Science 30 Diploma Examination January 2001

January 2001Science 30Grade 12 Diploma ExaminationDescriptionTime: This examination was developedto be completed in 2.5 h; however, youmay take an additional 0.5 h to completethe 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 theexaminationThis 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 owncalculator. You may use any scientificcalculator or a graphing calculatorapproved by Alberta Learning.• You are expected to have cleared yourcalculator of all information that isstored in the programmable orparametric memory.• Use only an HB pencil for the machinescoredanswer 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 collect youranswer sheet and examination bookletand send them to Alberta Learning.• Now turn this page and read the detailedinstructions for answering machinescoredand written-response questions.NEWNEW