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SAENGTHONG VITTHAYA SCHOOL, HATYAI

ENGLISH SCIENCE MID-TERM (2) EXAMINATION

Time allocated: 60 minutes MATHAYOM 1 Marks: 100 marks

General instructions: -
This question paper consists of 50 questions. All questions are compulsory. Answer all the questions.

Name : _____________________________________ Class : _________

Nickname : _____________________________________ Teacher : Sir Zack

1. One inch is the same as 2.5 centimetres. There are 12 inches in one foot.
How many centimetres are there in 4 feet?
A. 10
B. 100
C. 120
D. 1200

2. Which of the following should be practiced in the science laboratory?

I Wash and keep all apparatus after use.

II Pour back any unused chemical into its bottle.
III Turn off the Bunsen burner after use.
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

3. The diagram below shows the structure of a cell.

Which of the following parts enables us to identify it as a plant cell?

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S
4. The diagram below shows a representation of an animal cell and a plant cell with P and Q
representing the common structures found in both the cells.

What do P and Q represent?

P Q
A Cell membrane Protoplasm
B Cell wall Protoplasm
C Starch granules Protoplasm
D Protoplasm Chloroplast

5. Protoplasm is made up of
A. cytoplasm and a cell membrane
B. cytoplasm and a nucleus
C. a cell membrane and a nucleus
D. a cell membrane, cytoplasm and a nucleus

6. What was the unit of mass in the olden days?

A. Kilometre
B. Mile
C. Pound
D. Inch

7. The diagram below shows a plant cell.

What are the function of P and Q?

P Q
A Absorbs light energy for photosynthesis A large space containing cell sap
B Controls all cellular activities A large space containing cell sap
Controls the movement of substances in
C Chemical reactions take place here
and out of the cell
Controls the movement of substances in
D Absorbs light energy for photosynthesis
and out of the cell

8. Which of the following are the correct SI units for mass and temperature?
Mass Temperature
A Newton Degree Celcius
B Kilogram Degree Celcius
C Gram Kelvin
D Kilogram Kelvin
9. Which of the following is the prefix value of milli?
A. 0.1
B. 0.01
C. 0.001
D. 001

10. Which of the following is correct about the symbol and value of a prefix?
Symbol Value
A M 103
B k 102
C d 10-2
D 𝜇 10-6

11. Which of the following structures is present in green plant cells only?
A. Mitochondrion
B. Cytoplasm
C. Membrane cell
D. Cell wall

12. A slide of potato cells is made. How can the cells be seen more clearly?
A. Stain the specimen
B. Heat the specimen
C. Dry the specimen
D. Do not use the cover slip

13. The diagram below shows the basic structure of a light microscope.

Which of the following labelled parts magnifies the image of the specimen?
A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S

14. When a cell is placed in a solution, water molecules enter the cell. The cell
swells until it bursts. The solution is
A. isotonic
B. hypertonic
C. hypotonic
D. neutral
15. The diagram shows a method used to determine the volume of marbles.

What is the average volume of a marble?

A. 3 ml
B. 9 ml
C. 18 ml
D. 54 ml

16. Which of the following organisms does not have organization of cells?
A. Ant
B. Bee
C. Earthworm
D. Yeast

17. The diagram below shows a microorganism.

The organism is classified as a multicellular organism because

A. it can easily be seen by using a magnifying glass.
B. a large number of these organisms usually live together in the same habitat.
C. it is made up of many cells.
D. it has many tentacles.

18. The diagram below shows a piece of wire coiled around a pencil.

The thickness of the wire is

A. 0.084 cm
B. 2.10 cm
C. 11.9 cm
D. 21.0 cm
19. Which of the following is not a natural phenomenon?
A. Lightning and thunder
B. Use of computer in offices and homes
C. Melting of ice
D. Growth of plants

20. The following information is about the characteristics of a type of cell.

- Has a biconcave disc shape

- Has no nucleus
- Contains hemoglobin
The cell is a
A. nerve cell
B. red blood cell
C. epithelial cell
D. muscle cell

21. The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
is called
A. osmosis
B. diffusion
C. net movement
D. hypertonic

22. The diagram below shows a shoe print that is observed on a wet floor.

Estimate the area of the shoe.

A. 8 cm3
B. 17 cm3
C. 22 cm3
D. 28 cm3

23. Which of the following statements is true?

A. The mass of a person is greater at the equator than at the North Pole.
B. The mass of a person is greater at the North Pole than at the equator.
C. The weight of a person is greater at the equator than at the North Pole.
D. The weight of a person is greater at the North Pole than at the equator.

24. The diagram below shows a burette being used to measure the volume of liquid.
 What is the reading of the burette?
A. 44.4 cm
B. 44.5 cm
C. 44.6 cm
D. 44.7 cm

25. Which of the following statements is true about standard units?

I Standard units can be converted to other units.
II The gram is the standard unit for mass.
III Metric units are the standard units in use now.

A. I only
B. III only
C. I and III only
D. I, II and III

26. The following information shows some steps involved in using a microscope.

P – Place a slice with the specimen on the stage.

Q – Look through the eye piece and adjust the coarse focus knob.
R – Place the microscope in a well-lighted area.
S – Turn the fine focus knob until a sharp image is seen.
T – Look through the eye piece and adjust the mirror.
Arrange the correct sequence of the steps.
A. R, P, T, Q, S
B. R, Q, T, P, S
C. R, T, P, Q, S
D. R, T, Q, P, S

27. Among the following combinations, which is the most suitable measuring instrument to measure
the respective physical quantity?

Physical quantity to be measured Measuring instrument Unit

A The length of a greeting card Measuring tape ml
B The diameter of a test tube Ruler cm
C The amount of petrol in a car’s petrol tank Measuring cylinder cm2
D The length of a curved line showed on a map Opisometer cm
28. The diagram below shows a book.
 Which instrument is suitable to be used to measure the thickness and the
mass of the book?

Thickness of the book Mass of the book

A. Vernier calipers Electronic balance
B. Internal calipers Spring balance
C. Ruler External calipers
D. Measuring tape Opisometer

29. The diagram below shows some microorganisms.

Which of the microorganisms are unicellular?

A. P and Q only
B. P and S only
C. Q and R only
D. P, Q and S only

30. The diagram below shows a method used to measure the volume of a cork.

Why must the cork be tied to a stone in order to carry out the method?
A. The volume of the cork is lesser than the volume of the water.
B. The mass of the cork is lesser than the mass of the water.
C. The density of the cork is lesser than the density of the water.
D. The shape of the cork is irregular.

31. Which of the following is the benefit of using standard units?

A. Scientists from one country can understand the languages of those in other countries.
B. All the measurements can be made using the same instruments.
 C. Everything can be sold at the same price.
D. Measurements can be understood everywhere in the world.

32. What are the differences between mass and weight?

I They are measured using different instruments.
II They are measured in different units.
III They are measured in different places.

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

33. What happens to a red blood cell when it is placed in a hypertonic salt solution?
A. The cell immediately bursts.
B. Water will move out from the cell and the cell becomes smaller.
C. Water enters the cell and the cell gradually becomes bigger.
D. The cell loses its color and becomes completely transparent.

34. Figure shows what happens to a plant cell and an animal cell in a solution with a very high salt
concentration.

Which statement best explains the observations?

A. Osmosis does not occur in a plant cell.
B. Osmosis takes places very quickly in an animal cell.
C. A plant cell has a wall cell but an animal cell does not.
D. The rate of water moving out of a plant cell is the same as the rate of water moving into
the plant cell.

35. Figure shows a unicellular organism being cut into four parts.
Which part will survive and grow into an organism?

36. Which of the following activities should not be done in the science laboratory?
A. Pour the excess chemicals back into the reagent bottles.
B. Do not waste the chemicals.
 C. Switch off the gas tap as soon as heating is over.
D. Use a burette to measure the volume of liquids accurately.

37. J, K, L and M are among the steps involved in a scientific investigation.

J – Forming a hypothesis
K – Carrying out the experiment
L – Making a conclusion
M – Planning an experiment
Which of the following gives the correct sequence of steps?
A. J → M → K → L
B. J → M → L → K
C. M → J → K → L
D. M → K → J → L

38. Why does a plant wilt on a hot day?

A. Not enough water enters the plant through osmosis.
B. Too much water is lost from the plant through diffusion.
C. Plants do not carry out photosynthesis in hot weather.
D. Both diffusion and osmosis do not take place when it is hot.

39. Why are some microorganisms beneficial?

I They help to ferment certain types of food.
II They produce antibiotics.
III They are very small.
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. I, II and III

40. The diagram below shows a hazard warning symbol on a chemical bottle.

Which substance is an example represented by the symbol above?

A. Mercury
B. Ammonia
C. Sodium hydroxide
D. Plutonium
41. Figure shows a plant cell.
 What is the structure labeled J?
A. Cytoplasm
B. Nucleus
C. Cell membrane
D. Cell wall

42. What is the volume of the piece of metal as shown in the figure below?

A. 4.63 cm3
B. 9.52 cm3
C. 46.3 cm3
D. 95.2 cm3

43. Which of the following instruments is the most suitable for measuring 3.5 cm 3 of a liquid
accurately?
A. Pipette
B. Syringe
C. Beaker
D. Measuring cylinder

44. Figure shows a cell.

Which parts make up the protoplasm?

A. l and ll only
B. l and lll only
C. ll and lll only
D. ll and lV only
45. What is the area of the irregular shape as shown in figure below?
 A. 29 cm2
B. 58 cm2
C. 116 cm2
D. 160 cm2

46. The cell as shown in figure is probably a

A. Cabbage leaf cell

B. Human cheek cell
C. Mango seed cell
D. Bark cell

47. Figure below shows a set of apparatus used to determine the volume of a cork.

Which of the following statements is true?

I The volume of the string can be ignored.

II The volume of the water displaced is the same as the volume of the cork and stone.
III The cork and stone must be completely immersed in water.

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
48. The cover slip must be lowered slowly onto the specimen. What is the reason for this?
A. To avoid damaging the specimen
 B. To avoid water spilling onto the microscope
C. To avoid trapping air bubbles
D. To help observe the specimen clearly

49. Why is it important to measure quantities using standard units?

A. The measurement will be easily taken.
B. The measurement will be misunderstood.
C. The measurement will be confused.
D. The measurement will be accurate.

50. The diagram below shows the set-up of apparatus for an experiment.

The pendulum swings from P to Q, then back to P again. The time taken for one oscillation will
increase if
A. the mass of the pendulum bob is decreased.
B. the length of the string is decreased.
C. the mass of the wooden block is increased.
D. the length of the string is increased.

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