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PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
JUNE 2018
GRADE 9
NATURAL SCIENCES
NAME OF LEARNER: ___________________________________________
GRADE 9: ________
DATE: ___________
TIME: 2 hours
MARKS: 100
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Natural Sciences Grade 9 November GP 2018 QP (Eng)
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NATURAL SCIENCES 2
GRADE 9
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
NATURAL SCIENCES
TIME: 2 hours
MARKS: 100
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1 Write your name and class on the cover page of this EXAMINATION PAPER.
2 Answer all questions in the spaces provided on this paper.
3 This question paper consists of SECTION A, SECTION B and SECTION C based on the
prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.
4 Allocation of marks:
SECTION A: 20
SECTION B: 40
SECTION C: 40
5 This examination paper consists of twelve questions.
6 Follow the instructions of each question carefully.
7 All drawings should be done in pencil and labelled in blue or black ink.
8 Write neatly and legibly.
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NATURAL SCIENCES 3
GRADE 9
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the
correct option by circling, or placing a cross over the correct letter (A – D).
1.1 Which of the following is the main function of the heart?
A Physical manipulation of solid food
B Regulation of digested food
C Giving the cell its shape
D To pump blood (1)
1.2 The symbol for Copper is ... .
A Cu
B Co
C K
D C (1)
1.3 The by-products of respiration are ...
A oxygen, carbon dioxide and energy.
B water and glucose.
C carbon dioxide and oxygen.
D carbon dioxide, water and energy. (1)
1.4 Arrange according to the pH scale from the least to the most acidic.
A 6:4:2:1
B 1:4:2:6
C 6:2:1:4
D 1:2:4:6 (1)
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1.5 The sequence in which food moves along the alimentary canal is ... .
A Oesophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine.
B Oesophagus, small intestine, large intestine, stomach.
C Oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.
D Oesophagus, small intestine, stomach, large intestine. (1)
1.6 Which indicator is green in a natural solution?
A Red litmus paper
B Universal indicator
C Blue litmus paper
D Bromothymol blue (1)
1.7 Exhalation is the process when ...
A muscles of diaphragm relax, the intercostal muscles relax and air is
forced out of the lungs.
B the muscles of the diaphragm contract, the intercostal muscles contract
and air is forced out of the lungs.
C the muscles of the diaphragm relax, the intercostal muscles relax and air
flows downs the air passages into the lungs.
D the muscles of the diaphragm contract and air flows down the air
passages into the lungs. (1)
1.8 The gas that is produced when acid reacts with a metal is ...
A Carbon dioxide.
B Oxygen.
C Hydrogen.
D Water vapour. (1)
[8]
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NATURAL SCIENCES 5
GRADE 9
QUESTION 2
TERMINOLOGY
Give the correct scientific term for each of the following statements. Write only the term
next to the question number (2.1 – 2.6) in the space provided.
2.1 The stage in the human life cycle when sexual organs mature for reproduction.
__________________________________________________. (1)
2.2 A substance where two or more atoms are chemically bonded in a fixed ratio.
___________________________________________________. (1)
2.3 The removal of the waste products of a chemical reaction that takes place in cells.
____________________________________________________. (1)
2.4 The salts of hydrochloric acid.
____________________________________________________. (1)
2.5 The mixing of food with digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid.
____________________________________________________. (1)
2.6 The statement or possible explanation for an investigation.
____________________________________________________. (1)
[6]
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NATURAL SCIENCES 6
GRADE 9
QUESTION 3
MATCHING ITEMS
Choose a concept in COLUMN B that matches a statement in COLUMN A. Write only the
letter (A – H) next to the question number (3.1 – 3.6) in the space provided.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
3.1 A group of cells with the same structure that performs A. Digestion
the same functions.
B. Antibiotics
3.2 A base that is soluble in water.
C. Tissue
3.3 The structure or device which can be used to prevent
unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted D. Products
diseases like HIV/AIDS.
E. Alkali
3.4 New substances that form during a reaction.
F. Reactants
3.5 The breaking down of food into dissolved nutrients that
can be absorbed into the blood stream. G. Absorption
3.6 Substances that can be used to kill harmful bacteria. H. Condom
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
[6]
TOTAL SECTION A: [20]
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NATURAL SCIENCES 7
GRADE 9
SECTION B
LIFE AND LIVING THINGS
QUESTION 4
CELLS AS BASIC UNITS OF LIFE
Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow:
4.1 Identify the cell shown above.
____________________________________________________ (1)
4.2 Suggest ONE observable reason for your answer.
____________________________________________________ (1)
4.3 Provide labels for parts numbered 1 and 4.
1. ____________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________ (2)
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4.4 Name the part numbered 3 and give its function.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________ (2)
4.5 What is the main function of part numbered 7?
_____________________________________________________ (1)
4.6 Part numbered 6 is referred to as the “brain” of the cell. Suggest a possible reason
to justify this statement.
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________ (2)
4.7 Tabulate TWO differences between a plant cell and an animal cell.
PLANT CELL ANIMAL CELL
1. 1.
2. 2.
(2)
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NATURAL SCIENCES 9
GRADE 9
QUESTION 5
HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Study the diagrams of the processes in the human reproduction cycle and answer the questions
that follow.
COPULATION
MATURATION
EJACULATION
HUMAN LIFE
CYCLE
GROWTH
FERTILISATION
5.1 Provide the number on the diagram in the cycle where an egg cell is released.
______________________________________________________ (1)
5.2 Identify the name of the process taking place in 5.1.
______________________________________________________ (1)
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5.3 Name and explain the process taking place at number 4.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________ (2)
5.4 Briefly explain the process of fertilisation.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________ (2)
5.5 Name the hormone that plays a vital role in the male reproductive system.
________________________________________________________ (1)
5.6 In females the vagina is also referred to as the copulation canal as well as the birth
canal. Briefly explain this statement.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________ (2)
[9]
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QUESTION 6
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Study the diagram below that represents the human circulatory system and answer the questions.
6.1 Provide labels for the organs numbered 1 and 2.
1.______________________________________________________
2.______________________________________________________ (2)
6.2 State the general names for the blood vessels represented by parts numbered 3, 4
and 5.
3._____________________ 4.__________________
5._____________________ (3)
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6.3 Identify the process that takes place at parts numbered 1 and 5.
_____________________________________________________ (1)
6.4 Differentiate between the blood contained in parts 3 and 4.
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ (2)
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QUESTION 7
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Read the following extract below and answer the questions that follow:
Tuberculosis is one of South Africa’s worst killing diseases. Up to a million people in the world die
from TB each year. It used to be called consumption because it consumes the body, causing it to
waste away. TB is caused by a bacterial infection of body parts especially the lungs. It is spread
from one person to another by inhaling the bacteria into the lungs when someone who has the
disease coughs. The symptoms of TB are: loss of appetite, losing weight, having a fever and
sweating, chest pains and coughing up blood. The disease can be discovered through an x-ray of
the lungs. Fortunately TB can be cured if it is detected early enough. It is treated using drugs
called antibiotics.
7.1 What micro-organism causes tuberculosis?
____________________________________________________ (1)
7.2 Explain briefly how tuberculosis is spread.
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________ (2)
7.3 Suggest any measures to prevent the spread of tuberculosis.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________ (1)
7.4 Differentiate between mechanical and chemical digestion.
_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ (2)
7.5 Supply TWO reasons and explain why roughage (fibre) is important in the digestion
of food.
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________ (2)
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QUESTION 8
CIRULATORY AND RESPIRATORY HEALTH ISSUES
Study the bar graph below that shows how many people in every 100 000, aged between 35 and
69, die from smoking and diseases related to smoking.
250
200
Death Rate
150
100 Neversmoked
Never smoke
Death Rate
Activesmokers
Active smoker
Passive
Passivesmokers
smokers
50
0
Lung
Lungcancer Mouth
Mouth Other
Other Heart Respiratory
Heart RespiratoryOther
Other
cancer cancer
cancer cancers
cancers diseases diseases
diseases diseases medical
medical
diseases
diseases
Health
Health Issues
Issues
8.1 Use the bar graph to find out how many active smokers die of heart diseases.
______________________________________________________ (1)
8.2 Look at the different groups of people (smokers, passive smokers and non-
smokers) who die of respiratory diseases. From which group does the largest
number of people die?
______________________________________________________ (1)
8.3 Would you prefer to be an active smoker, a passive smoker or a non-smoker? Give
a possible reason to support your answer.
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________ (2)
[4]
TOTAL SECTION B: [40]
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SECTION C
MATTER AND MATERIALS
QUESTION 9
PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS
Use the attached periodic table of elements to answer the questions below:
x
16
12
9.1 The symbol for the element represented by X in the above diagram is ...
____________________________________________________ (1)
9.2 The name of the element is ...
______________________________________________________ (1)
9.3 How many protons does this element have in its nucleus?
________________________________________________________ (1)
9.4 Is the element a metal or a non-metal?
_________________________________________________________ (1)
9.5 The element forms an oxide when it reacts with oxygen. What is the name of the
oxide that formed?
________________________________________________________ (1)
9.6 When the oxide is mixed with water, what will the pH of the solution be?
________________________________________________________ (1)
[6]
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QUESTION 10
REACTION OF METALS WITH OXYGEN
Rust is a form of iron oxide formed when iron (Fe) reacts with oxygen (O).
Complete the table below by providing the missing equations for the reaction between
iron and oxygen:
(3)
Word Equation 10.1
Picture Equation
(4)
Balanced chemical 10.2
Equation
KEY ELEMENTS:
IRON
OXYGEN
10.3 List any TWO ways in which the formation of rust can be prevented:
1. _______________________________________________ (1)
2. _______________________________________________ (1)
[9]
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GRADE 9
QUESTION 11
REACTIONS OF ACIDS WITH CARBONATE
Study the following experimental setup. Answer the questions that follow:
delivery tube
gas
collecting
in tube
Beaker
Sodium bicarbonate Hydrochloric acid
11.1 From the pH values given below, what pH value would you expect hydrochloric acid
to have? ________________________
pH=1 pH=6 pH=7 pH=8 pH=13
(1)
11.2 Explain why drinking sodium bicarbonate helps to relieve indigestion.
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________ (2)
11.3 Identify the name of the gas that is released during the above experiment.
________________________________________________________ (1)
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11.4 Describe briefly how you would test for the gas released during the experiment.
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________ (2)
11.5 Write down a balanced chemical equation for the reaction taking place in the
experimental setup above.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________ (5)
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QUESTION 12
INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIMENT
Study the following extract and answer the questions that follow.
Asanda’s grandfather likes to bake his own bread. Asanda noticed that after he makes
the dough, he then leaves it in the sun to rise. Asanda wanted to know why it was
necessary to leave the dough in the sun. She thought that it might have something to do
with temperature. She decided to conduct an investigation. She made some dough with
100 g of flour; 2 g of sugar; 4 g of dried yeast and 25 ml of water at 38 ºC. She placed
10 ml of dough into each of three measuring cylinders. One cylinder was kept at 5 ºC; one
at 20 ºC and the third cylinder at 35 ºC. Asanda then left the cylinders for 20 minutes and
measured how much the dough had risen in each cylinder. She recorded her results as
follows:
TEMPERATURE (ºC) VOLUME DOUGH ROSE (cmᵌ)
5 15
20 25
35 35
12.1 Formulate an aim for Asanda’s experiment.
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________ (2)
12.2 Do you think this was a fair test? Give TWO reasons for your answer.
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________ (3)
12.3 Identify the dependent and independent variables in the experiment.
___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ (2)
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12.4 Draw a conclusion that Asanda can make based on the results from the table.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________ (2)
12.5 Plot a line graph to show the results shown in the table.
(5)
[14]
TOTAL SECTION C: [40]
TOTAL: 100
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