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Grade 8a Integrated Science Test 3

This document is an exam for an 8th grade integrated science class covering three topics: the female reproductive system, puberty, and nutrition. It contains 14 multiple choice and short answer questions testing knowledge of the parts of the female reproductive system, the changes that occur during puberty, hormones involved, hygiene practices, and a balanced diet including necessary nutrients, dietary needs during pregnancy, and examples of monosaccharides and disaccharides.

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Grade 8a Integrated Science Test 3

This document is an exam for an 8th grade integrated science class covering three topics: the female reproductive system, puberty, and nutrition. It contains 14 multiple choice and short answer questions testing knowledge of the parts of the female reproductive system, the changes that occur during puberty, hormones involved, hygiene practices, and a balanced diet including necessary nutrients, dietary needs during pregnancy, and examples of monosaccharides and disaccharides.

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KAMINZEKENZEKE DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL

Department Of Natural Sciences

GRADE 8A INTEGRATED SCIENCE END OF TERM 1 TEST 2018

DURATION: 1 hour TOTAL MARKS: 34

Instructions:

 This question paper contains one section which consists of 3 questions with sub-questions.
 Answer all questions in this paper.
 Marks are indicated at the end of the question by square brackets, [ ].

1. Study the figure showing the female reproductive organs and answer questions that follows.

(a) Identify the part marked 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 [5]


(b) What is the function of parts marked 3, 4 and 6. [3]
(c) Name the parts where the following takes place.
(i) Fertilisation [1]
(ii) Implantation [1]
(iii) Birth [1]
2. The diagram below shows a female and a male that have undergone puberty stage.

(a) Explain the meaning of the word puberty. [2]


(b) Give the name of a hormone discharged in the blood which is responsible for changes in
both girls and boys at puberty. [1]
(c) State one natural sign of puberty which occurs in girls and one which occurs in boys. [2]
(d) Give two reasons why observing personal hygiene is important in both boys and girls. [2]
(e) Explain two risks involved in puberty for both boys and girls. [4]
3. Dietary needs vary from person to person.
(a) Name one class of nutrients in a balanced diet necessary for;
(i) Proper skin formation, [1]
(ii) Providing energy to do work. [1]
(b) Suggest a reason why a pregnant woman needs more of the following in her diet;
(i) Proteins, [1]
(ii) Iron. [1]
(c) Explain why meals should be balanced? [2]
(d) Give three examples of the following;
(i) Monosaccharide, [3]
(ii) Disaccharide. [3]

THE END

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