IGCSE Science - Combined (0653) — May–June 2023, Paper 13

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Question 1 · 1 mark

What is a characteristic of all living things? A egestion B ingestion C nutrition D photosynthesis

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Question 2 · 1 mark

Which structure is found only in plant cells? A cell membrane B cytoplasm C large vacuole D nucleus

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Question 3 · 1 mark

A student tests a liquid with Benedict’s solution and iodine solution. The results are shown. test result Benedict’s solution orange-red colour iodine solution orange-brown colour…

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Question 4 · 1 mark

During photosynthesis, plants use energy from which source? A air B soil C water D Sun

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Which row matches the part of the alimentary canal to its function? part of the function of part alimentary canal A anus absorption B oesophagus digestion C mouth ingestion D…

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Which row shows the effects of increasing humidity and temperature on the rate of transpiration of a plant? increasing increasing humidity temperature A decreases increases B…

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From which chamber does the blood leave the heart to travel to the organs of the body? D A B C

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Question 8 · 1 mark

A student carries out vigorous exercise for 10 minutes. Which statements are correct for what happens during the exercise? 1 The pulse rate increases. 2 The depth of breathing…

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Which situation is most likely to cause a sudden rise in the release of adrenaline into the blood? A beginning gentle exercise B being startled or alarmed C digestion of food…

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Question 10 · 1 mark

Which definition of asexual reproduction is correct? A production of genetically different offspring from one parent B production of genetically different offspring from two…

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Question 11 · 1 mark

Which environmental conditions are normally necessary for seed germination? suitable light oxygen water temperature A no yes no yes B no yes yes yes C yes no yes no D yes yes yes…

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Question 12 · 1 mark

Which name is given to the ball of cells that can implant into the wall of the uterus? A embryo B gamete C ovum D zygote

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Question 13 · 1 mark

The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle. carbon dioxide in the air 1 3 animals plants Which labels represent respiration? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

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Question 14 · 1 mark

The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Each diagram (A, B, C, D) shows several molecules drawn as joined circles, where each circle represents an atom and different…

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Question 15 · 1 mark

The nucleon number of an atom of chlorine is 35. Which statement about this atom is correct? A It contains the same number of neutrons as electrons. B It contains the same number…

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Question 16 · 1 mark

Which dot-and-cross diagram represents lithium fluoride, LiF? A B + – Li F Li F C D + – Li F Li F

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Question 17 · 1 mark

The molecular structures of four compounds are shown. P Q H O H H H H O H H C C C C O H H C C O C C H H H H H H H R S H H H H H O H H H C C C C O H H C C C C H H O H H H H H H…

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Question 18 · 1 mark

X is an ionic compound. In which experiment does the lamp not light up? A B lamp lamp molten X solid X C D lamp lamp X dissolved in X dissolved dilute sulfuric acid in water

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Question 19 · 1 mark

Powdered zinc reacts with a blue solution of copper(II) sulfate. Which observation shows that the reaction is exothermic? A A red-brown solid forms. B Some grey solid remains…

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Question 20 · 1 mark

Zinc reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to form zinc sulfate and hydrogen. Which apparatus is suitable for investigating the rate of this reaction? A B C D

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Question 21 · 1 mark

The word equation for the reaction between hydrogen and copper oxide is shown. hydrogen + copper oxide → copper + water Which substance, shown in the word equation, is reduced in…

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Which two substances both react with dilute sulfuric acid to make the salt magnesium sulfate? A magnesium carbonate and magnesium chloride B magnesium chloride and magnesium…

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Question 23 · 1 mark

The results of two tests on a white solid are shown. test result 1 add aqueous sodium hydroxide white precipitate formed 2 add dilute hydrochloric acid colourless gas formed What…

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Question 24 · 1 mark

Two non-metallic elements, X and Y, are in the same group of the Periodic Table. X is higher in the group than Y. Which row shows the group number that includes elements X and Y…

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Question 25 · 1 mark

Copper oxide is heated with carbon as shown. copper oxide and carbon crucible tripod Bunsen burner Which statement about this experiment is correct? A A pink-brown solid is…

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Question 26 · 1 mark

Which statement about a pollutant in the air is correct? A Carbon dioxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. B Carbon monoxide causes acid rain. C Oxides of…

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Question 27 · 1 mark

Which statement about propane is correct? A It is the main constituent of natural gas. B It is a very reactive substance. C It is a saturated hydrocarbon. D It reacts rapidly with…

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Question 28 · 1 mark

Which piece of apparatus is used when determining the volume of a small irregularly shaped stone? A a balance B a clock C a measuring cylinder D a ruler

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Question 29 · 1 mark

Which statement about mass and weight is correct? A Mass and weight are different types of force. B The mass of an object depends on the strength of the gravitational field in…

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Question 30 · 1 mark

Two forces act on an object as shown. object 16 N 2N What is the resultant force on the object? A 14 N to the left B 14 N to the right C 18 N to the left D 18 N to the right

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Question 31 · 1 mark

A motor is used to lift a certain number of bricks through a certain height in a certain time. Which action requires the motor to use a greater power? A lifting an equal number of…

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Question 32 · 1 mark

The generator in a power station is rotated by a turbine. Steam from boiling water rotates the turbine. Which energy source is used to produce electricity in this way? A…

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Question 33 · 1 mark

Which statement describes the molecules in a gas? A They are close together and move about quickly. B They are close together and move about slowly. C They are far apart and move…

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Question 34 · 1 mark

A strip of brass and a strip of steel are glued together to make a single strip. The diagrams show the strip at room temperature and at a high temperature. brass brass steel steel…

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Question 35 · 1 mark

A source of light is placed in front of a plane mirror. Which labelled point shows the position of the image of the source? A B C D source of light

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Question 36 · 1 mark

X-rays and radio waves are electromagnetic waves. Which statement is correct? A X-rays have greater frequencies than radio waves and travel at the same speed in a vacuum. B X-rays…

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Question 37 · 1 mark

An uncharged object becomes positively charged by friction. What happens during this process? A Electrons are added to the object. B Electrons are removed from the object. C…

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Question 38 · 1 mark

A variable power supply is connected to a resistor and there is a current in the resistor. variable power supply current The potential difference (p.d.) across the resistor is…

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Question 39 · 1 mark

The diagram shows a power supply connected to a 4.0 Ω resistor, a 6.0 Ω resistor and a 2.0 Ω resistor. + – 4.0 : 6.0 : 2.0 : Which statement about current is correct? A The…

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Question 40 · 1 mark

An electric heater has a label stating this information: 240 V, 2400 W, 10 A. What is written on a fuse with a rating that is appropriate for use with this heater? A 5A B 13 A C…

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