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NS Gr 8 March 2024 PLC Controlled Test

This document is a Grade 8 Natural Sciences PLC Controlled Test for Term 1, 2024, consisting of 7 questions and a total of 60 marks. It includes multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, and open-ended questions covering topics such as ecosystems, energy flow, and microorganisms. Students are instructed to answer all questions neatly and legibly within a time limit of 1½ hours.

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NS Gr 8 March 2024 PLC Controlled Test

This document is a Grade 8 Natural Sciences PLC Controlled Test for Term 1, 2024, consisting of 7 questions and a total of 60 marks. It includes multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, and open-ended questions covering topics such as ecosystems, energy flow, and microorganisms. Students are instructed to answer all questions neatly and legibly within a time limit of 1½ hours.

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KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT

GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

GRADE 8

NATURAL SCIENCES

PLC CONTROLLED TEST

2024 TERM 1

Marks: 60
Time: 1½ Hours

Instructions and Information

1. You must answer all the questions.

2. Read the instructions carefully, and answer questions as instructed.

3. Number your answers exactly as the questions are numbered.

4. Write neatly and legibly.

NB. This question paper consists of 5 pages and contains 7 questions.


SECTION A [15 marks]
QUESTION 1
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has
only ONE correct answer. Write down only the letter to the question number e.g. (1.1. B)
1.1. Which process represented by C and D?

C D
A Respiration Photosynthesis
B Transpiration Photosynthesis
C Photosynthesis Respiration
D Photosynthesis Transpiration

1.2. One of the given factors is NOT a natural factor that disrupts a balanced ecosystem?
A. Drought makes plants die and animals feeding on them die too.
B. Drought causes a decrease in food for humans, as crops and farm animals die too.
C. Spread of diseases amongst hungry and malnourished animals and humans.
D. Animal poaching and over-harvesting of marine animals.

1.3. Which one of the following causes malaria in humans?


A. Protista
B. Fungi
C. Bacteria
D. Viruses

1.4. An investigation was conducted by a learner to test if carbon dioxide is released


during respiration. Through a straw he exhaled into a beaker of clear lime water. The
lime water turned milky. What conclusion could be drawn from the investigation
A. Positive test for carbon dioxide.
B. Negative test for carbon dioxide.
C. Neutral test for carbon dioxide.
D. Both positive and negative test for carbon dioxide.
1.5. The micro-organism fungi (yeast) can be used in the industry to manufacturer:
(i) Beer
(ii) Bread
(iii) Medicine
(iv) Fermentation drinks
Which of the following combinations is correct?
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (iii) and (iv)
D. All of the above .
[1 x 5 =5]
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QUESTON 2
2. Give one word/term of the following statements.
2.1. A characteristic that helps a living organism to survive in its environment.
2.2. Living factors in an ecosystem.
2.3. Small openings on the surface of a plant leaves through which carbon dioxide is
absorbed.
2.4. A place where an organism live, finds its own food and shelter.
2.5. Organisms that cause diseases.
[1x 5 = 5]
QUESTION 3
Match the statement in column A with the terms in column B. Write only the question number
from Column A and the relevant letter from Column B (e.g. 2.1 C).
COLUMN A COLUMN B
3.1. Illegal capturing and killing of wild animals A. Chlorophyll
3.2. A feeding level in a food chain, web or pyramid. B. Poaching
3.3. An adaptation where one animal imitates another in appearance C. Antibiotic
or behaviour
3.4. Green pigment in green plants D. Mimicry
3.5. A substance that kills bacteria E. Autotroph
F. Trophic
levels
[1 x 5 = 5]
SECTION B [45 marks]
QUESTION 4
The diagram below illustrates the apparatus used in an experiment. Answer the following
questions based on this experiment.

4.1. Identify the experiment illustrated by the diagram. (1)


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4.2. Write down a hypothesis for this experiment. (2)
4.3. Identify the independent variable. (1)
4.4. Identify the dependent variable. (1)
4.5. Explain what the result of the iodine indicates. (2)
4.6. Suggest ONE safety precaution while doing an experiment. (2)

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QUESTION 5
Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.

5.1. What does this picture represent? (1)


5.2. Identify one biotic factor and one abiotic factor from the picture and present your
answer in a table form. (3)
5.3. Discuss what will happen if the herbivores disappear from this ecosystem. (2)
5.4. Discuss the important role fungi play in the ecosystem. (3)
5.5. Draw a food pyramid from the above picture (5)
5.6. Identify a predator in the picture above and list three ways in which its body is adapted
to its habitat. (4)

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QUESTION 6

Study the diagram below of how energy flows in an ecosystem and answer the questions that
follow.

6.1. How much energy does the leaf capture during photosynthesis? (1)
6.2. The plant uses some of the energy it has captured during photosynthesis. The rest of
the energy is stored. How many joules are stored? (1)
6.3. A 10 000J of energy is stored by the cow. How much energy is used for itself? (2)
6.4. Give two ways the cow may use the energy. (2)
6.5. Propose a reason why the energy level decreases every trophic level. (2)
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QUESTION 7

Study the bar graph and answer the questions based on it

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7.1. What type of micro-organism that causes AIDS? (1)
7.2. Discuss TWO ways in which a person may become infected with HIV. (2)
7.3. From the graph, name the country that has:
7.3.1. The lowest percentage of people living with HIV. (1)
7.3.2. The highest percentage of people living with HIV. (1)

7.4. Give TWO precautions that can be taken to reduce your risk of becoming infected with
HIV. (2)
7.5. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

7.5.1. Which virus does Omicron originate from? (1)


7.5.2. Discuss how much the virus contributes to the number of people hospitalised and
dying from the variant? (2)
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GRAND TOTAL: 60

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