JASMINE JABASINGH

1) The diagram represents a simple reflex arc. What is the sequence of nerve cells through which an impulse passes during a reflex action? 2) The diagram shows a neurone. 3) What will be the effect of strenuous exercise on the volume of water lost through the skin and the kidneys? 4) Which labelled part of the eye contains muscle? 5)  6)  7) The diagram shows the skin. Which labelled structure releases sweat? 8) What is a synapse? A a junction between two neurones B a relay neurone C an effector D an electrical signal 9) The diagram shows a simple reflex arc. Which labelled part is the sensory neurone? 10) Some structures in the eye are listed. 1 cornea 2 iris 3 lens 4 retina Which structures contain light receptors? A 1, 2 and 3                          B 2, 3 and 4                          C 2 and 4 only    ...

1) Where is urea made? A bladder B kidney C liver D urethra 2) Which function does not occur in the kidneys? A breakdown of alcohol B removal of excess salts from the blood C removal of excess water from the blood D removal of urea from the blood 3) What is urea formed from? A amino acids B fatty acids C glucose D glycerol 4) What is the function of the kidney? A making glucose and reabsorbing urea B making urea and removing salts C removing glucose and reabsorbing salts D removing urea and reabsorbing glucose 4) How does the skin react when the body becomes very warm? 5) Fig. 3.1 shows the excretory system in a human male. Fig. 3.1 (a) Table 3.1 shows five functions of parts of the excretory system. Complete the table by: • naming the part that carries out each of the functions • using the letters from Fig. 3.1 to identify the structures named. Table 3.1 [5] (b) Urine contains urea. (i) State where urea is produced in the body. ............................................................

1 (a) Study Fig. 6 (Insert), which shows information about electricity generation in France. (i) How much electricity was generated in total in France in 2012? ......................................... TWh [1] (ii) Using Fig. 6 only, identify: – a fossil fuel used to generate electricity in France; .................................. – a renewable form of energy used in France. ................................... [2] (iii) Using Fig. 6 only, describe three changes in the importance of different methods of generating electricity in France between 1972 and 2012. 1 ....................................................................................................................................... 2 ....................................................................................................................................... 3 .......................................................................................................................................[3] (iv) Explain how ...

1) The diagram illustrates some of the processes carried out by living organisms. Which characteristic of living organisms is represented by arrow X? A excretion B nutrition C respiration D sensitivity 2) What is a correct way of naming a species, according to the binomial system? A Homo sapiens B Homo Sapiens C human being D sapiens 3) The diagram shows four arthropods. How many of these arthropods are insects? A 1                                    B 2                                    C 3                                    D 4 4) The key can be used to distinguish between four different chemical substances. Use the key to identify which substance could be a p...

The Treaty of Versailles and its allies at Versailles brought fierce criticism. What features of the Treaty of Versailles were shared by the other peace treaties of 1919-1920?           The main terms of the Treaty of Versailles were that Germany has to accept blame for starting the war, had to pay reparations, undertake disarmament, give away its territories, in addition, Wilson's 14 points were neglected, Germany was not invited to join LON, furthermore Germany was forced to accept a harsh treaty without any choice. Similarly, the other treaties were imposed on Germany's allies based on similar principles. They are as follows: Treaty of St Germain (1919) - Dealt with Austria, its army was limited to 30,000 men, it was forbidden to unite with Germany. The Austro-Hungary empire was broken up, creating a patchwork of new states, and many of these states contained large minorities of Germans. Austria suffered severe economic problems as a result of the Tre...

In 1930s Hitler threatened world peace. What happened in Saar in 1935?           In January 1935, A plebiscite was held. This was in accordance with the terms of Treaty of Versailles. Voters were asked whether wanted the Saar to remain under the League of Nations. The alternatives were to return to Germany or become part of France. The League provided an international force over 3000 troops to maintain the peace. The troops came from Britain, the Netherlands, Italy and Sweden. There were accusations of intimidation on the part of German. Over 90% of people voted to return to Germany. Just under 9% wanted to stay under the League of Nations, less than half of 1% wanted to join France. Germany had regained its first peace of lost territory by legal and powerful means. It was a tremendous propaganda success for Hitler. It gave Hitler confidence to continue with his plans. Why was the remilitarisation of the Rhineland a risk for Hitler? ...

  By 1939 the League of Nations had failed in its role of preventing world peace. Describe the work of the League's International Labour Organisation (ILO)           League's International Labour Organisation was established in 1919, by the Treaty of Versailles as an affiliated agency of League of Nations. ILO was directed by a Frenchman , Albert Thomas. The ILO brought together the employers, government and workers' representatives once a year. Its aim was to improve the condition of working people throughout the world. The League's International Labour Organisation collected statistics and information about working conditions and it tried to persuade member countries to adopt its suggestions. It specified adequate minimum wages, it introduced sickness and unemployment benefit and old age pensions. It successfully banned poisonous white lead from paint. It limited the hours small children were allowed to work. The ILO hoped to improve...