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SCIENCE 0893/02
Paper 2 April 2023
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• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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1 This question is about a small mammal called a shrew.
(a) Look at the picture of two shrews from the same species.
Each shrew has a different fur colour.
Fur colour is controlled by genes.
Write down the name of the chemical that makes up genes.
DNA [1]
(b) Eagles feed on shrews.
Scientists sample the population of the shrews living on ground that is dark in colour.
The diagram shows the population of shrews over two years.
The population of shrews for year 3 is not shown.
An eagle feeds on the shrews during years 2 and 3.
eagle
ground that is dark in colour
year 1 year 2 year 3 time
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(i) The total population size of the shrews is the same during all three years.
Predict the numbers of white shrews and grey shrews in year 3.
Write your prediction in the table.
fur colour number in population in year 3
…………………………
2
…………………………
3
[1]
(ii) Describe how natural selection explains the changes in the numbers of white and grey
shrews.
The black shrews are better at camouflage --> It will be eaten less
--> This advantageous characteristic is passed on to the next
generation --> This process repeats for many generations
[3]
(iii) The scientists had to trap and release the shrews to get their results.
Write down two safety precautions the scientists took when trapping and releasing the
shrews.
1 Wear gloves
2 Wear face mask
[2]
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2 Look at the diagram showing part of the Periodic Table.
H He
Li Be B C N O F Ne
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
K Ca transition elements
(a) The electronic structure of lithium is 2.1.
Write down the electronic structure of chlorine.
2.8.7 [1]
(b) Write down the symbol for the atom which has 12 protons in its nucleus.
Mg [1]
(c) Neon is in Group 8 of the Periodic Table.
Neon is an unreactive gas at room temperature.
Argon is also in Group 8.
Suggest one property of argon.
Unreactive [1]
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3 Water moves through a plant.
(a) The table shows information about the pathway of water into and out of a plant.
Number 1 is the part where water enters the plant.
Number 5 is the part where water is lost from the plant.
Complete the table by writing the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to show the pathway of water into
and out of a plant.
One has been done for you.
part of plant order of pathway
leaf
5
leaf xylem
4
....................
root hair cell
1
....................
root xylem
2
....................
stem xylem
3
....................
[1]
(b) Plants lose water from the surface of their leaves.
Write down the name of this process.
evapotranspiration [1]
(c) A desert plant grows well due to its very waxy leaves.
High carbon dioxide levels reduce wax production in these plants.
Cars produce carbon dioxide.
Suggest what happens to the population of these desert plants growing near a new road.
The population of these desert plants decreases
[1]
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4 This question is about waveforms.
(a) Look at the diagram of the waveform of a sound.
Y
Z
time
W in seconds
Which letter shows the amplitude of the sound wave?
Circle the correct answer.
W X Y Z [1]
(b) The waveform for the sound shows several waves.
0 2 4 6 8 time
in seconds
How many complete waves are there in 8 seconds of the waveform?
number of waves 4 [1]
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(c) The diagrams show how sound A interacts with sound B to make sound C.
waveform of sound A
0 2 4 6 8 time
in seconds
+
waveform of sound B
0 2 4 6 8 time
in seconds
=
waveform of sound C
0 2 4 6 8 time
in seconds
Describe how the waveform of sound A and waveform of sound B interact at:
time = 1 second constructive inteference
time = 3 seconds destructive inteference
[2]
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5 Look at the diagram of the carbon cycle.
sunlight carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere
combustion
process A
process B
decomposition
feeding
dead plants and animals
fossil fuels
(a) Write down the name of process A.
Respiration [1]
(b) Write down the name of process B.
Photosynthesis [1]
(c) Write down one similarity between combustion and decomposition.
Carbon dioxide is the product [1]
(d) Scientists believe that too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes climate change.
Describe two possible effects of climate change.
1 Global warming
2 Ice at 2 poles melts
[2]
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6 Look at the data about some Group 1 elements.
melting point atomic radius
element
in °C in pm
lithium 181 145
sodium 98 180
potassium 64 220
rubidium 235
(a) Describe the trend in atomic radius as you go down Group 1.
The atomic radius increases
[1]
(b) Predict the melting point of rubidium.
The melting point of rubidium is 35 °C. [1]
(c) Sodium reacts with chlorine to make an ionic solid called sodium chloride.
Sodium chloride has a melting point of 808 °C.
Sodium chloride has a structure.
Name this type of structure.
giant ionic [1]
7 Write down the names of these electrical symbols.
buzzer
variable resistor
[2]
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8 Here are some sentences about the collision theory for the formation of the Moon.
A The less dense rocks eventually merged together to form the Moon.
B This caused very high temperatures and the Earth’s outer layer melted.
C A collision occurred between the Earth and a small planet.
D The less dense rocks were ejected and cooled.
E The dense iron from the cores of both planets merged to create the Earth.
F The less dense rocks were captured by the Earth’s gravitational field.
(a) Put these sentences in the correct order to describe the collision theory.
Two have been done for you.
C B E D F A
[3]
(b) In 1969, astronauts went to the Moon and collected rock samples.
Describe how these Moon rock samples provide evidence to support the collision theory.
Rock samples in Moon are similar to the rocks on Earth
[1]
(c) Suggest why the density of the Earth is greater than the density of the Moon.
Use ideas from the collision theory in your answer.
The dense iron created the Earth and less dense rocks created
the Moon [1]
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9 Scientists estimate one million species of plants and animals are at risk of extinction.
(a) Which factors cause a species to become extinct?
Tick (✓) the two correct factors.
changes in seasons
changes to the environment over time
increased reproduction
new diseases
new food sources
[2]
(b) Explain what is meant by the statement:
‘An animal is at risk of extinction.’
Use ideas about death rate and reproduction rate.
When the death rate is greater than the reproduction rate, an animal
is at risk of extinction [1]
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10 Look at the list of metals in order of reactivity.
The most reactive metal is at the top.
calcium
magnesium
zinc
increasing reactivity
iron
copper
silver
A piece of copper is dipped into silver nitrate solution.
Silver is made.
A blue solution of copper nitrate is also made.
(a) What is the name of this type of reaction?
Circle the correct answer.
crystallisation decomposition displacement
filtration neutralisation
[1]
(b) Write the word equation for this reaction.
Copper + Silver nitrate ➞ copper nitrate + silver [1]
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(c) Look at the list of metals and solutions.
Tick ( ✓) to show if the metal reacts with the solution.
copper + iron nitrate
magnesium + zinc nitrate
silver + magnesium nitrate
iron + zinc nitrate
Explain your answer.
Because magnesium is more reactive than zinc so it can replace
zinc to become magnesium nitrate
[2]
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11 Lily investigates which type of insulation is best at reducing the transfer of thermal energy from
hot water.
Look at the diagram of Lily’s experiment.
thermometer
hot water
insulation (cardboard, newspaper or bubble wrap)
glass beaker
bench
Look at her results.
cardboard newspaper bubble wrap
time temperature time temperature time temperature
in seconds in seconds in seconds
0 83 0 85 0 85
60 67 60 81 60 81
120 75 120 79 120 79
180 71 180 76 180 77
240 68 240 72 240 75
300 65 300 68 300 73
(a) The unit of temperature is missing from the tables.
Write down the unit of temperature.
℃ [1]
(b) Calculate the decrease in temperature in the 300 seconds for each beaker.
cardboard 18 ℃
newspaper 17 ℃
bubble wrap 12 ℃
[1]
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(c) Before the investigation, Lily predicts,
‘Bubble wrap is the best insulator.’
Is her prediction correct? Yes
Explain your answer.
The temperature decrease is smallest when using bubble wrap
[1]
(d) In one of Lily’s results tables, there is an anomalous result.
Circle the anomalous result in the table.
Give a reason for your answer.
67 ℃ does not fit the pattern (the temperature decreases over time)
[2]
(e) Lily improves her investigation.
Suggest two improvements Lily makes to her investigation.
1 Repeat the investigation
2 Use the same temperature at the start
[2]
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12 Mike investigates the reaction between magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid.
Look at part of the equipment he uses.
dilute hydrochloric acid
magnesium
(a) Write down the name of the equipment Mike uses to collect the gas and measure the
volume of the gas.
A gas syringe [1]
(b) Mike measures the volume of gas made every 30 seconds until the reaction stops.
Describe how Mike makes his results more reliable.
Repeat the measurement
[1]
(c) Mike writes a risk assessment for his investigation.
Write down one safety risk and describe how Mike reduces this risk.
safety risk Hydrochloric acid is corrosive
how Mike reduces this risk Wearing gloves
[2]
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