SECTION A: ENERGY AND CHANGE 20 MARKS

Question 1: Electric Circuits (5)

State whether the following statements are true or false.

1.1 An electric circuit is a system for transferring energy. _______________ (1)

1.2 The plastic layer around wires is called conductors. _______________ (1)

1.3 Fossil fuels are layers of dead plants and animals. ________________ (1)

1.4 Coal is an example of renewable energy. _______________________ (1)

1.5 Coal is used in most South African power stations. ________________ (1)

Question 1 total: [5 marks]

Question 2: Illegal connections

Read the article about illegal connections and then answer the questions.
Get smart, get safe!

Electricity is very expensive, and some people cannot afford it. Some people connect illegally to
electrical power lines.

Illegal connections are dangerous and life-threatening. Wires are not

connected safely and are often not insulated. They are run across
floors and hang across doorways and over streets or pathways.
Exposed wires can easily cause fires and if someone tampers with
them, that person will be injured or even killed, because of
electrocution. Often it is young children who are the innocent victims
that are seriously injured or killed.

E-classroom accessed: 16/10/2023.

2.1 In your own words, explain what is meant by an illegal electrical connection? (2)

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2.2 Why do you think people use illegal electrical connections? (2)

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 2.3 How would you recognise an illegal electrical connection? (2)

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2.4 List two reasons why illegal electrical connections are dangerous.

___________________________________________________________ (1)

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2.5 Why do you think the article states that “young children are the innocent (2)
victims”?

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Question 2 total: [10 marks]

Question 3: Circuit diagram

Draw a circuit diagram for an electrical circuit that has the following components: two
batteries, one open switch and two bulbs. Include labels for each component.

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Criteria Mark
1. All components are drawn 2
2. Labels are clear 2
3. Neatly drawn using a ruler 1
TOTAL 5

SECTION A: 20 MARKS

SECTION B – EARTH AND BEYOND 20 MARKS

Question 4: The sun and planets

Choose the correct word to make each statement true.

4.1 The Earth is a planet made of (rock / gas). (1)

4.2 The Sun is a (star / asteroid). (1)

4.3 The outer planers are made of (cheese / gas). (1)

4.4 There are eight (moons / planets) in our solar system. (1)

4.5 The Earth has an atmosphere and (juice / water). (1)

Question 4: Total [5 marks]

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Question 5: Planets

Match the word/phrase in Column B with the word in Column A. Write only the
correct LETTER in Column C.

Column A Column B Column C

5.1 Sun A. Covered by soil and water

5.2 Mercury B. The red planet

5.3 Mars C. Bare rocky surface with many

volcanoes.

5.4 Earth D. At the centre of the solar system.

5.5 Venus E. Has large circular holes called craters

Question 5: Total [5 marks]

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Question 6: Movement and composition.

Study the pictures and then complete the table.

Feature Sun Moon Earth

Picture

Shape Sphere Sphere 6.1

Composition 6.2 6.3 Rock and Magma

(what is it made of)

Movement Static 6.4 6.5

Question 6: Total [5 marks]

Question 7: Systems for looking into space.

Study the picture of the man on the mood and then answer the questions that follow.

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7.1 Where was this picture taken? (1)

7.2 What was the name of the first man on the moon? (1)

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7.3 What is the name given to the vehicle that is used to explore this (1)
surface?
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7.4 If you were given the opportunity to visit any planet. Which one would (2)
you choose and why?

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Question 7: Total [5 marks]

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