Oakland Academy

FORMAL ASSESSMENT TERM 3

Name and Surname:

Grade: 7

Date: _____________ 2024

Natural Science Investigation

Educator: Mrs. van Staden

Total: 50 Marks

Time: 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Read each question carefully.

• Answer all of the questions on the question paper.
• Write in full sentences and neatly.
• Use a blue/black pen.
• Good luck!

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Question 1

1.) Complete the following paragraph by using the words below:

Coal, global warming, renewable, used up, water, non-renewable,
expensive, fossil fuels, wind, environmental.
1.1) __________ is a gradual increase in the Earth’s temperature. We have two
main types of energy: 1.2) __________ and 1.3) __________. Energy sources
like 1.4) __________, gas and oil are called non-renewable energy sources
because they will eventually all be 1.5) __________. These energy sources can
create 1.6) __________ problems. Energy is also 1.7) __________, so we need
to use it wisely. Renewable energy sources like 1.8) __________ energy and
energy from falling 1.9) __________ will not be used up. 1.10) __________ are
fuels that are made from living matter a very long time ago. (10)

Question 2

2.) The table below shows a list of different resources that can be used to drive
generators to generate electricity. Classify the resources as renewable or non-
renewable by placing a tick in the correct column. Explain why this resource is
renewable or non-renewable by writing a full sentence to validate your answer.

Alternate source of energy Renewable Non- Explanation

renewabl
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2.1) Wind

2.2) Waves in the sea

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2.3) Falling water

2.4) Solar (sunlight)

2.5) Fossil fuel (Coal)

2.6) Nuclear energy

2.7) Fossil fuel (Gas)

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 2.8) Biofuel

2.9) Fossil fuel (Oil)

2.10) Which resource do you think is the best resource to use to generate electricity