Grade 5 NSTech Exam June 2021

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TOM NEWBY SCHOOL

JUNE TEST 2021
Subject NATURAL SCIENCE AND Examiner MRS S GROVES

TECHNOLOGY
Date JUNE 2021 Total marks 60
Grade 5 Duration 1 HOUR
Moderator MRS M. FOURIE
Special 1. This paper is made up of Section A : Life and living ( 40 marks) and
instructions/ Section B : Matter and Material (20 marks)
Equipment 2. 1. Answer all the questions.
3. 2. Write neatly and legibly.
4. 3. Read the instructions for each question before answering.
5. 4. All questions must be answered on the question paper.
This assessment has been compiled using notes and information contained in the Tom
Newby School resource material. The marking memorandum has been compiled
accordingly. While alternative responses will be given due acknowledgement, the
official memorandum will be considered a priority document to ensure uniformity of
marking.
Name: Surname: Class:
SECTION A – LIFE AND LIVING

QUESTION 1 [10]
Study the following drawing and then answer the questions that follow:
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1.1 Name the type of habitat. (1)

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1.2 What type of water habitat is this? (1)
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1.3 Identify two invertebrate animals. (2)

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1.4 Identify one vertebrate animal.
______________________________________________ (1)
1.5 How did the seaweed in the picture adapt to live in this environment? (1)
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1.6 Tabulate one difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate. (2)
vertebrate invertebrate
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
1.7 All fish have backbones. Write two sentences to explain the functions of the
backbone. (2)
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__________________________________________________________________
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QUESTION 2 – TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS [ 8 ]

State whether the following statements are True or False. Write your answers on the
lines provided.
2.1 The ribs are situated in the chest area, it protects the heart, and other vital organs. (1)
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2.2 Joints are the places where veins and arteries join and allow movement to happen. (1)
______________________________________
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2.3 Shell structures are strengthened with struts and braces. (1)
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2.4 A nutrient is a substance that help living things to grow. (1)
_______________________________________
2.5 Consumers are animals that can produce their own food. (1)
_______________________________________
2.6 Germinate is the process where a plant begins to sprout or grow into a seedling. (1)
_______________________________________
2.7 Scavengers feed off dead plants and animals. (1)
_______________________________________
2.8 Extinct is a term used to explain all the existing plants and animals on Earth. (1)
________________________________________
QUESTION 3 – LABEL THE DRAWING [6]

Label the following drawing of the process of photosynthesis: Write your answers
in the table provided:
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.6
3.4
3.5
3.1 3.4
3.2 3.5
3.3 3.6
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QUESTION 4 – Complete the mind map that demonstrates the life processes of
living organisms: [ 6 ]
Animals need
energy to:
QUESTION 5 – DRAWING [ 10 ]
Draw and label the life cycle of a chicken.
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SECTION B – MATTER AND MATERIAL

QUESTION 6 – EVALUATION AND ANALYSING [10]
Study the graph and carefully answer the questions that follow:
Magnetic attraction of metal paper clips

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Number of paer clips attracted to magnet
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1cm 3cm 5cm 7cm
Distance from the magnet to the paper clips
6.1 What property of metals is being observed in the graph? (1)

________________________________________________________________________
6.2 What happens every time the magnet is moved 2cm away from the paper clips? (2)
________________________________________________________________________
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6.3 What do you predict happens when the magnet is moved closer to the paper clips? (2)
________________________________________________________________________
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6.4 At what distance are the most paper clips attracted to the magnet? (1)
_______________________________________________________________________
6.5 At what distance are the least paper clips attracted to the magnet? (1)
_______________________________________________________________________
6.6 Complete the following sentences: (2)
Opposite magnetic poles ______________ and like magnetic poles _______________.
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6.7 Name the type of graph being used. (1)

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QUESTION 7 – MATCHING ITEMS [ 5 ]

Match the correct word in column B with the correct statement in column A.
Write the letter of the answer that you have chosen on the answer grid.
Column A Column B
7.1 The reddish- brown layer formed when iron a.A. Ductile
combines with air and water.
7.2 Carries heat or electricity. b.B. Malleable
7.3 A type of rock that contains minerals and c.C. Conductor

metals.
7.4 Able to be drawn into wires. d.D. Ore
7.5 Able to be beaten or hammered into shape. e. Rust

f. Varnish
7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________
QUESTION 8 – DESCRIPTIONS [ 5 ]
Provide suitable descriptions for each of the following:
8.1 Corrode (1)

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8.2 Tarnish (1)
________________________________________________________________________
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8.3 Brittle (1)

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8.4 Ceramic (1)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
8.5 Properties (1)
________________________________________________________________________
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TOTAL: 60
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Performance Analysis:
Grade 5 NS & Tech June 2021
Name and Surname: ________________________Grade 5: _______
Section A Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5
Question
Possible mark 10 8 6 6 10
Learner mark
Section B Q6 Q7 Q8
Question
Possible mark 10 5 5
Learner mark

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TOM NEWBY SCHOOL

Subject NATURAL SCIENCE AND Examiner MRS S GROVES

Name: Surname: Class:

SECTION A – LIFE AND LIVING

1.1 Name the type of habitat. (1)

1.3 Identify two invertebrate animals. (2)

QUESTION 2 – TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS [ 8 ]

QUESTION 3 – LABEL THE DRAWING [6]

SECTION B – MATTER AND MATERIAL

Magnetic attraction of metal paper clips

Distance from the magnet to the paper clips

6.1 What property of metals is being observed in the graph? (1)

6.7 Name the type of graph being used. (1)

QUESTION 7 – MATCHING ITEMS [ 5 ]

7.3 A type of rock that contains minerals and c.C. Conductor

7.5 Able to be beaten or hammered into shape. e. Rust

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5

8.1 Corrode (1)

8.3 Brittle (1)

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