MILNERTON HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE 8 NATURAL SCIENCES 13 November 2017
NOVEMBER EXAM 2017 1 hour 40 min
EXAMINER: J. VISSIAN 100 MARKS
MODERATORS: AR, CC, DK, KN
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Answer ALL questions.
2. Write ALL the answers on your ANSWER SCRIPTS.
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbers used in this question
paper.
4. Present your answers according to the instructions of each question.
5. ALL drawings should be done in pencil and labelled in blue or black ink.
6. Only draw diagrams or flow charts when asked to do so.
7. The diagrams in this question paper are NOT all drawn to scale.
8. Do NOT use graph paper.
9. You may use a non-programmable calculator, protractor and compass.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
SECTION A
QUESTION 1:
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following
questions. Choose the correct answer and write only the letter (A – D)
next to the question number (1.1.1 – 1.1.10), for example 1.1.5 D.
1.1.1 If all the conductors are made of copper wire, which one has the greatest
resistance?
A Long, thin and hot
B Short, thin and cool
C Long, thick and hot
D Short, thick and cool (2)
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1.1.2 What type of energy is converted to electrical energy in a cell?
A Mechanical energy
B Kinetic energy
C Chemical energy
D Heat energy (2)
1.1.3 A burning electric bulb is a good example of a (an) ....................... object.
A illuminated
B luminous
C transparent
D translucent (2)
1.1.4 Planets that are known as gas giants include…
A Mercury, Earth and Saturn
B Mars, Jupiter and Neptune
C Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus
D Uranus, Mercury, Venus (2)
1.1.5 People who study bodies in space are called...
A astrologers
B astronomers
C stargazers
D astrophysicists (2)
[10]
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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 1.2.10).
1.2.1 A body in space that consists of a head, a coma and a tail.
1.2.2 The number of waves passing a certain point in one second.
1.2.3 The nearest visible star to the Sun.
1.2.4 A beam of light rays that moves away from a point.
1.2.5 The change in the direction of light when it travels from one optical medium to
another.
1.2.6 The type of charge an object has if it loses electrons.
1.2.7 A sensory layer at the back of the eye.
1.2.8 An instrument used to make objects in the sky appear closer.
1.2.9 Remains of a meteoroid after it crashes into Earth’s surface.
1.2.10 The action of two or more galaxies being consumed into one larger galaxy.
(1 x 10 = 10)
1.3 Write the LETTER of the statement\description in COLUMN B which can best
be associated with each term in COLUMN A for example 1.3.1 H.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.3.1 Dispersion A Blue
1.3.2 Primary colour B Colour band
1.3.3 Huge explosions on the suns surface. C Solar flare
1.3.4 Group of stars with a specific name. D Splitting of white light into the
spectrum of colours
1.3.5 A collection of stars held together by their mutual E Sun spot
gravity.
F Constellation
G Galaxy
H Yellow
(2 x 5 = 10)
TOTAL SECTION A = [30]
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2:
2.1 A torch shines white light on a black shirt and a pale blue shirt.
2.1.1 Which shirt will absorb more of the light? (1)
2.1.2 Explain your answer for Question 2.1.1. (2)
2.1.3 If the white light is replaced with a red light, which shirt will absorb more of the
light? (1)
2.1.4 Explain your answer for Question 2.1.3. (2)
[6]
2.2 Explain why you can see your image in a mirror, but not in a piece of paper. [4]
2.3 Draw a labelled ray diagram to show how we see green leaves as green. [3]
[13]
QUESTION 3:
3.1 Draw a circuit diagram that contains two cells, three light bulbs and a switch.
The two cells must be connected in parallel relative to each other. Two of the
light bulbs must be connected in parallel, relative to each other, and in series
relative to the third light bulb. The switch must be inserted in such a way that
when it is opened, it will turn off all the bulbs. [4]
3.2 Electric lights in our homes are connected in parallel. Explain how we know that
this statement is true. [2]
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3.3 Morgan and Braden investigate the relationship between V (potential difference)
and I (current) for a metal resistor. They set up a circuit and took readings of the
current when one cell was in place, then two cells in series, then three cells in
series, and finally four cells in series. The following readings were taken:
V in volts 1.5 3.0 4.5 6.0
I in amperes 0.7 1.4 2.1 2.8
3.3.1 What apparatus was used to measure the current? (1)
3.3.2 What apparatus was used to measure the potential difference? (1)
3.3.3 Identify the:
a) Independent variable (1)
b) Dependent variable (1)
3.3.4 How could Morgan and Braden increase the reliability of their results? (1)
3.3.5 Draw a line graph to represent these results. (10)
3.3.6 What conclusion can you draw from the graph concerning the relationship
between V and I. (2)
[17]
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3.4 Study the circuit diagrams below and answer the questions that follow.
3.4.1 Which of the circuits C and D has the greatest resistance? Explain your
answer. (2)
3.4.2 In which circuit will the bulb(s) burn the brightest? Explain your answer. (2)
3.4.3 In which circuit will the bulb(s) appear dimmest\least bright? Explain your
answer. (2)
3.4.4 Redraw diagram A and indicate the positive and negative poles of the cell as
well as the direction of the conventional current. (2)
[8]
[31]
QUESTION 4:
4.1 Study the diagram below and answer the question that follow.
4.1.1 The diagram shows a natural static electric discharge known as lightning.
How is a lightning spark formed? (4)
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4.1.2 Why is it not safe to stand under a tree in an electric storm? (2)
4.1.3 List TWO things that you could do to avoid being struck by lightning. (2)
[8]
QUESTION 5:
5.1 A blue solution is placed in a container. Two carbon rods, P and Q, are
connected to a battery and placed inside the container. After a while, small
bubble appear at carbon rod P, while a brownish red substance seems to form
on rod Q. Answer the questions that follow.
5.1.1 What process is demonstrated in the diagram above? (1)
5.1.2 Give the chemical name for the blue solution inside the container. (1)
5.1.3 Explain why bubbles are observed at the carbon electrode P. (1)
5.1.4 What would you observe if the blue solution in the container is replaced with
water? (2)
5.1.5 Give one word that can be used to describe the water or the blue solution that
is used in this process. (1)
5.1.6 Which carbon rod (P or Q) is the:
a) Anode (1)
b) Cathode (1)
[8]
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QUESTION 6:
6.1 Study the information provided in the table below and answer the questions that
follow.
Object in Distance from the Sun (million km) Approximate average temperature of
space the atmosphere (°C)
Earth 150 20
Mercury 58 400
Pluto 5913 -220
Uranus 2870 -210
6.1.1 Provide TWO reasons why the Sun is essential for life on Earth. (2)
6.1.2 From the table above, identify one object in space that is not considered to be
a planet. (1)
6.1.3 Give the correct classification for the object identified in Question 6.1.2. (1)
6.1.4 List the objects in the table from the hottest to the coldest. (1)
6.1.5 List all 8 planets in our solar system in order, from the sun. (4)
6.1.6 Name the galaxy in which our solar system is situated. (1)
[10]
TOTAL SECTION B = [70]
TOTAL MARKS = [100]
