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Life Sciences Grade 11 NSC Prelim 2019 Paper & Memo
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Life sciences NSC Common Test September 2019
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2 Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. Start the answers to each question at the top of a NEW page.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. Present your answers according to the instructions of each question.
6. Do ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue or black ink.
i Draw diagrams, tables or flow charts only when asked to do so.
8. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.
9. Do NOT use graph paper.
10. You may use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and a compass.
11. Write neatly and legibly.
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SECTIONA
QUESTION 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A to D) next to the question
number (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.6 D.
1.4.4 The effect of thermal pollution in aquatic environments is thatit...
A’ lowers the amount of oxygen in water
B lowers the amount of carbon dioxide in water
C lowers the amount of oxygen for aquatic plants
D lowers the amount of carbon dioxide for aquatic animals
QUESTION 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 are based on the diagram below
1.1.2 Gas A in the blood is mostly transported...
A as bicarbonate ions
Bas carbhaemoglobin
C __ in solution with blood plasma
D as oxyhaemoglobin
1.1.3 Identify B and C, respectively.
A Biscarbon dioxide and C is blood plasma
B Bis carbon dioxide and C is red blood cells
C Bis oxygen and C is blood plasma
D Bis oxygen and C is red blood cells
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1.1.4
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An effect of deforestation is that it ...
A
B
Cc
D
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decreases soil erosion
decreases biodiversity
decreases climate change
decreases carbon dioxide
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The hormone aldosterone regulates the concentration of ...
0GUOWUY
waste substances
glucose
sodium ions
carbonate ions
(5 x 2) (10)
TOTAL SECTION A 10
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
a1 The diagram below shows a section through a kidney and answer questions
that follow
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F
24d Name the functional unit of the kidney. (1)
2.1.2 Give the LETTER and the NAME of the part that:
(a) encloses and protect the kidney (2)
(b) is alarge cavity leading to the ureter (2)
(c) is cone shaped and consisting of many ducts collecting urine (2)
2.1.8 Explain the role of ADH in raising the volume of water in the blood. (3)
(10)
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22 Invasive alien plants have become South Africa's worst enemy due
to their ability to deplete the country’s water and their effect on biodiversity.
221 What are alien plants? (1)
22:2 State the effect of alien plants on water availability. (1)
2.2.3 Explain the effect of removal of alien plants on the country’s
economy. (3)
(5)
QUESTION 3
South Africa ranked amongst highest in carbon dioxide emission
South Africa is counted amongst the top 20 countries with highest recorded carbon
dioxide emission. The province of Mpumalanga was identified as the most carbon emitting
province in this country owing to a number of coal-fired power stations and industries
found in this area. The government is still working on finding ways to decrease the
amount of carbon dioxide emitted by this province.
3.1.1 Name TWO activities mentioned in the passage that has led to an
increase in the carbon dioxide emissions by Mpumalanga province. (2)
3.1.2 Suggest ONE reason why this province needs to find ways to
decrease the carbon dioxide emissions. (1)
3.1.3 Explain ONE other activity not mentioned in the passage that may
have contributed to Mpumalanga province having the highest carbon (2)
dioxide emission.
3.1.4 Suggest ONE alternative energy source that is less harmful to the (1)
environment. (6)
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3.2 An investigation was conducted to determine the effect of smoking in males
on the risk of lung cancer.
The following procedure was followed:
40 males were selected to be part of the investigation
Only males who regularly smoke were included
All males were of the same age group
The males in the investigation smoke the same type of cigarette
Their risk of developing lung cancer was measured and recorded.
The following results were obtained from the investigation.
Number of cigarette smoked Risk of lung cancer (%)
daily
10 20
20 30
30 55
40 80
More than 40 85
3.2.1 State the independent variable for the investigation. (1)
3.2.2 State the hypothesis for this investigation. (2)
3.2.3 List TWO ways how the validity of this investigation was increased. (2)
3.2.4 Other than repeating the investigation, state ONE way in which the
reliability of the results could be increased. (1)
9.2.5 Smoking has a potential to destroy cilia in the breathing system.
Explain the effect on the breathing system when cilia is destroyed. (3)
(9)
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TOTAL SECTION B 30
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SECTION C
QUESTION 4
Define food security and discuss the impact of the loss of the of wild crop varieties on
the gene pool and the positive effect of genetically engineered foods on food security.
Also, discuss the effect of using excess fertilizers on biodiversity in an aquatic
ecosystem (17)
Content : (3)
Synthesis: (20)
NOTE: NO marks will be awarded for answers in the form of tables, flow charts
or diagrams.
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 60
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2.21 Invasive alien plants are plants not naturally occurring in that areav/
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4S: 60 22.2 - They absorb more water decreasing” water availabilty (1)
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QUESTION 3
3.1
3.4.1
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.5
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- Coal power stationsv
- Industries”
To prevent an increase in atmospheric temperatures~/to prevent
global warming/to prevent the enhanced greenhouse effect
- deforestation” occurred
- decreasing carbon dioxide absorption by plants“
- use of vehicles” /Transport of products
- release carbon dioxide into the atmosphereY
- coal mines¥
- release carbon dioxide into the atmospherev
(mark first ONE explained only)
Wind power’ /solar panels/wave energy/bio-fuels/natural gas
Number of cigarettes smoked daily”
Increase in the number of cigarettes smoked daily increase the risk
of lung cancer” ¥
Or
Increase in the number of cigarettes smoked daily decrease the risk
of lung canceryv
Or
Increase in the number of cigarettes smoked daily has no effect on
the risk of lung cancer vv
- only males were used in the sample
- all males were of the same age group”
- all males were regular smokers”
- all males were given the same type of cigarette”
( mark first TWO only)
By increasing the number of male participants~/use more than 40
participants.
- Foreign substances such as dust will not be removed efficiently”
- gaseous exchange surface may be infectedv’
- leading to a poor supply of oxygen”
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SECTION C
QUESTION 4
(2) Food security
- Access by all people”
- to enoughy /adequate
(1) ~ healthy” /nutritious/quality food
- atall times” Any3
Impact of the loss of wild varieties
- Selectively bred crops/ hybrid crops have desirablew characteristics
- They are grown in large numbersY /monoculture of the crops
- therefore, the wild variety of that crop are decreasing in numbers/no longer
(2) available
- When the environment changes’, the selectively bred crops may not adapt”
4 - since the gene pool is decreased. “
{ - therefore food security decreaseY
Effect of genetically engineered foods
- Genetically engineered foods are foods derived from organisms where specific
(1) changes are made to their DNAY
- Genetically engineered foods are beneficial) as they are drought resistant“/
herbicide tolerant/ pest resistant/ disease resistant/ longer shelf life/ etc.
- Making more food available”
- therefore increasing” food security Any8
Effect of excess fertilizers on biodiversity
- Excessive use of fertilizers increases the nutrient content” of the surrounding river/
- Eutrophication occurs”
(2) - This causes an overgrowth of algae/ algal blooms”
- The algae forms a dense mat which blocks out sunlight”
- reducing photosynthesis”
- Plants and animals depending on them diew
(2) ~ increasing decomposition”
- leading to depletion of oxygen” Any 6
- water becomes polluted”
- and reducing biodiversity”
(1) Content: (17)
Synthesis: (3)
(3)
(9)
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ASSESING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ESSAY
RELEVANCE LOGICAL SEQUENCE COMPREHENSIVE
All info rmation provided is Ideas arranged in a Answered all aspects
relevant to the topic logical/ cause effect required by the essay in
sequence sufficient detail
All information is relevant Ideas are presented in a All aspects are answered
to: logical sequence with Comprehensively as
- food security definition regards to: follows:
- wild varieties and GM - food security definition - food security
foods - wild varieties and GM definition (2/3)
- effect of excess fertilizers foods - wild varieties and GM
There is no irrelevant - effect of excess fertilizers foods (5/8)
information - effect of excess fertilizers
(4/6)
1 mark 1 mark 1 mark
NOTE: NO marks will be awarded for answers in the form of tables, flow charts or
diagrams.
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 60
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