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1. (a) (i) Name three substances that are excreted from human body.

• Urine
• Carbon dioxide
• Sweat

1. (a) (ii) Name two organs in humans which perform excretory function.

• Kidneys
• Lungs

1. (b) (i) What is grafting used in crop production?
Grafting is used in crop production to join parts of two plants (scion and rootstock) so that they grow as one, typically to combine desirable traits from different plants, such as disease resistance from the rootstock and high yield from the scion.

1. (b) (ii) State three benefits of grafting.

• Allows for the propagation of plants that do not root easily.
• Combines the desirable characteristics of two different plants (e.g., disease resistance with high yield).
• Enables faster fruiting or flowering compared to growing from seed.

1. (c) (i) State two ways in which scientific methods is important.

• It provides a systematic approach to solving problems and making discoveries.
• It helps in the development of new technologies and advancements in various fields.

1. (c) (ii) Give one reason for each of the following laboratory rules:

• (α) do not wear rubber slippers to the laboratory; Rubber slippers do not provide adequate protection against spills of corrosive chemicals or falling heavy objects, and they offer poor grip, increasing the risk of slips.
• (β) close all taps before leaving the laboratory; Closing taps prevents water wastage and avoids potential flooding or damage to the laboratory if a tap is left running.
• (γ) spilled liquids must be cleaned immediately. Spilled liquids can cause slips and falls, or if corrosive, they can damage surfaces or cause chemical burns if not cleaned promptly.

1. (d) (i) Explain briefly the term earthing as used in household wiring.
Earthing (or grounding) in household wiring is a safety measure that connects the metal casing of electrical appliances to the earth via a low-resistance wire. This provides a safe path for fault current to flow directly to the ground in case of an electrical fault, preventing electric shock.

1. (d) (ii) Name two sources of electric power generation.

• Hydroelectric power
• Thermal power (e.g., from coal or natural gas)

2. (a) Give four reasons why farmers should be discouraged from using chemical fertilizers.

• Environmental pollution: Excess fertilizers can leach into water bodies, causing eutrophication and contaminating groundwater.
• Soil degradation: Over-reliance on chemical fertilizers can reduce soil organic matter, alter soil pH, and harm beneficial soil microorganisms.
• Health risks: Improper handling of chemical fertilizers can pose health risks to farmers, and residues can potentially affect consumers.
• Cost: Chemical fertilizers can be expensive, increasing the overall production cost for farmers.

2. (b) (i) What is temporary hard water?
Temporary hard water is water that contains dissolved hydrogen carbonates (bicarbonates) of calcium and magnesium. It can be softened by boiling, which causes the dissolved minerals to precipitate out as carbonates.

2. (b) (ii) Write a chemical equation to show how temporary hard water can be softened by heating.

$$\text{Ca(HCO}_3\text{)}_2\text{(aq)} \xrightarrow{\text{heat}} \text{CaCO}_3\text{(s)} + \text{H}_2\text{O(l)} + \text{CO}_2\text{(g)}$$

2. (c) (i) What is a lever?
A lever is a simple machine consisting of a rigid bar or beam that pivots around a fixed point called a fulcrum, used to multiply force or change the direction of force.

2. (c) (ii) Explain each of the following terms as applied to simple machines:

• (α) mechanical advantage; Mechanical advantage is the ratio of the output force (load) produced by a machine to the input force (effort) applied to it. It indicates how much a machine multiplies the applied force.
• (β) velocity ratio. Velocity ratio (or ideal mechanical advantage) is the ratio of the distance moved by the effort to the distance moved by the load in a simple machine. It is a theoretical value that does not account for friction.

2. (d) (i) What is food processing?
Food processing is the transformation of raw agricultural products into food, or of food into other forms, through physical or chemical means. It involves various operations like washing, chopping, cooking, packaging, and preservation.

2. (d) (ii) State:

• (α) two advantages of food processing;
  • Preservation: It extends the shelf life of food, reducing spoilage and waste.
  • Convenience: It makes food easier and quicker to prepare and consume.
• (β) one disadvantage of food processing.
  • Nutrient loss: Processing can sometimes lead to a reduction in the nutritional content (e.g., vitamins, fiber) of food.