NOBLE NATIONAL PLUS SCHOOL

SEMESTER ASSESSMENT 2 – 2016

SCIENCE
PRIMARY 6

Name : ______________________ ( ) Date: Monday, 23 May 2016

50 Questions
100 Marks

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

1. Do not turn over the booklet until you are told to do so.

2. Follow all instructions carefully.

3. Answer all questions.

Section Possible Marks Marks Obtained

A 50

B 50

Total A + B 100

This paper consists of 18 printed pages (inclusive of cover page).

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Section A: MCQ (25 x 2 = 50 MARKS)
Choose the correct answer and write down your answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the
brackets provided

1. Which of the following are sources of energy?

A : The Sun
B : Wind
C : Plant and animal matter
D : Waves

(1) A and B only (2) B and C only

(3) C and D only (4) A, B, C and D ( )

The diagram below shows a simple example of energy transfer in a forest. Use the
diagram to answer Questions 2 and 3.

2. Where does the energy to support life in the forest come from?
(1) Sun (2) Tree
(3) Insect (4) Animal ( )

3. What roles do the living trees play in the forest?

A. Provide wood to make paper
B. Release oxygen to the surrounding air
C. Provide food and shelter for the animals
D. Remove carbon dioxide from the surrounding air

(1) A and B only (2) C and D only

(3) B, C and D only (4) A, B, C and D ( )

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4. There are more herbivores than carnivores in a food chain because __________
A. much energy is lost in the transfer of energy from herbivores to carnivores
B. a larger number of herbivores is needed to support a smaller number of
carnivores
C. this is the way the food chain stays in equilibrium

(1) A only (2) A and B

(3) B and C (4) A, B and C ( )

5. In a food relationship where the lion eats the giraffe, and the giraffe eats plants,
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A. the lion is the prey and the giraffe is the predator
B. the lion is the predator and the giraffe is the prey
C. the lion is the primary consumer and the giraffe is the secondary consumer
D. the lion is the secondary consumer and the giraffe is the primary consumer

(1) A and C (2) B and C

(3) A and D (4) B and D ( )

6. Trees in the rainforest have leaves growing only at the top of the trees. This is
because _________________.
(1) they compete with one another for rainwater
(2) they compete with one another for sunlight
(3) the leaves do not grow well at the bottom
(4) the trees have fewer leaves to reduce the loss of water through
transpiration ( )

7. Which of the following activities involve(s) kinetic energy?

A B C D

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 (1) C only (2) A and C only
(3) B and D only (4) A, C and D only ( )

8. An athlete runs up a flight of stairs and stops once he reaches the top of the
stairs.

What forms of energy does the athlete now possess?

(1) Sound energy and heat energy
(2) Kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy
(3) Kinetic energy and sound energy
(4) Gravitational potential energy and heat energy ( )

9. Look at the picture below.

Which of the following forms of energy were involved when the bullet was fired
from the gun?
A. Heat energy
B. Sound energy
C. Kinetic energy
D. Chemical potential energy

(1) A and B only (2) C and D only

(3) A, B and C only (4) A, B, C and D ( )

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10. What are the energy changes taking place in the activity shown in the diagram
below?

(1) Kinetic energy heat energy gravitational potential energy

(2) Gravitational potential energy kinetic energy heat energy
(3) Chemical potential energy kinetic energy heat energy
(4) Gravitational potential energy kinetic energy gravitational potential
energy ( )

11. Study the diagram below carefully. It was observed that after a few minutes, a
burn mark appears on the paper.

Which of the following energy conversions is correct?

(1) Heat energy light energy
(2) Light energy heat energy
(3) Solar energy light energy
(4) Light energy chemical potential energy ( )

12. The wind is a source of energy because ______________________

A. it is moving air and has kinetic energy
B. its kinetic energy can be used to spin the blades of the wind turbine to
generate electricity
C. its kinetic energy can be used to pump water and grind grains

(1) A only (2) A and B only

(3) B and C only (4) A, B and C ( )

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13. The diagram below shows part of a hydroelectric power station. At which point
does the water have the greatest gravitational potential energy?

14. Which of the processes listed below, show the conversion of solar energy to
chemical potential energy?
(1) Tides generating electricity
(2) Wind causing windmills to spin
(3) Green plants making their own food
(4) Burning of coal to produce heat to boil water ( )

15. Electrical appliances can change electricity to other forms of useful energy.
Which electrical appliances shown in the table below, are used by the four family
members to produce the different kinds of energy shown?

Father Mother Son Daughter

(1) Microphone Escalator Electric stove Jukebox
(2) Radio Electric blender Television Electric lamp
(3) Computer Turbine Alarm clock Toaster
(4) Torch Washing machine Film projector Electric blanket
( )

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16. A tennis ball was dropped onto the table from different heights. The height of its
bounce was measured and recorded in the table below. For every height, two
readings were recorded.
Height from which the Height to which the ball bounced
ball was dropped First try Second try
140 cm 122 cm 125 cm
110 cm 91 cm 89 cm
80 cm 55 cm 52 cm
50 cm 15 cm 13 cm

What was the relationship between the height from which the ball was dropped
and the distance it bounced?
(1) As the height from which the ball was dropped increased, the distance the
ball bounced increased.
(2) As the height from which the ball was dropped decreased, the distance
the ball bounced increased.
(3) As the height from which the ball was dropped increased, the distance the
ball bounced decreased.
(4) As the height from which the ball was dropped decreased, the distance
the ball bounced decreased. ( )

17. Which of these statements about a ball being thrown vertically upwards into the
air are true?
A. the ball has maximum kinetic energy just after it has left the hand.
B. the ball is moving fastest when it reaches its maximum height.
C. the kinetic energy of the ball is always equal to its gravitational potential
energy.
D. the sum of the kinetic and gravitational potential energy of the ball is always
the same.

(1) A and B (2) A and D

(3) B and D (4) A, B, C and D ( )

18. The diagram below shows a hair dryer.

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 A. Heat energy from the hair dryer can be used to dry things
B. Electrical energy is changed to heat and sound energy in the hair dryer
C. Electricity that is used to operate the hair dryer comes from the power station
D. Coal is a non-renewable energy source, which is used to generate electricity
in the power station to operate the hair dryer

Which of the following statements are true?

(1) A and B only (2) C and D only
(3) A, B and C only (4) A, B, C, and D ( )

19. State the energy changes when the rice cooker is used to cook rice.
(1) Electrical energy is converted to light energy
(2) Electrical energy is converted to kinetic energy
(3) Electrical energy is converted to heat energy
(4) Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy ( )

20. The diagram below shows some of the energy conversions that take place when
a food blender is used.

What does X represent?

(1) Sound energy 1.0% (2) Chemical potential energy 0.1%
(3) Light energy 1.0% (4) Sound energy 0.1% ( )
21. Which of the following statements about energy are true?
A. Energy can be stored.

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 B. Energy can be created.
C. Energy can be used to do work.
D. Energy can be converted from one form to another.

(1) A and C only (2) B and D only

(3) A, C, and D only (4) A, B, C, and D ( )

22. Which of the following are not suitable sources of energy?

A : Food B : Oven C : Geyser
D : Volcano E : Electric fan

(1) B and E (2) A, C, D and E

(3) A, B and E (4) B, C, D and E ( )

23. Which one of the following operate by using a renewable source of energy?
A : Windmill B : Motorcycle C : Solar heater
D : Kerosene lamp E : Hydro-electric power station

(1) A and C (2) A, C and E

(3) B and D (4) A, B, C, D and E ( )

24. Which of the following actions can help to conserve energy?

A : Recycling glass, paper and metal materials.
B : Planting a tree to replace every tree that is cut down.
C : Using wind and water to power generators.
D : Forming cars pools with other commuters.

(1) A and B only (2) A and C only

(3) B, C and D only (4) A, B, C and D ( )

25. Which of the following is/are a renewable resource(s) of energy?

A : Sun

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 B : Coal
C : Wind
D : Running water
(1) A only (2) A and B
(3) B and C (4) A, C and D ( )

Section B: OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS (50 MARKS)

Write your answers for each question in the spaces provided. The number of
marks available is shown in the brackets ( ) at the end of each question or part
question.
26. Different living things obtain energy from different food sources. Below are some
examples of living things. (3 m)

Algae Zebra Sun flower Orang utan Bear

Lion Giraffe Dolphin Grass Fox
Deer Hawk Fern Ant Snake

Complete the table below by classifying the organisms above into four groups,
according to their direct food source.
(iii) Animals (iv) Plants and
(i) Sun (ii) Plants only
only animals

27. How does a watermill generate electricity? Explain (2 m)

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28. The arrows in the diagram below show the transfer of energy from one living
thing to another through the food they eat. Complete the diagrams by writing the
names of suitable living things in the spaces provided. (2 m)

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 a. Honey Bees

b. Rabbit Fox

c. Algae Shrimp Shark

d. Leaves Snails Man

29. Match the words in column B with the statements in column A. (2 m)

A B

It uses solar energy. Heat

Sun
It gives us energy to
work and play
Coal

It is a form of energy Calculator

that we can get from
burning wood Turbine

It is the part of a Food

hydroelectric power
station that is turned by
running water

30. The diagram below shows a boy who is about to release an arrow.

The forces of impact on the target made by the arrow when the elastic string is
released depend on some factors. State 4 factors that effect the arrow to fly and
hit the target. (4 m)

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31. Classify the following objects based on the forms of energy that they possess.
(2 m)
Firewood Cooked rice A ball on a tree
A flying eagle A rock on top of a cliff Microwave oven

Chemical potential Gravitational potential

Kinetic energy Electrical energy
energy energy

Look at the picture below and answer questions 32 and 33.

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32. Which of the above outdoor activities depend on wind energy? ( m)
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33. State two advantages of using wind energy. (2 m)
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34.

Mary carried out an activity using a toy car, a ramp and two similar bricks as
shown in Fig.1 and three similar bricks as shown in Fig.2 above. She let the toy
car move down from the top of the ramp.
a. When the toy car started moving down the ramp, the _____________ energy
of the toy car changed into _____________ energy. (1 m)

b. Which toy car will move a longer distance? Why? (2 m)

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35. State two differences between non-renewable and renewable sources of energy.
(4 m)
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36. State one advantage and one disadvantage of using solar cells. (2 m)
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37. In the diagram below, a girl light up a paper lantern before releasing it to the sky.

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 Write down in the space below the energy change that take place to allow the
paper lantern to float into the sky. (2 m)
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38. Write down ‘True’ or ‘False’ in each of the boxes below. (2 m)

a. The energy our body needs in order to perform
its functions comes only from the meat we eat.
b. Our body converts the food we eat into energy.
c. In sunlight, plants carry out both photosynthesis
and respiration
d. Gravitational potential energy is the stored energy
in objects due to their position

39. Fill in the blanks and complete the following passages. (2 m)

The Sun is our main source of light and heat energy. Its energy is called
_________________ (a) energy. It can be converted into electrical energy in
solar ________________ (b) or can be used to heat ______________ (c). Solar
panels are usually painted ______________ (d) to absorb heat from the Sun,
even on cloudy days. Water is heated as it flows through pipes inside the solar
panels.
Look at the picture below and answer questions 40 – 42.

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 a horse jumping over a pole
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40. Where does the horse get its energy from? ( m)
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41. What two forms of energy does the horse have as it jumps over the pole? (1 m)

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42. What two forms of energy are produced when the horse lands onto the ground
with a thud? (1 m)

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43. A food chain is also an energy chain. Why is this so? (2 m)

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Study the diagram below and use it to answer questions 44 and 45.

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44. Before that boy moving up, what kind of energy does he have? (1 m)
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45. When the boy is moving down, the ________________ is converted to

__________________________. (1 m)

46. Name the two types of energy provided by the sun and explain why they are
useful to us. (2 m)
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47. How do windmill generate electricity? Explain. (3 m)

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48. a. What kind of energy does a solar calculator use? (1 m)

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b. How do a solar panel generate electricity? Explain. (2 m)

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49. Classify the following objects that posses chemical energy. (1 m)

A piece of charcoal A bag of rice

A battery A wound-up spring in a toy car

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50. In the diagram below, identify the sources of the following forms of energy. Write
the corresponding letters, A, B, C, D and E, in the boxes provided in the diagram.
Each letter can be used more than once. (2 m)
A. Solar energy
B. Hydroelectric energy
C. Energy in plants
D. Wind energy
E. Fuels

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