r GS test cope 01230020 — | FORM TP 2023095 MAY/JUNE 2023 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE® EXAMINATION INTEGRATED SCIENCE Paper 02 — General Proficiency 2 hours 30 minutes READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 1. This paper consists of SIX questions in TWO sections. in the spaces provided in this answer booklet. 3. Section B consists of TWO questions. Answer ALL questions. Write your answers on the pages provided at the end of each question. 4. DoNOT write in the margins. | 2. Section A consists of FOUR questions. Answer ALL questions. Write your answers 5. You may use a silent, non-programmable calculator to answer questions. 6. If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer. 7. Ifyou use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include the question part beside the answer. DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO. Copyright © 2022 Caribbean Examinations Council All rights reserved. L 01230020/MJ/CSEC 2023 0 0H _l131 coro i -4- | SECTION A Answer ALL FOUR questions. 1, (@)_Using the formula energy consumption = Power (Kw) * Time (hours), calculate the energy used by a 100 W fan if it runs for 24 hours daily. You must show all working. 3 marks) (®) (Caribbean cuisine is an integral part of the culture of the region. Complete the table below by providing information on nutrients and their functions. Nutrient Function Growth and repair of cells, Carbohydrates Used for insulation or as an energy store Vitamins 01230020/MI/CSEC 2023 ~ t (4 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE,r “ 7 (i) A construction worker who works long hours has a four-year old daughter who spends long hours watching television and playing games on the computer. Explain how the diet of the construction worker should differ from that of his daughter & based on their daily activities. @ marks) (iii) Suggest TWO changes that the daughter in (b) (ii) above, could make to have a healthier lifestyle. Give ONE reason for your suggestion. (4 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE is (0g _l 01230020/MJ/CSEC 20234 (©) Governments across the Caribbean are concerned about incidences of overweight and obese citizens, Table 1 below shows the annual statistics for obese adult females in a Caribbean territory. TABLE 1: PERCENTAGE OF OBESE ADULT FEMALES IN A CARIBBEAN TERRITORY, 2007-2017 Year "| Pereentage (4) of obese adult females 2007 25 2009 26 2011 P 28 2013 : 29 2015 33 2017 38 (Define the term ‘obese’. di) Git) (iv) 01230020/MJ/CSEC 2023 (mark) On the grid provided on page 7, plot a graph to represent the data in Table 1. Draw a line of best fit through the points. (8 marks) Using the graph plotted in (c) (ii) on page 7, determine the percentage of obese adult females in 2014, (mark) Use the graph plotted in (c) (ji) on page 7 to predict the percentage of obese adult females in 2019. (mark) ‘Total 25 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE Aeee 2 ¢ & & $ 8 & 4 R ‘sopeuay ympE asaqo Jo (%) aBepuadI0g 2017 2019 2015, 2013 ‘Year 2009 2011 7 200 5 g £ Ea Zz a E 2 g Q oO [momnnareste 202301230020/MJ/CSEC 2023 @) @ (ii) (ii) (iv) (v) -B- 77] Define the term ‘neutralization’ (mark) State the pH ranges for EACH of the following. Acids Bases a x (2 marks) Classify EACH of the following as either an acid or a base. Bleach Toothpaste Vine; (marks) ive ONE example of a household item that is considered neutral. a mark) Typically, there is a build-up of a white substance in a kettle. Explain how the properties of vinegar make it suitable for cleaning the build-up of the white substance usually seen in kettles, G marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE ge gg |r ’ 7 (©) @_Aperson concludes that the water in his apartment complex is hard water because when washing clothes the detergent does not lather very well, even when using a soapy detergent. Explain ONE reason why this assumption is accurate. @ marks) (ii) Suggest TWO things that can be done to correct the problem being experienced with the water in (b) (i) above. (2 marks) ‘Total 15 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 00 0 _| 01230020/MJ/CSEC 2023r “* 7 3. (@)_ Two stages in the breathing process of humans are shown in Figure 1 below. Figure 1. Bell jars representing the breathing process in humans Source: https://www.bbe.co.uk/bitesize/guides/2sry39q/revision/4#:~:text=The%20process 6200/20 ventilation?s20as,using%20the%20bell%20jar%20model. &text=As%20the%20rubber%620 sheet%20is, balloons%2C%20which%20represent%20the%20lungs. Identify the parts of the respiratory system that are represented by the balloons and the rubber sheet in Figure 1 Balloons Rubber sheet @ marks) (ii) Identify the processes in breathing that are MOST likely represented as Process. ‘Aand Process B in Figure 1. Process A ... Process B (@ marks) Gii) Suggest ONE similarity between the bell jar and the actual chest cavity of humans, (1 mark) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE, 01230020/MS/CSEC 2023 (1 0 4 |r “ 7 (®) The following equation is the chemical equation of a vital process that occurs in most living organisms. C.H,,0, + 0, > 6CO, + 6H,O + ATP (State the name of EACH compound shown in the chemical equation. C\H,.0, 6H,O (4 marks) (ii) Name the process represented in the equation above. (mark) iii) A stay-at-home parent of a two-year-old smokes a pack of cigarettes a day. Name ‘TWO health conditions that children exposed to secondhand smoke may develop. (@ marks) (iv) Suggest THREE things that can be done to reduce the amount of secondhand smoke to which a child is exposed. (marks) ‘Total 15 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE _| 01230020/M3/CSEC 202301230020/MJ/CSEC 2023 r -12- “7] ‘The Caribbean region is taking a greater interest in the numerous environmental issues which have occurred as a result of the use of fossil fuels. (i) Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable fuels. Define the term ‘non-renewable fuel’ (mark) (ii) List THREE types of fossil fuels. marks) (ii) Explain how the burning of fossil fuels is contributing to the increasing temperatures being experienced on earth. G marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 0, _lo @ Ga, ily (iy) 01230020/MI/CSEC 2023 -13- | Identify the term that is used to describe the increasing atmospheric temperatures being experienced on earth (I mark) Recommend ONE solution for controlling the increasing surface temperatures of the earth, (mark) Discuss whether the recommendation mentioned in (b) (ii) is suitable for use in the Caribbean region, “@ marks) Explain why Caribbean islands should be concerned about the increasing atmospheric temperatures being experienced on earth. @ marks) Total 15 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE, | 0r “ 7 SECTION B Answer BOTH questions. 5. (@)_ Figure 2 shows a diagram of the human skeleton, Figure 2. Diagram of the human skeleton Source: htips://www.pinterest.com/pin/97390410678121052/?lp=true (i) Name the parts of the skeleton labelled A and B in Figure 3 and state ONE function of EACH part, A (4'marks) (ii) State ONE function of the long bones in humans. (mark) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE [21 romzomasrestc 2023 mg HEE |r “ 1 (&) Explain how skeletal muscles in the arm work together to allow humans to flex their arm. ‘You must include the names of the muscles in your answer. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE, 4 0 _l 01230020/MI/CSEC 2023r 01230020/MJ/CSEC 2023 r -16- | (©) Figure 3 shows a diagram of the human arm holding a dumbbell. Figure 3. Diagram of the human arm holding a dumbbell Source: hitps:/www.chege.com/homework-help/questions-and-answers/figure-weightlifier- holds-dumbbell-place-biceps-muscle-exerts-force-forearm-upper-arm-exer-4q27886172 Explain how the arm acts like a lever to pick up the weight. (S marks) Total 15 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE A 7=e -17- 7 6 @_Explain the differences between an object which demonstrates stable equilibrium and one which demonstrates unstable equilibrium. Your response must include an example of EACH type of equilibrium, Tee “(4 marks) 100 GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE te 01230020/MI/CSEC 2023-18- | (b) Thermostats require the use of bimetallic strips to regulate temperature. @ Gi) Gi) 01230020/MJ/CSEC 2023 Identify TWO combinations of metals, other than brass and iron, which can be used in a bimetallic strip. @ marks) Identify ONE device, other than a thermostat, that uses bimetallic strips. “( mark) Figure 4 below shows a bimetallic strip made of brass and iron in different conditions. Brass ! Tron 1 Se " Figure 4. Diagram of a bimetallic strip Identify the strips (I, If and III) that represent the thermostat at cold temperatures, hot temperatures and room temperatures, Cold temperatures .. Hot temperatures .. Room temperatures ... “@ marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE i _-19- 7] (iv) Explain how the bimetallic strip in thermostats is used to control the temperature. marks) Total 15 marks END OF TEST IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST. 01230020/MJ/CSEC 2023 L ign