1 The model shows the different layers of the Earth.
(a) Draw a straight line from each letter to its correct layer.
letter layer
A core
B crust
C mantle
[1]
(b) Suggest one way the model does not represent the structure of the Earth.
[1]
(c) Our Solar System contains planets and a star.
Write down one other object found in our Solar System.
[1]
(d) The Earth is one planet in our Solar System.
Write down the names of two other planets in our Solar System.
1
[2]
(e) Write down the name of the star found at the centre of our Solar System.
[1]
Oliver investigates electrical conductors and electrical insulators.
The diagram shows the equipment he uses.
cell
object
lamp placed here
Oliver places different objects between the wires.
He makes sure the ends of the wires touch the object.
Oliver records if the lamp lights.
(a) Here are his results.
object lamp lights?
A yes
B no
C yes
D yes
E no
Write down the letters of all the objects that are electrical insulators.
[1]
(b) Oliver places a copper coin in the circuit.
Predict what will happen to the lamp.
Explain your answer.
The lamp will .
This is because .
[1]
5 Carlos draws a diagram of his science investigation.
mirror
eye
light source
(a) Draw two arrows on the diagram to show the direction light travels. [1]
(b) Complete these sentences about light.
Light travels in lines.
When light reaches the mirror the light changes direction because it is
.
[2]
(c) What type of diagram has Carlos drawn?
Circle the correct answer.
energy diagram
light diagram
mirror diagram
ray diagram
[1]
The diagram shows the features of a volcano.
eruption cloud crater
secondary cone layers of lava
and ash
main vent
lava flow
magma chamber
(a) Complete the sentences about this volcano.
Use the diagram to help you.
Liquid rock is found below ground in the .
When the volcano erupts lava flows out of the secondary cone and out of
the .
[2]
(b) Volcanoes are found at breaks in the Earth’s crust.
What word describes the sudden movement of the Earth’s crust?
[1]
Lily makes this electrical circuit.
on of f
+ –
(a) Explain why the lamp does not light.
[1]
(b) Lily changes the electrical circuit so that the lamp lights.
The lamp is very dim.
Write down one way Lily makes the lamp brighter.
[1]
(c) The lamp is a light source.
Complete the sentences to describe how we see an object that is not a light
source.
We see the object because light off the surface
of the object into our eyes. [1]
(c) Mike sees this bird flying near the water.
Use the key to identify this bird.
[1]
(d) Mike also sees this bird.
The bird has a beak suited to help it feed in the habitat where it lives.
Tick (✓) one box that describes how the bird feeds.
Use the picture to help you.
uses its beak to pick up seeds from the ground
uses it beak to pull insects from the mud
uses its beak to scoop up large fish into its mouth
uses its beak to pull plants from the water
[1]
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8 This question is about energy.
(a) Which type of energy is transferred from a loud speaker to your ears?
[1]
(b) Which type of energy is transferred when an object cools down?
[1]
(c) Complete the sentence.
Energy cannot be , lost, used up
or . [2]
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