2019 Nov Exam 1
2019 Nov Exam 1
2019 Nov Exam 1
Ekhurhuleni South
EMIS: 700160994
Subject: NS & Tech Grade: 5
Term: 4 (2019) Moderator: M. du Preez
Time Allocation: 1 Hour Mark Allocation: 45
Examiner: R. Podges Specific Aims: 1, 2, 3
Learner:___________________________________________
Date: 6 November 2019 No:_______ Grade:_____________
TOTAL: __________/45 = __________%
Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Question analysis
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Mark
Instructions:
1. Please write neatly
2. Write with a blue or black pen
3. Answer all the questions
4. Drawings must be in pencil
Section A
Question 1: Multi choice (10)
Select one correct answer and underline the correct answer.
1.1 What does all plants and animals on earth need to survive?
a) Sunlight, water, air and soil
b) Plants, soil, air and water
c) Water, air and soil
d) Sunlight, air and water
1.8 How can you tell which layer in sedimentary rock is the oldest?
a) The layer on the top
b) The layer with the darkest colour
c) The layer at the bottom
d) The layer with the lightest colour
1.9 South –Africa’s main power station uses______
a) Water
b) Wind
c) Sun
d) Coal
Section B
Question 4: Soil types (5)
4.1 Compare the three different soil types by completing the table
Soil type Sand a) Loam
Grain size b) Mostly small grains c)
Particles d) e)
a) b)
c)
6.2 What will happen when you open a window of a burning house? Give a reason for your answer
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Question 7: Fossils (4)
Read the passage about Early Human fossils and the Cradle of Humankind and answer the
questions that follow
There are many fossil sites in South Africa. In Gauteng is the Cradle of Humankind Maropeng Centre outside
Johannesburg. Some of the world’s most famous and important fossils have been found at the Sterkfontein Caves
near Johannesburg. This area is called the Cradle of Humankind. The first fossils found at the Stekfontein Caves were
the skeleton of Little Foot and the skull of mrs Ples. It is a world Heritage Site, this means that it is protected because
it has something that is very vulnerable.
7.1 Suggest a reason why the Cradle of Humankind is a world Heritage site
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7.2 What type of fossils were found in the Sterkfontein caves (Body fossils or Trace fossils), give a
reason for your answer
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7.3 Why do you think fossils are important?
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TOTAL:45