IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated (0654) — May–June 2024, Paper 13

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1 Which two characteristics of living organisms are demonstrated by gravitropism? A growth and nutrition B growth and sensitivity C respiration and nutrition D respiration and…

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2 By which process does oxygen pass from the alveoli to the blood capillaries in the lungs? A diffusion B osmosis C secretion D transpiration

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3 What are the products when oils are digested? A amino acids and glycerol B fats and amino acids C fatty acids and glycerol D fatty acids and sugars

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4 The diagram shows part of the human alimentary canal and associated organs, with four parts labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Which labels identify the liver, pancreas and stomach? liver…

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5 The diagram shows the cross-section of part of a leaf with cells labelled W, X, Y and Z. Which cells lose most water and which cells absorb most carbon dioxide during the…

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6 A scientist places equal volumes of starch and saliva into a test-tube. After 30 minutes, the mixture is tested with iodine solution. The iodine solution remains brown. Which…

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7 The diagram shows some blood viewed under a light microscope. How many red blood cells are shown? A 1 B 2 C 5 D 7

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8 Which statement about the composition of expired air, compared with inspired air, is correct? A The percentage of carbon dioxide is decreased and the percentage of water vapour…

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9 Which row about hormones is correct? means of transport where produced site of action ----- -------------------- ---------------- ---------------- A alimentary canal glands…

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10 The diagram shows the human female reproductive system, with parts labelled A, B, C and D. Where is the embryo normally implanted to enable it to develop into a healthy fetus?…

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11 Which statement describes a heterozygous genotype? A not pure breeding with two different alleles B not pure breeding with two identical alleles C pure breeding with two…

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12 Which statement about organisms in a food chain is correct? A A carnivore is an organism that gets its energy by eating plants. B A consumer is an organism that gets its energy…

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13 The diagram shows gas exchange by two groups of organisms (producers and consumers) during the hours of darkness, with gases labelled P, Q, R and S exchanged with the…

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14 Which statement about atoms is correct? A All atoms contain equal numbers of neutrons and protons. B All atoms of the same element have the same number of neutrons. C The…

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15 Which substances exist as covalent molecules? 1 helium 2 chlorine 3 sodium chloride 4 ethanol A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

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16 Which diagram shows the structure of graphite? (Four structures A-D are shown.) A B C D

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17 Which oxides of nitrogen have the same ratio of nitrogen atoms to oxygen atoms? 1 N2O 2 NO 3 NO2 4 N2O4 A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

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18 Hydrogen gas is given off when zinc reacts with dilute sulfuric acid. Which piece of apparatus is used to collect the hydrogen gas and measure its volume? A balance B gas…

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19 The equation for the reaction between iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3, and carbon is: 2Fe2O3 + 3C - 4Fe + 3CO2. Which statement about this reaction is correct? A C is oxidised. B CO2 is…

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20 The waste from a factory is acidic. The factory treats the waste with limestone. Which row shows the pH of the waste before and after treatment? before after ----- --------…

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21 White solid X reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. A gas is produced which turns limewater milky. A flame test is done on solid X and produces a red coloured flame. What is X?…

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22 Different minerals contain different elements. Which mineral contains three non-metallic elements? mineral formula ----- -------------- -------------- A chalcopyrite CuFeS2 B…

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23 Manganese is a transition element. What is a property of manganese? A high melting point B low density C thermal insulator D transparent

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24 Which process is used to increase the hardness of a metal? A Mix the metal with a gas. B Mix the metal with another element. C Mix the metal with a polymer. D Mix the metal…

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25 Which compound contains two of the three elements needed in a fertiliser used for plant growth? A potassium carbonate B potassium chloride C potassium nitrate D potassium…

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26 Which type of reaction is used to manufacture lime from limestone? A addition polymerisation B cracking C neutralisation D thermal decomposition

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27 Poly(ethene) is made from ethene by addition polymerisation. Which word describes ethene in this process? A fuel B catalyst C monomer D solvent

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28 The graph shows how the speed of an object varies with time. The speed of the object is v at time t. Which expression gives the distance travelled by the object in time t? A…

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29 The diagram shows a block of metal of mass 72 g with dimensions 2.0 cm by 3.0 cm by 4.0 cm. What is the density of the metal? A 3.0 g / cm3 B 6.0 g / cm3 C 9.0 g / cm3 D 12 g /…

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30 Which statement about a resultant force is correct? A An object must have a resultant force acting on it if it is moving. B An object must have a resultant force acting on it…

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31 What is the energy source for a wind turbine that is producing electricity? A chemical potential energy of wind B gravitational potential energy of wind C kinetic energy of…

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32 A copper disc has a hole at its centre that is slightly too small to fit over a copper cylinder. How can the disc be fitted over the cylinder? A Cool the disc and then fit it…

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33 The diagram shows a ray of light travelling from glass into air, with four possible paths in the air labelled A, B, C and D. Which labelled arrow shows the path of the light in…

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34 The diagrams represent two different sound waves, P and Q, drawn to the same scale (displacement against time). How do the loudness and the pitch of the sounds compare? louder…

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35 When two different, uncharged, insulating materials are rubbed together, one becomes positively charged and the other becomes negatively charged. What happens to cause the…

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36 For which quantities is the unit the volt? A current and potential difference (p.d.) B electromotive force (e.m.f.) and potential difference (p.d.) C electromotive force…

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37 A 2.0 ohm resistor and a 1.0 ohm resistor are connected in series with a cell. Which statement about current in the circuit is correct? A The current in the 2.0 ohm resistor is…

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38 A coil lies between the poles of a magnet. There is a current in the coil and this causes a turning effect. Which change does not increase the turning effect on the coil? A…

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39 An atom of an isotope of strontium (Sr) has a proton number of 38 and contains 52 neutrons. What is the nuclide notation for this isotope? A 52 over 38 Sr B 90 over 38 Sr C 38…

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40 The graph shows the decay curve for a radioactive substance (emissions per minute, 0-800, against time / hours, 0-10). What is the half-life of this substance? A 2.0 hours B…

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