2017 P6 SA1 Science Examination Suggested Answer Set

Errata Sheet

2017 P6 SA1 Examination Paper – Henry Park Primary School (Q35b)

When plant L was placed in the presence of light, it was able to carry out photosynthesis to make food and release oxygen, causing liquid X to turn yellow. This is unlike animal M, which can only carry out respiration to release energy and carbon dioxide, causing liquid X to turn red.

2017 P6 SA1 Examination Paper – Nan Hua Primary School (Q34)

The grooves on the chopsticks made the chopsticks rougher and increased the amount of friction between the surface of the chopsticks and the fish. Thus, there will be a better grip on the slice of fish, allowing it to be picked up more easily.

2017 P6 SA1 Examination Paper – Nanyang Primary School (Q41b)

New alternative answer: Yes. Although a thicker glass would conduct heat from the warmer water to the wax slower, the wax can still gain sufficient heat from the warmer water to melt after a longer time, allowing the marble to still be removed after a longer time.