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Physical digestion — Paper 1 · IGCSE Biology (9-1) 0970

7.3· 11 questions · 11 marks · 13 min · 2019–2025· Multiple choice

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Question 1: The diagram shows a human tooth with an area of decay. area of decay What is likely to have caused the decay? A acids released by bacteria …Question 2: The diagram shows the four types of human tooth. 1 2 3 4 incisor canine premolar molar Which teeth are used for grinding food? A 1 and 2 B …Question 3: The diagram shows a cross-section of a human tooth. Y X Z Which row identifies the labels in the diagram? X Y Z A dentine enamel pulp cavit…1 / 4
Question 4: Which statement about physical digestion is correct? A It increases the surface area of food. B It involves enzymes. C It takes place in th…Question 5: The diagram shows the teeth in the lower jaw of a human. Which tooth is a premolar? B C A DQuestion 6: The diagram shows the different types of teeth found in the upper jaw of a human. They are in the same order as they are found in the jaw. …Question 7: Which layer is dentine in the diagram of a human tooth? A B C D2 / 4
Question 8: The diagram shows a human jaw. Which labelled tooth is an incisor? B C A DQuestion 9: The diagram shows the four types of teeth in a human jaw. top view side view 3 3 1 4 2 1 4 2 Which row correctly identifies all four types …3 / 4
Question 10: The diagram shows four different types of teeth in the upper and lower jaws in a human mouth. Z Y upper jaw X lower jaw W Which letters ide…Question 11: In which organ does physical digestion and chemical digestion occur? A gall bladder B liver C pancreas D stomach4 / 4

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Q1 · The diagram shows a human tooth with an area of decay 0970/11 May/June 2019

15 The diagram shows a human tooth with an area of decay. area of decay What is likely to have caused the decay? A acids released by bacteria B digestion of the tooth by bacteria C excess of fat in the food D lack of fibre in the food

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0970/11 May/June 2019

Q2 · The diagram shows the four types of human tooth 0970/12 May/June 2020

9 The diagram shows the four types of human tooth. 1 2 3 4 incisor canine premolar molar Which teeth are used for grinding food? A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 and 1

1 marks

Answer: C

This question in 0970/12 May/June 2020

Q3 · The diagram shows a cross-section of a human tooth 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2022

14 The diagram shows a cross-section of a human tooth. Y X Z Which row identifies the labels in the diagram? X Y Z A dentine enamel pulp cavity B dentine pulp cavity enamel C enamel pulp cavity dentine D enamel dentine pulp cavity

1 marks

Answer: D

This question in 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2022

Q4 · Which statement about physical digestion is correct? 0970/11 May/June 2023

15 Which statement about physical digestion is correct? A It increases the surface area of food. B It involves enzymes. C It takes place in the mouth only. D It produces smaller molecules.

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0970/11 May/June 2023

Q5 · The diagram shows the teeth in the lower jaw of a human 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2023

13 The diagram shows the teeth in the lower jaw of a human. Which tooth is a premolar? B C A D

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2023

Q6 · The diagram shows the different types of teeth found in the upper jaw of a human 0970/11 May/June 2024

18 The diagram shows the different types of teeth found in the upper jaw of a human. They are in the same order as they are found in the jaw. Which type of tooth is circled? A canine B incisor C molar D premolar

1 marks

Answer: A

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Q7 · Which layer is dentine in the diagram of a human tooth? 0970/12 May/June 2024

17 Which layer is dentine in the diagram of a human tooth? A B C D

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Answer: B

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Q8 · The diagram shows a human jaw 0970/12 May/June 2024

18 The diagram shows a human jaw. Which labelled tooth is an incisor? B C A D

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Answer: B

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Q9 · The diagram shows the four types of teeth in a human jaw 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2024

18 The diagram shows the four types of teeth in a human jaw. top view side view 3 3 1 4 2 1 4 2 Which row correctly identifies all four types of teeth? 1 2 3 4 A canine incisor molar premolar B canine molar incisor premolar C premolar incisor molar canine D premolar molar incisor canine

1 marks

Answer: B

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Q10 · The diagram shows four different types of teeth in the upper and lower jaws in a human… 0970/11 May/June 2025

16 The diagram shows four different types of teeth in the upper and lower jaws in a human mouth. Z Y upper jaw X lower jaw W Which letters identify the types of teeth shown in the diagram? W X Y Z A canine premolar molar incisor B canine molar premolar incisor C incisor premolar molar canine D incisor molar premolar canine

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q11 · In which organ does physical digestion and chemical digestion occur? 0970/12 Oct/Nov 2025

12 In which organ does physical digestion and chemical digestion occur? A gall bladder B liver C pancreas D stomach

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Answer: D

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