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MAURITIUS EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE

The Certificate of Primary Education ExaminationOctober 2013

SCIENCE(Subject Code No. 141)

Time: 1 hour

Instructions to Candidates

1. Check that this question paper contains 4 questions printed on10 pages numbered 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.

2. Write your Index Number on thequestion paper in the spaceprovided above.

3. You should not use red ink inanswering questions.

4. Write all your answers clearly onthe question paper.

5. Attempt all questions.

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SECTION A

Question 1 (20 marks)

For each item, there is ONE correct answer . Draw a circle around the letter whichshows the correct answer .

Example: A bird which has become extinct in Mauritius is the

A Cardinal.

B Pigeon.

C Dodo.

D Sparrow.

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1. Which one of the following is a carnivorous animal?

A Goat

B Pigeon

C Deer

D Lion

2. Which gas found in the air is used by animals to produce energy?

A Nitrogen

B Oxygen

C Water vapour

D Carbon dioxide

3. Diagram 1 shows some oil on fire in a cooking pan.

Which one of the following is the best way to put out

the fire?

A Throw water in the pan

B Throw petrol in the pan

C Place a metal lid on the pan

D Place a plastic lid on the pan

Diagram 1

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4. Diagram 2 shows some vegetables and fruits.

These food items are good for health because they

contain mostly

A vitamins and minerals.

B proteins and minerals.

C carbohydrates and fats.

D fats and proteins.

5. Which one of the following metals will rust when exposed to air and water?

A Aluminium

B Iron

C Copper

D Silver

6. Diagram 3 shows a cow grazing.

The grass provides the cow with

A energy.

B shade.

C shelter.

D sunlight.

7. The process by which a seed develops into a new plant is known as

A respiration.

B pollution.

C photosynthesis.

D germination.

Diagram 3

Diagram 2

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8. Diagram 4 shows different sources of energy.

Which one is a renewable source of energy?

A Cooking gas B Coal

C Bagasse

D Petrol

9. Which one of the following is not a method of preserving food?

A Pickling

B Canning

C Salting

D Boiling

10. Which one of the following animals has gills?

A Whales

B Fish

C Dolphins

D Turtles

Diagram 4

Cooking gas Coal Bagasse Petrol

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Question 2A (20 marks)

1. Fill in the blanks in sentences (a) to (d) using the correct word from the list.

contamination incisors plaque balanced fluoride

(a) The front teeth used for cutting food are known as .......................................................................... .

(b) Tooth decay is caused when the enamel of the teeth is weakened by

.......................................................................... .

(c) A meal that contains the right amount of food items from the three food groups

is a .......................................................................... meal.

(d) Food should be kept covered to protect it from .......................................................................... .

2. Draw a line to match the items in columns A and B.

Column A

(Animal)

Column B

(Group)Snake Bird

Shark Insect

Elephant Fish

Butterfly Reptile

Mammal

3. (a) Name one endemic bird found in our forests.

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(b) Name one endemic plant found in our forests .

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Question 2B (20 marks)

1. Diagram 5 shows a bean plant.

(a) Which part of the bean plant is commonly used as food by man?

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(b) Which part of the plant manufactures its food?

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(c) Give two functions of the roots.

(i) Function 1:

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(ii) Function 2:

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Diagram 5

flowers

leaves

fruits

roots

Bean Plant

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2. Diagram 6 shows water being heated in a container.

A glass pane is held above the container as shown.

(a) What is the state of water at R?

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(b) Droplets of water are formed on the lower side of the glass pane.

Name the process by which the water droplets are formed.

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(c) Give one physical property of water.

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3. Diagram 7 shows a beaker containing water and a mixture of salt and sand.

(a) Which component of the mixture will be left at the

bottom of the beaker after the water is stirred thoroughly?

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(b) The water has dissolved one component of the mixture

to form a .......................................................................….....................................……………… .

(c) Which process may be used to obtain the dissolved part back?

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Diagram 6

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glass pane

container

hot water

source of heat

water droplets

glassrod

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SECTION B


1. Diagram 8 shows a bicycle.

(a) (i) Which part of the bicycle is made from a material obtained from a plant?

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(ii) Which part of the bicycle is made from a material obtained from an animal?

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(b) (i) Which metal is most suitable for the frame of the bicycle?

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(ii) Give one advantage of using this metal to make the frame.

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2. (a) Give one source of air pollution.

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(b) How does air pollution affect plants?

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(c) Give one way to prevent water pollution in a river.

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leather saddle

metal frame

rubber tyre

Diagram 8

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3. Diagram 9 shows objects made from different materials.

(a) Which one of these objects is made from a natural material?

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(b) Why is glass used to make window panes?

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(c) Why is plastic used to make raincoats?

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window pane plastic raincoat cotton towel

Diagram 9

plasticframe

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1. Diagram 10 shows child A running and child B sleeping.

(a) Which child is using up more oxygen?

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(b) Why is it not safe to sleep in a room with all the doors and windows closed?

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(c) Which gas do both children exhale when they breathe?

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2. Diagram 11 shows a radio.

(a) Which form of energy is used to run the radio?

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(b) Which energy transformation takes place in the radio when it works?

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(c) Which energy transformation takes place in a hydro-power station?

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Diagram 11

Diagram 10

Child A Child B

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3. Diagram 12 shows an electric cable with three electric wires.

(a) What is the function of the plastic cover?

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(b) Name a metal that is commonly used to make electric wires.

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(c) Why is this metal used to make electric wires?

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(d) State a precaution which you should take when using an electrical appliance.

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Diagram 12

plastic cover

metal

Electric cable

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