1.1. Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.

Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question
number (1.1.1-1.1.5) in the answer book, for example 1.1.6 D.

1.1.1. Which one of the following is the product of photosynthesis?

A Radiant energy
B Carbon dioxide
C Water
D Oxygen

1.1.2. Which gas is required during respiration?

A Carbon dioxide
B Nitrogen
C Oxygen
D Water vapour

1.1.3. The process of photosynthesis:

A Stores energy taken from the sun
B Uses energy from the sum
C Releases carbon dioxide into the air
D Causes leaves to become green in colour

1.1.4. The study of the interactions between living things and their environment is
called………
A Ecology
B A habitat
C An ecosystem
D A population

1.1.5. Organisms that break down dead organic matter are called………...
A Producers
B Consumers
C Herbivores
D Decomposers

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1.2. Give the correct term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the correct
term next to the question number (1.2.1-1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.2.1. The process that breaks down food to release energy.

1.2.2. The green pigment in plants that traps radiant energy.
1.2.3. The part of the earth where living organisms are found.
1.2.4. A group of organisms/individuals of the same species that live in the same area.
1.2.5. The non-living factors in an ecosystem.
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QUESTION 2

2. Study the following diagram which represents the process of photosynthesis and then
answer the questions which follow.

2.1. Name the gases labelled 2 and 3. (2)

2.2. Name the substance labelled 4. (1)
2.3. Tabulate two differences between this process and respiration. (5)
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QUESTION 3

3. Study the following diagram which shows a food chain and then answer the following
questions.

3.1. From the diagram identify the following:

3.1.1. A producer (1)
3.1.2. Secondary consumer (1)
3.1.3. Tertiary consumer (1)
3.1.4. A primary consumer (1)

3.2. Explain why black eagle is an example of a carnivore. (1)

3.3. What do you think will happen if the grass is burnt by fire in this food chain? (2)
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