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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

COMBINED SCIENCE 4003/2

PAPER 2 Theory
NOVEMBER 2021 SESSION 2 hours

Learners answer on question paper

Additional material: Electronic calculator
Pencil (type HB recommended)

The Periodic Table is provided on page 10

TIME 2 hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page

SECTION A EXAMINER’S USE

Answer all questions in the spaces provided

A
SECTION B
SECTION B
Answer three questions from this section.

SECTION C
SECTION C
Answer three questions from this section.

SECTION D
SECTION D
Answer three questions from this section

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Section A
Answer all questions in this section in the spaces provided.

1. Fig. 1.1 shows a pyramid of biomass.

Fig. 1.1
a. Define the term biomass
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b. i. Identify the trophic level represented by X.

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ii. Explain the shape of the pyramid.
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iii. Name the form of energy received by X.
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iv. State, giving a reason, the effect of decreasing the biomass of X on Z.
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2. a. Write a word equation for anaerobic respiration in mammals.

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b. Describe how plants are adapted to reduce water loss due to transpiration.

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c. Relate the structure of a blood capillary to its function.

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3. Fig. 3.1 shows the electrolysis of molten lead (II) bromide.

Fig. 3.1

a. i. Define the term electrolysis.

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ii. State the product formed at each of the electrodes A and B
A. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
B. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. [2]
C.
b. i. Suggest the most suitable material which can be used as electrodes.
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ii. Give two general properties of an electrode.
1. ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………..
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2. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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c. State any one reason for plating iron.

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4. a. Two reactions A and B are shown below.

Reaction A
iron + sulphur iron sulphide

Reaction B

sugar + water sugar solution

i. Name a process which can be used to obtain pure water from the sugar solution.
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ii. State the reaction, A or B, in which there is a physical change.
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iii. State any two factors that affect solubility.
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2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………..[2]

b. Describe the particles in a gas.

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5. a. i. State the law of conservation of energy.

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ii. Write the energy conversion in a stretched catapult.
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b. Describe the Hwange Thermal Power generation.
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6. a. i. State the formula for calculating pressure in liquids.
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ii. Calculate the pressure exerted by a 1.5 m column of water given that its density is
1200kgm-3
[acceleration due to gravity = 10ms-2]

[2]
b. Fig. 6.1 shows a model of a siphon being used to drain a liquid.

Fig. 6.1
i. Give two conditions that enable the siphon to work.
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2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………..[2]
ii. Describe how the siphon works.
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Section B: Biology
Answer any two questions on the separate answer sheets provided.

7. a. Describe any three ways that can be used to dispose of household litter. [3]

b. i. Outline the importance of maintaining clean toilets at school. [3]

ii. List any three materials or substances that can be used for cleaning the toilets. [3]

c. Describe any one role of the Environmental management Agency (EMA). [1]
[Total: 10]

8. a. state the function of the

1. testes,
2. Sperm duct,
3. Prostate gland. [3]

b. i. Describe the lifecycle of the bilharzia parasite. [4]

ii. State three methods of preventing bilharzia. [3]
[Total: 10]

9. a. i. Define the term balanced diet. [1]

ii. State any one function of fibre in the diet. [1]
iii. Name any two sources of protein for a person who does not eat meat. [2]

b. Plan a meal for a manual worker’s lunch indicating the nutrients provided. [4]

c. State two ways by which Ebola is transmitted in a community. [2]

[Total: 10]

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Section C : Chemistry
Answer any two questions on the separate answer sheets provided.

10. The electronic configuration for three elements X, Y and Z are

X 2, 8, 6
Y 2, 1
Z 2, 6

a. i. State, using X, Y or Z, the two elements that are in the same group of the
Periodic Table. [2]
ii. Give a reason for the answer in a. i. [1]
iii. Identify, from X, Y and Z, the element that has the highest proton number. [1]
iv. Name the type of bonding that can exist between Y and Z. [1]

b. i. Z is an isotope and it has eight neutrons.

Define the term isotope. [1]
ii. State the nucleon number of Z. [1]

c. Describe three differences in the physical properties of Y and Z. [3]

[Total: 10]

11. a. i. Define the term fuel. [1]

ii. State any two uses of fuels. [2]
iii. State any three alternative sources of energy other than fuels. [3]

b. i. Name the gas that causes global warming. [1]

ii. State any three effects of global warming. [3]
[Total: 10]

12. a. Define the term neutralization. [1]

b. State two formula that may be used to calculate the concentration of a solution. [2]

c. i. Name the process of making soap. [1]

ii. Describe how soap is produced from vegetable oil. [4]
iii. State the second product of r the process named. [1]
[Total: 10]

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Section D : Physics
Answer any two questions on the separate answer sheets provided.

13. a. i. A 2A electric heater was connected to a 110V supply for 1 hour.

Calculate the cost of running the electric heater for 1 hour if one unit of electricity
costs 50 cents. [4]
ii. State one limitation of Ohms’ law. [1]
iii. Name the two cables on a two pin plug. [2]
b. i. Outline how a lightning conductor should be installed for it to protect a building. [2]
ii. State any one myth about lightning. [1]
[Total: 10]

14. a. i. Describe the operation of a direct current (d.c) motor. [5]

ii. State any three factors that affect the speed of rotation of the coil. [3]
b. State any two uses of solar systems. [2]
[Total: 10]

15. a. A boy pushes a wheel barrow with a force of 25N against a frictional force of 7N.
i. Define the term friction. [1]
ii. Calculate the resultant force on the wheel barrow. [2]
b. State any two applications of friction. [2]
c. Fig. 15.1 shows a borehole which is operated by a lever. The load is 120N.

Fig. 15.1

i. State the principle of moments. [1]

ii. Calculate the minimum effort required to operate the pump. [2]
iii. State the effects of reducing the length of the effort arm. [1]
iv. State how friction can be reduced in the pump. [1]
[Total: 10]

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