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Primary 5 Science Weighted Assessment 3 (Term 3) Paper 1
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Questions
TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI)
Subject: Science
Level: Primary 5
Paper: WA3 (Version 1 of 5)
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Marks: 100
Name: __________________________
Class: ___________
Date: ________________
Instructions to Candidates:
- Write your name, class, and date in the spaces provided.
- Answer all questions.
- Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
- For questions which require working, show your working clearly.
- The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
Section A (28 marks)
For each question from 1 to 14, four options are given. One of them is the correct answer. Make your choice (1, 2, 3 or 4) and write your answer in the brackets provided.
1. Which of the following statements about cells is correct? (1) All cells have a cell wall. (2) The nucleus controls the activities of the cell. (3) Plant cells do not have a cell membrane. (4) Animal cells contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis. Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
2. The diagram below shows the reproductive parts of a flower.
Generated diagram for Q2.
Which part produces the male reproductive cells? (1) Stigma (2) Anther (3) Ovary (4) Style Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
3. Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the reproduction of a flowering plant? (1) Pollination → Fertilisation → Seed Dispersal → Germination (2) Fertilisation → Pollination → Germination → Seed Dispersal (3) Pollination → Germination → Fertilisation → Seed Dispersal (4) Seed Dispersal → Pollination → Fertilisation → Germination Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
4. Study the classification chart below.
Generated chart for Q4.
Which of the following animals belongs to Group D? (1) Eagle (2) Frog (3) Cat (4) Spider Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
5. Why is sexual reproduction important for living things? (1) It allows organisms to grow larger. (2) It ensures the continuity of the species. (3) It helps plants make their own food. (4) It allows animals to move from place to place. Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
6. The table below shows the characteristics of three animals, P, Q, and R.
Generated table for Q6.
Which of the following statements is true? (1) P is a mammal. (2) Q is a bird. (3) R is a reptile. (4) P and R lay eggs. Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
7. In humans, where does fertilisation take place? (1) Ovary (2) Uterus (3) Oviduct (4) Vagina Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
8. Which of the following is not a method of seed dispersal? (1) By wind (2) By water (3) By animals (4) By photosynthesis Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
9. A fruit has the following characteristics:
- It is light and has wing-like structures.
- It is dry when mature. How is this fruit most likely dispersed? (1) By water (2) By wind (3) By animals (4) By splitting action Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
10. Which of the following statements about spores is correct? (1) Spores are produced by flowering plants. (2) Spores are larger than seeds. (3) Spores are produced by ferns and mosses. (4) Spores need to be fertilised before they can grow. Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
11. Look at the diagram of the human reproductive system below.
Generated diagram for Q11.
Which part releases the egg? (1) Oviduct (2) Ovary (3) Uterus (4) Vagina Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
12. Why do plants need to disperse their seeds away from the parent plant? (1) To avoid overcrowding and competition for resources. (2) To help the seeds grow faster. (3) To attract more animals to the plant. (4) To ensure the seeds get more sunlight. Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
13. Which of the following animals undergoes metamorphosis? (1) Cat (2) Chicken (3) Butterfly (4) Dog Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
14. What is the function of the seed coat? (1) To provide food for the young plant. (2) To protect the embryo inside the seed. (3) To attract animals for dispersal. (4) To help the seed float in water. Answer: ( ______ ) [1]
Section B (44 marks)
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
15. The diagram below shows the life cycle of a flowering plant.
Generated diagram for Q15.
(a) Name the process represented by arrow A (from Flower/Fruit to Seed). [1]
(b) State two conditions necessary for seed germination. [2]
(c) Why is the seedling stage important for the plant? [1]
16. Study the diagram of the flower below.
Generated diagram for Q16.
(a) Identify the parts labelled D and E. [2] D: _________________________________________________________________________ E: _________________________________________________________________________
(b) Explain the difference between pollination and fertilisation. [2]
(c) After fertilisation, what does part C develop into? [1]
17. The table below shows the methods of seed dispersal for four different fruits.
Generated table for Q17.
(a) Why is the fibrous husk of the coconut useful for its dispersal? [1]
(b) How do the hooks on the burdock fruit help in dispersal? [1]
(c) If a plant grows in a dense forest with little wind, which method of dispersal would be most effective for its seeds? Explain your answer. [2]
18. The diagram below shows the human reproductive system.
Generated diagram for Q18.
(a) Name the part that produces sperm. [1]
(b) What is the function of the sperm duct? [1]
(c) Why are testes located outside the body in a sac called the scrotum? [1]
19. Jane conducted an experiment to find out if light is necessary for seed germination. She set up two pots, A and B.
Image pending generation: diagram for Q19.
(a) What is the variable changed in this experiment? [1]
(b) Name two variables that must be kept constant. [2]
(c) After 5 days, seeds in both pots germinated. What conclusion can Jane make? [1]
(d) Why did Jane use 5 seeds in each pot instead of just 1? [1]
20. The diagram below shows the life cycle of a butterfly.
Generated diagram for Q20.
(a) Name the stage where the butterfly feeds the most. [1]
(b) What happens during the pupal stage? [1]
(c) How is the life cycle of a butterfly different from that of a chicken? [2]
Section C (28 marks)
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
21. The diagram below shows a cross-section of a fruit.
Generated diagram for Q21.
(a) Which part of the flower develops into the flesh of the fruit? [1]
(b) Why is the flesh of the fruit often sweet and juicy? [2]
(c) If the seeds of this fruit are eaten by animals, how are they dispersed? Explain the process. [2]
22. Study the classification chart below.
Generated chart for Q22.
(a) Place the following animals into the correct groups: Dolphin, Spider, Salmon, Frog. [4]
- Dolphin: _________________________
- Spider: _________________________
- Salmon: _________________________
- Frog: _________________________
(b) State one similarity between birds and mammals. [1]
(c) State one difference between reptiles and amphibians. [1]
23. The diagram below shows the process of pollination.
Generated diagram for Q23.
(a) Name the agent of pollination shown in the diagram. [1]
(b) Describe two characteristics of flowers that are pollinated by this agent. [2]
(c) Why is cross-pollination generally better than self-pollination for plants? [2]
24. Read the passage below and answer the questions.
"The Rafflesia is a unique plant found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It does not have leaves, stems, or roots. It produces the largest flower in the world, which can grow up to 1 meter in diameter. The flower smells like rotting meat to attract flies for pollination. After pollination, it produces fruits containing thousands of tiny seeds."
(a) Why does the Rafflesia flower smell like rotting meat? [1]
(b) Since the Rafflesia has no leaves, how does it obtain nutrients? (Hint: It is a parasitic plant). [2]
(c) Suggest a method of dispersal for the Rafflesia seeds and explain why. [2]
End of Paper
Answers
TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI) - Answer Key
Subject: Science
Level: Primary 5
Paper: WA3 (Version 1 of 5)
Section A (28 marks)
1. (2)
Reasoning: The nucleus contains genetic material and controls cell activities. Not all cells have cell walls (animal cells don't), plant cells have cell membranes, and animal cells do not have chloroplasts.
2. (2)
Reasoning: The anther produces pollen grains, which contain the male reproductive cells. The stigma receives pollen, the ovary contains ovules (female cells), and the style connects stigma to ovary.
3. (1)
Reasoning: The correct sequence is Pollination (transfer of pollen) → Fertilisation (fusion of gametes) → Seed Dispersal (spreading seeds) → Germination (seed grows into new plant).
4. (3)
Reasoning: Group D is Vertebrates (Has backbone) that Give birth to young. This describes mammals. Cat is a mammal. Eagle (Bird, lays eggs), Frog (Amphibian, lays eggs), Spider (Invertebrate).
5. (2)
Reasoning: Sexual reproduction creates offspring with genetic variation, ensuring the species can adapt and continue even if conditions change. It does not directly cause growth, food production, or movement.
6. (4)
Reasoning: P (Scales, Lays eggs) is likely a reptile or fish. Q (Fur, Gives birth) is a mammal. R (Feathers, Lays eggs) is a bird. Therefore, P and R both lay eggs.
7. (3)
Reasoning: Fertilisation in humans occurs in the oviduct (fallopian tube) where the sperm meets the egg. The ovary releases the egg, the uterus is where the baby develops, and the vagina is the birth canal.
8. (4)
Reasoning: Photosynthesis is the process of making food, not dispersing seeds. Wind, water, and animals are common dispersal agents.
9. (2)
Reasoning: Light weight and wing-like structures are adaptations for wind dispersal, allowing the fruit/seed to be carried by air currents.
10. (3)
Reasoning: Ferns and mosses reproduce via spores. Flowering plants use seeds. Spores are generally smaller than seeds and do not require fertilisation in the same way (they are single cells that grow into gametophytes).
11. (2)
Reasoning: The ovary produces and releases eggs. The oviduct transports the egg, the uterus is for development, and the vagina is the birth canal.
12. (1)
Reasoning: Dispersal reduces competition for water, nutrients, sunlight, and space between the parent plant and its offspring.
13. (3)
Reasoning: Butterflies undergo complete metamorphosis (Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult). Cats, chickens, and dogs do not undergo metamorphosis; their young resemble adults.
14. (2)
Reasoning: The seed coat is a tough outer layer that protects the delicate embryo and food store inside the seed from damage and drying out.
Section B (44 marks)
15.
(a) Seed Dispersal [1]
(b) Any two: Water, Air (Oxygen), Warmth (Suitable Temperature) [2]
Note: Light is NOT required for germination.
(c) It is the stage where the seedling establishes roots and begins photosynthesis to become independent. [1]
16.
(a) D: Anther [1], E: Filament [1]
(b) Pollination is the transfer of pollen from anther to stigma. Fertilisation is the fusion of the male reproductive cell (from pollen) with the female reproductive cell (in ovule). [2]
(c) Fruit [1]
Note: The ovary develops into the fruit, and the ovules develop into seeds.
17.
(a) The fibrous husk traps air, making the coconut buoyant so it can float in water. [1]
(b) The hooks attach to the fur or feathers of passing animals, carrying the seeds away. [1]
(c) By animals. [1] In a dense forest with little wind, wind dispersal is ineffective. Animals can move through the forest and carry seeds away. [1]
18.
(a) Testis [1]
(b) To transport sperm from the testis to the urethra. [1]
(c) To keep the testes at a temperature slightly lower than body temperature, which is necessary for sperm production. [1]
19.
(a) Presence of light (or Light conditions) [1]
(b) Any two: Amount of water, Type of seeds, Amount of soil, Temperature. [2]
(c) Light is not necessary for seed germination. [1]
(d) To ensure the results are reliable and not due to chance (e.g., if one seed was defective). [1]
20.
(a) Larva (Caterpillar) [1]
Reasoning: The larva feeds excessively to store energy for metamorphosis.
(b) The larva transforms into an adult butterfly inside the pupa. [1]
(c) A butterfly undergoes metamorphosis (4 stages: egg, larva, pupa, adult), while a chicken does not (young chick resembles adult). [2]
Section C (28 marks)
21.
(a) Ovary wall [1]
Note: The ovary develops into the fruit, and the ovary wall becomes the flesh/pericarp.
(b) To attract animals to eat the fruit. [1] The animals then disperse the seeds found inside. [1]
(c) By animals. [1] Animals eat the fruit and pass the seeds out in their droppings elsewhere, or the seeds stick to their fur. [1]
22. (a)
- Dolphin: Mammal [1]
- Spider: Arachnid (or Invertebrate) [1]
- Salmon: Fish [1]
- Frog: Amphibian [1]
(b) Both are warm-blooded (or both have lungs / both give birth to live young - Note: Monotremes are exceptions but generally accepted at P5 level that mammals give birth, birds lay eggs, so 'warm-blooded' is safer). [1]
Correction for P5 Level: Both have backbones (Vertebrates). [1]
(c) Reptiles have dry, scaly skin and lay eggs on land. Amphibians have moist, smooth skin and lay eggs in water. [1]
23.
(a) Insect (Bee) [1]
(b) Any two: Brightly colored petals, Sweet scent, Nectar production, Sticky pollen. [2]
(c) Cross-pollination introduces genetic variation, making the offspring stronger and more resistant to diseases/environmental changes. [2]
24.
(a) To attract flies, which act as the pollinators. [1]
(b) It attaches itself to a host plant and absorbs nutrients and water from the host's tissues. [2]
Note: It cannot photosynthesize as it has no leaves/chlorophyll.
(c) By animals. [1] The fruits are likely eaten by animals, and the tiny seeds pass through their digestive system and are deposited in droppings. [1]
Alternative: By wind, if the seeds are very light and dust-like, but animal dispersal is more common for fleshy fruits. Given the context of "fruits", animal dispersal is the primary inference.
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