SECTION 3

Questions 21 – 25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21   Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?

A   He may do a module on a related topic later on.

B   He wants to have a career in plant science.

C   He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation.

22   Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it can be

A   described very easily.

B   carried out inside the laboratory.

C   completed in the time available.

23   What do they decide to check with their tutor?

A   whether their aim is appropriate

B   whether anyone else has chosen this topic

C   whether the assignment contributes to their final grade

24   They agree that Graves’ book on seed germination is disappointing because

A   it fails to cover recent advances in seed science.

B   the content is irrelevant for them.

C   its focus is very theoretical.

25   What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?

A   The diagrams of plant development are useful.

B   The analysis of seed germination statistics is thorough.

C   The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising.

Questions 26-30

Complete the flow-chart below.

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 26-30

A     container     B     soil                C     weight          D     condition

E     height           F     colour           G     types            H     depths

 Stage in the experiment

Select seeds of different 26…………… and sizes.

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Measure and record the 27……………. and size of each one.

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Decide on the 28……………… to be used.

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Use a different 29…………….. for each seed and label it.

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After about 3 weeks, record the plant’s 30……………… .

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Investigate the findings.