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Combined Science

Combined Science Daily Practice (Higher)

Higher Tier
Time Allowed
45 min
Total Marks
13
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  • • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Draw diagrams in pencil.
  • • Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
  • • Do all rough work in this question paper. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
  • • Show all your working out — marks may be awarded for correct working even if the answer is wrong.

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  • • The total mark for this paper is 13.
  • • The marks for each question are shown in brackets — use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
  • • Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are where the quality of your written communication will be assessed.

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

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Explain why plants need nitrate ions from the soil.

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2

A student tests four solutions with universal indicator. Results: A = red, B = green, C = purple, D = orange. (a) Which is neutral? (b) Which is a strong alkali? (c) Put them in order of pH, lowest first.

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3

A 100W light bulb is left on for 5 hours. Electricity costs 30p per kWh. (a) Calculate the energy used in kWh. (b) Calculate the cost.

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4

Describe the process of mitosis and explain why it is important.

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Total marks: 13

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