Science 30 January 1999 Grade 12 Diploma Examination

January 1999Science 30Grade 12 Diploma ExaminationDescriptionTime: 2.5 h. This examination wasdeveloped to be completed in 2.5 h;however, you may take an additional0.5 h to complete the examination.This is a closed-book examinationconsisting of• 40 multiple-choice and 12 numericalresponsequestions of equal value,worth 65% of the examination• 1 short-answer question and 2 longanswerquestions, worth 35% of theexamination.This examination contains setsof related questions.A set of questions may containmultiple-choice and/or numericalresponseand/or written-responsequestions.A science data booklet is provided foryour reference.Note: The perforated pages at the back ofthis booklet may be torn out and used foryour rough work. No marks will be givenfor work done on the tear-out pages.Instructions• You are expected to provide your ownscientific calculator.• Use only an HB pencil for themachine-scored answer sheet.• Fill in the information required on theanswer sheet and the examinationbooklet as directed by the presidingexaminer.• Read each question carefully.• Consider all numbers used in theexamination to be the result of ameasurement or observation.• When performing calculations, use thevalues of the constants provided in thedata booklet. Do not use the valuesprogrammed in your calculator.• If you wish to change an answer, eraseall traces of your first answer.• Do not fold the answer sheet.• The presiding examiner will collectyour answer sheet and examinationbooklet and send them to AlbertaEducation.• Now turn this page and read thedetailed instructions for answeringmachine-scored and written-responsequestions.