IGCSE Science - Combined (0653) — October–November 2024, Paper 23

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Which row correctly identifies the function of a ciliated cell in the bronchus of a healthy human? substance being moved direction of movement --- --- --- A air towards…

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Water enters a plant cell. In which order does the water pass through the cell structures before reaching the vacuole? A cell membrane → cell wall → cytoplasm B cell wall → cell…

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Which row describes an enzyme? molecule function --- --- --- A carbohydrate biological catalyst B carbohydrate hormone C protein biological catalyst D protein hormone

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What is a symptom of iron deficiency? A constipation B feeling tired C coronary heart disease D scurvy

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Chemical digestion produces small, soluble molecules. For which process is chemical digestion necessary? A absorption B egestion C excretion D ingestion

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The diagram shows a section through the human heart. The four valves are labelled W, X, Y and Z (W and X near the top, Z and Y in the middle). When the left ventricle contracts,…

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Which row describes how the oxygen concentration and carbon dioxide concentration in blood changes as the blood passes through the lungs? oxygen concentration carbon dioxide…

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The incomplete equation for aerobic respiration is shown. X + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water What is the formula of X? A C6H6O12 B C6H12O6 C C12H12O6 D 6CH12O6

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Which row is correct for auxin in a shoot? effect of auxin side of shoot where more auxin is found --- --- --- A cell division closer to the light B cell division further away…

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Which row is correct for sexual reproduction? requires gametes offspring produced --- --- --- A yes genetically different B yes genetically identical C no genetically different D…

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Which diagram shows the stigma and stamen of a wind-pollinated flower? The four diagrams A, B, C and D each show a flower's stigma and stamen arrangement; the wind-pollinated…

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What is the function of the placenta? A to allow the mixing of the mother's blood with the blood of the fetus B to exchange nutrients and waste C to keep the fetus warm D to stop…

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What are the effects of deforestation and the combustion of fossil fuels on the concentrations of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the atmosphere? concentration of carbon dioxide…

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Solid mixtures X and Y are made from the salts as shown in the table. mixture X mixture Y --- --- barium sulfate: white, insoluble; iron(III) sulfate: brown, soluble potassium…

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Which particle has the smallest mass? A atom B electron C neutron D proton

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Which dot-and-cross diagram represents the bonding in a molecule of ethene? The four options A, B, C and D each show a dot-and-cross diagram for two carbon atoms bonded to…

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What are the correct numbers of atoms in one molecule of nitric acid? hydrogen nitrogen oxygen --- --- --- --- A 1 1 3 B 1 3 1 C 2 1 3 D 2 3 1

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Molten silver chloride is electrolysed using inert electrodes. Which statement about this electrolysis is correct? A Silver ions gain electrons at the anode. B Silver ions gain…

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The reaction of bromine with ethene is exothermic. Which statement about this reaction is correct? A The activation energy is greater than the energy released in bond formation. B…

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Which row describes what happens to the rate of reaction and the frequency of collisions between particles when the concentration of a reactant is increased? rate of reaction…

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Which statements about an oxidising agent are correct? 1 It is oxidised in a redox reaction. 2 It is reduced in a redox reaction. 3 It oxidises another substance in a redox…

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Magnesium chloride crystals can be made by reacting solid magnesium carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid. What is not used in this process? A excess solid B crystallisation C…

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Question 23 · 1 mark

Which statement about the halogens is correct? A Aqueous sodium bromide reacts with chlorine to produce aqueous sodium chloride. B Aqueous sodium chloride reacts with iodine to…

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Which metal is extracted from bauxite? A aluminium B copper C iron D zinc

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Two different bottles each contain a colourless liquid. One bottle contains an alkene and the other contains water. Three different tests are listed. 1 addition of pink cobalt(II)…

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Which statement about greenhouse gases is correct? A Increased concentrations of greenhouse gases cause a reduced greenhouse effect, which may contribute to climate change. B…

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Q, R and S are fossil fuels. The main constituent of Q is methane. R is a source of diesel oil and bitumen. S is burned in car engines. Which row identifies Q, R and S? Q R S ---…

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Which distance–time graph represents an object that is moving with changing speed? The four graphs A, B, C and D each plot distance (y-axis) against time (x-axis). A changing…

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Which statement about mass and weight is correct? A Mass is the gravitational field that acts on a weight. B Mass is the gravitational force that acts on a weight. C Weight is the…

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Question 30 · 1 mark

A luggage trolley is pushed with a horizontal force of 120 N. The diagram shows a luggage trolley being pushed by a horizontal 120 N force. The trolley travels a distance of 500…

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Question 31 · 1 mark

A brick of mass 3.0 kg rests on a shelf. The brick falls from the shelf. The brick hits the ground at a speed of 8.0 m / s. Ignore air resistance. How much kinetic energy does the…

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Which row states an advantage and a disadvantage of the energy resource given? energy resource advantage disadvantage --- --- --- --- A natural gas renewable produces carbon…

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Question 33 · 1 mark

The water in four containers is at the same temperature. There is a movement of air over the surface of containers A and B but not over C and D. The diagram shows four open…

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An aluminium cap is screwed onto the top of an aluminium bottle. The diagram shows an aluminium cap on an aluminium bottle. The cap is difficult to unscrew. Which action makes…

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A metal bar is heated at one end. The diagram shows a metal bar being heated at one end. What is the main method by which thermal energy reaches the other end of the bar? A…

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Three types of wave are listed. 1 microwaves 2 sound waves 3 radio waves Which waves are longitudinal waves? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 1 only D 2 only

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Question 37 · 1 mark

A wave is refracted when it moves from one medium to another. What must remain constant? A direction of motion B frequency C speed D wavelength

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Question 38 · 1 mark

The current in a resistor is 4.0 A. What is the time taken for 1200 C of charge to flow through the resistor? A 0.20 min B 5.0 min C 80 min D 300 min

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A student connects a lamp to a cell. Which change to the circuit can increase the current in the circuit? A connecting a second cell in series B connecting a second lamp in series…

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Question 40 · 1 mark

Four ammeters, V, W, X and Y, are connected in the circuit shown. The circuit has two parallel branches: ammeters V and W are in the top branch, ammeters Y and X are in the bottom…

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