Year 7
Practice Test for Progress Test 1
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Instructions to help you be the most successful in this science assessment
Each question has information to remind you of the topic it comes from in
your science curriculum.
If the question gains one mark then you should spend 1 minute or less in
answering it, if gains 2 marks again 2 minutes to complete it and so on .
An extended question worth 6 marks or higher will take more time.
You will only get one per paper.
In the practice test I have added a couple of exemplar 6 mark questions
which are highlighted in green.
There is some advice/help in how to approach these questions at this point
in the practice assessment.
Below is a table of command words and definitions which may also help
with understanding the questions in your assessments.
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Students should use numbers given in the question to work out the
Calculate
answer.
Select from a range of alternatives.
Choose
This requires the student to describe the similarities and/or differences
Compare
between things, not just write about one.
Answers should be written in the space provided, for example on a
Complete
diagram, in spaces in a sentence, or in a table.
Define Specify the meaning of something.
Students may be asked to recall some facts, events or process in an
Describe
accurate way.
Determine Use given data or information to obtain and answer.
Students should make something clear, or state the reasons for
Explain
something happening.
Give Only a short answer is required, not an explanation or a description.
Identify Name or otherwise characterise.
Justify Use evidence from the information supplied to support an answer.
Label Provide appropriate names on a diagram.
Measure Find an item of data for a given quantity.
Only a short answer is required, not an explanation or a description.
Name
Often it can be answered with a single word, phrase or sentence.
Plan Write a method.
Plot Mark on a graph using data given.
Predict Give a plausible outcome.
Show Provide structured evidence to reach a conclusion.
Sketch Draw approximately.
This term is used in questions where students need to apply their
Suggest
knowledge and understanding to a new situation.
The answer must be based on the information given in the question.
Unless the information given in the question is used, no marks can be
Use
given. In some cases students might be asked to use their own
knowledge and understanding.
Write Only a short answer is required, not an explanation or a description.
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Q1.
Jill bought a can of Wax Seal to spray the parts underneath her car.
Wax Seal helps to prevent these parts rusting.
It is a mixture of wax and a liquid called white spirit.
(a) The diagram below shows the mixture of particles of wax and white spirit in Wax
Seal.
not to scale
After Jill sprays the car, the white spirit evaporates leaving a layer of solid wax on
the surface.
(i) In the box below, draw eight circles, , to show the arrangement of
particles in a gas.
particles in a gas
1 mark
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(ii) In the box below, draw eight circles, , to show the arrangement of
particles in a solid.
particles in a solid
1 mark
maximum 7 marks
Q2.
(a) Methane can be a gas, a liquid or a solid. In the diagram below, arrows P, Q, R and
S represent changes of state.
The boxes on the right show the arrangement of particles of methane in the three
different physical states.
Each circle represents a particle of methane.
(i) Draw a line from each physical state of methane to the arrangement of
particles in that physical state.
Draw only three lines.
1 mark
(ii) Arrows P, Q, R and S represent changes of state.
Which arrow represents:
evaporation? ............................................................
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melting? ...................................................................
2 marks
(b) Methane is the main compound in natural gas. The scale below shows the
melting point and the boiling point of methane.
Methane has three physical states: solid, liquid and gas.
(i) What is the physical state of methane at –170°C?
.............................................................
1 mark
(ii) The formula of methane is CH4. The symbols for the two elements in methane
are C and H.
Give the names of these two elements.
element C .............................................
element H ............................................
2 marks
(iii) When methane burns, it reacts with oxygen.
One of the products is water, H2O.
Give the name of the other product.
..............................................................
1 mark
Maximum 7 marks
Q3.
A test tube of crushed ice is taken out of a freezer and left in a warm room. The graph
shows how the temperature in the test tube changes.
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(a) What is the change of state of the ice at stage B?
......................................................................................................................
1 mark
(b) True or false. The temperature of the water stop rising at 23°C (stage D) because it
reaches room temperature?
......................................................................................................................
1 mark
(c) Four descriptions of the ways molecules could move are given below.
They vibrate around fixed points.
They move past each other and are close together.
They move in straight lines, colliding occasionally.
They all move in the same direction at the same speed.
(i) How do the molecules move at stage A?
Write A in the correct box above.
1 mark
(ii) How do the molecules move at stage C?
Write C in the correct box above.
1 mark
(d) Ice from a freezer is put in a glass of water at room temperature. The ice floats in
the water.
(i) What does this show about the density of the ice compared to that of water?
Tick the correct box.
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Ice is more dense than water.
Ice and water have the same density.
Ice is less dense than water.
Ice has a density of zero.
1 mark
(ii) The fact that ice floats in water tells us something about the distances
between the molecules.
Tick the box by the correct statement.
The molecules are further apart in ice than in water.
The molecules are the same distance apart in ice and in water.
The molecules are closer together in ice than in water.
1 mark
Maximum 6 marks
Q4.
The drawings show some plant and animal cells. Each cell has a different function.
not to scale
(a) Give the name of cell C.
..................................................................…
1 mark
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(b) The main functions of two of the cells are listed below.
Write the letter of the correct cell next to each function.
(i) photosynthesis ......................………
(ii) improvement of mucus ......................….
2 marks
(c) (i) Give the name of the organ where cell E is produced.
..................................................................…
1 mark
(ii) Give the name of the part of a plant where cell B is found.
..................................................................…
1 mark
Maximum 5 marks
Q5.
The diagram shows a plant cell. Some parts of the cell are named.
(a) Which two named parts are present in plant cells but not animal cells?
1. ..................................................................................................................
2. ..................................................................................................................
2 marks
(b) Which named part contains the genetic information?
......................................................................................................................
1 mark
(c) Which named part absorbs light energy for photosynthesis?
......................................................................................................................
1 mark
(d) Name the part labelled X on the drawing.
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......................................................................................................................
1 mark
(e) Where in a plant would you find a cell like the one in the diagram?
Tick the correct box.
in the centre of a root in the lower surface of a
leaf
near the upper surface near the surface of a root
of a leaf
1 mark
Maximum 6 marks
Q6.
The drawing shows the cell of a bacterium.
(a) List A gives the four structures labelled on the diagram.
List B includes information about each structure.
Draw one line from each structure in List A to the correct information about the
structure in List B.
List A List B
Structure Information
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(4)
(b) Give two differences between an animal cell and the cell of a bacterium.
1 .....................................................................................................................
2 .....................................................................................................................
(2)
(c) The diagrams show cells containing and surrounded by oxygen molecules.
Oxygen can move into cells or out of cells.
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Into which cell, A, B, C or D, will oxygen move the fastest?
Write the correct letter, A, B, C or D, in the box.
(1)
(d) Complete the following sentence.
Oxygen is taken into the cell by the process of .............................................
(1)
(Total 8 marks)
Q7.
Drawings A, B, C, D and E show the positions of five organ systems in the human body.
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(a) The names of the five organ systems are given in the table. By each name, write
the letter of the drawing which shows the organ system.
5 marks
(b) Which one of these organ systems is completely different in a man and a
woman?
......................................................................................................................
1 mark
Maximum 6 marks
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Density QWC- 10 minutes
Read the question carefully and spend 2 minutes planning and the rest of
the time writing your answer to each question.
Q8. A student wants to calculate the density of the two objects shown
in the figure below.
You will can use the following equipment:-
Balance
Eureka can
Measuring cylinder
Ruler
Describe the methods that the student should use to calculate the densities
of the two objects.
Guidance:
1) Write a method about the regular object first and then the irregular object.
2) Mention the above equipment and say how it is used
3) Mention 5 steps for each method (to obtain 5 marks in each method) and include
calculations and density formulas
4) Common mistakes- thinking a statue might be a regular object with straight sides that
can be measured with a ruler to calculate volume. Some students do not mention how
to calculate volume. Students also state that the eureka can is used for working out
the volume of a cube. Many students forget to say that the eureka can is filled with
water first and that the measuring cylinder is used to collect water that leaves the
eureka can. Often students do not know that the water that leaves the eureka can into
the measuring cylinder is a volume of water which is the volume of the irregular object
like the statue. Students sometimes forget the balance is used to measure mass for
both the regular and irregular objects. Often the density formula is arranged
incorrectly. Some students don’t understand what the word displaced means, which is
the amount of water that leaves the eureka can.
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Model answer follows:
Metal cube:
• measure length of cube’s sides using a ruler (1 mark)
• calculate volume (1 mark)
• volume is = length x width x height (1 mark)
• measure mass using a balance (1 mark)
• calculate density using D = M / V (1 mark)
Small statue:
• Fill a eureka can in water (1 mark)
• Using a measuring cylinder measure the volume of water displaced
(leaves the can) (1 mark)
• volume of water displaced = volume of small statue (1 mark)
• measure mass using a balance (1 mark)
• calculate density using D = M / V (1 mark)
(10 marks)
Microscope QWC- 10 minutes
Read the question carefully and spend 2 minutes planning and the rest of
the time writing your answer to each question.
Q9 A student wants to observe plant cells using a microscope. Describe how to
prepare a sample to allow them to see the main features of a plant cell using the
smallest magnification of the microscope
You will need the following equipment
Tweezers
onion
slide
cover slip
Iodine/dye
Microscope
Guidance:
1) Write a step by step method using the above keywords and equipment. Number each
step like it’s a recipe.
2) Remember that iodine solution is used on onion cells and methylene blue is for
staining animal cheek cells.
3) 10 marks are gained for use of correct equipment, solutions and a clear logical order
that is coherent, grammatically accurate and leads to a valid outcome,
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4) Common mistakes- students often forget the name of the iodine solution and that a
cover slip must cover the sample laying it over it carefully to avoid trapping bubbles.
Most students forget to state that the lowest objective lens must be used first to locate
the cells on the slide and then use the rough and fine focus knob to get a clearer
image of the cells and their features. Mention how to observe the cells at greater
magnification.
Model answer as follows:
1) Select sample from section of onion plant (1 mark)
2) Using tweezers, lay sample flat on the slide (1 mark)
3) Add a drop of dye-iodine to the sample (1 mark)
4) Gently let cover slip cover the sample (1 mark)
5) Place the slide on the stage of the microscope (1 mark)
6) Using the lowest objective lens of the microscope (1 mark)
7) Adjust the rough and fine focus knob to allow you to observe the main features in
the sample. (1 mark)
8) Change to a higher objective lens to observe larger cells and repeat step 7. (1
mark)
8 marks for each point on the method and 2 marks for correct logical order,
leading to a valid outcome and grammar.
(10 marks)
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Mark schemes
1 (a) (i) • gas: particles randomly arranged and most not touching
accept black shaded circles if drawn correctly
accept fewer or more than 8 circles if the arrangement is
clear
ignore arrows attached to circle
1 (L6)
(ii) • solid: particles regularly arranged and all touching
accept white circles if drawn correctly
accept 2 rows of particles with at least 2 particles in the
second row
accept fewer or more than 8 circles if a regular
arrangement is clear
ignore location of circles in box
do not accept a single row of circles
1 (L6)
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Q2.
(a) (i)
all three lines must be correct for the mark
1 (L6)
(ii) evaporation: P
1 (L5)
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melting: R
1 (L5)
(b) (i) liquid
1 (L6)
(ii) carbon
1 (L6)
hydrogen
1 (L6)
(iii) carbon dioxide
accept ‘CO2’
accept ‘carbon monoxide’ or ‘CO’
accept ‘carbon’ or ‘soot’
answers must be in the correct order
1 (L6)
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Q3.
(a) It melts or is melting
accept ‘it starts to melt’ or ‘thaws’ or ‘turns to liquid’
or ‘changes state’
do not accept ‘it is between solid and liquid’
1 (L5)
(b) True. It is room temperature
1 (L5)
(c) (i) They vibrate around fixed points A
if more than one box is labelled A, award no mark
1 (L6)
(ii) They move past each other and are close together C
if more than one box is labelled C, award no mark
disregard any ticks
1 (L6)
(d) (i) Ice is less dense than water.
if more than one box is ticked, award no mark
1 (L6)
(ii) The molecules are further apart in ice than in water.
if more than one box is ticked, award no mark
1 (L6)
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Q4.
(a) red blood cell
accept ‘blood cell’ or ‘erythrocyte’
1
(b) (i) B
1
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(ii) A
1
(c) (i) testis or testicle
1
(ii) leaf
accept ‘stem’ or ‘sepal’ or ‘stalk’ or ‘any green part’
1
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Q5.
(a) cell wall
answers may be in either order
1 (L6)
chloroplast
accept ‘vacuole’
do not accept ‘X’
1 (L6)
(b) nucleus
do not accept ‘chromosomes’
1 (L6)
(c) chloroplast
do not accept ‘chlorophyll’
1 (L6)
(d) vacuole
accept ‘sap’
accept the correct label written within the
vacuole on the diagram or next to label X
1 (L6)
(e) near the upper surface of a leaf
if more than one box is ticked, award no mark
1 (L6)
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Q6.
(a)
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all four correct = 4 marks
three correct = 3 marks
two correct = 2 marks
one correct = 1 mark
extra line from a statement cancels the mark
4
(b) any two from:
• nucleus
• no cell wall
• separate chromosomes
2
(c) A
1
(d) diffusion
1
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Q7.
(a)
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name of organ letter of the
system drawing of the
organ system
circulatory system C
digestive system D
reproductive B
system
respiratory system A
skeleton E
5 (L4)
(b) reproductive
accept ‘B’
1 (L3)
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