A Different Academic Science 10 Exam Review
Topics by question type, section of the exam
Unit / Part A – Knowledge and Understanding / Part B – Problem Solving (Thinking)Chemistry / - periodic table (groups, periods)
- atom diagrams (Bohr-Rutherford and Lewis Dot)
- ions (cations and anions)
- acids and bases and neutralization reactions
- other types of reactions (s, sd, d, dd)
- law of conservation of mass
- household acids and bases
- strength of acids and bases (pH) / -Naming simple compounds and their formulas
- Show the creation of a molecule from Lewis Dot diagrams (Both Ionic and Covalent)
- Predicting the products in simple reactions
- balancing chemical equations
- from word equations to balanced chemical equations
Biology / - three points of the Cell Theory
- cell organelles and their functions
- tissue types in plants and animals
- function of the major organs of the respiratory, digestive and circulatory system
- diffusion
- comparison between earthworm and human in terms of respiratory, digestive and circulatory systems / - size estimation from a biological drawing
- recognition of the phases of mitosis and explaining what is happening in each phase
- explaining how a cell or tissue is adapted to perform a particular function (i.e. onion epithelial tissue is arranged like “bricks” to protect and support the inner onion cells)
Physics / Key terms: luminous, incandescent, etc…
-various methods of light production (i.e. chemiluminescent, fluorescent…)
- terms associated with mirrors, lenses, ray diagrams, images, refraction, reflection, critical angle, total internal reflection
-electromagnetic radiation
-Applications such as – mirage, apparent depth, eye glasses / -Mirror and magnification equations
-Index of refraction problem
-ray diagrams (plane, and both curved mirrors, convex lens only)
- Thin lens equation problems
Climate / -Spheres – bio, litho, hydro, atmosphere
- electromagnetic spectrum (uv, infra, visible)
-heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)
-sinks and sources (carbon and heat)
- water vs. land vs. air with heat transfer and climate
-anthropogenic vs. natural sources of greenhouse gases / - Heat Problems (Q=mc∆T)
- Humidity Problems (relative humidity and dew point)
- plotting and interpreting graphs (climographs, CO2 levels, humidity)
- explaining the results from the albedo lab (White Can vs. Dark Can)
-explain the greenhouse effect and its causes
Part C – Application Questions examine the big ideas, trying to test your understanding of the material in new contexts.
Biology - Plants and animals, including humans, are made of specialized cells, tissues, and organs
that are organized into systems. Developments in medicine and medical technology can have social and ethical implications.
Chemistry- Chemicals react with each other in predictable ways. Chemical reactions may have a negative impact on the environment, but they can alsobe used to address environmental challenges.
Earth and Space Science- Earth’s climate is dynamic and is the result of interacting systems and processes.
Global climate change is influenced by both natural and human factors. Climate change affects living things and natural systems in a variety of ways. People have the responsibility to assess their impact on climate change and to identify effective courses of action to reduce this impact.
Physics - Light has characteristics and properties that can be manipulated with mirrors andlenses for a range of uses.Society has benefited from the development of a range of optical devices andtechnologies.