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Friday 7 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/02 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
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You must have:
a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
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an HB pencil
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes. F
Centre number
First name(s)
Candidate number
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Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
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• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
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• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
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• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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final
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which process in the water cycle involves water moving from clouds to the ground?
A Evaporation
B Precipitation
C Run off
D Transpiration
Your answer [1]
2 Which of these is a communicable disease?
A Cirrhosis of the liver
B Coronary heart disease
C Diabetes
D Tuberculosis
Your answer [1]
, 3
3 The diagram shows a food chain.
Grass Grasshopper Snake
5000 kJ 500 kJ 100 kJ
How much energy is lost between the producer and primary consumer?
A 400 kJ
B 4400 kJ
C 4500 kJ
D 4900 kJ
Your answer [1]
4 Many plants can reproduce either asexually or sexually.
What is a feature of sexual reproduction?
A All the offspring are better adapted to the environment.
B More offspring are produced.
C Reproduction is faster.
D The offspring show variation.
Your answer [1]
5 What is the definition of a population?
A All the communities that live in a habitat.
B All the different species living in a habitat.
C All the members of one species that live in a habitat.
D All the organisms that live in a habitat.
Your answer [1]
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Friday 7 June 2024 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Biology A (Gateway Science)
J247/02 (Foundation Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
F
You must have:
a ruler (cm/mm)
You can use:
a scientific or graphical calculator
F
an HB pencil
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes. F
Centre number
First name(s)
Candidate number
F
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
F
F
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
ff
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
f
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
F
F
Turn over
final
, 2
Section A
You should spend a maximum of 30 minutes on this section.
Write your answer to each question in the box provided.
1 Which process in the water cycle involves water moving from clouds to the ground?
A Evaporation
B Precipitation
C Run off
D Transpiration
Your answer [1]
2 Which of these is a communicable disease?
A Cirrhosis of the liver
B Coronary heart disease
C Diabetes
D Tuberculosis
Your answer [1]
, 3
3 The diagram shows a food chain.
Grass Grasshopper Snake
5000 kJ 500 kJ 100 kJ
How much energy is lost between the producer and primary consumer?
A 400 kJ
B 4400 kJ
C 4500 kJ
D 4900 kJ
Your answer [1]
4 Many plants can reproduce either asexually or sexually.
What is a feature of sexual reproduction?
A All the offspring are better adapted to the environment.
B More offspring are produced.
C Reproduction is faster.
D The offspring show variation.
Your answer [1]
5 What is the definition of a population?
A All the communities that live in a habitat.
B All the different species living in a habitat.
C All the members of one species that live in a habitat.
D All the organisms that live in a habitat.
Your answer [1]
Turn over
