IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated (0973) — May–June 2024, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Characteristics of living organisms

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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Question 2 · 1 mark · Movement in and out of cells

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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Question 3 · 1 mark · Digestion

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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Question 4 · 1 mark · Digestion

The diagram shows part of the human alimentary canal and associated organs, with parts labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4. [Diagram: alimentary canal; 4 = liver, 2 = pancreas, 1 = stomach.]…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Leaf structure

The diagram shows the cross-section of part of a leaf with cells labelled W, X, Y and Z. [Diagram: leaf cross-section with cells W, X, Y, Z; gas exchange and water loss occur at…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Digestion

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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Question 7 · 1 mark · Blood

The diagram shows some blood viewed under a light microscope (with 7 red blood cells shown). [Diagram: blood smear under the microscope; count the red blood cells.] How many red…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Gas exchange in humans

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 is…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Hormones

Which row about hormones is correct? A means of transport alimentary canal, where produced glands, site of action target organs B alimentary canal, organs, all organs C blood,…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Human reproduction

The diagram shows the human female reproductive system. Where is the embryo normally implanted to enable it to develop into a healthy fetus? [Diagram: female reproductive system;…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Inheritance

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 different…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Food chains and food webs

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 by…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Carbon cycle

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 atmosphere.…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

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 Periodic…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Covalent bonding

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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Question 16 · 1 mark · Giant covalent structures

Which diagram shows the structure of graphite? [Diagrams A-D: carbon structures; A = layers of hexagonal carbon rings (graphite).] A diagram A B diagram B C diagram C D diagram D

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Chemical formulae

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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Question 18 · 1 mark · Rate of reaction

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 syringe…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Oxidation and reduction

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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Question 20 · 1 mark · Acids and bases

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? A before 6, after 5 B before 6,…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Identification of ions

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

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Chemical formulae

Different minerals contain different elements. Which mineral contains three non-metallic elements? A chalcopyrite CuFeS2 B cryolite Na3AlF6 C gypsum CaSO4.2H2O D ilmenite FeTiO3

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Transition elements

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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Question 24 · 1 mark · Alloys

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 with…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Fertilisers

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 sulfate

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Carbonates

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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Question 27 · 1 mark · Polymers

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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Question 28 · 1 mark · Speed and acceleration

The graph shows how the speed of an object varies with time. The speed of the object is v at time t (a straight line from the origin to (t, v)). [Speed-time graph: straight line…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Density

The diagram shows a block of metal of mass 72 g with dimensions 2.0 cm x 3.0 cm x 4.0 cm. [Diagram: cuboid 2.0 cm x 3.0 cm x 4.0 cm, mass 72 g.] What is the density of the metal?…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Forces

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 if…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Energy resources

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 wind D…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Thermal expansion

A copper disc has a hole at its centre that is slightly too small to fit over a copper cylinder. [Diagram: copper disc with central hole and a copper cylinder.] How can the disc…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Refraction of light

The diagram shows a ray of light travelling from glass into air. Which labelled arrow shows the path of the light in the air? [Diagram: ray from glass to air; refracted-path…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Sound

The diagrams represent two different sound waves, P and Q, drawn to the same scale. Wave Q has a larger amplitude and a higher frequency than wave P. [Displacement-time graphs:…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Static electricity

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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Question 36 · 1 mark · Electrical quantities

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 (e.m.f.)…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Series circuits

A 2.0 ohm resistor and a 1.0 ohm resistor are connected in series with a cell. [Circuit diagram: 2.0 ohm and 1.0 ohm resistors in series with a cell.] Which statement about…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · The motor effect

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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Question 39 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

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 52/38 Sr B 90/38 Sr C 38/52 Sr D 90/52…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Radioactivity

The graph shows the decay curve for a radioactive substance (emissions per minute against time/hours, starting at 800 and halving every 2.0 hours). [Decay curve: emissions per…

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