Grade 5

Natural Science and Technology Year-End Exam

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Section A: Fuels 23

Question 1: Underline the best answer. 4

1. Energy is stored in:

a. water.
b. fuels.
c. air.
d. rocks.
2. Which of the following is NOT an everyday fuel?
a. Coal
b. Wood
c. Water
d. Petrol
3. When we burn fuels like coal and wood, we get useful output energy such as:
a. sound.
b. heat.
c. cold.
d. light.
4. What do fuels need to start and continue burning?
a. Water and electricity
b. Heat and air (oxygen)
c. Oil and sunlight
d. Soil and rocks

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Question 2: 4

1. Why is it important to take safety precautions when using fire? [1]

Give one reason.


2. Name one source of energy used in a power station. [1]



3. What is the earth's path around the sun called? [1]



4. How long does it take for the earth to travel around the sun once? [1]


Question 3: Underline the best answer. 3

1. What type of energy do we get from burning most fuels?

a. Light energy

b. Sound energy

c. Heat energy

d. Magnetic energy

2. How can you prevent a fire from happening in your home?

a. Keep all windows open.

b. Play with matches.

c. Store fuels safely and don't leave them near heat sources.

d. Use candles instead of electric lights.

3. What should you do if you discover a fire in your house?

a. Stand and watch it.

b. Call your friends.

c. Run away as fast as you can.

d. Alert an adult and use a fire extinguisher if available.

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Question 4: 8

1. What is the earth's outer layer called? [1]



2. Name two elements that support life on Earth. [2]




3. Explain what topsoil is and why it's important. [2]




4. List three things a fire needs to start and continue burning. [3]




Question 5: 4

Match the type of renewable energy source on the left with its description on the right.

Renewable Energy Source Description

A) Solar energy 1. Energy generated from moving air

B) Wind energy 2. Energy from the heat of the earth's core

C) Geothermal energy 3. Energy from the sun's rays

D) Hydropower 4. Energy from flowing water

A.  B.  C.  D. 

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Section B 16

1. Describe two safety precautions you should take when using electricity [2]
at home.



2. Draw a simple diagram to show how electricity is transferred from a power [6]
station to a home. Label the key parts.

3. Explain “load shedding”, and give two ways it affects communities. [3]




Explain how stretching an elastic band stores energy and what happens [2]
when you release it.



4. Describe how sedimentary rocks are formed. Include at least three steps of the [3]
process.




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Section C 6

1. Imagine you are designing a vehicle for a special mission. [2]

Explain how you would use wheels and axles to make it move more easily.



2. ‘Any way you look at it, South Africa is at the forefront of important fossil [4]
finds, there are fascinating sites everywhere.’- Siyabona Africa

Discuss this statement. Include information about what fossils are as well as their
importance, and provide an example of an important fossil found in South Africa.










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Memo
Section A 25

Question 1: Underline the best answer for each question. 4

1. b) fuels.

2. c) Water

3. d) light.

4. b) Heat and air (oxygen)

Question 2: 4

1. To prevent accidents and harm

2. Any valid source such as coal, water, or sunlight

3. Its orbit

4. 365 days

Question 3: Underline the best answer for each question. 3

1. c) Heat energy

2. c) Store fuels safely and don't leave them near heat sources.

3. d) Alert an adult and use a fire extinguisher if available.

Question 4: 8

1. Crust

2. Any valid elements such as air, water, sunlight

3. Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil. It's important because it supports plant
growth and provides nutrients.

4. Fuel, heat, and air (oxygen)

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Question 5: 4

1. A) 3 B) 1 C) 2 D) 4

Section B 16

Question 1:

1. Any two valid precautions such as not overloading sockets, keeping cords away
from water, etc.

2.

3. Load shedding is when the electricity supply is intentionally reduced to prevent

a power shortage. It affects communities by causing blackouts, disruptions in
daily routines, and potential economic losses. Any other suitable disruption can
also be accepted.

4. When you stretch an elastic band, you store potential energy. When released,
this energy is converted into kinetic energy, causing the band to snap back into
its original shape.

5. Steps should include the breaking down of rocks, deposition of sediments,

compaction, and hardening to form sedimentary rocks.

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Section C 6

1. The explanation should include how wheels and axles reduce friction, making it
easier for the vehicle to move.

2. The discussion should cover the significance of fossils in understanding Earth's

history, their importance in palaeontology, and mention an important South
African fossil.

Example answer:
Fossils are like ancient clues from the past. They are the remains or marks left
by creatures that lived long ago. Fossils come in different forms, such as bones,
teeth, shells, or even the prints they made. You usually find fossils in layers of
special rock called sedimentary rock. Fossils help us learn about Earth's history
and how life has changed over millions of years.

Fossils are like a time machine for scientists. They show us how different
animals and plants have evolved over time. By studying fossils, scientists can
figure out how species developed and changed. Fossils also help geologists figure
out how old rocks are. When they look at rock layers and their fossils, they can
tell how long ago things happened. Fossils even tell us about the climate and the
environment in the past. For example, the types of plants and animals found in
a certain layer of rock give us clues about the ancient environment.

South Africa has a special fossil called "Australopithecus africanus". It lived

around 2 to 3 million years ago and was a bit like a mix between humans and
apes. What's interesting is that this creature walked on two legs, which was a
big deal in our early history. It was discovered by Raymond Dart in 1924 in a
place called the Taung limestone quarry. They found a part of a child's skull,
known as the "Taung Child". This discovery changed what people used to think
about where human evolution happened. Instead of Asia or Europe, it suggested
our ancestors came from Africa.

South Africa keeps surprising us with more fossils, like "Mrs. Ples" and "Little
Foot", which are also part of the Australopithecus group. These discoveries help
us understand our own family tree and how humans evolved.

Fossils are like history books written in rocks. They show us what life was like
long ago, and help us piece together the puzzle of our planet's story. South
Africa's fossils have been very important in helping us learn about the history of
humans and how we got to where we are today.

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