1. What is a ‘hypothesis’?

A A theory to explain an eventB A suggested solution to a problemC A suggested explanation to an eventD A random event which happens everyday

2. Which is not a natural phenomenon?

A ChildbirthB TsunamiC Exploding bombD Volcanic eruption

3. Which method can be used to measure the volume of a solid?

A BalanceB Graph paperC WeighingD Water displacement

4. Table 3 shows the time taken by four pupils to reach the finishing line.

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DIAGNOSTIC TEST

SCIENCE

FORM ONE

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER THE QUESTION ON THE SHEET PROVIDED

Pupils Distance (m) Time taken (s)

Arif 100 20Daniel 100 10

Mei Ling 100 35Maniam 100 25

What conclusion can be made from the table?

A Mei Ling is faster than Daniel.B Daniel is the fastest.C Arif is the slowest.D Daniel is slower than Arif.

5. Which of the following is a natural phenomenon?

A. Forest clearing C. Rubbish burning

B. Road accidents D. Earthquake

6. The information below shows part of the steps in a scientific investigation.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of a scientific investigation?A R, Q, P, S, TB Q, R, T, S, PC T, R, P, Q, SD R, S, Q, T, P

7. What do we use in the science lab to measure time?

A. Stopwatch

B. Digital clock

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P - Collecting data

Q - Making observation

R - Carry out an experiment

S - Analysing data

T - Making conclusion

C. Pendulum

D. Thermometer

8. What is meant by endangered animals?

A Animals that live alone.

B Animals that are facing the threat of extinction.

C Animals that no longer exist on earth.

D Animals that compete for food and water.

9. Which of the following activity A, B, C or D, shows that air has mass?

10. Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

A. A moving car

B. A child on top of a slide

C. A burning candle

D. A boy running on the field

11. Diagram 14 shows a change in the states of matter. What is the name of the change?

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B

Diagram 14 / Rajah 14

A. FreezingB. MeltingC. BoilingD. Condensation

12. Which of the following items is needed for measuring the volume of a liquid?

A PaperB ThreadC Eureka canD Measuring cylinder

13. Which of the following is not a practice in a laboratory?

A Not listening to a WalkmanB Placing the fire extinguisher in a visible placeC Bring food and drink into laboratoryD Informing your teacher when you want to leave the laboratory

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14

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Which of the following is a unicellular animal?

A. C.

B.

D.

15. Which of the following are the advantages of friction?

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16.

Which of the following materials is obtained from animals?

17.

Gas ConditionX Releases during respirationY Absorbs during respiration

The table above shows gases X and Y and their conditions during respiration in living things. What are represented by gases X and Y?

X Y

A. Oxygen Nitrogen

B. Nitrogen Carbon dioxide

C. Carbon dioxide Oxygen

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A Pulp C Cotton

B Wool D Rubber

15. Which of the following are the advantages of friction?

D. Oxygen Carbon dioxide

18. What causes the greenhouse effect?

A. A rise in air temperature

B. A rise in sea levelsC. A rise in the level of carbon dioxideD. The presence of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)

19. Diagram shows a cube with each side measuring 5 cm and having a mass of 500 g.

Determine the density of the cube

A. 3 g/cm3 C. 5 g/cm3

B. 4 g/cm3 D. 10 g/cm3

20.

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Which of the following air pollutants is released from the activity shown in the figure above?

A. Carbon monoxide

B. Chlorofluorocarbons

C. Lead

D. Carbon dioxide

21. All the energy found on the Earth is derived from a central source. What is the central source?

A. The Earth’s rotation on its own axis

B. The Sun

C. The Earth’s orbit around the Sun

D. The force of gravity

22. Diagram 10 shows four types of liquids with different densities placed in a gas jar.

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O

NM

Diagram 10 / Rajah 10

Which of the following correctly shows the densities of M, N, O and P?

A

B

C

D

M

gcm-3

N

gcm-3

O

gcm-3

P

gcm

0.6 1.2 11.5 13.5

1.2 0.6 11.5 13.5

0.6 1.2 13.5 11.5

13.5 11.5 1.2 0.6

23 Diagram 1 shows an experiment.

Diagram 1Rajah 1

What can you conclude from the observation above?

A The roots respond to gravity.B The shoots respond to water.

C The roots respond to sunlight.

D The shoots respond to water

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24. Table 1 shows the number of living things in a paddy field.

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Living things Plant P Animal Q Animal R Animal S

Number15 10 5 2

Which bar chart shows the number of living things if animal Q decreases?

A

25. The following information states the characteristics of an object found in the Solar System.

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B

C D

I’m a huge chunk of rocks.

I travel round The Sun.

I move between Mars and Jupiter.

Who am I ?

A Meteor B Asteroid C Moon D Comet

26. Diagram 6 shows two different types of spoon immersed in hot water.

Diagram 6 Which of the following statement is correct?

A The plastic spoon is a conductor. B The iron spoon is a conductor. C The iron spoon and the plastic spoon are not conductors.

D The iron spoon and the plastic spoon are conductors.

27. What is constellation ?

A A group of planets which move around the Sun.B A group of stars that form a certain pattern.C A group of meteor that comes from the asteroid belt.D A belt of asteroid between Mars and Jupiter.

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Iron spoon

Hot water

Plastic spoon

28. Diagram 12 shows three structures.

Diagram 12

Rearrange the strength of the structures shown in ascending order.

A X , Y , ZB Y , X , ZC Z , Y , XD Y , Z , X

29. Which of the following are characteristics of fruits dispersed by wind?

I. LightII. FleshyIII. Have wing-like structureIV. Have fine hair

A I, II and III B I, II and IV

C I , III and IV D II , III , and IV

30. Diagram 13 shows a device.

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X Y Z

Diagram 13Rajah 13

How is the device above used to overcome human’s limitation ?

A To see very big objects.

B To see round objects.

C To see very far objects.

D To see very fine objects.

PREPARED BY, VERIFIED BY,

………………… …………………………(NUR HIDAYAH BT ISMAIL) (ROHAYAH BT JANTAN)SCIENCE TEACHER HEAD OF SCIENCE AND MATH DEPARTMENT

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