MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A [25 MARKS]

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

Question 1 [10]
a) Direction: For each question, there are four alternatives: A, B, C and D. Choose the correct alternative and circle it. Do not circle
more than ONE alternative. If there are more than one choice circled, no score will be awarded.

i. Tashi noticed the plants growing on a rock while climbing a cliff. These plants have the ability to adapt to the rocky environment, which 1
class of plants did he most likely to observe?
A Epiphytes
B Xerophytes
C Lithophytes
D Hydrophytes

ii. A student conducted an experiment to identify an unknown solution 1 and solution 2, and obtained the following result. Based on the 1
result, he concluded that
Solution Blue litmus Red litmus Universal indicator

Solution 1 Turned red No change Formed Red colour

Solution 2 No change Turned blue Formed Blue colour

A both are basic solutions.
B both are acidic solutions.
C solution 1 is basic and solution 2 is acidic.
D solution 1 is acidic and solution 2 is basic.

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 iii. If a bag of rice weighs 50 kgf at an altitude of 100 metres above the sea level, the weight of the same bag of rice at 3000 metres will be 1
E 50 kgf
F 100kgf
G Less than 50 kgf
H More than 50 kgf

iv. You are provided with a list of food groups as shown in the table below. If you are a nutritionist, which group of foods would you
recommend?

I II III IV

A I
Rice Spinach Bread Rice
B II
Orange Butter Apple Chicken C III
D IV
Oil Bread Butter Broccoli

Mango Peach Oil Apple

v. When observing an archery player pulling the bowstring and maintaining his aim at the target, what form of energy is stored in the 1
stretched bow?
A kinetic energy
B potential energy
C chemical energy
D mechanical energy

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 vi. Karma placed magnets A, B, C, and D close to each other on a wooden stand as shown below. He observed magnets A and B attracted
each other, while magnets C and D did not attract each other. To connect all four magnets, which magnet should he flip?

A Magnet D.
B Magnet C
C Magnet B
D Magnet A

vii. The physical features observed in the figure given below is caused due to 1

A the separation of light waves as they pass through the air to water.
B the decrease in speed of light as it travels through air to water.
C bouncing back of light waves when it hits against the surface of water.
D redirection of light waves from their original path as they interact with the water.

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 viii. Deki, a 12-year-old, undergoes the onset of menstruation, pubic hair growth, and a rapid increase in her height. These changes are 1
considered as
A physical change.
B emotional change.
C mechanical change.
D psychological change.

ix. Pema conducted an experiment at home with four glasses filled with water as shown below. Which of these glasses will produce a high- 1
pitched sound when they are struck on their rims with a spoon?

A Glass A
B Glass B
C Glass C
D Glass D
x. Which of the following statements correctly describes the occurrence of a solar and lunar eclipse? 1
A both eclipses occur on a full moon day
B both eclipses occur on a new moon day
C solar eclipses occur on a new moon day and lunar eclipse
occurs on a full moon day
D lunar eclipse occurs on a new moon day and a solar eclipse occurs on a full moon day

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 b) Direction: Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. [5]

i. The molecular formula of sodium chloride is _________________NaCl. 1

ii. The blood that flows from different parts of the body to the heart is_________________ blood.(deoxygenated) 1

iii. When you throw an object in the air, it eventually falls to the ground due to ____________________. (gravity) 1

iv. The process of ________________leads to the development of new seeding. (germination) 1

v. When light strikes a smooth surface and bounces off, it undergoes the process known as ____________________ reflection. (regular) 1

c) Direction: Match each item in column I against the most appropriate item in column II. Write only the alphabet against the number [5]
in the space provided in answer column.
1X5
Column I Column II Answer

i. Smallest particles a. chemical change i.---- d

ii. Boiling of an egg b. food chain ii.-----a

iii. Feeding relationship. c. phosphorus iii. ------b

iv. The bulbs in the house have d. atom iv. -------e

the same brightness

v. The size of apples in the e. parallel circuit v. -------f

orchard

f. potassium

g. molecules

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 d) Direction: Write TRUE or FALSE against each statement in the space provided. [5]

i. Temporary magnets are magnetised when electric current passes through or when exposed to other external magnetic fields. 1
(_____________________) true

ii. Birds are the only animals that lay eggs. (______________) false 1

iii. The best separation method for the mixture of orange squash and water is filtration. (_____________________) false 1

iv. Consumption of a high-protein diet is necessary for bodybuilding and the promotion of muscle growth. (____________________) true 1

v. The Equator experiences high temperature and humidity compared to the poles. (____________________) true 1

SECTION B [30 MARKS]

Direction: Answer the following questions in the spaces provided. The marks for each question are given in the brackets [ ].

Question 2

a) Consider a scenario where you have 2 bags of rice, which weighs 54 kgf, and you take it from the Earth to the moon. Answer the [2]
following questions:
i. Calculate the weight of the rice on the moon. (1)
sample answer:
I. 1kgf on Earth = ⅙ kgf on the moon
54 kgf = 54/6 = 9kgf or 9 (both correct)………………………………….. (1)

ii. Why does the weight of rice change when on the moon? (1)
because the moon will have weaker gravitational force than Earth. ………………(0.5)
The weight of that rice will decrease on the moon………………………………….. (0.5) OR
because the gravity on the moon is ⅙ that of Earth.
because the gravity of the Earth is 6 times greater than the Moon.
because the gravity of the moon is 6 times lower than the Earth.
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 b) You discovered an unknown substance at home and wished to identify whether it is acid or a base. Using materials such as flower petals, [2]
beetroot, or red cabbage, describe a simple process to prepare your indicator to test the unknown solution.
1. Put flower petals in a mortar and pestle, gently crush them. …………………………………...(0.5)
2. Mix crushed petals with warm water and make a thick solution……………………………… (0.5)
3. Drip the filter paper stripes in the solution for around 15 minutes……………………………. (0.5)
4. Take out the filter paper from the solution and keep it in a safe place and let it dry…………. (0.5)
OR
a. Put flower petals in a mortar and gently crush them using a pestle.
b. Mix the crushed petals with warm water to create a thick solution.
c. Dip filter paper strips into the solution and soak for around 15 minutes.
d. Remove the filter paper from the solution and let it dry completely.

c) You have been approached by a friend to provide recommendations for the type of electric connection to be used in a newly constructed [2]
house. Which type of electric connection would you recommend? Provide THREE reasons to support your answer.
Answer:
I recommend using the parallel connection in the newly constructed house………………………… (0.5)
All appliances in a parallel connection will share the same voltage.
If one appliance is damaged the other will still work.
Divides current through the appliances
Reliable and safe as there is no room for an error.
Can easily add lighting without changing the voltage………………………………………….. (Any Three reasons……….0.5 mark each)

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 Question 3
a) Imagine a forest ecosystem with frogs, grasses, eagles, grasshoppers, and snakes. Draw an ecological pyramid to represent the ecosystem [2]
forest with proper labelling and explain the energy transfer in it.

Sample response:

[1]
= the amount of energy received by the producers is more. As the energy goes up from one trophic level to another, it will decrease as
some energy are used by the organisms in each trophic level and some energy is being lost as heat…………………………………… (1)
Or
= The amount of energy will decrease as it goes up from one trophic level to another. Some amount of energy is being lost as heat… (1)

b) You are provided with a torch, a mobile phone, and a screen. Using these materials, draw and label a model to represent the sun, earth, and [2]
moon in a solar eclipse. Explain the cause of a solar eclipse based on the model.

Sample response:
= Torch represents the sun, mobile phone represents the moon and screen represents the earth………………………………………. [1]
= The light of the torch is blocked by the mobile phone and casts its shadow on the screen which represents the earth………………. [1]
= The mobile phone blocks the light from the torch and a shadow is formed on the screen……………………………………………... [1]

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 c) Which drums shown below will produce a louder sound? Why? [2]

A B

Sample response:
= Drum A……………………………….(0.5)
will produce a louder sound because it has more vibrating area……………………………. [1.5]
OR
= Drum A because there is more space for air to move inside the drum. [2]

Question 4

a) Dorji was working in his field and he saw sparrows eating wheat. Based on his observation answer the following questions. [3]
i. Which class of animals and plants did he observe? [1]
Sample response:
= The class of animal is bird…………………………… (0.5)
And plants are mesophytes………………………….. (0.5)

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 ii. What are TWO characteristics of sparrows that differentiate them from other classes of animals? [2]
Sample response:
=sparrows have feathers………………………… (1)
sparrows have beaks with no teeth……………. (1)

b) Reading nutrition facts on packaged food is important before buying the food. Support the statement with ONE reason. [1]
Sample response:

Because we can know whether the food is healthy or not…………….(1)

or because we can know about the ingredients put in the food……… (1)
or because we can know if it is safe to eat or not………………………(1)

c) The heart receives and pumps oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in our body. Explain their circulation path. [2]
Sample response: = Deoxygenated blood from the body flows to the heart and then to the lungs where blood gets oxygenated which
flows back to the heart and then to the parts of the body. [2]

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 Question 5
a) Students conducted an experiment on the solubility of 100 g salt in 40 ml of water at different temperatures without stirring as shown [3]
below. Study the information given below and answer the following questions:

Beaker A Beaker B Beaker C

water temperature = 15 water temperature= water temperature =

degree celsius 90. 40

Dissolving time = Dissolving time = Dissolving time =

20 minutes 4 minutes. 12 minutes.

Room Pressure = 1 Room Pressure = 1 Room Pressure = 1

atmosphere atmosphere atmosphere

i) In which beaker will salt dissolve faster? Why? (1.5)

Sample answer
i) Beaker B ……………………..(0.5)
dissolves salt faster………………….(1)
OR
Beaker B……………………………. (0.5)
takes the shortest time to dissolve….. (1)
ii) Identify the dependent, independent, and controlled variables in the experiment. (0.5 x 3)
Sample answer

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 ii) Dependent variable - time/solubility time / dissolving time……………….. (0.5)
Independent variable - temperature of the water…………………………. (0.5)
Controlled variable - the same amount of water, same amount of
Salt, constant temperature, pressure, and size of the beaker.
Pressure (1 atmosphere)…………………………………………….. (0.5) [They can write any one of the controlled variables given above]
b) Why is soft water better for healthy hair and skin? [1]
sample answer

Soft water is better for hair and skin, because it helps to maintain the natural oils and moisture in the hair and keep our skin smooth
and healthy as it is less drying than hard water………………………………………………………………………………………………. [1]

OR

It will improve hair health by maintaining balance between natural oil and moisture, leaving it smoother and shinier………………….[1]
c) Why is chewing food a physical change whereas digestion a chemical change? [2]
Sample answer;
Chewing food is a physical change, because when chewing food involves a change in the size and shape of the food particles without
altering the chemical composition of the food…………………………………. (1)
Whereas digestion is a chemical change, because digestive enzymes will break down starch into sugar molecules to be able to be
absorbed by the body. ……………………………………………………………(1)
Question 6

[4]
a) i. People prefer cross pollination over self pollination. Support the statement with TWO points. [2]
Sample response:
=i. Cross pollination produces healthier products. …………………….(1)
=ii. Cross pollinated flowers are strong………………………………….(1)
=iii. Cross pollinated flowers produce more seeds………………………(1)
=iv. Cross pollination allows inclusion of variation……………………..(1)

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 ii. How are insect pollinated flowers different from wind pollinated flowers? Mention TWO differences. [2]
Sample response:

Insect pollinated Wind pollinated

- Bright petals - Dull flowers

- Sweet scent - No scent
- Usually have short - Have long anther
anthers. - Pollen grains are smaller
- Pollen grains are larger

Note: award marks for any TWO differences.

b) Write a difference between reflection and refraction. [1]

Sample response:

Reflection Refraction

- Bouncing back of light - Bending of light

- Speed of light does not - Speed of light changes.
change

Award 0.5 mark for each point (Any two points)

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 c) A bicycle of mass 30 kg is moving with a speed of 20 m/s. Calculate the kinetic energy. [1]
Sample answer
Given: mass(m) = 30 kg
Speed (v) = 20 m/s
Kinetic energy (KE) =?
KE = ½ mv2 …………………………………… (0.5)marks
= ½ x m x v2
=½xmxvxv
= ½ x 30 x 20 x 20
= 15 x 20 x 20
= 6000 J …………………………………………(0.5)marks

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