ASMO Science Olympiad 2016 — Level 2 (Years 5 & 6) — Contest

Question 1

Which of them is the reactant of photosynthesis?

1. Carbon dioxide and water
2. Sugar and water
3. Carbon dioxide and oxygen
4. Sugar and oxygen

Question 2

On Earth, a box has a mass of 50 kg. On the Moon, the box would have

1. Greater mass.
2. Greater weight.
3. The same mass.
4. The same weight.

Question 3

Which of the following career options would be the most suitable for a colour blind person?

1. Pilot
2. Cook
3. Designer
4. Electrician

Question 4

Which metal has the highest melting point?

1. Potassium
2. Sulfur
3. Iron
4. Copper

Question 5

Which one is correct?

| Animal/Features | Wing | Fur | Feather | Scaly skin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Mammal | | | | |
| B Bird | | | | |
| C Amphibian | | | | |
| D Reptile | | | | |

1. Mammal row
2. Bird row
3. Amphibian row
4. Reptile row

Question 7

When the eyes look at bright light, the circular muscles ______, and the radial muscles ______.

1. Relax, contract
2. Contract, relax
3. Relax, relax
4. Contract, contract

Question 8

Which ray is correct about the light ray in an optical fibre?
Answer: ______

Question 9

Lead compounds were added to petrol to help it combust efficiently in car engines. It is no longer Uses in car engines because it will ______.

1. Damage ozone layer
2. Cause damage to nervous system
3. Cause acid rain
4. Produce carbon monoxide in the car engine

Question 10

What are the features of insect-pollinated flowers?
I. Colourful petals
II. Long filaments
III. Small stigmas
IV. Spiky pollen gains

1. I only
2. I, II, III
3. I, II, III
4. I, III, IV

Question 11

A nail with a 0.25mm² surface area at the bottom. It hit with a 150N of force. What is the pressure apply on the wood?

1. 600 N/mm²
2. 37.5 N/mm²
3. 60000 N/mm²
4. 200 N/mm²

Question 12

Which form of energy is produced when paper is burned?

1. Heat
2. Magnetic
3. Electrical
4. Chemical

Question 13

Which one at the below has the least chloroplasts?

1. Palisade mesophyll cells
2. Guard cells
3. Upper epidermis cells
4. Spongy mesophyll cells

Question 14

An anti-static dryer sheet in the clothes dryer works because it

1. Adds electric charge to the clothing.
2. Lowers the temperature in the dryer.
3. Reduces friction between the clothes.
4. Shortens the drying time.

Question 15

Sound of speed in water: 1500m/s. A boat sends a wave into the sea. After 10seconds it receives the echo. What is the depth of the sea?

1. 15000m
2. 1500m
3. 7500m
4. 3000m

Question 16

Why is the volume of gas in the gas syringe stop increasing?

1. The gas go out from the tube.
2. There is no more space for the gas to stay in the tube.
3. There is no more reaction occurs in the flask.
4. The gas syringe is broken.

Question 17

Which feature at below will not affect the growth of plants?

1. light intensity
2. temperature
3. Carbon dioxide
4. fruits produced

Question 18

Blood contains
I. Plasma
II. Red blood cells
III White blood cells
IV. Phagocytes

1. I, II, III
2. I, III, IV
3. I, II, IV
4. II, III, IV

Question 19

X is monatomic gas. Which is true about gas X?

1. X burns in air.
2. X is unreactive.
3. X will form salt with alkaline.
4. X is colourful.

Question 20

Many countries river water is used for washing of clothes. The river water is not safe for drinking. Why is it not safe for drinking?

1. Because river water contains dissolved salts
2. Because river water contain soap from washing clothes
3. Because river water contain small particles of sand
4. Because river water may contain harmful bacteria

Question 21

The graph shown below is the rate of reaction of enzyme. At which temperature the enzyme has denatured?
Answer: ______ °C