IGCSE Science - Combined (0653) — October–November 2024, Paper 21

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Which characteristics are found in all living organisms? The table uses "yes"/"no" for each of: excretion, growth, photosynthesis, respiration. excretion growth photosynthesis…

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What is the function of ciliated cells in the bronchi? A absorption of oxygen B movement of mucus C production of mucus D transport of oxygen

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A student uses a starch suspension contained in a transparent partially permeable membrane to investigate diffusion. The membrane is placed in a beaker of X. The diagram shows the…

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Which two components of cow's milk are essential for strong teeth and bones? A minerals and vitamins B fats and proteins C carbohydrates and vitamins D minerals and water

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The diagram shows the human alimentary canal with three regions labelled 1 (mouth/upper region), 2 (middle region) and 3 (lower region/anus). Where do egestion and ingestion…

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A list of enzymes and a diagram of some human organs are shown. The organ labelled X is shown in the diagram. 1 amylase 2 protease 3 lipase Which enzymes are secreted by the organ…

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Which row is correct for the transport of water during transpiration in plants? tissue direction of transport --- --- --- A phloem leaf to root B phloem root to leaf C xylem leaf…

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What happens after blood has filled the atria of the heart? muscles of the atria muscles of the ventricles valves between atria and ventricles --- --- --- --- A contract contract…

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Which row completes the balanced chemical equation for aerobic respiration? C6H12O6 + ...1... → ...2... + ...3... 1 2 3 --- --- --- --- A 6H2O 6O2 6CO2 B 6O2 6CO2 3H2O C 3O2 6CO2…

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The diagram shows a germinated seed in a horizontal position, with a shoot and a root growing from the seed. Four areas A, B, C and D are marked along the root. In which area is…

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Which row about wind-pollinated plants is correct? position of stamens and stigmas size of petals compared to insect-pollinated plants --- --- --- A outside the flower large B…

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The diagram represents the human placenta. The blood of the fetus is on one side and the blood of the mother on the other, separated by the placenta. P and Q show the net movement…

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Which factors reduce the possible number of trophic levels in a food chain? 1 energy lost in faeces 2 energy absorbed by a plant leaf 3 energy released by respiration 4 energy…

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The diagram shows a chromatogram produced by four different substances A, B, C and D. The vertical axis is marked in cm from 0 to 5, with the baseline at 0 and the solvent front…

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Which process is not a chemical change? A electrolysis of molten lead bromide B fractional distillation of petroleum C oxidation of copper D rusting of iron

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Question 16 · 1 mark

Magnesium chloride is an ionic compound. Which row describes the formation of magnesium chloride and the strength of the attraction between its ions? formation of magnesium…

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Question 17 · 1 mark

The equation for the reaction between barium nitrate and sodium sulfate is shown. Ba(NO3)2(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2NaNO3(aq) What is the ionic equation for this reaction? A…

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When molten sodium chloride is electrolysed using inert electrodes, sodium and chlorine are produced at the electrodes. Which row describes what happens at the anode and at the…

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Which row about bond breaking is correct? type of process net energy transfer --- --- --- A endothermic to surroundings B endothermic from surroundings C exothermic to…

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Which statement explains how decreasing the concentration of reactants affects the rate of a reaction? A It decreases because the frequency of collisions decreases. B It decreases…

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Question 21 · 1 mark

Compound X reacts with compound Y to form sodium sulfate, water and carbon dioxide. What are X and Y? X Y --- --- --- A sodium carbonate hydrochloric acid B sodium carbonate…

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Question 22 · 1 mark

A piece of damp blue litmus paper is placed in a gas. The litmus paper turns red and then turns white. What is the gas? A chlorine B hydrogen C carbon dioxide D oxygen

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Which statement explains why the elements in Group VIII of the Periodic Table are unreactive? A They are gases. B They are non-metals. C They have equal numbers of protons and…

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Which metal can be obtained by passing hydrogen over its heated metal oxide? A copper B magnesium C iron D zinc

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Which pie chart shows the composition of clean air? The four pie charts A, B, C and D each show segments for nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases in different…

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Which statements about the alkanes are correct? 1 They are saturated hydrocarbons. 2 They produce carbon monoxide and water during complete combustion. 3 They are generally…

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Question 27 · 1 mark

Which statement about cracking is correct? A Alkanes are produced, which are used to make polymers. B Low temperatures are used. C Alkenes are the only products. D A catalyst is…

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Question 28 · 1 mark

A car is moving downhill along a road at a constant speed. Which graph is the speed–time graph for the car? The four graphs A, B, C and D plot speed (y-axis) against time…

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A cube is made of material with a density of 5.0 g / cm³. Which row shows the length of one side and the mass of the cube? length of one side of cube / cm mass of cube / g --- ---…

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Question 30 · 1 mark

A block of weight 65 N rests on a horizontal surface. The pressure on the surface due to the block is 10 Pa. What is the area of contact between the block and the surface? A 6.5…

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Question 31 · 1 mark

A wind-powered generator is used to charge a car battery. In which form is energy stored in the moving air, and in which form is energy stored in the charged battery? energy in…

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Question 32 · 1 mark

For which energy resource is the Sun the main source of energy? A geothermal B nuclear C tidal D wind

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Question 33 · 1 mark

A gas changes state to become a liquid. How do the forces between the molecules and the distances between the molecules change? forces between molecules distances between…

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Question 34 · 1 mark

A small coloured crystal is at the bottom of a beaker of water at room temperature. The beaker is gently heated from underneath the crystal, and the crystal dissolves slowly.…

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Question 35 · 1 mark

A thin converging lens is used as a magnifying glass. Where is the object positioned, and is the image real or virtual? position of object image --- --- --- A closer to the lens…

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Question 36 · 1 mark

The diagram represents a sound wave travelling from left to right in a solid. A rarefaction is labelled R and a compression is labelled C; the wave direction is shown. R is a…

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Question 37 · 1 mark

A resistor of resistance 3.0 Ω is connected to a 6.0 V power supply. What is the rate of flow of charge through the resistor? A 0.50 C / min B 2.0 C / min C 30 C / min D 120 C /…

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Question 38 · 1 mark

A power supply causes a current in a circuit. The electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the power supply and the resistance of the circuit are both changed. Which two changes must…

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Question 39 · 1 mark

Which circuit shows a voltmeter that measures the potential difference (p.d.) across a variable resistor? The four circuit diagrams A, B, C and D each show a voltmeter (V)…

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Question 40 · 1 mark

An electric circuit contains two resistors connected to a cell. One resistor is labelled R. The switch is shown open in the diagram. The switch is now closed. What happens to the…

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