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Secondary 2 Science Scientific Inquiry Quiz
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Secondary 2 Science Quiz - Scientific Inquiry (Answer Key)
Total Marks: 40
Topic: Scientific Inquiry
Level: Secondary 2
Section A: Multiple-Choice
1. B [1]
Independent variable is the one changed on purpose. Controlled variables are kept same; dependent variable is measured.
2. C [1]
Reading a volume from a cylinder is a direct observation (data collected by senses/instruments).
3. B [1]
Flammable symbol = catches fire easily. Corrosive = burns skin/metal; irritant = mild redness; toxic to environment = harms nature.
4. C [1]
Electronic balance measures mass. Ruler = length; thermometer = temperature; stopwatch = time.
5. C [1]
Hypothesis = proposed explanation to be tested by experiment.
Section B: Short Structured
6. [1] Any one: To prevent accidents / To avoid injury / To protect eyes and skin from harmful chemicals.
Teaching note: Safety guidelines reduce risk of burns, poison, fire.
7. [1+1]
(a) metre (m) or cm or mm
(b) degree Celsius (°C)
Teaching note: Length instruments (ruler) give metres/cm; thermometer gives °C.
8. Irritant [1]
Teaching note: Irritant causes redness/itching; corrosive causes severe damage.
9. Controlled variables (or constants) [1]
Teaching note: Kept same so only independent variable affects dependent variable.
10. [1+1]
(a) Type of paper towel
(b) Amount of water absorbed (or volume absorbed)
Teaching note: IV = what is changed; DV = what is measured.
11. Any one: biomass, hydropower, sun, wind [1]
Teaching note: Renewable = naturally replaced.
12. So the value is meaningful and can be understood / to show what quantity is measured [1]
Teaching note: "35" alone could be cm or °C; unit removes confusion.
Section C: Data and Experiment
13. [1+1+1]
(a) Drop height (height ball dropped from)
(b) Bounce height
(c) Same ball / same surface / same measuring method
Teaching note: IV changed by student; DV results; CV kept fair.
14. [2]
Conclusion: More light leads to greater plant growth (plants grow tallest in full sunlight, shortest with no light).
Marking: 1 mark for link light→growth, 1 mark for using data trend.
Teaching note: Data shows increase in light = increase in height.
15. [1]
Mistake: omitted the unit (should be 35 °C).
Teaching note: Measurements must have units.
16. [1]
Electric current (in amperes, A).
Teaching note: Ammeter measures current flowing in circuit. Image shows series ammeter.
17. [2]
Any two: same amount of water, same temperature of water, same mass of sugar, same size beaker, same stirring speed if not testing.
Teaching note: Controlled variables keep test fair.
18. [1]
Any one: Tie hair back / wear goggles / do not leave unattended / ensure air hole adjusted safely / use in fume cupboard if needed.
Teaching note: Bunsen gives open flame; safety prevents burns/fire.
19. [1]
63 mL
Teaching note: Read bottom of meniscus at 63 mL mark.
20. [1+1+1]
(a) Fertilizer increases tomato plant height (fertilized taller).
(b) To keep those factors constant so only fertilizer affects height (fair test).
(c) Use more plants / repeat experiment / use same plant type / randomise positions.
Teaching note: CV explanation shows fair testing; improvement increases reliability.