat energy

D Light energy to electrical energy

Diagram 1: An electric kettle

10. Which one of the following explains why it is unsafe to use a plastic spoon while
cooking?

A Plastic conducts electricity. C Plastic conducts heat.

B Plastic may damage the pot. D Plastic can melt in the pot.

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Question 2 (7 marks)

(a) Diagram 2 shows a flowering plant.

flower

fruit

stem

roots

Diagram 2: A flowering plant

Match each labelled part to its function in the plant.

Part Function

Flower Holds the plant upright.

Fruit Absorb water and anchor the plant.

Stem Contains the male and female parts.

Roots Manufactures food for the plant.

Protects the seeds as they develop.

[4]

(b) Name the green substance in plants necessary for photosynthesis.

__________________________________________________________________ [1]

(c) Give two causes of soil erosion.

1. _______________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

[2]

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Question 3 (10 marks)

(a) Name the natural habitat of each of the following animals. An example is given.

Animal Habitat

Bat Cave

Worm

Camel

Whale

Kestrel

Wild pig

[5]

(b) Diagram 3 shows three animals eating.

A hen eating grains A lion eating meat A sheep eating grass

and worms

Diagram 3: Animals eating

(i) Use the appropriate word given below to classify the three animals shown in
Diagram 3.

Carnivore Herbivore Omnivore Granivore

Hen: ______________________

Lion: ______________________

Sheep: ______________________

[3]
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(ii) Apart from their diet, the hen and the lion have different characteristics. Give two
other different characteristics between the hen and the lion.

1. ____________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________

[2]

Question 4 (10 marks)

(a) Complete each of the following sentences by using the appropriate word from the list
below.

spices carbon dioxide cactus

oxygen mangrove pollen

(i) The male parts of plants contain ____________________ .

(ii) Plants are used as ____________________ to give flavour and taste to food.

(iii) During photosynthesis, plants take in _________________________________________ and release

_________________________________________ .

(iv) The _________________________________________ grows well in deserts whereas the

_________________________________________ grows well in wetlands.

[6]

(b) Give two reasons why forests have been cut down in Mauritius.

1. _______________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

[2]

(c) Give two measures that the Government has taken to protect our rare birds.

1. _______________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

[2]

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Question 5 (13 marks)

(a) Robin is having a slice of bread and butter, a banana, an apple and a glass of milk
for breakfast.

In the table below:

(i) name the three food groups.

(ii) classify the food items in Robin’s breakfast under each food group.

Food for ………………… Food for ………………… Food for …………………

[8]

(b) (i) Is Robin’s breakfast a balanced meal?

________________________________________________________________ [1]

(ii) Explain the answer you gave in part (b)(i).

________________________________________________________________ [1]

(c) Explain why it is important to have a balanced diet.

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ [1]

(d) Our body uses food and oxygen to produce energy.

State two ways in which this energy is used.

1. ______________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________ [2]

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Question 6 (10 marks)

(a) Match each material in column A to its most appropriate use in column B.
An example is given.

Column A: Material Column B: Use

Wood To make thread

Cotton To make tyres

Silk To make T-shirts

Rubber To make furniture

Glass To make window panes

To make electrical wires

[4]

(b) Name a metal which is used

(i) to make precious jewellery: _____________________

(ii) for constructing airplanes: _____________________

(iii) to make kitchen utensils: _____________________

[3]

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(c) Diagram 4 shows two similar iron nails in two different tubes.

water

Tube A Tube B

Diagram 4: Nails in tubes A and B

(i) Why will the iron nail in Tube B rust more rapidly than the one in Tube A?

_______________________________________________________________ [1]

(ii) Give two ways how you can prevent the iron nail in Tube A from rusting.

1. ____________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________ [2]

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Question 7 (10 marks)

(a) The sentences below describe the process of generating electricity in a thermal
power station.

Order the different processes in electrical production by numbering the given

sentences.

The first one has been done for you.

Heat is used to boil water.

The turbines generate electricity.

1 Fuel is burnt to generate heat.

Steam turns the turbine.

[3]

(b) Diagram 5 shows a power station and its surrounding area.

smoke

Diagram 5: Power station and its surroundings

(i) Name the type of pollution caused by the smoke.

___________________________ [1]

(ii) Explain how pollution caused by smoke can be reduced.

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________ [1]

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(iii) Name two renewable sources of energy which will not cause the type of pollution
in part (b)(i).

1. ____________________________

2. ____________________________ [2]

(c) (i) From where are fossil fuels obtained?

_____________________________________________________________ [1]

(ii) Name one fossil fuel that the power station in Diagram 5 could use to produce
electricity.

____________________________ [1]

(iii) Give one advantage of using fossil fuels to produce electricity.

_____________________________________________________________ [1]

Question 8 (9 marks)

(a) Diagram 6 shows Jar A and Jar B which are placed on a table in a classroom.

Jar A contains water at room temperature.

Jar B contains ice.

water ice

Jar A Jar B
Diagram 6: Jars A and B

A thermometer is placed in each jar to measure the temperature.

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Diagram 7 shows the thermometers recorded in jars A and B.

Thermometer in Jar A Thermometer in Jar B

Diagram 7: Thermometers placed in jars A and B

(i) Read and record the temperature in Jar A and Jar B.

Temperature in Jar A = _______ °C

Temperature in Jar B = _______ °C

[2]

(ii) What will happen to the ice in Jar B after about 15 minutes?

_________________________________________________________________ [1]

(iii) Suggest a temperature in Jar B after about 15 minutes.

_________________________________________________________________ [1]

(b) State two properties of ice.

1. ______________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________ [2]

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(c) Tom measures the temperature of air in the school ground from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

His results are shown in the table below.

Time 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m.

Temperature 20°C 19°C 22°C 24°C 25°C 27°C 25°C

(i) At what time was the air temperature highest?

__________________________________ [1]

(ii) At what time was the air temperature lowest?

_________________________________ [1]

(iii) Suggest what could have caused the decrease in temperature at 10 a.m.

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________ [1]

Question 9 (11 marks)

Devina is investigating one of the conditions necessary for the germination of bean seeds.

She places 3 bean seeds in damp cotton wool and 3 bean seeds in dry cotton wool as shown
in Diagrams 8A and 8B.

Damp Bean
seeds Dry cotton wool
cotton wool

Diagram 8A: Bean seeds in Diagram 8B: Bean seeds in dry

damp cotton wool cotton wool

She makes sure that the cotton wool in Diagram 8A remains damp.

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Her results are found in the following table.

Number of seeds which germinated

In damp cotton wool 2

In dry cotton wool 0

(a) (i) What can Devina conclude from her experiment?

_______________________________________________________________ [1]

(ii) Name two other conditions necessary for the germination of seeds.

1. ____________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________ [2]

(b) (i) Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

When a seed germinates, the ______________________________________ appears first and then the

______________________________________ comes out. [2]

(ii) Why does the seed become smaller after germination?

________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ [2]

(c) In the space below draw:

(i) a seed which has germinated. [2]

(ii) a seedling. [2]

Seed which has germinated A seedling

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Question 10 (10 marks)

(a) (i) A device that is used to open or close an electric circuit is called a _____________ .

(ii) A dry cell has_________________ ends.

[2]

(b) Diagram 9 shows an electric circuit.

B

gap

Diagram 9: Electric circuit

(i) Is the circuit open or closed? Explain your answer.

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ [2]

(ii) Name components A and B of the electric circuit.

A: _____________________________________________________

B: _____________________________________________________
[2]

(iii) Which metal is used inside electrical wires?

____________________________________________________________ [1]

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(iv) Diagram 10 shows a screwdriver which has been placed in the gap.

Screwdriver

Diagram 10: Electric circuit with screwdriver

1. Which material is usually used to make handles of screwdrivers?

_______________________ [1]

2. Give a reason why this material is suitable to make handles of screwdrivers.

___________________________________________________________ [1]

3. Why will the bulb not light up in the circuit in Diagram 10?

___________________________________________________________ [1]

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