S.

2 Integrated Science
Worksheet (Chapter 11.1-11.4)
Name:_________________________ S.2___ ( )

Marks:____/40

Section A: Multiple-choice questions (7 marks)

1. Which of the following are stimuli?

(1) Hotness (2) Sound (3) Saltiness (4) A cut from a knife
A. (1) and (2) only B. (3) and (4) only
C. (1), (2) and (4) only D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)

2. Which of the following parts of the eye carries messages to the brain?
A. Optic nerve B. Cornea
C. Lens D. Jelly-like fluid

3. Which of the following parts of the eye help(s) focus light onto the retina?
(1) Cornea (2) Pupil (3) Lens (4) Jelly-like fluid
A. (3) only B. (1) and (4) only
C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (3) and (4) only

4. When we look at the following object, what is its image formed on the retina of our eyes?

A. B.

C. D.

5. Which of the following optical instruments help(s) us see distant objects?

(1) Microscope (2) Binoculars
(3) Hand lens (4) Astronomical telescope
A. (2) only B. (3) only

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 C. (1) and (2) only D. (2) and (4) only
6. A person with normal vision is looking at a distant object. Which of the following diagrams
correctly shows the path of light passing through her/his eye?

A. B.

C. D.

7. Keith’s hand was bitten by an ant. By which sense could he know that it was an ant that bit his
hand?
(I) sense of sight (II) sense of hearing
(III) sense of smell (IV) sense of pain
A. (I) and (II) only B. (I) and (IV) only
C. (II) and (III) only D. (II) and (IV) only
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Section B: True or False (5 marks)

Decide whether the following statements are true or not. Write a ‘T’ in the brackets if it is true and an ‘F’ in the
brackets if it is false.

1. There are no light receptors in the yellow spot. _____

2. Cones can detect the shape of an object but they only work well in bright light. _____
3. We cannot see if the optic nerve is damaged. _____
4. Our nose detects air particles in the air. _____
5. The iris is used to focus light to produce a clear image on the retina. _____

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Section C: Fill in the blanks (10 marks)

Fill in the following blanks with the most suitable words.

1. In human eyes, the image of an object is formed on the _____________________.
2. The function of the is to control the size of pupil.
3. Changes in the environment are called _____________________.
4. We have different ___________________________ to detect different stimuli, leading to
various senses.
5. _________________________is the place where the optic nerve leaves the eye. There are no
light ___________________________ on it.
6. ____________________________ protects the eyeball and gives it a shape.
7. With a greater object distance, a _________________________ lens is needed for focusing.
8. There are two types of light receptors on the retina:
__________________and__________________.

Secion D – Structured Question (18 marks)

1. Identify the labeled parts in the following pictures and write down their names in the spaces
provided.

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 (1) (2)

(3) (4)

(5)

retina*

(6)
jelly-like liquid lens*

2. The diagram represents a person’s vision before correction.

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(a) What kind of eye defect is this person suffering from? (1 mark)

_______________________________________________________________________________

(b) What can be done to correct his/her vision? (1 mark)

______________________________________________________________________________

(c) Draw a labeled diagram, like the one used above, to show the use of corrective lens and the
ways the light travels after correction. (4 marks)

3. Refer to the diagram below.

(a) What kind of eye defect is this person suffering from? (1 mark)
________________________________________________________________________
(b) What is the cause of this defect? (1 mark)
________________________________________________________________________
(c) How can this condition be treated? (2 marks)
________________________________________________________________________
(d) How can we protect our eyes from strong light? (2 marks)

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The End

King’s College
S2 Integrated Science
Chapter 11 Exercise 1
Marking Scheme

Part 1: Multiple-choice Questions (7 marks)

1. D
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. D
6. C
7. B

Part 2: True or False (5 marks)

1. False
2. False (detect the colour of an object)
3. True
4. False (chemicals in the air)
5. False (The cornea or the lens)

Part 3: Fill in the blanks (10 marks)

1. retina
2. iris
3. stimuli
4. sense organs
5. Blind spot, receptors
6. White protective coat
7. thinner
8. cones, rods

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Part 4: Long questions (18 marks)

1. Eye model (6 marks)

1. Cornea
2. White protective coat
3. Eye muscle
4. Optic nerve
5. Iris
6. Pupil

2(a) long sight (1)

(b) Long sight can be corrected by wearing spectacles with suitable convex lenses. (1)

light is focused
light from a
(c ) near object
onto the retina

light from a
near object

(4)

3 (a) cataract (1)

(b) The lens becomes cloudy and vision becomes unclear (1)

(c ) It can be treated by replacing the cloudy lens (1) with an artificial lens. (1)

(d) Wear sunglasses to protect the eyes from the strong light. (1)

Do not stare directly at the light source. (1)