Grade: 10 Subject: Integrated Science
Exam 1
1. A piece of metal coin could not scratch a sample, while it was scratched by an iron nail. We
conclude that the hardness of the minerals forming the rock is ………………
A) between 2 and 3 B) greater than 4.5
C) tween 3.5 and 4.5 C) between 5 and 6
2. From which part of the heart oxygenated blood begin to be pumped to the body tissues during
the systemic circulation?
A) Left ventricle. B) Right atrium
C) Right ventricle. D) Left atrium.
3. The average thickness of the lithosphere is ………………
A) 100 km B) 1 km C) 10 km D) 1000 km
4. If the amount of energy transferred to the snake when preying on a rabbit is equal to 100 J, what
is the amount of energy transferred from the grass to the rabbit?
A) 10000 J. B) 1000 J. C) 10 J. D) 1 J.
5. The secondary product of the reaction iron in the olivine mineral and water to form the
serpentine mineral is ………………
A) carbon dioxide gas B) hydrogen gas C) oxygen gas D) nitrogen gas
6. The skin helps in decreasing the high body temperature by ………………
A) the activity of sebaceous glands B) evaporating sweat from the skin surface
C) absorbing heat from the external air D) reabsorbing water from sweat
7. Which Of the following statements is correct about aerobic and anaerobic respiration in muscle
cells?
A) Aerobic respiration produces substances used in anaerobic respiration.
B) Both the same amount of ATP molecules.
C) Both produce carbon dioxide gas.
D) Aerobic respiration produces more energy.
8. The opposite figure shows a rock sample with a low ability to reflect light, so the rock is most
likely to be ………………
A) gold B) pyrite C) quartz D) basalt
9. Complex carbohydrates are formed from the combination Of many molecules of ………………
A) amino acids B) monosaccharides C) nucleotides D) fatty acids
10. Which of the following materials are classified as one-dimensional nanomaterials?
A) Graphene. B) Quantum dots. C) carbon nanotubes. D) Porous nanomaterials.
11. Carbon returns from the bodies of organisms to the ecosystem through the process of
A) photosynthesis and growth B) feeding and decomposition
C) decomposition and respiration D) respiration and growth
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12. What happens when conventional electrodes in batteries are replaced with carbon nanotubes?
A) The efficiency of battery decreases.
B) The weight of battery increases.
C) The efficiency of electron transfer and the of reaction increase.
D) The battery stops working.
13. On touching a container in which neutralization reaction between hydrochloric acid and
sodium hydroxide, you feel heat. This indicates that ………………
A) the reaction absorbed heat from your hand
B) the heat content of the products is greater than that of the reactants
C) the reaction requires heating to start
D) the reaction released thermal energy to the container
14. Electric charges are generated on the surface of piezoelectric materials when exposed to
A) intense light B) intense heat C) bending or vibration D) air currents
15. In addition to selective permeability and the sodium—potassium pump, what is the other factor
that contributes to the presence of the nerve cell membrane at polarization state?
A) The unequal distribution of ions across the membrane.
B) The absence of potassium ions inside the cell.
C) The accumulation of sodium ions inside the cell.
D) The entry of negative chloride ions into the cell.
16. In the following food chain:
Corn – Chicks – Mouse – Snake – Owl
How many consumers are present in this chain?
A) 2 B) 4 C) 3 D) 5
17. What is the purpose of injecting microorganisms such as bacteria into old wells ?
A) Cleaning the well from pollution. B) Increasing the amount of the extracted oil.
C) Cooling the oil-bearing rocks.
D) Determining the accumulation sites of oil more accurately.
18. In the mature plant, tracheids and xylem vessels are characterized as structures that are
A) living, and contain nucleus and cytoplasm
B) non-living and hollow to facilitate water flow
C) specialized for doing photosynthesis
D) containing cytoplasm without a nucleus
19. Modern nuclear reactors which are characterized by easily installed and lower fuel use, are
called ………………
A) giant reactors B) small modular reactors
C) second-generation reactors D) third-generation reactors
20. The main function of the nervous system that enables the living organism to adapt to its
environment is ………………
A) transporting oxygen and nutrients to different body cells
B) controlling the action of internal organs in the body
C) regulating ion concentrations inside the
D) receiving information, processing it and producing suitable responses
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21. What is the role that the liver plays in the process of excretion?
Detoxification of harmful substances as it convert ammonia to urea.
22. Give reason for :
a) The Earth's center remains in a solid state, despite the extremely high temperature.
Due to the high pressure.
b) Steel casings (pips) are used inside the well during drilling for oil extraction.
As it can withstand the high pressure, resistant to corrosion and prevent leaks.
23. Explain how animals in desert regions adapt to water scarcity and extreme heat.
They adapt to be energy-efficient.
Exam 2
1. The property that caused pyrite to known as "Fool’s gold" is
A) its high density that equals that of gold
B) its chemical composition that is similar to gold
C) its metallic golden luster
D) its hardness on Mohs scale
2. In the opposite food web, which organisms obtain energy from the same food source?
A) snakes.
B) Hawks, frogs.
C) Frogs, snakes.
D) Decomposers, grass.
3. What does the systolic pressure represent in blood pressure measurement?
A) Maximum pressure exerted by the blood on the artery walls during the contraction of heart.
B) Blood pressure exerted on the artery walls during the relaxation of heart.
C) Average blood pressure in blood capillaries.
D) Pressure for gas exchange in blood capillaries.
4. Which of the following is used in the manufacture of the strongest permanent magnets for
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines?
A) Lithium and cobalt elements. B) Calcium and iron compounds.
C) Quartz and feldspar ores. D) Neodymium, Iron and Boron alloy.
5. If sodium concentration in blood decreases, the kidneys respond to maintain the body's
homeostasis by
A) stopping filtration B) excreting more amount of water
C) excreting less amount of water D) reducing urine extraction
6. Which of the following equation; correctly represents the alcoholic fermentation?
A) C6H12O6 2C3H6O3 + 2ATP
B) C6H12O6 + 6O2 6CO2 + 6H2O + 36ATP
C) C6H12O6 2C2H5OH + C2H2O + ATP
D) C6H12O6 2C2H5OH + 2CO2 + 2ATP
7. Geothermal energy is classified as
A) non-renewable and polluting energy
B) renewable and polluting energy
C) renewable and clean energy
D) non-renewable and clean energy
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8. Which of the following dimensions could belong to a non-nanomaterial?
A) 20 nm, 500 nm, 200 nm B) 90 nm, 125 nm, 30 nm
C) 200 nm, 300 nm, 150 nm C) 20 nm, 50 nm, 40 nm
9. Which of the following structures represents the crystal lattice of iron?
10. All of the following are from Earth's layers, except the
A) Earth's crust B) troposphere C) mantle D) core
11. Accumulation of bilirubin in the human body leads to
A) kidney failure B) increased blood acidity
C) jaundice D) uremic poisoning
12. Chemically, amylase enzyme is composed of
A) lipids B) carbohydrates C) proteins D) phospholipids
13. During resting potential, the nerve cell membrane is
A) positive outside and negative inside B) negative outside and positive inside
C) neutral outside and negative inside D) neutral inside and positive outside
14. Geiger counters are used in nuclear sites to
A) measure reactor temperature B) measure vapor of radioactive elements
C) identify uranium isotopes D) monitor radiation levels
15. The main source of phosphorus in nature is
A) atmospheric air B) rocks C) rainwater D) lightning
16. A group of individuals of the same species that living and interacting in one place and time is
called
A) community B) biome C) biosphere D) population
17. A patient suffers from severed motor nerve, which of the following nanomaterials are most
suitable to be used as a bridge for nerve impulse transmission?
A) Quantum dots. B) Porous materials. C) Nanowires. D) Thin films.
18. Which statement correctly describes the relation between heat content of reactants and Heat
content of products in an endothermic reaction?
A) HR ˂ HP B) HR = HP C) HR ≥ HP D) HR ˃ HP
19. Oil companies use 3D seismic sensing technology to
A) identify the oil accumulation sites more accurately
B) refine petroleum at the well site
C) convert heavy into lighter ones
D) measure the Earth's internal temperature
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20. The main purpose of performing the Nerve Conduction Velocity test (NCV) is
A) evaluating the nerve function and determine the extent of damage
B) measuring the muscle contraction strength in limbs
C) analyzing the brain electrical activity
D) stimulating the growth and regenerate damaged nerves
21. What is the role of xylem tissue in plants?
Transporting water from roots to the leaves of the plant.
22. What are the components that come out from the top of the petroleum fractional distillation
tower?
Lighter gases such as butane and propane.
23. Give reason for: Not all of the energy obtained by herbivores from their food is transferred to
the animal that prey on them.
Because some of the energy is used to maintain the life of herbivores.
24. Write the scientific term of the following statement:
Massive rock fragments that resemble floating plates. which constitute the lithosphere.
Tectonic plates.
Exam 3
1. The main blood vessel that carries oxygenated from the heart to the cells of the different body
tissues is
A) pulmonary artery B) pulmonary vein C) aorta D) vena cava
2. comparing Earth's outer core and inner core. we find that they are
A) similar in components and physical state
B) different in components and physical state
C) similar in components and different in physical state
D) different in components and similar in physical state
3. What is the relation the liver and kidney in excretion process?
A) The kidney produces urea and the liver expels it out of the body
B) The liver converts ammonia into urea, and the kidney excretes urea in urine
C) The liver absorbs water and the kidney filters it.
D) No functional relation exists.
4. What distinguishes cleavage from fracture in minerals?
A) All minerals exhibit cleavage and fracture at the same time.
B) Cleavage is random breaking, While fracture follows a geometric patterns.
C) Cleavage occurs only in soft minerals, while fracture occurs in hard minerals
D) Cleavage produces smooth and defined surfaces, while fracture produces irregular surfaces
5. The building unit of DNA is
A) amino acid B) fatty acid C) nucleotide D) monosaccharids
6. main function of nuclear rods inside the nuclear reactors is
A) cooling the reactor B) absorbing external radiation
C) acting as nuclear fuel D) storing nuclear waste
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7. The general direction of the movement Of water and salts within the xylem tissues in plants is
A) from leaves to roots for nourishment
B) in both directions depending on plant needs
C) from leaves to stem for support
D) from roots to leaves for completing photosynthesis
8. Which of the following represent the building unit of sedimentary rocks?
A) Organic remains. B) Tectonic plates. C) Minerals. D) Hydrocarbons.
9. The peripheral nervous system includes
A) all nerves throughout the body
B) sensory neurons and brain
C) spinal cord and motor neurons
D) brain and spinal cord
10. In the following food chain:
Green plant – Grasshopper – Mouse – fox
Which organism could be replaced by hawk in this chain?
A) Fox B) Green plant. C) Grasshopper. D) Mouse.
11. Two-dimensional nanomaterials have
A) two dimensions outside the nanoscale and one nanoscale dimension
B) two dimensions inside the nanoscale and one non-nanoscale dimension
C) two dimensions outside the nanoscale and an internal porous structure
D) two dimensions inside the nanoscale and an internal nanostructure
12. The skin layer containing hair follicles and blood vessels is
A) hypodermis B) fatty layer C) epidermis D) dermis
13. What role does cobalt play in modern medical technology?
A) It is used as a main component in artificial joints.
B) It helps to deliver drugs directly to cancer cells.
C) It is considered as an essential component in nutritional supplements.
D) It is used in the production of lithium-ion batteries for smart medical devices.
14. The biosphere is considered an integrated system because it allows continuous exchange of
A) matter only B) both matter and energy C) energy only D) the mass of matter only
15. The "Organic Origin theory" states that most oil is formed from the decomposition of
A) ancient forest plant remains B) sedimentary rocks remains
C) marine microorganisms remains D) terrestrial plants and animals remains
16. What is the main factor that determines whether a cell undergoes aerobic or anaerobic
respiration?
A) The amount of glucose available to the cell.
B)The amount of ADP molecules in the cell.
C) extent of the cell's need for energy. D) The availability of oxygen to the cell
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17. The opposite figure shows a mineral with a glassy appearance, so the mineral is likely to be
A) calcite
B) malachite
C) pyrite
D) charred basalt
18. In the energy pyramid, if producers contain 1000 J of energy, how much energy is transferred
to secondary consumers?
A) 1000 J B) 100 J C) 10 D) 1 J
19. Which of the following statements is correct about the different methods of cancer
treatment?
A) Conventional treatment exposes the body’s cells to the toxic drug substance.
B) Side effects of treatment with nanotechnology and radiation together are very low.
C) Using nanotechnology increases the need for radiation doses.
D) Chemotherapy can only be used after the failure of treatment with nanotechnology.
20. Which of the following factors, if significantly decreased, may lead a decrease in viscosity?
A) Heart pumping strength. B) Renal nerve activity.
C) blood platelet count. D) Elasticity of blood vessel walls.
21. How can piezoelectricity be utilized in large shopping centers?
By applying it to the floors to generate electricity from the footsteps.
22. What happens when the rate of fossil fuel combustion increases with respect to the carbon
element in the atmosphere?
Carbon elements will increase.
23. what is the direct effect of the entry of calcium ions the synaptic knob upon the arrival of a
nerve impulse?
Release of neurotransmitter.
Exam 4
1. Which nanomaterial can be used to move the opposite limb?
A) Silver nanoparticles.
B) Quantum dots.
C) Porous materials.
D) Carbon nanotubes
2. What is the primary function of lignin in xylem vessel walls?
A) Facilitating water absorption from soil.
B) Providing support and stiffness to prevent the collapse of vessels.
C) Reducing adhesion forces with water molecules.
D) Regulating water movement inside the vessel.
3. Which type of neurons connects between the cells transmitting information from sensory
receptors to the nervous system and the cells transmitting commands from the central nervous
system response organs?
A) Interneurons. B) Sensory neurons C) Motor neurons. D) Purkinje cells.
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4. From the main advantages of geothermal energy is that
A) it is dependent on solar heat
B) it is available only in summer
C) it is a clean energy available throughout the year
D) it requires drilling to great depths
5. Which factor(s) primarily determine(s) the type of living organisms that live in a certain area?
A) Biotic factors. B) Lithosphere only. C) Abiotic factors. D) Hydrosphere only.
6. If the decomposition stops in the carbon cycle in nature. this will lead to
A) carbon remaining in dead organisms B) increasing CO2 level in air
C) increasing the efficiency of photosynthesis D) increasing fossil fuel
7. Specific gravity of a material is the ratio between the mass of the material and the mass of the
same volume of
A) water in solid state B) water at a temperature of 4˚C
C) air at sea level D) magma at Earth's surface
8. Which of the following biological processes ensures the delivery of essential substances to
each cell in the living organism?
A) Transport. B) Excretion. C) Digestion. D) Respiration.
9. The main purpose of expanding the usage of nuclear energy is producing electricity that is
A) low-cost B) low in carbon emissions
C) dependent on fossil fuel D) derived from radioactive elements compression and bending
10. Which of the following shows a correct energy transfer pathway among some living
organisms?
A) Hawk – Mouse – Grasshopper – Grass.
B) Grass – Grasshopper – Hawk – Frog.
C) Mouse – Grasshopper – Frog – Snake.
D) Grass – Grasshopper – Frog – Hawk.
11. The main property that makes titanium the ideal element for and artificial joint implants is
A) its ability to deliver drugs directly to cells
B) its low extraction cost compared to other minerals
C) its extreme softness and very light weight
D) its ability to integrate with body tissues without being rejected by the immune system
12. which of the following choices in the table represents the correct numbers of sodium and
potassium ions exchanged through the sodium-potassium pump and the number of ATP
molecules required for this exchange?
The number of The number of
The number of ATP
sodium ions that exit potassium ions that
molecules consumed
from the cell enter from the cell
A 22 66 42
B 44 22 66
C 66 44 22
D 44 66 22
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13. What helps veins to return to the heart against gravity?
A) The presence of valves. B) Lumen dilation.
C) Elasticity of walls. D) The type of blood flowing through them.
14. Some lipids such as cholesterol are involved in the formation of
A) plant cell walls B) nails and hair
C) some hormones and vitamin D D)muscle fibers
15. In oil traps, the vertical arrangement of materials from top to bottom is
A) Oil – Gas – Water B) Gas – Oil – Water
C) Water – Oil – Gas D) Oil – Water – Gas
16. The dissolution of carbon dioxide gas in rainwater results in the formation of
A) H2CO3 B) CaCO3 C) HCO3- D) Ca(HCO3)2
17. Which of the following illustrates the correct sequence of the energy production Pathway in the
plant cell?
A) Glucose – Glycogen – Glucose – ATP – Energy.
B) Glucose – Starch – Glucose – ATP – Energy.
C) Energy – Glucose – ADP – Energy – Glucose.
D) Glucose – Energy – ADP – Energy – ATP.
18. Marble used in buildings is considered an example of
A) volcanic rocks B) igneous rocks
C) sedimentary rocks D) metamorphic rocks
19. In the opposite graph, what is the value of change in the heat content during the occurred
reaction?
A) +120 kJ/moI
B) -120 kJ/mol
C) +240 kJ/mol
D) -240 kJ/mol
20. From the opposite map, what is the typ of tectonic plates
movement that led to the formation of these mountains?
A) Divergent movement between two oceanic plates.
B) Convergent movement between two continental plates.
C) Divergent movement between a continental plate and an oceanic plate.
D) Transform movement between two continental plates.
21. Mention some properties that change in a material when it is reduced to the nanoscale.
Color, Hardness, Luster and Chemical compensation.
22. What is the role of biopolymers secreted by bacteria in Oil extraction process?
Decreasing the viscosity of the oil.
23. Compare between: filtration and reabsorption processes in the kidney for urine extraction,
"in terms of: the concept".
Filtration: Getting rid of waste materials in the blood
Reabsorption: Saving useful substances so they are not lost in urine.
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Exam 5
1. Crude oil is heated in special furnaces before entering the distillation tower to a temperature of
A) 100˚C B) 250˚C C) 400˚C D) 1000˚C
2. One molecule of ATP in the sodium-potassium pump that is found in the nerve cell membrane
acts on
A) the exit of 3 Na+ against the entry of 2 K+
B) the exit of 2 Na+ against the entry of 3 K+
C) the entry of 3 Na+ against the exit of 2 K+
D) the entry of 2 Na+ against the exit of 3 K+
3. Minerals contribute to maintaining the stability of Earth through
A) regulating global climate
B) supporting the rock cycle and tectonic plates movement
C) providing energy required for volcanoes and earthquakes
D) determining the paths of rivers and oceans
4. The opposite figure illustrates a food web,
which of the following organisms receives
0.1% of the energy stored in grass?
A) Snake.
B) Wildcat.
C) Owl.
D) Hawk.
5. Atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but differ in mass number are
called
A) ions B) molecules C) isotopes D) compounds
6. Cellular respiration begins with the breakdown of the glucose molecule in the
A) nucleus B) cytoplasm C) plasma membrane D) mitochondria
7. Which choice in the following table results in the lowest amount of urine production in a healthy
person?
The activity exerted by the body Temperature surrounding the body
A Low Low
B High Low
C Low High
D High High
8. The relationship between the biosphere and the lithosphere is clearly demonstrated through the
process of
A) respiration of living organisms
B) absorption of mineral salts from soil by plants
C) evaporation of water from plant leaves
D) absorption of carbon dioxide gas by plants
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9. Car sensors and safety systems are considered an application for the use of
A) Compressed Air Energy Storing (CAES) B) geothermal energy
C) piezoelectricity D) nuclear energy
10. The main forces that arise in the leaves and act to pull the water column upward through the
xylem vessels in tall plants are
A) adhesion forces with vessel walls
B) cohesion forces between water molecules
C) net forces of the previous forces
D) transpiration pull
11. The following figure shows a nerve cell before and after being treated with the nanomaterial
(X):
Which of the following is correct?
A) In state (l), the cell cannot receive the nerve signal.
B) In State (I), the cell can transmit the nerve signal to another cell.
C) In state (2), the material (X) allows the nerve impulse to pass in opposite direction
D) In state (2), the material (X) allows the nerve impulse to pass in only one direction
12. In the food chain: Grass – Grasshopper – Frog – Snake – Eagle
if the energy stored in grass equals 20000 J, how much energy is lost when moving from the
fourth trophic level to the fifth trophic level?
A) 2000 J. B) 1998 J. C) 20J. D) 18 J.
13. What is the relation between minerals and rocks in lithosphere?
A) Rocks are decomposed parts of minerals.
B) Rocks and minerals are different terms for the same thing.
C) Rocks are composed of minerals bonded together.
D) Minerals are composed of small rock particles.
14. The heart chamber that receives oxygen-rich blood coming from the lungs is
A) right ventricle B) left ventricle C) right atrium D) left atrium
15. Which of the following wastes is/are eliminated through lungs?
A) Excess salts. B) Carbon dioxide. C) Urea. D) Bilirubin.
16. Oxidation of 1g of lipids produces an amount of energy that is ……………… the energy
produced by the same mass of carbohydrates.
A) equal to B) approximately twice C) less than D) approximately three times
17. Strong steel casings (pipes) are used inside the well during drilling for oil extraction to
A) heat the oil
B) prevent leaks and ensure the well stability
C) cooling the drilling machines
D) convert oil to gas
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18. Which of the following elements is its cycle in nature the most dependent on weathering and
geological movements?
A) Carbon. B) Nitrogen. C) Phosphorus. D) Oxygen.
19. Iron is used in some fields that contribute to reducing carbon emissions. including the
manufacture of
A) inefficient internal combustion engines
B) fractional distillation tower structures
C) metallic strictures of cars powered by fossil fuels
D) structures of high-speed trains and electric cars
20. Which of the following nanomaterials is/are classified as zero-dimensional nanomaterials?
A) Quantum dots. B) Carbon nanotubes.
C) Graphene. D) Porous materials.
21. What is the normal value of systolic and diastolic pressure for a healthy person?
Systolic pressure: 120 mmHg Diastolic pressure: 80 mmHg
22. The following figures show different types of tectonic plates movement:
(a) What is the type of the tectonic movement that is shown figure (B)?
Convergent plate movement
(b) What results from the tectonic movement in figure (A)?
Earthquakes or faults.
23. Where are neurotransmitters stored before released to transmit the nerve signal?
In synaptic vesicles.
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