IGCSE Science - Combined (0653) — May–June 2024, Paper 12

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What are the characteristics of living organisms? excretion growth movement nutrition reproduction respiration sensitivity A        B        C        D   …

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Which row is correct for osmosis? requires a partially involves the permeable membrane movement of water A no no B no yes C yes no D yes yes

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Which name is given to proteins that function as biological catalysts? A enzymes B hormones C solvents D vitamins

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Which substance found in plant cells is needed for photosynthesis? A chlorophyll B glucose C haemoglobin D starch

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Which nutrient is needed for each function in the human body? to make red for strong for growth blood cells bones A calcium iron protein B calcium protein iron C iron calcium…

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Which region of the alimentary canal carries out ingestion? A D B C

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The diagram shows what happens to proteins in the alimentary canal. protein small molecules X is the type of digestion involved. Y is a property of the small molecules produced. Z…

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Which environmental conditions result in the highest rate of transpiration from a plant? humidity temperature A high high B low high C high low D low low

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A student competes in a running race at school. What is the effect on the student’s rate and depth of breathing during the race? rate of breathing depth of breathing A decreases…

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A cat suddenly jumps in front of a person walking down a street. The person is shocked. Which row shows the changes that occur? adrenaline level pulse rate A unchanged decreases B…

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Question 11 · 1 mark

Which statement about offspring produced by asexual reproduction is correct? A The offspring are genetically different from one another. B The offspring are genetically identical…

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Question 12 · 1 mark

The diagram represents several food chains in a food web. kestrel cat wolf small bird rat sheep ant grasshopper grass How many different food chains are there in the food web…

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Question 13 · 1 mark

What is an undesirable effect of deforestation? A less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere B less extinction C less flooding D loss of soil

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The diagram shows representations of some substances. N N H O H O C O O O H O H Which row identifies the total number of atoms and the total number of molecules in this diagram?…

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Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key = atom of element X = atom of element Y

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Sodium chloride is an ionic compound made by reacting sodium with chlorine. Which statement about the formation of sodium chloride is correct? A Sodium atoms and chlorine atoms…

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Question 17 · 1 mark

What is the formula of nitric acid? A HCl B HNO3 C NaOH D NH3

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Which row identifies the electrode products in the electrolysis of the named electrolyte? electrolyte product at anode product at cathode A concentrated aqueous sodium chloride…

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Which row describes an exothermic reaction? temperature of the direction of reaction mixture energy transfer A decreases from the surroundings B decreases to the surroundings C…

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The graph shows the volume of hydrogen gas produced when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with zinc. At which point is the rate of reaction greatest? D C B volume A time

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What is a reduction process? A the combustion of a fuel B the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate C the extraction of copper from copper oxide D the reaction between an…

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Question 22 · 1 mark

Compound X reacts with dilute nitric acid to give a colourless gas which turns limewater milky. An aqueous solution of X reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide to form a light blue…

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Question 23 · 1 mark

Part of the Periodic Table is shown. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Which numbers represent a metal and a non-metal in the same period? A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 4 and 6 D 5 and 6

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Which row describes elements in Group I and Group VII of the Periodic Table? Group I elements Group VII elements A are solid at room temperature are solid, liquid or gas at room…

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Which statement describes an alloy? A It is a compound containing a metal and a non-metal. B It is a compound containing two metals. C It is a mixture of a metal with other…

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Which statements about water are correct? 1 In a water molecule, the oxygen atom has eight electrons in its outer shell. 2 Water changes the colour of cobalt(II) chloride to blue.…

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Question 27 · 1 mark

Butane is a hydrocarbon. What are the products of the complete combustion of butane? A carbon and hydrogen B carbon dioxide and hydrogen C carbon dioxide and water D carbon…

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Question 28 · 1 mark

A student determines the volume of a laboratory notebook. Which measuring instruments are used? A a clock and a measuring cylinder B a measuring cylinder and a ruler C a measuring…

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A student wants to find the period of a pendulum. He determines the time taken for the pendulum to make one complete oscillation. He repeats the measurement several times. His…

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Question 30 · 1 mark

Graph 1 is a distance–time graph. Graph 2 is a speed–time graph. distance speed 0 0 0 time 0 time graph 1 graph 2 Which graphs represent the motion of a car that is moving at…

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Question 31 · 1 mark

A cart is pulled along a horizontal road by a horse. The horse does work on the cart. The work done depends on the force exerted on the cart and on one other quantity. What is the…

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Question 32 · 1 mark

As an electric car starts moving, the car motor transfers energy to the wheels. Which process is involved in this transfer of energy? A work done by heating in the motor B work…

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Question 33 · 1 mark

Which energy resource is non-renewable? A geothermal B hydroelectric C nuclear D wind

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Question 34 · 1 mark

Some of the liquid in a beaker starts to evaporate. What happens to the temperature of the liquid remaining and why does the temperature change? A The temperature decreases…

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A glass bottle is half full of water. The glass bottle has a metal cap that fits tightly over the top of the bottle and is difficult to unscrew. After the glass bottle and the…

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Question 36 · 1 mark

Energy is transferred from the Sun through the vacuum of space to all the planets in the Solar System. How is the energy transferred? A by conduction, convection and radiation B…

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Question 37 · 1 mark

Which diagram shows how a converging lens forms a real image of object O at the point labelled I? A B O I O I C D O I O I

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Question 38 · 1 mark

Which row gives the unit for potential difference (p.d.) and the unit for electromotive force (e.m.f.)? p.d. e.m.f. A J N B J V C V N D V V

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Question 39 · 1 mark

Two heaters are connected in parallel to a socket that is protected by a fuse. The current in each heater is 9.0 A. What is a suitable rating for the fuse? A 3A B 5A C 9A D 20 A

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Two lamps can be connected to a power supply either in series or in parallel. Which statement is correct? A In a series circuit, the current from the power supply is greater than…

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