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Which booklet contains the instructions and an answer sheet for the multiple choice questions?

  • Both Booklet 1 and Booklet 2
  • Booklet 2
  • Booklet 1 (correct)
  • Neither Booklet 1 nor Booklet 2

Anything written in Booklet 1 will not be assessed during the exam.

True (A)

What is the suggested time allocation for Part C of the exam?

38 minutes

Which topic should be completely eliminated from the Chemistry unit?

<p>Lab Safety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The carbon cycle is a primary focus topic in the Ecology unit.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What law describes the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance?

<p>Ohm's Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

In ecology, the _________ provides energy for organisms through photosynthesis.

<p>Sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following space topics with their descriptions:

<p>The Sun = Central star of our solar system Planets/Asteroids/Meteors = Bodies orbiting around the Sun Space Research = Study of outer space using various methods Touring the Night Sky = Observation of celestial events</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a topic minimally represented in the Electricity unit?

<p>Grounding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Eutrophication is a topic of focus in the Ecology unit.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one way of creating charge from the Electricity unit.

<p>Friction, Conduction, or Induction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Multiple Choice Question

A type of exam question where you choose the correct answer from a list of options.

Diagram

A visual representation used to explain a concept.

Short Answer Question

Short, open-ended questions requiring a written response.

Part A - Multiple Choice

The part of an exam where you pick from a list.

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Part B - Diagrams

The part of an exam that has graphs, charts, and pictures.

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Part C - Short Answer

The section containing questions requiring your own written answers.

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Suggested Time

The amount of time suggested to complete each section of the exam.

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Instructions

A set of instructions or guidelines for the exam.

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Periodic Table

The arrangement of elements based on their atomic number and recurring chemical properties.

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Atom

The basic building block of matter, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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Law of Electric Charges

The force exerted between objects with different charges.

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Circuit

A pathway that allows for the flow of electric current.

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Ecosystem

A community of living organisms and their physical environment.

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Photosynthesis

The process of plants converting light energy into chemical energy.

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Biodiversity

The diversity of life on Earth.

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Space Research

The study of celestial objects and phenomena.

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Final Exam Weight

The total percentage of your final grade that the exam contributes.

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Diagrams in an Exam

Includes graphs, charts, and images that you need to analyze and answer questions about.

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Scientific Calculator

An electronic device that allows you to perform mathematical calculations.

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Food Chain

A series of steps showing how energy flows from one organism to another.

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Eutrophication

The increase in nutrients in a body of water, often caused by pollution, leading to algae blooms.

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Energy Pyramid

A diagram representing the amount of energy or biomass at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

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Touring the Night Sky

A guide or map showing the position of stars and constellations in the night sky.

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Study Notes

Exam Instructions

  • Personal belongings, including electronic devices, are to be left at designated areas.
  • Verify all pages are present in the exam booklet.
  • Record answers on the provided answer sheet for parts A and B; only circled answers on the booklet will be disregarded.
  • Manage time effectively completing all exam questions thoroughly.
  • This exam is in two parts. Booklet 1 contains instructions, answer sheets for multiple choice, diagrams, and short answer questions. Booklet 2 contains more multiple choice and diagram questions. Answers in Booklet 2 will not be assessed.
  • Allowed materials include pen, pencil, eraser, and a scientific calculator.
  • Suggested time for Part A (multiple choice) is 20 minutes, Part B (diagrams) 12 minutes, and Part C (short answer) 38 minutes.
  • The exam covers 10% of the final grade.
  • A formula related to rate (R) and velocity (V) is provided.
  • The exam duration is 90 minutes.

Exam Format

  • Multiple choice part (20 marks)
  • Diagrams part (12 marks) – some questions are diagram-based, and some require quick answers.
  • Short answer part (22 marks) – some questions relate to specific units, including Ecology and Space.

Exam Content: What to study

  • Chemistry
    • Topics to Understand: elements of the periodic table, structure of an atom, periodic trends.
    • Topics to Avoid: History of the atom.
  • Chemistry
    • Topics to Understand: Physical and chemical properties, chemical families, lab safety.
  • Electricity
    • Topics to Understand: laws of electric charges, different methods to generate charges (friction, conduction, induction), circuit diagrams, symbols, Ohm's law (current, voltage, resistance), series and parallel circuits.
    • Topics to Avoid: lightning, power & energy consumption.
  • Ecology
    • Topics to Understand: ecosystems, food chains and webs, energy in ecosystems, types of energy (photosynthesis and cellular respiration), biodiversity, eutrophication, pyramids.
    • Topics to Avoid: Carbon cycle and Earth's spheres.
  • Space
    • Topics to Understand: touring the night sky, the sun, the stars, space origins, planets, asteroids, meteors, the moon, space research.
    • Topics to Avoid: Carbon cycle.

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