# Life Sciences Grade 11 P2 2018 QP & Memo

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- Grade: Grade 11
- Document type: Question paper and memo
- Year: 2018
- Exam period: KwaZulu Natal November
- Paper: 2
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 18

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Education

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

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Hi LIFE SCIENCES "
" FINAL EXAMINATION i
" 15 NOVEMBER 2018 :

GREENBURY
SECONDARY
SCHOOL

GRADE 11
PAPER TWO

MARKS: 150

TIME: 2% hour

N.B. This question paper consists of 9 pages excluding this page.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1.
2s

3.

10.

11.

Answer ALL the questions.

Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK.

Start the answers to EACH question at the top of a NEW page.

Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
Present your answers according to the instructions of each question.

Make ALL drawings in pencil and label them in blue or black ink,

Draw diagrams, tables or flow charts only when asked to do so.

The diagrams in this question paper are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.

Do NOT use graph paper.

You must use a non-programmable calculator, protractor anda compass, where necessary.

Write neatly and legibly.

Section A

Question one

1.1 Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the
correct answer and write only the letter (A to D) next to the question number.

1.1.1

All viruses are:
autotrophic
pathogenic
decomposers
multicellular

GORY

Bacteria that convert nitrogen gas into nitrates are called:
nitrate bacteria

nitrogen fixing bacteria

nitrifying bacteria

denitrifying bacteria

pop>

Animals which can be cut in only one vertical place through the central axis to give
two mirror images are:

asymmetrical

radially symmetrical

bilaterally symmetrical

not cephalised

9OnDY

Insect pollinated flowers

produce large quantities of pollen.
are dull and inconspicuous.

have reduced petals

give off pleasant smells.

vom,

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Antibodies are proteins that
A. bind with any protein
B. are produced by t- cells that kill disease causing viruses
C. break down pathogens
D. catalyse biochemical reactions

Which of the following statements about viruses is correct?
Viruses can infect bacteria

Each virus can infect different hosts

Each virus has a wall of cellulose

Viruses cannot be seen under the electron microscope

GOP

Which of the following is not found in pteridophytes:
Sporangia

Seeds

Spores

Sori

GOD>

In which of the following plant groups do male gametes depend on water/ moisture to
swim towards the ovum:

Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms

Bryophytes and Pteridophytes

Bryophytes and Gymnosperms

Pteridophytes and Angiosperms

oom,

Saprophytic fungi derive nutrients from:
A. living organisms
B. the atmosphere
C. non-living organisms matter
D. both A and B

[9X2=18]

1.2 Give the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write only.the term
next to the question number (1.2.1 to 1.2.8) in your answer book.

1.24
122.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5

1.2.6
1.2.7
1.2.8
1.2.9

Symbiotic relationship between virus and human.

Species that are naturally occurring in an area.

Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a flower.

Large-scale cultivation of exotic trees for the production of timber and paper.

The sensible and careful use of resources so that they would be available for future
generations as well.

A specialised gut with two openings.

Heart shaped structures that form part of the life cycle of ferns.

Organisms that have a definite nucleus.

The type of asexual reproduction in which bacteria split into two, as in mitosis.

1.2.10 The germ layer that gives rise to muscles and internal organs.

[10X1=10]

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1.3 Indicate whether each of the statements in column 1 applies to A only, B only, Both A
and B or None of the items in column 2. Write A only, B only, Both A and B or None
next to the question number (1.3.1 to 1.3.7).

Column 1 Column 2
1.3.1 Example of a greenhouse gas. A- Methane
B- Ozone
1.3.2 Consequence of deforestation. A- Increased biodiversity
B- Increased global warming
1.3.3 A process to exploit shale gas A- Fracking
reserves in underground rock formations. B- Leaching _
1.3.4 The offspring produced are A- Vegetative reproduction
genetically identical to each other B- Asexual reproduction
1.3.5 Can be saprophytic or parasitic A- Bacteria
B- Fungi
1.3.6 Factor decreasing water availability A- Destruction of wetlands
B- Exotic plants
1.3.7 Site constructed to dispose of waste | A- Reservoir
B- Landfill
[7X2=14]
1.4 Study the list of characteristics below:
A. Produces seeds
B. No true roots
C. Conducting tissue present
D. No cuticle
E. Adventitious root system
F. Sori bearing sporangia with spores
G. Stem with bark
Write down only the letter/s of:
1.4.1. Two characteristics that apply to Bryophytes. (2)
1.4.2 Three characteristics that apply to Pteridopytes. (3)
1.4.3. Three characteristics that apply to Gymnosperms. (3)
[8]

Total Section A= 50

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Section B
Question two

2.1 Study the table below that shows the changes in antibiotic resistance in three strains of
- bacteria:

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE (%

YEAR MRSA VRE eon
1981 2 0 0
1985 10 0 0
-1989 15 2 0
1993 40 iS 5
1997 40 20 : 10
2001 60 20 25

[Source: http://wallace.genetics.uga.edu/groups/evol]

2.1.1 Which bacteria strain was the:

a) most resistant to antibiotics over the years? (1)
b) last to develop antibiotic resistance? (1)

2.1.2 Calculate the percentage increase in antibiotic resistance in VRE from 1993 to 1997.

(3)
2.1.3 Draw a line graph to show the development of antibiotic resistance in the bacterial
strain MRSA. (6)
2.1.4 Explain 2 ways how antibiotic resistance can be avoided. (4)
[15]

2.2 The diagrams below show four different plant groups:

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2.2.1 Identify the group to which each of the following plants belong:
(1)
(1)

2.2.1.1 A
2:22:12 B
22.4.3 Cc

2.2.2 Which of the four groups identified in 2.2.1:
(1)
(2)

2.2.3 Explain two ways how seeds are considered to be an evolutionary advancement over

spores. (4)
[10]

a) are spore- bearing?
b) are naked seeded?

2.3 Study the phylogenetic tree of animals and answer the questions that follow:

platyhelmintha

PUSHES

TERIOR

PRITETRLATT

se ISTI DIST

ancestral
protists:

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2.3.1 Which group of organisms was the ancestor of the animal kingdom? (1)
2.3.2 How many phyla are shown on the tree? (1)
2.3.3 Tabulate 2 differences between cnidarians and nematodes. , (6)
2.3.4 List 2 characteristics of arthropods as shown in the diagram. (2)

2.3.5 The first major split in the animal kingdom was into radial and bilateral symmetry.
2.3.5.1 Which phylum does not form part of this split? (1)
2.3.5.2 Which phylum has radial symmetry? (1)
2.3.5.3 Explain how radial symmetry is appropriate to the organism of the phylum in 2.3.5.2.
(4)
[15]
{40}

Question three

3.1 Energy in South Africa is mainly generated from coal-fired power stations. The pie chart
below shows the energy consumption in different sectors of a South African city in 2007.

Energy consumption in different sectors of a city

Residential
18%

Industria!
17%

Transport

Commercial .
14%

[Adapted from Energy Scenarios for CT to— 2050, 207 I]

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3.1.1 Determine the value of X. Show ALL calculations. (2)
3.1.2 Which sector consumes the least energy in this city? (1)

3.1.3 The residential energy consumption in this city increased by 3% in 2009. Give TWO
possible reasons for this increase. (2)

3.1.4 Explain the impact of the increased use of energy generated from coal power stations
on climate change. (4)

3.1.5 South Africa, like many other countries, has signed a declaration to reduce its CO2
output over time.

Explain TWO barriers that the South African government could face in trying to implement
the agreement to reduce COz output. (4)

[13]

3.2 A farmer conducted an investigation to determine which type of fertiliser would increase
the yield of her wheat crop.

e She divided her farm into three 1 hectare plots and treated them as follows:

Treatment Hectare A Hectare B Hectare C
Type of fertiliser None Contains nitrogen Contains
phosphorus
Amount of None 10 10
fertiliser (kg)

e She planted the same type pf crop, namely wheat, during November each year for
five years.

e She used water from a river which flows through the farm to irrigate her crop.

e She recorded the yield per plot for each year. The yield was measured by calculating
the number of kilograms of wheat produced per hectare.

3.2.1 Identify the independent variable in this investigation. (1)
3.2.2 Explain why Hectare A is considered to be the control. (2)
3.2.3 State ONE way in which the farmer has increased the validity of her results. (1)

3.2.4 If this investigation was carried out for more than five years, list THREE negative
effects of planting the same type of crop over many years on the same plot of land. (3)

3.2.5 Explain how the excessive use of fertilisers can affect biodiversity if it is washed into
the river. (4)
[11]

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3.3 Access to clean water in South Africa varies considerably depending on the source of
the water. A group of pupils conducted an investigation to determine the level of satisfaction
of people who obtain water from four different sources.

Water Source Percent Satisfied (%) Percent Dissatisfied (%)
Borehole vk} 27
Farm Dam 68 32
River 54 46
Piped Water (Tap) 79 21

3.3.1 Borehole water is obtained from an aquifer. Briefly explain why the water from this
source may be of a similar quality to piped water.

3.3.2

(2)

a) Which water source provides water which participants were least satisfied with? (1)
b) Suggest ONE way in which people who receive water from this source could treat
the water themselves to improve its quality.

3.3.3 Briefly explain how each of the following influences water quality:

a) Mining

b) Destruction of wetlands

3.4 Read the extract below:

INVASION OF SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA (ARMY WORM)
THREATENS FOOD SECURITY IN SOUTH AFRICA

A crop-destroying caterpillar species (commonly known as the army worm)
endemic to North and South America is spreading rapidly in Africa, including
South Africa and is raising concerns about food security.

Different opinions exist on how the army worm reached Africa. The eggs may
have arrived in maize imports or high altitude winds may have helped the
moths to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Specific pesticides have been identified to help combat the army worm.

3.4.1 Define food security.

(2)

3.4.2 Give ONE phrase in the extract which implies that the army worm is an alien species

on the African continent.

(1)

3.4.3 Refer to the passage and name the type of control (mechanical, biological or chemical)
used currently to fight the spreading of the army worm.

(1)

3.4.4 Explain two disadvantages of using the named type pf control in 3.4.3. (4)

{40}

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Question four- Essay

4. Loss of biodiversity in various parts of the world is now happening at an alarming rate. It is
said that we are presently in the midst of the 6" mass extinction of species.

Discuss the various ways that humans are causing this current mass extinction and how we
can stop this trend of species loss.

[17]

Synthesis — 3 marks:

[Total essay- 20 marks]

GRAND TOTAL: 150 MARKS

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PHOENIX NORTH CLUSTER

NOVEMBER EXAMINATION- 2018 MARKING MEMO

SUBJECT: LIFE SCIENCES- PAPER 2
GRADE: 11

MARKS: 150
TIME: 2,5HOURS

SECTION A

QUESTION ONE

1.1.1 By
11.2 By
1.13 Cv
1.14 Dv
115 By
1.1.6 By
117 Av
118 By
119 Cv

5&8 464 5 © © © ©

1,2.1 Parasitism v

1.2.2 Indigenous v

1.2.3 Pollination v

1.2.4 Afforestation v

1.2.5 Sustainable usage/ use v
1.2.6 Through v

1.2.7 Prothallus v

1.2.8 Eukaryote v

1.2.9 Binary Fission v

1.2.10 Mesoderm v

[18]

[10]

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1.3.1Aonlyv v
1.3.2 Bonlyy v
1.3.3 A onlyv v
1.3.4 Both A and By v
1.3.5. Both A and By v
1.3.6 Both Aand By v

1.3.7 Bonly v v

1.4.1 By;Dv
14.2 Cv;Ev;Fyv

1.4.3 Av;Cv;Gv
[50]

UESTION TWO
244

a) MRSA v
b) FQRPv

2.1.2 a w X 100% w = 400% v

2.1.3

[14]

(8]

Graph showing the development of antibiotic resistance in bacterial strain MRSA

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE (%)
888 sg
Me

fo}

\

1981 1985 1989

1997 2001

1993
YEAR

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CAPTION: 1markyv

TYPE: 1Imarky

X- AXIS: 1Imarkv

Y- AXIS: 1Imarkyv

PLOTTING: 2marks v v 6
2.1.4

—  Donot take antibiotics if not needed v e.g. viral infections
— this would develop resistance by bacteria v
- complete fully the course of treatment v to ensure that secondary infections do not

recurv. 4
[15]
2.2
2.2.1.1 Bryophyta v 1
2.2.1.2 Pteridophyta v 1
2.2.1.3 Gymnospermae v 1
222.

a) Bryophytes v / Pteridophytes v
b) Gymnospermae v

2.2.3
— Contains stored nutrients v and can therefore survive for a longer period v in dormant state.
— Contains various attachments for dispersal v and can thus colonise a wider area v . 4
[10]
2.3.1 Protists v / Ancestral Protists 1
2.3.2 9v 1
2.3.3 ¥
Cnidarian Nematode
- Radial symmetry v - Bilateral symmetry v
- No body cavity/ Pseudo - Pseudo coelom
—_ coelom v present v
5

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2.3.4

— Bilateral symmetry 4
— Coelom/ coelomate
— Segmented/ Segmentation

Any2v v
2
2.3.5.1 Phylum Porifera v di
2.3.5.2 Phylum Cnidaria v a.
2.3.5.3
— Organisms are usually sessile/ sedentary v
— and wait for food to come toward them v
— radial symmetry allows them to capture food w from all sides in environment
— canalso detect danger v from all sides in environment. 4
(45)
[40]
UESTION THREE
3.1.1 X = 100-[6+18+17+14] v
= 100-55
=45%¥ 2
3.1.2 Otherv 1

3.1.3

— Increase in population wv / households in the city which creates an increased demand.
— Increase/ decrease in weather temperatures v which caused an increase in usage of heaters/
aircons. 2

3.1.4

— Higher levels of COz released v which causes
— Climate change speeds upv

— Due to enhanced greenhouse effect v

— Which increases global temperatures v

— Leading to increased droughts, floods, desertification v [Any 4] 4

3.1.5

— Insufficient development of clean energy sources v which forces government to rely on coalv

— South Africa has large reserves of coal v which makes it economically viable to utilise v 4
(13]

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3.2.1 Type of fertiliser v / Amounts of fertiliser

3.2.2 Not treated with fertiliser v , which is the factor being investigated v .

3.2.3

Same area of plots (1 Hectare) v
Same amount of fertiliser (10Kg) v [Any 1]

Specific nutrients would become depleted v

this monoculture could cause an increase in wheat pest population v
chemical pesticides may have to be used

which could cause soil/ crop contamination v

biodiversity could decrease v because

fertiliser in water causes an increase in algal bloom v
which blocks out sunlight v on the surface

causing death v to lower plants in the water
causing an increase in decomposition bacteria v
which depletes aquaticv fauna

called eutrophication v [Any 4]

It is underground/ not exposed v
to surface contaminants like sewage v

River water ¥
Boil water v / add 1 teaspoon of bleach per 2Olitre water

Decreases water quality v
because of various acids w , chemicals used
in mineral extraction processes

Decreases water quality v
because wetlands act v as sponges which
filter sediment and purify water

(12)

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3.4.1 Access to sufficient nutritious v food

to all people at all times. v 2
3.4.2 “Endemic to North and South America...” v 1.
3.4.3 Chemical v 1
3.4.4
— Chemical pesticides could kill v useful animals, thus destroying biodiversity v . 2
— Chemical pesticides could contaminate the wheat crop v which could cause diseases v in
humans. 2
[8]
[40]
QUESTION FOUR
ESSAY- MEMO

Extinction of species is caused by:

- Habitat destruction v
-  2forms:
— Habitat degradation v such as dranage of wetlands, ploughing v for farming, soil
erosion
— Habitat transformation v such as overgrazing in karoo
- Mining vy
- Which pollutes v aquatic ecosystems
— Trucks destroying landscape
- Soil erosion
- Golf-estatesv :
— Uses up excessive amounts v of water
— Use fertilisers which promote eutrophication v death in aquatic systems
- Poaching v
— Illegal killing of animals v
— In unsustainable ways v - populations cannot regenerate
— Alien plant invasions v - which crowd out indigenous flora and fauna
- Indigenous knowledge sytems v
— Use of species v for medicine and food by local people
- If used unsustainably w - leads to extinction of species

[Any 10]

Measures to reduce this biodiversity loss could include:

- Awareness programmes v to conscientise people on the need to preserve biodiversity v

- Rehabilitation v of habitats that have been degraded by farmers v and mining companies

- Increase taxes v on golf estates and put proceeds back into conservationyv programmes

- Banning the use of fertilisers v near water bodies to reduce risk of deaths by
eutrophication v

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- Very severe penalties for poachers v , including mandatory prison terms for convicts v .
- Programmes to get communities v to remove alien vegetation v [hack day]

- Creation of conservancy zones v [parks and reserves] to preserve endangered species v
- Educate people v on the need for conservation

[ Any 7]
Synthesis- 3

Rubric for synthesis

Relevance (1)

Logical sequence (1)

Comprehensiveness (1)

All points relevant to causes of

Causes and prevention of

Human causes of extinction

mass extinction and ways to species extinction arranged in (min 8 points).
stop extinction. logical sequence. Prevention of species loss (min
5 points).

[20]

GRAND TOTAL= 150 MARKS

Total essay- [20]

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