1 !"#$%&'()*+ SM POI LAM (SUWA) IPOH FIRST MONTHLY TEST 2022 SUBJECT: GENERAL SCIENCE TIME: 1405-1535 (90 minutes) DATE: 24-2-2022 MARKS NAME: ____________________ CLASS: J1AI, HE, XIN, LI REG. NO: ____________ Section A – Multiple Choices (40%) There are 20 questions in this section. Answer all the questions in this section. For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer and record your choice in the O sheet provided. 1. Most of the plants can make their own food. What is needed to produce their own food? I. Oxygen II. Carbon dioxide III. Water IV. Sunlight A. I, II, III B. II, III, IV C. I, III, IV D. All the above _________________________________________________________________________________ This paper consists of 12 printed pages. Prepared by ： ……………………… (MS. WONG YAO WEN) Checked by： ………………… (MR. LOKE WAI CHUAN)
2 2. Which part of the plant plays an important role in reproduction? A. Stem B. Leave C. Root D. Flower 3. __________ is a group of tissues in the living organism which is adapted to perform a certain function. A. Cell B. Organ C. Organ system D. Organ system 4. Which organ system functions to transport materials such as oxygen, nutrients, and hormones all around the body? A. Digestive system B. Nervous system C. Circulatory system D. Respiratory system 5. Which of the following statements are correct about blood vessels? I. Blood is transported using blood vessels II. Artery carries the blood away from heart III. Capillaries carry the blood towards the heart IV. Veins connect artery and capillary A. I, II B. II, III C. II, III, IV D. All the above 6. In the nervous system, different parts of the body communicate using: A. Chemicals B. Electrical signals C. Hormones D. Heartbeat
3 7. Humans are born with 270 bones, but adults only have 206 bones. Why does this happen? A. Some bones are decayed as humans age B. Some bones are dissolved by acids C. Some bones are fused together D. There are miscalculations in the number of bones 8. X protects the brain while Y protects the lungs. What is X and Y? X Y A. Ribs Scapula B. Humerus Scapula C. Clavicle Ribs D. Cranium Ribs 9. Which of the following are the functions of human skeletal system? I. Help the body to move II. Protects the soft organs in the body III. Protect the body from infections IV. Supports the body A. I, II, III B. II, III, IV C. I, II, IV D. All the above 10. The following bones are in the arms, EXCEPT: A. Humerus B. Femur C. Ulna D. Radius
4 11. Which of the following is ball-and-socket joints? A. Finger joint B. Elbow joint C. Shoulder joint D. Knee joint 12. From the diagram below, which part of the joint prevent friction and wear and tear between the bone ends? 13. A slippery fluid is produced by X to lubricate the joint, so it moves smoothly. What is X? A. Synovial fluid B. Synovial membrane C. Ligament D. Cartilage 14. Muscles are attached to bones by ________. A. Tendon B. Ligament C. Cartilage D. Skeleton 15. Bones are attached to bones by _________. A. Tendon B. Ligament C. Cartilage D. Skeleton
5 16. Which of the following study how the brain and the rest of the nervous system work? A. Sports physiologist B. Neuroscientist C. Anatomist D. Science teacher 17. Which of the following characteristics is NOT shown by all living things? A. Reproduction B. Respiration C. Photosynthesis D. Growth 18. Which of the following explained antagonistic muscles? A. A pair of muscles that work in the same direction B. Four muscles that work in the same direction C. A pair of muscles that work in the opposite direction D. Four muscles that work in the opposite direction 19. A lion is classified as living organism. Why? I. It can move. II. It can grow. III. It can reproduce. IV. It can detect changes in the environment and able to respond to it. A. I, II, III B. II, III, IV C. I, II, IV D. All the above 20. What system is shown in the diagram below? A. Digestive system B. Circulatory system C. Reproductive system D. Respiratory system
6 Section B: Structured questions (40%) Answer all the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper. 1. Organ system is a group of organs work together to perform certain functions. Complete the table below using the options provided. (12m) Organ system Organs (at least 2) Functions Digestive system Circulatory system Respiratory system Nervous system Stomach Spinal cord Bronchus Small intestine Lungs Artery Brain Vein Allow different parts of body to communicate Transport substances around the body Take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide Break down the food and absorb nutrients [TOTAL= 12 MARKS]
7 2. Fill in the blanks using the options given. (8m) Most of the plants are ______________ because they contain a pigment called _____________________. This pigment absorbs energy from _____________________ to carry out a process called _________________. In this process, the plants need to absorb _____________________ from the air and _________________ from the soil. After that, ___________________ and ___________________ will be produced. Carbon dioxide Green Energy Photosynthesis Sunlight Oxygen Respiration Chlorophyll Water Nitrogen [TOTAL= 8 MARKS]
8 3. The diagram below shows a flowering plant. Identify the parts labelled in Figure 1 and their functions. (10m) Parts Name Function A B C D E [TOTAL= 10 MARKS]
9 h) i) d) e) j) a) b) c) f) g) 4. The diagram below shows the human skeletal system. Label the bones in the human skeletal system using the options provided. (10m) [TOTAL= 10 MARKS] Femur Sternum Vertebral column Clavicle Humerus Cranium Pelvic girdle Humerus Radius Tibia Ulna Fibula
10 Section C: Free Response Questions (20%) Answer all the questions in the spaces provided in the question paper. 1. Complete the crossword puzzle using the hints provided. (5m) Across 3. a fixed joint that protects the brain 4. ____ fluid is a slippery fluid that reduces friction Down 1.the end of the bones is covered with a slippery material called ____ 2.____ joint is a joint that allows movement in one direction 4. ____ joint is a type of ball-and-socket joint [TOTAL= 5 MARKS] L H S C
11 2. Diagram below shows the muscles in a person’s hand. a) What muscle is A and B? (2m) A: __________________________________ B: __________________________________ b) Which type of joint does ‘X’ in the diagram represents? (1m) _____________________________________________________________________ c) A and B are a pair of muscle that work together in opposite direction. What are these muscles called? (2m) _____________________________________________________________________ d) Explain what happens when muscle A contracts. (2m) _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ e) Explain what happens when muscle B contracts. (2m) _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ f) Apart from the hand, where else can you find the type of muscle stated in c)? (1m) _____________________________________________________________________ [TOTAL= 10 MARKS]
12 3. Match the characteristics of living things with their descriptions. (5m) Characteristics of living things Description A permanent increase in size and mass Ability to move and change their positions Ability to detect changes in the environment and respond to it A chemical reaction to release energy from food Removal of toxic materials and wastes from the body [TOTAL= 5 MARKS]
