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Each of these questions should take no more than 5-10 minutes to answer. The key to revision is little and often. You will need to fit these questions around your revision for your other subjects too. This is not the only science revision you should do but it should help you to focus your revision on the key areas of each of the topics. Good luck!
April 2017 20
A1-Describe how to measure pulse rate and blood pressure. 21
B1 – Name a composite material and describe how it is constructed. 22
A2- Label the main parts of the female reproductive system and give the function of each part. How do they change during pregnancy/birth? 23
B2 - Suggest a way to reduce noise levels. 24
A3- What is good laboratory practice? What is a proficiency test? 25
B3 – describe one use of micro-organisms in the food industry. 26
A4- Name the two types of microscope. Give an advantage and disadvantage of each one. 27
B4 – Describe the steps in making an insoluble salt. 28
A1- Name the parts of the human breathing system and explain what each part does. 29
B1 – Give 3 properties of metals and explain what they mean. 30
A2-Describe the steps in taking a blood sample.
May 2017 1
B2- Why do people working in stage and screen need an awareness of health and safety? 2
A3-What are the features of an image? Give 3 ways of recording visual images. 3
B3- What are the differences between organic and inorganic farming? 4
A4- What is electrophoresis and what is it used for? 5
B4- What is the difference between an emulsion and a suspension? 6
A1- Describe the roles of 2 people who work in sport and fitness. 7
B1- what are the properties of polymers?

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A2- How do A&E departments decide who is most in need of treatment? 9
B2 – Give examples of useful light sources for film/stage. 10
A3-What colour is litmus in acid? How do you assess water quality? 11
B3- Give two reasons for testing food products during development. 12
A4-What is chromatography used for? What are the mobile and stationary phases? 13
B4- write out the general word equations for:
Acid + metal
Acid + metal oxide
Acid + metal hydroxide
Acid + metal carbonate 14
A1-Why do personal trainers carry out risk assessments? 15
B1- Name two organisations that set product standards. What do the symbols look like? 16
A2-What is the NHS and what does it do? 17
B2- List three safety features used in the theatre. 18
A3- How can scientists use organisms to study the effects of climate change? 19
B3- Give two techniques that are used to treat milk. 20
A4-Why might some people think it is wrong to keep information about peoples DNA? 21
B4- List four ways to increase the rate of a reaction.

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May 2017 22
B1- How could you compare the stiffness of 2 materials in the lab? 23
A1- How would a physiotherapist treat a muscle injury. What personal skills do they need? 24
B2- What is a filter? What three colours can be mixed to produce white light? 25
A2- List 5 things a practitioner might ask about your medical history/lifestyle. Why do they ask? 26
B3- What are the four phases in the growth of micro-organisms. 27
A3- What is turbidity and how could you measure it? 28
B4- What is the role of a lab technician? 29
A4-What does a CSI (or SOCO) do? 30
B1- describe the role of someone who works in the production of sports equipment. 31
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What is meant by health, fitness and lifestyle? Give an example of each.
June 2017 1
A2- What is the APGAR score? 2
B2- What do the following terms mean?
Transparent, reflective, translucent, opaque and refraction. 3
A3- What might an environmental protection officer do? 4
B3- Write a word equation for the anaerobic respiration of yeast.

4. June 2017 16 A1-4 exam 9.15am 19 B1-4 exam Monday Tuesday Wednesday
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B4- What are bulk and fine chemicals? Give an example of each. 6
A4-What is a colorimeter used for? 7
B1- What term is used to describe how quickly heat passes through a material.? 8
A1 – What are the 4 main components of blood and what are their functions? 9
B2- What is the difference between a converging lens and a diverging lens? 10
A2 – Give two functions of the placenta. 11
B3- What is meant by genetic modification? 12
A3 – what is the difference between a qualitative and quantitative test? 13
B4- What is a risk assessment? Why are they important? 14
A4 – What is the magnification with a x10 eyepiece lens and a x40 objective lens? 15
B1- What are the properties of ceramics? 16
A1-4 exam
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B2-Do loud sounds have a high frequency or a large amplitude? 18
B3 – What factors can affect milk quality and yield? 19
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