MODULE 24SECTION A

Answer all questions

Every question is followed by four answers A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer. Then, blacken your answer on the answer sheet provided.The suggested time for this section is 45 minutes. If you are unable to answer a question, proceed to the next question.

1. The following information shows how animals of type P and type Q protect themselves from enemies.

P : Live in groups

Q : Camouflaging

Which of the following represents P and Q?

2. The following information shows the characteristics of a plant.

* Thick stem which is able to store water* Very long roots* Small sized leaves

Based on the above characteristics, where is the most suitable place for this plant to grow?

A SwampB LakeC DesertD River bank

3. Figure 1 shows small plants in a closed bottle.

FIGURE 1

What will happen if a garden snail is put into the bottle?

A The garden snail supplies fertilizer B The soil in the bottle dries up faster C The number of garden snails increases rapidly D The number of small plants decreases rapidly

4. Figure 2 shows a plant placed in a shady room.

FIGURE 2

What should be done to the plant to help it grow upright?

A Fertilize it B Water it C Place it outside in an open space D Move it further away from the window

5. The following information states the characteristics of a seed.

I am small and lightI have wings tooI can disperse far away from my parentsAfter I fall, I will germinate

What is the dispersion agent for the seed?

A Water B Wind C Animal D Explosive mechanism

6. Which unit should be used to measure the distance between cities?

A Kilometres B Metres C Centimetres D Millimetres

7. Figure 3 shows a cat feeding its five kittens. One of the kittens is very skinny compared to the others.

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FIGURE 3

What type of competition could have happened to explain this situation?

I FoodII SpaceIII Partner

A I onlyB I and II onlyC I and III onlyD II and III only

8. What is meant by preservation?

A A condition where various species are extinct from the EarthB A struggle to acquire limited basics C To maintain the condition of habitatsD To care for something by improving it towards its original state to avoid extinction

9. Which explanation best describes area?

A. The height of an object..B. The distance between the ends of an object.C. The sum of all the lengths of an object.D. The amount of surface covered by an object .

10. Food that is canned can be kept for a long time. What can prevent the cans from rusting?

A Painting the cans B Coating the cans with grease C Plating the cans with tin D Wrapping the cans with plastic

11. Figure 5 shows an investigation using a glass jar containing several objects.

FIGURE 5

A magnet is placed near the jar. The paper clips and thumb tacks are attracted to magnet. What does the investigation prove?

A Magnets can only attract clips B All metals are magnetic objects C Magnetic objects are attracted to the magnet. D Magnetic pull is stronger at the poles.

12. Which shows the correct sequence of planets?

A Venus, Mars, EarthB Jupiter, Mars, SaturnC Saturn , Uranus, NeptuneD Mars, Neptune, Pluto

13. Figure 6 shows an investigation about the conductor of electric current.

FIGURE 6

The bulb in the circuit lights up. What is liquid X?

A Cooking oilB Sugar solutionC Distilled waterD Lime juice

14. What happens when the distance of a planet from the Sun decreases?

A The planet becomes heavierB The planet becomes lighterC The planet becomes colderD The planet becomes hotter

15. What is meant by light refraction?

A Light travels in all directionsB Light travels in a straight lineC The movement of light as it travels from an object towards our eyesD The movement of light as it travels from one medium to another medium

16. The information below shows a list of animals.

The animals above are similar in

A the way they move B the way they breathe C the way they eat D the way they reproduce

17. Which of the following natural materials can be preserved if we recycle aluminium cans?

A Wood B Rubber C Metal

D Plastic

18. Which of the following characteristics of a material are most suitable to make a rain coat?

A Light and waterproofB Easily flexible and softC Difficult to decay and long lastingD Can be recycled and reused

19. Which of the following habits are harmful to health ?

I SmokingII Taking drugs

III Drinking alcohol IV Jogging

A I and III only B II and IV only

C I, II and III onlyD I, III and IV only

Snake Crocodile Cockroach

20. Figure 11 shows materials classified into two groups.

FIGURE 11

Which of the following correctly represents P and Q ?

P QABCD

Lime juiceOrange juiceSoy sauceSugar

CoffeeTomato ketchupSaltApple juice

20.

Electricity can be very dangerous

What is your reason to support the above statement?

A Electricity can cause fireB Electricity can cause deathC Electricity can pass through our body

D Electricity can travel through water and metals

Materials

VinegarPineapple juice P

Shampoo Lime water

21. Figure 13 shows a piece of bread that has been left for a week. Fungus has grown on the bread.

FIGURE 13

What conditions cause the growth of fungus on the bread?

A Hot and dryB Cold and dryC Hot and dampD Cold and damp

21. The following information shows a pineapple canning process.

J - Put the pineapple into a can and pour in syrupK - Seal the canL - Peel the pineapple and cut it into cubesM - Heat the can

Choose the correct sequence

A M, J, L, K B K, L, M, J C L, J, M, K D M, L,K, J

22. Table 2 shows the steps in recycling waste.

P The waste is separated based on respective categoriesQ Machines are used to crush the wasteR The separated waste is sent to the factory for processingS The waste is processed to get new products

TABLE 2Choose the correct sequence.

A P, S, R, QB P, R, Q, SC Q, R, S, PD S, P, Q, R

23. Figure 14 shows three different occurrences.

FIGURE 14

Which of them show the effect of gravitational attraction?

A W and X onlyB W and Y onlyC X and Y onlyD W, X and Y

25. * Bamboo* Pumpkin

How do the above plants protect themselves from enemies?

A By having a hard bark B By having needle- like leaves C By having fine hairs on their leaves D By producing latex

26. Figure 15 shows a jar containing mosquito larvae.

FIGURE 15

The larvae can be destroyed by putting in

A snails B small fish C water-lily D water lettuce

27. Which special characteristic of a plant does not prevent it from losing too much water?

A Having a stem which bends easilyB Dropping its leaves during the hot seasonC Having hairy leavesD Storing water in the leaves or stem

28. The following information shows inventors in one particular field of technology.

a. Alexander Graham Bell

b. J.L. Baird

Which of the following inventors has also contributed to the same field? A Karl Benz B Eli Whitney C Henry Bessemer D Guglielmo Marconi

29. In which of the following positions is the block most stable?

30. Figure 16 shows a tool.

FIGURE 16

What are the simple machines found in the tool?

A Lever and wedge B Screw and wedge C Screw and lever D Inclined plane and lever

SECTION B (20 MARKS)

Answer all the question. Write your answer in the spaces provided.

(a) What is the purpose of the research?

_________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(b) State the hypotheses of the research.

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(c) Give an inference based on your observation in (a) and (b) above.

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(d) Write a possible food chain related o the above three living things.

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2. Figure 2 shows a laboratory test relating to iron nails and rusting.

Figure 2

(a) Give a prediction to the test.

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(b) State the inference based on the answer given in (a)

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(c) State the variable that is :

i. kept the same :____________________________________________________________

ii. changed : ____________________________________________________________

iii measured : ____________________________________________________________ ( 3 marks)

(d) What is the function of the dry calcium chloride in test tube C?

__________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

3. The dialogue below shows a telephone conversation between Mas and Siti.

Mas : Yesterday, I saw the Sun’s surface being covered by a shadow. Siti : Me too! The Sun’s surface was completely covered by the shadow Mas : That’s not true! The Sun’s surface was only partially covered by the shadow. Siti : But I didn’t lie to you.

(a) What is the phenomenon Mas had seen? _______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(b) What is the phenomenon Siti had seen?

________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(c) Predict the scenario on the earth when the Sun’s surface is completely covered by a shadow.

________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(d) Give a reason to explain why Mas and Siti saw different phenomena at the same time.

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(e) What conclusion can be made based on your answer in (d)?

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4. Table 3 shows the number of pupils needed to lift a load using three different pulley systems, X, Y and Z.

Pulley system Number of pulleys Number of pupils

X 1 12Y 2 6Z 3 4

TABLE 3

(a) Write one hypothesis for the investigation.

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_________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(b) State the following variables in the investigation.

i. What to keep the same: ____________________________________________

ii. What to change :____________________________________________

(2 marks)

(c) Predict the number of pupils needed to lift the load if four pulleys are used.

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(1 mark)

ANSWERS

UPSR SET 3 /MODULE 24 /SECTION (A)

1.B 6.A 11.B 16.C 21.D 26.B2.C 7.A 12.D 17.A 22.C 27.A3.D 8.C 13.D 18.C 23.B 28.D4.D 9.D 14. 19.A 24.A 29.B5.B 10.A 15.D 20.B 25.C 30.C

SECTION (B) MODULE 24

1. (a) To investigate the relationship between the month and the numbers of animals.

(b) If the numbers of month increases, the number of animals P and Q will also increase. The more number of months, the more number animal P and Q.

(c) Because there are enough food supply.

(b) Paddy / grasshoppers/sparrow

2. (a) Nail A and C are not rusty while nail B and D are rusty.(b) Nail B and D are rusty because exposed to air and water.

(c) i.Type of nail. ii. The presense of air and water.

iii. Condition of nail.

(c) To absorb water.

3. (a) Partial eclipse of the Sun.(b) Total eclipse of the Sun.(c) The sky becomes completely dark and the stars can be seen in the sky.(d) Mas and Siti live in different parts on the earth.(e) A total eclipse of the Sun can only be seen in certain parts on the Earth.

4. (a) The more the number of pulleys used, the less the number of pupils needed to lift the load. (b) i. Number of pulleys ii. Number of pupils (c) 3 pupils