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This document is a cycle test for Grade 8 Natural Sciences, administered by examiner Danielle Denyssen. It contains various questions related to photosynthesis, cellular processes, and ecological concepts, with a total of 40 marks available. The test includes multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank sections, and definitions.

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Gr_8_NS_Cycle_Test

This document is a cycle test for Grade 8 Natural Sciences, administered by examiner Danielle Denyssen. It contains various questions related to photosynthesis, cellular processes, and ecological concepts, with a total of 40 marks available. The test includes multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank sections, and definitions.

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CYCLE TEST

NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 8 2023


LEARNER
NAME

EXAMINER: Danielle Denyssen


MODERATOR: Mr J. Omar MARKS: 40
DATE: 25 January 2023 TIME: 1hr
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INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all questions.
● Use a black or dark blue pen.
● Write your answer to each question in the answer book provided.
● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
● You should use a calculator where appropriate.

______________________________________________________________________________________
Question 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A – D) next to the question
number (1.1.1 – 1.1.10).

1.1.1 The products of photosynthesis are …


A Glucose and oxygen
B Carbon dioxide and water
C Glucose and carbon dioxide
D Carbon dioxide and water
(2)
1.1.2 The reactants in a chemical reaction are …
A All the substances in solid phase
B All the new substances formed
C All the substance involved
D All the substances put in
(2)
1.1.3 In order for photosynthesis to take place energy in the form of ____________
is required
A Heat and light
B Light
C Heat
D Electricity
(2)
1.1.4 In the plant glucose is converted to …
A Starch
B Carbohydrates
C DNA
D Chlorophyll
(2)
1.1.5 The most important source of light and heat on Earth is the …
A Oil
B Electricity
C The Sun
D Volcanoes
(2)
[10]
Question 2
2.1 The diagram below represents important cellular processes that take place in
green plants. Complete the table by writing down the number and correct
answer

Statement Process A Process B

Name both processes 2.1.1 2.1.2

Name the important


gasses that are needed in 2.1.3 2.1.4
each process

Name the other important


2.1.5 2.1.6
reactants in each process

Name the gasses


released during each 2.1.7 2.1.8
process

Name the main usable


products from each
2.1.9 2.1.10
process

(10)
2.2 Name the seven life-process that all organisms perform. (7)
2.3 Describe the relationship between starch and glucose (1)
2.4 Which process will take place in the following organisms?
Write ONLY PHOTOSYNTHESIS or RESPIRATION or BOTH
2.4.1 Animals (1)
2.4.2 Plants (1)

[20]
Question 3

3.1 Study the following diagram and answer the questions that follow.

3.1.1 Define the term population. (2)


3.1.2 What is the difference between a community and an ecosystem? (2)
3.1.3 Define the terms biotic and abiotic. (2)
3.1.4 Identify the following from the picture above:
(a) TWO abiotic factors (2)
(b) TWO biotic factors (2)

[10]

Grand total: 40

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