CSEC Integrated Science – Answer Keys (Set 3)
Three additional merged past papers: 2017, 2019, 2020
Paper 1 — CSEC Integrated Science May/June 2017
31 May 2017 (a.m.) | 60 items | 1 hour 15 minutes
Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 C
6 B 7 D 8 A 9 C 10 A
11 D 12 A 13 C 14 D 15 A
16 B 17 B 18 D 19 B 20 D
21 B 22 D 23 C 24 D 25 C
26 C 27 B 28 B 29 A 30 D
31 C 32 C 33 A 34 D 35 B
36 D 37 B 38 A 39 A 40 C
41 D 42 A 43 C 44 D 45 A
46 D 47 D 48 C 49 C 50 D
51 B 52 B 53 D 54 A 55 D
56 A 57 B 58 C 59 A 60 A
Key notes:
Q1 – Diagram B shows particles in a liquid state (close together but not fixed, able to flow).
Q2 – Mitochondrion is responsible for energy production (ATP) in animal cells.
Q3 – Ovule forms the seed after fertilization.
Q4 – Anther is the site where male gametes (pollen) are produced.
Q5 – Molar teeth are flat-topped for grinding.
Q6 – Digestion breaks food down into simple, soluble molecules.
Q7 – Ultrasound scan of the mother is an example of prenatal care.
Q8 – Release of egg from ovary = ovulation.
Q9 – Aerobic respiration requires oxygen; anaerobic does not.
Q10 – Condoms and diaphragm caps = barrier method of birth control.
Q11 – White blood cells protect the body by engulfing bacteria (phagocytosis).
Q12 – Chloroplast (P) contains the green pigment chlorophyll.
Q13 – Bone X (upper arm area) = humerus.
Q14 – Bone Y (shoulder/collarbone area) = clavicle.
Q15 – Blood group O has NO antigens; universal donor.
Q16 – Diabetes is NOT a cardiovascular disease.
Q17 – Respiratory surfaces: moist and well supplied with blood vessels (I and III only).
Q18 – Significant air pollution sources: volcanic eruptions and extensive use of cars (II and III only — oil spills are
water pollution).
Q19 – Antibodies protect against diseases.
Q20 – Testosterone is responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in males.
Q21 – Three small middle ear bones = ossicles.
Q22 – Structure D (optic nerve) carries impulses to the brain.
Q23 – Correct plant reproduction order: Pollination → Fertilization → Germination.
Q24 – Common household chemicals include acids, bases, and salts (I, II and III).
Q25 – To neutralize mouth acid, toothpaste needs a pH above 7 (alkaline); pH 8 is closest appropriate answer.
Q26 – Recycling is LEAST harmful waste treatment method.
Q27 – No replacement of air = stationary front.
Q28 – High temperature + low humidity = clothes dry fastest.
Q29 – Momentum = 0 means car has stopped.
Q30 – Photosynthesis: light energy → chemical energy.
Q31 – Reading the analogue meter dials: 10000 dial≈2, 1000 dial≈6, 100 dial≈5, 10 dial≈9, KWh dial≈7 = 26 597 kWh.
Answer: D.
Q32 – In circuit C: P's switch is open, Q's switch is closed → only Q lights.
Q33 – Turning off lights when leaving = MOST likely to reduce energy consumption.
Q34 – Fuse protects circuit components if current gets too large.
Q35 – Effort on tongs applied at position B (middle of the handle).
Q36 – MA = Load ÷ Effort.
Q37 – Electrical wires coated with plastic/rubber so they are properly insulated.
Q38 – Rusting requires oxygen and water (I and II only).
Q39 – Non-metals: insulate against heat and electricity, low boiling point (I and II only).
Q40 – Brass = copper and zinc.
Q41 – Flour forms a suspension in water (doesn't dissolve, particles settle).
Q42 – Acetone removes nail polish.
Q43 – pH 2 = acidic substance.
Q44 – Hard water does not easily form lather with soap.
Q45 – Planet order: Mercury, Venus, Earth(W), Mars(X), ..., Saturn(Y), Uranus, Neptune, Pluto. Earth = W.
Q46 – Saturn = Z (further out than Mars/Jupiter in the diagram).
Q47 – Earthworms in compost heap = decomposers.
Q48 – Hurricanes are characterized by strong winds.
Q49 – Excretion in nitrogen cycle occurs at process III (body wastes = excretion by animals).
Q50 – Soil III drains most = sandy. Soil III is sandy is NOT true here; the diagram shows Soil III retains most = clay.
Answer D: Soil III is clay.
Q51 – Decayed organic matter = humus.
Q52 – Deep sea pressure affects the ears (barotrauma/eardrum rupture).
Q53 – Settling of heavy suspended material = sedimentation (D).
Q54 – Boiling and condensing = distillation (A).
Q55 – Inflatable balloon is NOT a water safety device.
Q56 – Wind energy is a clean source of energy (A is correct).
Q57 – Biomass is NOT a fossil fuel (it is renewable).
Q58 – Caribbean renewable energy countries utilize solar energy directly from the sun.
Q59 – Bowling pin shape = unstable equilibrium (narrow base, high centre of gravity).
Q60 – Friction is useful when slowing down a bicycle.
Paper 2 — CSEC Integrated Science May/June 2019
Form TP 2019086 | Test Code 01230010 | 29 May 2019 (p.m.) | 60 items
Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A
1 B 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 B
6 A 7 B 8 A 9 C 10 A
11 D 12 C 13 D 14 D 15 B
16 C 17 B 18 A 19 B 20 B
21 D 22 D 23 C 24 A 25 A
26 C 27 D 28 B 29 A 30 D
31 C 32 B 33 D 34 D 35 B
36 B 37 A 38 B 39 D 40 B
41 C 42 D 43 C 44 A 45 C
46 A 47 D 48 C 49 B 50 A
51 D 52 A 53 D 54 A 55 C
56 C 57 A 58 A 59 D 60 D
Key notes:
Q1 – Chromosome carries hereditary characteristics from parents to offspring.
Q2 – Mitochondrion produces energy in animal cells.
Q3 – Test tube II (moist cotton, air, 28°C) = best germination conditions.
Q4 – Anther produces male gametes (pollen).
Q5 – Insulin regulates blood glucose levels.
Q6 – Adrenaline is produced in emergency situations.
Q7 – Kidney excretion: filtration and reabsorption (I and III only; evaporation is not a kidney process).
Q8 – Release of egg from ovary = ovulation.
Q9 – Aerobic respiration requires oxygen; anaerobic does not.
Q10 – Condoms and diaphragm caps = barrier method.
Q11 – White blood cells engulf bacteria (phagocytosis).
Q12 – Structure III in the eye diagram = optic nerve, carries impulses to brain.
Q13 – Eradication of breeding places = MOST effective pest control.
Q14 – Osmoregulation controls water entering body tissues.
Q15 – Natural method is LEAST effective at preventing pregnancy.
Q16 – Blood group O has no antigen.
Q17 – HCl (hydrochloric acid) is produced in structure II = stomach.
Q18 – Sperm is stored in the testes (produced and stored there before maturation in epididymis).
Q19 – Animal I eats the plant = herbivore.
Q20 – White light separated by a glass prism.
Q21 – Plastic bags: non-biodegradable, toxic when burnt, breed mosquitoes (I, II and III).
Q22 – Structure IV (optic nerve) transmits impulses to brain.
Q23 – Pollination → Fertilization → Germination.
Q24 – Solar energy travels through space by radiation.
Q25 – MA = Load ÷ Effort.
Q26 – Part I (bottom bulb) of thermometer = bulb.
Q27 – Plastic is a poor conductor of electricity; used in plugs for insulation.
Q28 – Neutral soil pH ~7; crop B (6.0–8.0) grows best in neutral soil.
Q29 – Spanner = lever (class I or III depending on use).
Q30 – Photosynthesis: light energy → chemical energy.
Q31 – Athlete jumping over hurdle = kinetic energy (in motion).
Q32 – Meter reading: 10000≈1, 1000≈6, 100≈5, 10≈9, KWh≈7 → 16 597.0 kWh.
Q33 – Natural gas power station: chemical → electrical (D) — actually the full chain is
chemical→heat→kinetic→electrical; among options, D is closest.
Q34 – Fuse protects circuit if current gets too large.
Q35 – Effort applied at position II (middle of tongs handle).
Q36 – MA = Load ÷ Effort.
Q37 – Aluminium alloys: light and strong (I and II only).
Q38 – Flour and sand form suspensions; sugar and salt dissolve (II and III only don't form solutions). Actually
flour/sand = suspension; sugar/salt = solution. So II (flour) and III (sand) do NOT form solutions. Answer B.
Q39 – Mercury thermometer uses liquid expansion principle.
Q40 – Decayed organic matter = humus.
Q41 – kWh used = power (kW) × time (hours) = 0.45 × 24.
Q42 – Fossil fuels contain chemical energy.
Q43 – pH 2 = acid.
Q44 – Load limits ensure vehicle's centre of gravity not raised beyond safe limits.
Q45 – Hand line = LEAST efficient fishing method for commercial purposes.
Q46 – Upthrust makes bodies in water appear lighter. NOTE: the question says 'upthrust' but the marked answer
shows B=gravity — the force causing APPARENT less weight = upthrust (A).
Q47 – Earthworms in compost = decomposers.
Q48 – Soil III drains least = clay (smallest particles).
Q49 – Seawater made potable by distillation.
Q50 – Fossil fuels NOT associated with erosion (erosion is a physical/geological process).
Q51 – Body R revolves around P (planet) = satellite.
Q52 – Jet plane: air enters at X, exhausts at Y → plane moves X to Y.
Q53 – Settling of heavy suspended material = sedimentation (D).
Q54 – Boiling and condensing = distillation (A).
Q55 – Candle is NOT an alternative source of energy.
Q56 – Heat transfer through metal rod = conduction (C). NOTE: diagram shows conduction through rod.
Q57 – Eye of hurricane = centre (calm area).
Q58 – Planet order: Mercury, Venus, Earth(W), Mars(X)... Earth = W.
Q59 – Saturn = Z in the solar system diagram.
Q60 – Rubber gloves act as insulator and do not allow current to pass through.
Paper 3 — CSEC Integrated Science May/June 2020
Form TP 2020088 | Test Code 01230010 | 29 May 2020 (p.m.) | 60 items
Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A
1 B 2 B 3 B 4 A 5 C
6 B 7 A 8 A 9 C 10 B
11 C 12 A 13 D 14 D 15 B
16 D 17 B 18 C 19 D 20 D
21 B 22 D 23 A 24 D 25 C
26 A 27 A 28 B 29 C 30 B
31 C 32 D 33 C 34 D 35 B
36 B 37 A 38 A 39 B 40 D
41 D 42 C 43 B 44 D 45 B
46 D 47 C 48 B 49 B 50 C
51 A 52 C 53 D 54 C 55 A
56 D 57 C 58 A 59 A 60 D
Key notes:
Q1 – Photosynthesis: CO2 + H2O →(Energy)→ Glucose + O2 (option B).
Q2 – Antibodies protect against diseases.
Q3 – Dust in air affects the respiratory system.
Q4 – Ovule forms the seed after fertilization.
Q5 – Anther produces male gametes.
Q6 – Pollen → Stigma → Ovary (Stigma completes the path).
Q7 – Barrier method (condoms) MOST likely prevents sexually transmitted infections.
Q8 – Structure Y in animal cell = nucleus (large, central, dark structure).
Q9 – Food cupboard kept cool because bacteria grow in warm, moist places.
Q10 – HCl produced in structure II = stomach.
Q11 – Pancreas functions as digestive organ AND produces insulin (hormone).
Q12 – Water moves from soil into root hairs by osmosis.
Q13 – White blood cells engulf bacteria (phagocytosis).
Q14 – Bone X (upper arm) = humerus... wait, in 2020 the skeleton diagram shows X at the arm = humerus (C).
However the answer key marks D=phalange. Looking carefully: X is labelled on the arm bone → humerus (C) is
correct.
Q15 – Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplast.
Q16 – Carbon monoxide binds to haemoglobin in red blood cells.
Q17 – Chromosome carries hereditary characteristics.
Q18 – Aerobic respiration requires oxygen; anaerobic does not (C).
Q19 – Volcanic eruptions and extensive use of cars are significant air pollution sources (II and III only). Oil spills =
water pollution.
Q20 – Osmoregulation controls water entering body tissues.
Q21 – Kidney processes: filtration and reabsorption (I and III only).
Q22 – Structure IV (optic nerve) transmits impulses to brain.
Q23 – Fuse melts and breaks circuit if too much current passes.
Q24 – Symbol D (line with dot) = switch.
Q25 – Tick is a parasite.
Q26 – Predator-based pest control = biological control.
Q27 – Solar energy transferred through space by radiation.
Q28 – Heat transfer through metal rod = conduction.
Q29 – Athlete jumping = kinetic energy.
Q30 – Current formula through fuse: I = P ÷ V (power ÷ voltage).
Q31 – Plastic is NOT a conductor of electricity.
Q32 – Unit of current = ampere.
Q33 – Bulbs wired in parallel: circuits II and III (parallel = multiple paths).
Q34 – Respirator protects from toxic fumes.
Q35 – Forearm diagram (axis at elbow, effort from muscle, load at hand) = simple lever.
Q36 – MA = Load ÷ Effort.
Q37 – Aluminium alloys: light and strong (I and II only).
Q38 – Non-metals: insulate against heat and electricity, low boiling points (I and II only).
Q39 – Rusting = oxidation.
Q40 – Seaside air has high sodium chloride = promotes rusting.
Q41 – Flammable (II) and toxic/poison (III) chemicals need EXTREME care (II and III only).
Q42 – pH 2 = acid.
Q43 – Neutral soil pH ~7; crop B (6.0–8.0) grows best in neutral soil.
Q44 – Hard water does not easily form lather with soap.
Q45 – Planet order: Mercury, Venus, Earth(W... wait: W=Earth is 3rd from sun, X=Mars, Y=Jupiter, Z=Saturn). Earth =
B(X) in this diagram — actually looking at the diagram: Mercury, Venus are labelled, then W is 3rd = Earth.
Q46 – Saturn in this diagram has rings visible = Z (further out).
Q47 – Excretion in nitrogen cycle = process III (body wastes from animals).
Q48 – Decayed organic matter = humus.
Q49 – Squirrel is NOT eaten by snakes in the food web shown.
Q50 – Non-moving boundary between air masses = stationary front.
Q51 – Eye of hurricane = region with lowest pressure (calm centre).
Q52 – Water ocean → atmosphere = evaporation.
Q53 – Settling of heavy suspended material = sedimentation (D).
Q54 – LEAST efficient fishing method for commercial purposes = hand lines.
Q55 – Deep sea pressure affects the ears.
Q56 – Inflatable balloon is NOT a water safety device.
Q57 – Fossil fuels contain chemical energy.
Q58 – Erosion is NOT associated with fossil fuel use (it is a physical process).
Q59 – Jet plane: air in at X, out at Y → plane moves X to Y (reaction force).
Q60 – Ball resting in hollow (D) = stable equilibrium (low centre of gravity).