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SCIENCE 1113/02
Paper 2 April 2022
45 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You should show all your working in the booklet.
• You may use a calculator.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 20 pages.

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1 Draw one line from each cell drawing to its correct function.

Draw only five lines.

cell drawing function

makes sugar using

photosynthesis

contracts to cause
movement

joins with an egg

pollinates the stigma

of a flower

detects changes
in the surroundings

absorbs water
and minerals

transports
oxygen

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2 Pierre reacts metal compounds and acids to make three different salts.

The table shows the metal compounds and the acids Pierre uses.

(a) Complete the table to show the salts the reactions make.

metal compound acid salt made

calcium carbonate nitric acid

sodium hydroxide sulfuric acid

potassium hydroxide hydrochloric acid

[3]

(b) When calcium carbonate reacts with nitric acid a gas is made.

Write down the name of this gas.

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3 This question is about the Sun and the Moon.

(a) Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

[1]

(b) The Sun is a source of light.

(i) Describe how we see the Sun.

[1]

(ii) Write down the name of another source of light in space.

[1]

(c) The Moon is not a source of light.

Explain why we see the Moon.

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4 The diagram shows six stages in the life cycle of a pea plant.

The stages are not in the correct order.

A B C

NOT TO SCALE D E F

Write the letters to show the stages in the correct order.

Two of the stages have been done for you.

B D
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5 The table shows the properties of solids, liquids and gases.

(a) Complete the table.

arrangement of particles movement of particles

solid

liquid close together

gas move quickly

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(b) This diagram shows two gas jars that have just been joined together.

gas jar containing air

gas jar containing

a brown gas

This diagram shows the two gas jars 10 minutes later.

both gas jars

contain a pale
brown gas

(i) Name the process that happens during the 10 minutes.

[1]

(ii) Describe how the process happens.

Use ideas about particles.

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6 Chen investigates how much a ruler bends when he adds different objects.

no object object added

table
clamp

ruler
distance ruler
bends after
A object added

object

He adds the objects at position A.

He writes his results in a table.

distance ruler bends

weight of object
after object added
in N
in cm

0 0.0

1 2.1

2 4.0

3 6.1

4 8.2

(a) (i) Describe what happens as the weight of the object increases.

[1]

(ii) Explain why this happens.

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(b) Chen repeats the investigation.

He moves the object closer to the clamp.

The object has a weight of 2 N.

(i) Predict the distance the ruler will bend.

cm [1]

(ii) Explain your prediction in (b)(i).

Use ideas about the principle of moments in your answer.

[2]

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7 The diagram shows the human respiratory system.

A
D

C B

(a) (i) Circle the letter on the diagram that identifies the diaphragm. [1]

(ii) Write down one function of the diaphragm.

[1]

(b) (i) Write down one function of the air sacs (alveoli) inside the lungs.

[1]

(ii) Describe one way the air sacs are adapted for their function.

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8 The diagram shows an atom of hydrogen.

The nucleus contains only one particle.

(a) Complete the labels on the diagram.

.....................................

nucleus containing

..........................................................
[2]

(b) Write down the chemical symbol for hydrogen. [1]

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9 Yuri investigates why the size of the leg of an elephant is different from the size of the leg of a horse.

NOT TO SCALE
5000 kilograms 500 kilograms

Yuri makes model legs of both animals.

He uses modelling clay to make different-sized cylinders.

Yuri places one cylinder on a desk.

He places 100 g masses on top of this cylinder until the cylinder starts to squash and
change shape.

force

100 g mass

modelling clay cylinders

Yuri tests two different diameters of cylinder.

(a) The cylinders are all cut to the same length.

Explain why this is important.

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(b) What equipment does Yuri use to measure the diameter of the cylinders?

[1]

(c) Yuri uses two cylinders for each diameter.

Explain why using two cylinders is important.

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10 Wind is an energy resource.

wind turbines

(a) Wind turbines supply energy.

Suggest two disadvantages of using wind turbines.

[2]

(b) People in many countries are trying to increase the number of wind turbines.

Suggest why.

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11 Gasoline burns in oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water.

Circle two words that describe this reaction.

displacement

endothermic

exothermic

neutralisation

oxidation

respiration

rusting

[2]

12 The diagram shows fungi growing on a piece of wood.

Fungi are decomposers.

What are decomposers?

Why are decomposers important?

[2]

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13 The diagram shows five arthropods.

These arthropods all have jointed legs.

V W X

Y Z

NOT
NOTTO SCALE
TO SCALE

Look at the key.

arthropods with jointed legs

has three pairs of legs has four pairs of legs

insects arachnids

does not has has a does not

have wings curved have a
wings tail curved tail

has one has two

pair of pairs of
wings wings

Formica Calliphora Aeshna Scorpio Argiope

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Use the key to find the names of arthropods V, W, X, Y and Z.

Write your answers in the table.

name letter

Aeshna
……………………..
Argiope
……………………..
Calliphora
……………………..
Formica
……………………..
Scorpio
……………………..
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14 Lily investigates water pressure.

(a) Water is inside a container with holes in one side.

A hole

B
water
C

Where is the water pressure the greatest?

Circle the correct answer.

A B C D E
[1]

(b) Water is inside a different shaped container.

F G H
water

Compare the water pressure at F, G and H.

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15 Potassium is an element in Group 1 of the Periodic Table.

(a) Look at the word equation.

potassium + water potassium hydroxide + hydrogen

Write down the name of one product of this reaction.

[1]

(b) Look at the order of the elements in Group 1 of the Periodic Table.

Li lithium

Na sodium

potassium

Rb rubidium

Cs caesium

Fr francium

(i) What is the chemical symbol for potassium?

Circle the correct answer.

K N Na P Po
[1]

(ii) Predict which Group 1 element reacts the fastest with water. [1]

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16 Angelique measures the temperature of three samples of water.

The diagrams show her results.

0 40
10

–10 30
0

–10 –20 20

thermometer A thermometer B thermometer C

Record the temperature of each thermometer in the table.

thermometer temperature
in °C

[2]

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SCIENCE 1113/01
Paper 1 April 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You should show all your working in the booklet.
• You may use a calculator.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 20 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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1 Look at the diagram. It shows part of the alimentary canal.

E C

(a) Where is acid added to the alimentary canal?

Circle the correct answer.

A B C D E [1]

(b) Where is digested food absorbed from the alimentary canal into the blood?

Circle the correct answer.

A B C D E [1]

(c) Look at the part labelled A on the diagram.

Write down the names of the two parts of the alimentary canal that part A connects.

and [1]

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2 Look at the descriptions of three rocks, A, B and C.

Rock A is formed in layers. It is soft and contains fossils.

Rock B is made when molten rock cools. It is hard and contains crystals.

Rock C is very hard. It contains distorted fossils due to high temperatures and high pressures.

(a) Complete the sentences to name each type of rock.

Choose from the list.

igneous metamorphic sedimentary

Rock A is rock.

Rock B is rock.

Rock C is rock.
[2]

(b) Describe how sedimentary rock is formed.

[2]

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3 Some objects in the Universe are seen because they emit light.

Other objects are seen because they reflect light.

(a) Tick () the boxes next to the objects that emit light.

Jupiter

Mars

the Sun

North Star

the Earth’s Moon

[2]

(b) Which scientist first suggested that the planets in our Solar System orbit the Sun?

Circle the correct answer.

Copernicus Darwin Galileo Rutherford [1]

(c) Which of these planets is closest to the Sun?

Circle the correct answer.

Earth Jupiter Neptune Venus [1]

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4 The diagram shows the shells of five molluscs labelled A, B, C, D and E.

A B C D E

NOT TO SCALE

Use the key to identify the scientific names of the five molluscs.

shell consists of one single part go to 2

1
shell consists of two parts go to 3

shell is spiral-shaped mollusc is Buccinum

2
shell is not spiral-shaped mollusc is Patella

shell is long and thin mollusc is Ensis

3
shell is not long and thin go to 4

shell has a small tuft of hairs mollusc is Mytilus

4
shell does not have a small tuft of hairs mollusc is Ostrea

Write your answers in the table.

scientific name letter

Buccinum
Ensis
Mytilus
Ostrea
Patella
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5 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table.

1 2
H He

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Li Be B C N O F Ne

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar

19 20
K Ca

The number above each chemical symbol shows the number of protons in the atom.

(a) How many protons are there in an atom of sodium? [1]

(b) How many electrons are there in an atom of oxygen? [1]

(c) Look at the diagram of an atom.

.....................................

.....................................

.....................................

(i) Write down the chemical symbol for this atom.

[1]

(ii) Label the diagram.

Choose from the list.

electron neutron proton [1]

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6 Blessy has two sound wave oscilloscope traces.

trace A trace B

(a) Circle the correct answers.

Which trace has the higher pitch?

trace A trace B they have the same pitch

Which trace has the lower frequency?

trace A trace B they have the same frequency

Which trace is louder?

trace A trace B they have the same loudness

Which trace has the lower amplitude?

trace A trace B they have the same amplitude

[3]

(b) Sound waves are produced by a vibrating object.

What does the vibrating object do to the air particles around it?

[1]

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7 Look at the diagram of four different varieties of the same species of chicken.

A B

C D

A farmer uses selective breeding to produce a new variety of chicken.

This new variety of chicken must be black with white spots and have a large tail.

Describe two stages in the production of this new variety of chicken.

[2]

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8 Carlos investigates the reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid.

Look at the diagram. It shows the apparatus he uses.

Carlos measures the total volume of gas made every 30 seconds.

(a) Look at the diagram of the gas syringe below.

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 cm3

What is the volume of gas in the gas syringe?

cm3 [1]

(b) Carlos decides to repeat his experiment.

Suggest why it is a good idea to repeat the experiment.

[1]

(c) The hydrochloric acid in the experiment is corrosive.

Describe how Carlos controls this safety risk.

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(d) Look at his results.

time in seconds total volume of gas in cm3

0 0

30 20

60 35

90 44

120 50

150 50

Circle the best way for Carlos to present his results.

bar graph line graph pie chart scatter graph [1]

(e) The total volume of gas made depends on the concentration of acid.

Carlos wants to do an experiment that makes about 100 cm3 of gas.

Describe how he decides the correct concentration of acid to use.

[1]

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9 Mike has four copper containers.

He puts water into each container.

He puts all the containers in a classroom at 20 °C for 10 minutes.

A B C D

Mike draws this table about the containers.

temperature of
outside surface of volume of water
container water at start
container in cm3
in °C

A dull 100 60

B shiny 100 60

C dull 100 70

D dull 100 60

(a) Mike compares container A with container B.

The water cools faster in A than in B.

(i) Complete the sentence.

The difference between the two containers is

. [1]

(ii) Complete the sentence.

Choose from the list.

boiler conductor freezer radiator

The water cools faster in container A because the container is a better

. [1]

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(b) Mike compares container C with container A.

The water cools faster in C than in A.

Why does the water cool faster in C than in A?

[1]

(c) Mike compares container D with container A.

The water cools faster in D than in A.

Suggest why.

[1]

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10 Look at the picture of an elephant.

large ears

tusk

trunk

(a) Elephants are adapted to survive.

Draw a line to match each adaptation with the reason why it helps the elephant survive.

adaptation reason

large ears pull grass from ground

trunk keep elephant cool

used to fight other

tusks
elephants
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(b) The chart shows the population of elephants in different parts of Africa in 1981 and 1989.

500

400

300 1981
population of
elephants 1989
in thousands 200

100

0
West Africa East Africa South Africa Central Africa
location

(i) In which part of Africa was the largest decrease in the population of elephants between
1981 and 1989?

[1]

(ii) Humans caused the changes in elephant populations between 1981 and 1989.

Suggest two ways humans caused these changes.

[2]

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11 Look at the diagrams. They show the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases.

Look at the statements about solids, liquids and gases.

A are usually hard

B take the shape of the container they are put into

C can be compressed (squashed)

D completely fill any container they are put into

E have a fixed shape

F cannot flow easily

(a) Complete the table by putting the letter for each statement into the correct column.

One letter has been done for you.

solids liquids gases

[3]

(b) Liquids can evaporate.

Explain what happens to the particles in a liquid during evaporation.

[2]

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12 The diagram shows part of a flower that is pollinated by bees.

stigma

anther
anther

petal

The male and female parts of the flower are protected by petals.

(a) Write down one other function of the petals.

[1]

(b) Write down one function of the anther.

[1]

(c) The diagram shows a bee pollinating this flower.

(i) Describe what happens during pollination.

[1]

(ii) Describe what happens after pollination.

[2]

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13 Mia is a dancer.

The force she exerts on the floor is 500 N.

(a) She stands with both feet flat on the floor.

force = 500 N

The area of her shoes in contact with the floor is 400 cm2.

Calculate the pressure she exerts on the floor.

pressure N / cm2 [2]

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(b) Mia stands on the points of her feet.

Her new area of contact with the floor is 10 cm2 rather than 400 cm2.

force = 500 N

Describe what happens to the pressure she exerts on the floor.

[1]

(c) Mia balances on one point.

force = 500 N

She cannot remain on one point for a long time because it may damage her toes.

Suggest why this may damage her toes.

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SCIENCE 1113/02
Paper 2 April 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You should show all your working in the booklet.
• You may use a calculator.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 16 pages.

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1 Yuri draws a picture of a fungus living near some trees.

After three days he draws another picture of the same fungus.

Look at these two pictures.

day 1 day 4

(a) The pictures show evidence that this fungus is a living organism.

What is this evidence?

[1]

(b) Yuri’s teacher says that there are more characteristics of living organisms.

Write down three other characteristics of living organisms.

3
[3]

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2 These varieties of cat belong to the same species.

Siamese cat Manx cat

(a) Complete this definition of a species.

Animals that belong to the same species are able to together

to produce offspring.
[2]

(b) Siamese cats and Manx cats show variation within a species.

Describe two differences, shown in the diagram, between Siamese cats and Manx cats.

[2]

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3 This question is about different types of chemical reaction.

(a) Complete the sentences.

Choose from the list.

combustion displacement neutralisation respiration rusting

(i) Burning a fuel in air is called . [1]

(ii) The reaction between an acid and an alkali is called . [1]

(b) Complete the word equation for the reaction between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid.

calcium hydrochloric calcium

+ + +
carbonate acid chloride

[2]

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4 Look at the diagram. It shows white light being split into different colours.

t
te ligh
whi

Complete the sentences.

Choose from the list.

dispersion eight filter mirror

prism reflection refraction screen

seven six spectrum

When white light enters a it is split into

different colours.

This process is known as .

The different colours are known as the colours of the .

[4]

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5 This question is about elements, compounds and mixtures.

(a) Look at the boxes. They show the particles in some substances.

A B C D

Which box shows a mixture of two elements?

Circle the correct answer.

A B C D
[1]

(b) A compound is made of only sodium and chlorine.

What is the name of this compound?

[1]

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6 Mia measures the current in different electrical circuits.

(a) Write down the name of the piece of equipment used to measure current.

[1]

(b) Mia connects an electrical circuit with one cell and two lamps.

A1 0.125 A A3

A2

The reading on A1 is 0.125 A.

Write down the two missing readings.

The reading on A2 is A.

The reading on A3 is A.
[1]

(c) Mia connects three more circuits using the same size cells and lamps.

A4 0.25 A A5 A6

The reading on A4 is 0.25 A.

Write down the two missing readings.

The reading on A5 is A.

The reading on A6 is A.
[2]

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7 Chen measures the pulse rate of his friends before and after exercise.

All the friends do the same amount and level of exercise.

Here are his results.

pulse rate before exercise pulse rate after exercise change in pulse rate
friend in beats per minute in beats per minute in beats per minute

Carlos 74 104

Mike 72 105

Oliver 69 98

(a) Calculate the change in pulse rate for each friend.

Write your answers in the table. [1]

(b) Are Chen's results reliable?

Yes No

Explain your answer.

[1]

(c) Chen makes this statement.

‘Mike is the fittest boy in my school.’

Write down two reasons why Chen's statement is not correct.

[2]

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8 Look at the diagram. It shows solutions being mixed in a plastic cup.

thermometer
lid

plastic
cup

mixture of
solutions

Look at the table. It shows the results of five experiments.

temperature before temperature after

experiment mixing solutions mixing solutions
in °C in °C
A 15 26

B 15 10

C 15 15

D 15 32

E 15 27

(a) (i) Which experiment transfers the most thermal (heat) energy into the solutions?

[1]

(ii) Complete the sentence.

The reaction in experiment is endothermic because

. [1]

(b) Suggest a reason for the result in experiment C.

[1]

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9 Priya measures the distance a swimmer moves every five seconds.

She investigates two different swimming styles.

She writes her results in a table.

distance in m
time in s
butterfly style backstroke style

0.0 0.0 0.0

5.0 8.5 9.0

10.0 16.5 18.0

15.0 25.0 34.5

20.0 33.0 35.0

25.0 42.0 46.0

(a) One of the results is anomalous.

Circle the anomalous result in the table. [1]

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(b) (i) Complete the distance/time graph for the butterfly style:

• label the x-axis and y-axis

• plot the other three points

• draw a line of best fit.

50.0

40.0

30.0

.........................................

20.0

10.0

0
0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0

.........................................
[3]

(ii) Predict the distance the swimmer moved in the first 12 seconds.

m [1]

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10 The diagram shows the heart of a human.

The darker grey shading shows oxygenated blood.

A
B

heart
C

Use the information in the diagram to match each letter with the correct description of the
blood vessel.

letter description of the blood vessel

artery taking deoxygenated blood

A
to the lungs

artery taking oxygenated blood

B
to the body

vein taking deoxygenated blood

C
to the heart

vein taking oxygenated blood

D
to the heart

[3]

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11 Look at the chemical symbols for four metals.

Cu Zn Na Ca

Answer the questions.

Each chemical symbol can be used once, more than once or not at all.

(a) Which of the four metals is the most reactive?

[1]

(b) Which of the four metals does not react with water or dilute hydrochloric acid?

[1]

(c) Which of the four metals reacts slowly with dilute hydrochloric acid?

[1]

(d) Which of the four metals is lowest in the reactivity series?

[1]

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12 Safia draws two pie charts to show the energy resource use in her country.

oil
natural gas
coal
nuclear
renewables

Year 2018 Year 2040

The pie chart for the year 2040 shows the predicted energy resource use.

The predicted natural gas use decreases from 2018 to 2040.

The predicted renewables use increases from 2018 to 2040.

(a) Describe two other changes in predicted energy resource use from 2018 to 2040.

[2]

(b) (i) Name one renewable energy resource.

[1]

(ii) Suggest why the renewable energy resource use is predicted to increase from 2018 to
2040.

[1]

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13 Angelique investigates how quickly plants absorb water.

She uses the stem and leaves of a plant called celery.

She puts a stem of celery in a jar of coloured water.

After one hour she looks at the celery to see how much coloured water it has absorbed.

This is shown in the diagram.

leaves
coloured water
absorbed
celery stem

jar

coloured
water

at start after one hour

(a) Suggest how Angelique measures the amount of coloured water the celery has absorbed.

[1]

(b) Angelique also investigates the effect of temperature on the absorption of water.

State two variables that Angelique controls in this investigation.

2
[2]

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14 Carlos researches the solubility of different salts.

He finds this information on the internet.

Most sulfates All potassium

are soluble in and sodium salts
water (except are soluble
barium, calcium in water.
and lead).

Most chlorides All nitrates are

are soluble in soluble in water.
water (except lead
and silver).

Use the information to answer these questions.

(a) Write down the name of one insoluble sulfate.

[1]

(b) Look at the chemical formula of a salt.

KCl
Is the salt soluble?

Yes No

Explain your answer.

[1]

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SCIENCE 1113/01
Paper 1 October 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.



INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You should show all your working in the booklet.
• You may use a calculator.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 16 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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1 The table describes some parts of the circulatory system.

Complete the table.

part function

artery carries blood from the heart

heart

allows exchange of substances between blood and organs

vein

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2 The diagram shows a cooling curve for a pure substance.

gas

liquid
temperature
in C X

freezing solid

time
in minutes

(a) Which word describes the process X on the cooling curve?

Circle the correct answer.

boiling condensing evaporating melting [1]

(b) Describe two things that happen to the particles of the substance during freezing.

[2]

(c) A solid is heated until it becomes a gas.

Sketch a graph to show how the temperature changes during this process.
Use the axes provided.

temperature
in C

time
in minutes
[2]

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3 Look at the diagram of the Sun and eight planets.

Sun H
G
B C D F
A
E

NOT TO SCALE

(a) Which letter represents the Earth? [1]

(b) Which letter represents the planet that takes the longest time to orbit the Sun?
[1]

(c) Which letter represents the largest planet in the Solar System? [1]

(d) Write down the names of planets B, F and H.

H
[1]

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4 This cactus lives in a hot and dry desert.

stem

spines

sand

root

(a) The cactus has long roots that spread out in the sand.

(i) Suggest how the roots help the cactus survive in the hot and dry desert.

[1]

(ii) Explain one other way the cactus is adapted to living in the hot and dry desert.

[1]

(b) The cactus is eaten by kangaroo rats.

The kangaroo rats are eaten by snakes.

Desert foxes feed on snakes.

Complete the food chain for these organisms.

[2]

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5 Jamila makes zinc sulfate.

She uses an acid and zinc metal.

The diagram shows the stages Jamila uses to make zinc sulfate.

The stages are not in the correct order.

heat
heat the filtrate to concentrate the solution

filter the reaction mixture

add excess zinc to the acid then gently heat

dry the zinc sulfate crystals with filter paper

leave the filtrate to evaporate slowly

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(a) Put the stages in order to show the correct method.

One has been done for you.

A
[2]

(b) Write down the name of the acid Jamila uses to make zinc sulfate.

[1]

(c) When Jamila adds zinc to the acid a gas is made.

Write down the name of this gas.

[1]

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6 Oliver investigates how the number of lamps in a circuit affects the current.

He connects the lamps in series.

He uses identical lamps.

Oliver writes his results in a table.

number current
of lamps in A
1 6.0
2 3.0
3 2.8
4 1.5
5 1.0

(a) Draw a graph of the results by:

• labelling the number of lamps on the x-axis

• labelling the current on the y-axis
• plotting all the points.

[3]

(b) Complete the graph by:

• putting a circle around the anomalous result

• joining the other points with a smooth curve. [2]

(c) Describe two patterns in his results.

2
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7 This question is about growing tomato plants.

(a) (i) Write down the name of the process in tomato plants which uses carbon dioxide.

[1]

(ii) Write down the name of the two products of this process.

and [2]

(iii) State one reason why this process is important for animals.

[1]

(b) Tomato plants need to absorb mineral salts.

(i) Write down the name of the part of a plant that absorbs mineral salts.

[1]

(ii) Describe how mineral salts are transported in plants.

[1]

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8 Aiko investigates the reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid.

The diagram shows her equipment.

X
delivery tube

bowl

25 cm3 of hydrochloric acid water

and
excess magnesium ribbon

(a) Aiko uses the equipment labelled X to measure the volume of gas made in the reaction.

Write down the name of equipment X.

[1]

(b) Aiko collects 35 cm3 of gas in 5 minutes.

Aiko wants to find out what happens when the concentration of acid is increased.

Aiko doubles the concentration of acid she uses and repeats the experiment.

(i) Predict the volume of gas she collects in 5 minutes.

cm3

Explain your answer.

[1]
(ii) Write down two variables she controls.

2
[2]
(c) Aiko wants to do a similar investigation with sodium and hydrochloric acid.

Explain why it would not be safe to use sodium.

[1]

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9 Look at the picture of a toad near a pond where it lives.

Humans also live near the pond.

(a) Toads reproduce by laying their eggs in water.

Suggest two ways human activities reduce the population of toads in the pond.

[2]

(b) Toads are vertebrates.

They have lungs and a moist skin.

Complete this sentence about toads.

Choose from the list.

amphibians birds fish mammals reptiles

Toads belong to a group of vertebrates called . [1]

(c) Complete this sentence about toads.

All the toads in the pond reproduce together to produce fertile offspring.

This means the toads in the pond all belong to the same . [1]

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10 Blessy races four snails, A, B, C and D.

A
B
C
D

She draws a distance/time graph for each of the four snails.

distance
in cm

time
in minutes

(a) The distance of the race is 50 cm.

Which snail wins the race?

Circle the correct answer.

A B C D [1]

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(b) Which snail does not move for part of the race?

Circle the correct answer.

A B C D [1]

(c) Which snail moves the fastest between 1 minute and 2 minutes?

Circle the correct answer.

A B C D [1]

(d) What is the average speed of snail D over 5 minutes?

Circle the correct answer.

4 cm / minute 5 cm / minute 8 cm / minute 40 cm / minute [1]

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11 Complete these sentences about the structure of the Earth.

At the very centre of the Earth is the .

This is surrounded by a layer of magma called the .

On top of the magma is the Earth’s outer layer called the .

[3]

12 The picture shows a fossil of a fish.

Fossils are often destroyed when metamorphic rock forms.

Explain why.

[1]

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To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced online in the Cambridge
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at [Link] after the live examination series.

Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of
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SCIENCE 1113/02
Paper 2 October 2021
45 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You should show all your working in the booklet.
• You may use a calculator.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 16 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.

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1 This question is about cells, tissues and organs in plants and animals.

(a) Complete the table.

Tick () the box that describes each part.

part of plant cell tissue organ

leaf

palisade mesophyll

root hair

[2]

(b) Complete the table.

Tick () the box that describes each part.

part of animal cell tissue organ

sperm

stomach

heart

[2]

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2 This question is about elements and compounds.

(a) Match the name of the element to its correct chemical symbol.

element chemical symbol

B
beryllium
Be
boron
Br
[1]

(b) Look at the formula of this compound.

NaCl
The compound contains two elements.

One element is chlorine.

Write down the name of the other element.

[1]

(c) Look at the formula of this compound.

CaO
What type of compound is CaO?

Circle the correct answer.

carbonate hydroxide oxide sulfate

[1]

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3 This question is about energy transfer processes.

(a) Draw a line from each method of energy transfer to its example.

method of energy transfer example

The way the air above a heater

becomes warm.

radiation

The way energy from the Sun

reaches the Earth.

convection

The way the metal handle of a

cooking pot gets hot.

[1]

(b) The diagram shows a copper rod being heated.

Explain how heat is transferred through the copper rod.

Use ideas about particles in your answer.

[3]

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4 Weeds reduce the growth of crops.

Rajiv is testing a new weed killer to reduce the number of weeds.

He wants to find the correct concentration of weed killer to kill weed seedlings.

He uses cotton wool soaked in weed killer solution.

The cotton wool is placed in a dish containing some weed seedlings.

weed seedlings
dish

cotton wool soaked

in weed killer solution

Rajiv does five different experiments.

In each experiment he uses a different concentration of weed killer solution.

(a) (i) State one variable he changes in each experiment.

[1]

(ii) State two variables he controls in each experiment.

2
[2]

(iii) State two variables he measures in each experiment.

2
[2]

(b) Suggest why Rajiv washes his hands after handling the cotton wool soaked in weed killer.

[1]

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5 Priya has two magnets.

N S

N S

bar magnet horseshoe magnet

(a) Priya dips the bar magnet into iron filings.

Where will most of the iron filings stick to the magnet?

Explain your answer.

[2]

(b) Look at the horseshoe magnet.

Put an X on the diagram to show where the magnetic field is strongest.

[1]

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