Question Bank Update 2020

Unit 7 Living Things and Air

Multiple-choice

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Which of the following statements about nitrogen and neon are correct?
(1) They are the component gases of air.
(2) They cannot be distinguished by carrying out simple tests.
(3) They are noble gases.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3) 
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Directions: Questions (a) to (c) refer to the following information.
Candice prepares the set-up below to study the rate of photosynthesis.

sodium hydrogencarbonate
thermometer solution
water 10 g water plant

(a) What is the use of sodium hydrogencarbonate solution in the experiment?

A. To absorb oxygen for the plant
B. To provide oxygen for the plant
C. To absorb carbon dioxide for the plant
D. To provide carbon dioxide for the plant 
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(b) After 30 minutes, 0.3 mL of gas is collected in the set-up. What is the rate of
photosynthesis per unit mass of this water plant?
A. 0.001 mL h−1 g−1
B. 0.01 mL h−1 g−1
C. 0.03 mL h−1 g−1
D. 0.06 mL h−1 g−1 

(c) Which of the following changes can increase the rate of photosynthesis of the
water plant in the above set-up?
(1) Increasing the distance between the lamp and the water plant
(2) Increasing the concentration (濃度) of sodium hydrogencarbonate solution
(3) Increasing the mass of the water plant
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only 
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Which of the following statements about photosynthesis and respiration is/are
INCORRECT?
(1) Both processes involve energy conversion.
(2) Both processes take place in plants and animals.
(3) Both processes take place only under the presence of light.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only 
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Which of the following is/are the harmful effect(s) on health caused by suspended
particulates in air?
(1) Causing lung diseases
(2) Reducing oxygen content in blood
(3) Irritating our breathing system and eyes
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only 
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Short question

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Burning coals gives out a lot of air pollutants. Some of them are acidic (酸性的).

coal

(a) State TWO acidic air pollutants produced from burning coal. (2 marks)
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(b) What is the harmful effect of the air pollutants in (a) on our health? (1 mark)
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(c) Why do these air pollutants cause the harmful effect in (b)? (2 marks)
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(a) Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides (1m×2)
(b) They cause irritation to our breathing system and eyes. (1m)
(c) They are acidic gases which can dissolve in mucus in the airway or the tears in
the eyes (1m)
to form acids and thus cause irritation. (1m)
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Long question

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Katherine wants to investigate the effect of light intensity ( 光 強 度 ) on the rate of
photosynthesis. She prepares the experimental set-up as shown below.

sodium hydrogencarbonate
thermometer solution
water 10 g water plant

(a) What is the function of sodium hydrogencarbonate solution in the experiment?

(1 mark)
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(b) Suggest how the light intensity can be adjusted in the experiment. (2 marks)
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(c) Using the results, Katherine plots the graph as shown below.

Rate of photosynthesis

P
Light intensity

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What inference about the rate of photosynthesis can be obtained from each of the
following points on the graph? Explain your answer in each case.
(i) Point P (2 marks)
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(ii) Point Q (2 marks)

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(iii) Point R (2 marks)

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(d) Suggest a method to further increase the rate of photosynthesis. (2 marks)

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(a) It provides carbon dioxide for the plant to carry out photosynthesis. (1m)
(b) Move the table lamp along the metre rule. (1m)
The shorter the distance between the lamp and the plant, the higher the light
intensity. (1m)
(c) (i) The rate of photosynthesis is zero (1m)
because photosynthesis cannot take place in the dark. (1m)
(ii) The rate of photosynthesis increases with light intensity (1m)
because more light energy is supplied to the plant. (1m)
(iii) The rate of photosynthesis reaches a maximum and thus the curve levels
off (1m)
because there are some other factors limiting the rate, such as carbon
dioxide and water. (1m)
(d) Increase the concentration of sodium hydrogencarbonate solution (1m)
in order to provide more carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. (1m)
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The diagram below shows a structure P found in the human breathing system.
blood to body cells

blood from
oxygen body cells

carbon
P dioxide

(a) Where can structure P be found in the breathing system? (1 mark)

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(b) Complete the table below. (4 marks)

Blood from body cells Blood to body cells

Carbon dioxide content
(high / low)
Oxygen content
(high / low)

(c) Some prolonged smokers experience shortness of breath. This is due to the
damage of the walls of structure P. Suggest how this affects the gas exchange in
the smoker’s body. (2 marks)

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(a) Inside the lungs (1m)
(b)
Blood from body cells Blood to body cells
Carbon dioxide content
high (1m) low (1m)
(high / low)
Oxygen content
low (1m) high (1m)
(high / low)

(c) When the walls of structure P are damaged, the surface area for gas exchange is
reduced. (1m)
This makes gas exchange less effective and so the smoker will experience
shortness of breath. (1m)
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The diagram below shows the experimental set-up for simulating greenhouse effect.
The initial readings of the two thermometers at the beginning of the experiment are
the same.

plastic wrap

thermometer
light bulb

soil

P Q

(a) State TWO controlled variables of the experiment. (2 marks)

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(b) What does the plastic wrap and the light bulb each represent in the experiment?
(2 marks)
Plastic wrap: ______________________________________________________
Light bulb: _______________________________________________________

(c) From the experimental result, the temperature increase in bottle Q is found to be
greater than that in bottle P. Briefly explain the result using your knowledge
about greenhouse effect. (2 marks)
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(a) The mass of soil / the distance between the light bulb and the bottle (1m×2)
(b) Plastic wrap: greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (1m)
Light bulb: the Sun (1m)
(c) The plastic wrap traps the heat from the light bulb inside the bottle and prevents
it from escaping. (1m)
Therefore, the temperature increase in bottle Q is greater than that in bottle P as
the plastic wrap acts like the greenhouse gases which trap heat from the Sun.
(1m)
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Methane hydrate (可燃冰) is a new energy source which can be found under the sea.
It is a substance in which methane (甲烷) is trapped within a crystal structure of water
(水合物).

methane hydrate

(a) Do you think methane hydrate is a renewable energy source or a non-renewable

energy source? Briefly explain your answer. (2 marks)
(Hint: The main component of natural gas is methane.)
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(b) Methane is a greenhouse gas. Some scientists are concerned about the extraction
(開採) of methane hydrate may lead to a large amount of methane releasing into
the atmosphere.
(i) Briefly explain why the release of a large amount of methane into the
atmosphere will lead to global warming. (2 marks)
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(ii) State ONE harmful effect caused by global warming. (1 mark)

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(iii) Suggest ONE way we can do to slow down global warming. (1 mark)
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(a) It is a non-renewable energy source (1m)
because the methane trapped in the crystal is a fossil fuel. (1m)
(b) (i) Methane is a greenhouse gas. The large amount of methane in the
atmosphere will enhance the greenhouse effect. (1m)
This traps more heat from the Sun in the atmosphere and causes the average
temperature of the Earth to increase. (1m)
(ii) Melting of ice at polar regions / climate change (1m)
(iii) We can help reduce the emission of greenhouse gases in daily life by
adopting a low-carbon living lifestyle. (1m)
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The graph below shows the AQHI on the roadside in Mongkok on a certain day.
P Q
10+
10
R S
9
T U
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
13:00 19:00 01:00 07:00 12:00

(a) (i) What is the AQHI at 16:00? (1 mark)

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(ii) What is the health advice given to those people who are sensitive to air
pollution? (1 mark)
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(b) Briefly explain the trend of AQHI during the periods of PQ, RS and TU.
(3 marks)
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(a) (i) 10+ (1m)
(ii) They should avoid outdoor activities. (1m)
(b) At PQ, there are many cars on the road during peak hours. So, the AQHI is the
highest. (1m)
At RS, there are fewer cars on the road as it is at night. So, the AQHI becomes
lower. (1m)
At TU, it is late at night and during early morning. The number of cars on the
road is the least at one day. So, the AQHI is the lowest. (1m)
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