AQA BL1FP QP JUN12 NEW STYLE
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Candidate Number
Surname
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Question
General Certificate of Secondary Education
Foundation Tier
June 2012
Mark
1
2
3
Science A
BL1FP
Unit Biology B1
5
F
Biology
Unit Biology B1
Tuesday 12 June 2012
4
6
7
8
9.00 am to 10.00 am
TOTAL
For this paper you must have:
a ruler.
You may use a calculator.
Time allowed
1 hour
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions.
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.
Question 8 should be answered in continuous prose. In this question you will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
Advice
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
(Jun12BL1FP01)
G/TI/83138/Jun12/E4
BL1FP
2
Do not write outside the box Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1
The nervous system allows humans to react to their surroundings.
1 (a)
Sense organs have receptors. Receptors detect changes in the environment.
Which word describes a change in the environment?
Draw a ring around the correct answer.
[1 mark] an effector
1 (b)
a neurone
a stimulus
Figure 1 shows a baby.
Labels A, B, C, D and E show some of the baby’s sense organs.
Figure 1
E
A
D
B
C
Write the correct letter, A, B, C, D or E, in each box.
1 (b) (i)
Which sense organ has receptors sensitive to light?
[1 mark]
1 (b) (ii) Which two sense organs have receptors sensitive to
For Examiner’s Use
Candidate Number
Surname
Other Names
Examiner’s Initials
Candidate Signature
Question
General Certificate of Secondary Education
Foundation Tier
June 2012
Mark
1
2
3
Science A
BL1FP
Unit Biology B1
5
F
Biology
Unit Biology B1
Tuesday 12 June 2012
4
6
7
8
9.00 am to 10.00 am
TOTAL
For this paper you must have:
a ruler.
You may use a calculator.
Time allowed
1 hour
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
Answer all questions.
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
You are expected to use a calculator where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers.
Question 8 should be answered in continuous prose. In this question you will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
Advice
In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
(Jun12BL1FP01)
G/TI/83138/Jun12/E4
BL1FP
2
Do not write outside the box Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1
The nervous system allows humans to react to their surroundings.
1 (a)
Sense organs have receptors. Receptors detect changes in the environment.
Which word describes a change in the environment?
Draw a ring around the correct answer.
[1 mark] an effector
1 (b)
a neurone
a stimulus
Figure 1 shows a baby.
Labels A, B, C, D and E show some of the baby’s sense organs.
Figure 1
E
A
D
B
C
Write the correct letter, A, B, C, D or E, in each box.
1 (b) (i)
Which sense organ has receptors sensitive to light?
[1 mark]
1 (b) (ii) Which two sense organs have receptors sensitive to