GRADE 6
NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
NOVEMBER 2023
TIME: 1½ hours
MARKS: 50
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This question paper consists of 9 pages.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
1. The question paper consists of 9 pages, 2 sections and 7 questions.
2. Read all the instructions before answering the questions.
3. ALL questions must be answered on the question paper on the provided spaces.
4. Write neatly and legibly.
5. Write your name, surname and class on the space provided on the cover page.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE-QUESTIONS
Choose the correct answer from the possible answers given in each statement.
Circle the letter/symbol of the correct answer.
1.1 An electric circuit is a system for the transfer of ...
A. symbols
B. energy
C. components
D. devices
1.2 Coal is used in the generation of electricity. The main use of coal during the
generation of electricity is to ...
A. move the turbines.
B. heat the pylons.
C. heat the water.
D. heat the magnets.
1.3 Planets travel around the sun in a path called a /an
A. asteroid belt.
B. orbit.
C. solar system.
D. rotation.
1.4 One of the following is NOT an example of fossil fuel.
A. Water
B. coal
C. natural gas
D. oil
1.5 The moon’s period of revolution around the earth is ...
A. approximately 28 years.
B. approximately 1 year.
C. approximately 1 day.
D. 27 days
1.6 The time it takes for the moon to travel around the earth is known as_________
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A. revolution
B. rotation
C. orbit
D. crater.
1.7 An instrument used to look into space is known as
A. telescope.
B. prototype.
C. robot
D. space suit.
1.7 What is the largest object in our Solar system?
A. The earth
B. Jupiter
C. The asteroid belt
D. The sun
1.9 The best electrical conductors, in order, are…
A. copper, lead, gold, silver
B. copper, gold, aluminium, lead.
C. gold, iron, mercury, copper.
D. silver, copper, gold, aluminium.
1.10 Which planet is known as 'the red planet'?
A. Mars
B. Earth
C. Jupiter
D. Venus
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QUESTION 2
Match the statements in Column A with the correct word in Column B. Write the
correct LETTER in Column C next to the number. Example: 2.6 --- H
COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C
2.1 A machine that makes electricity when it is turned A. Specifications 2.1 ______
2.2 Two or more parts that work together B. Insulator 2.2 ______
2.3 Requirements for the product C. fossil fuel 2.3 ______
2.4 Energy resource that cannot be used up or can be D. System 2.4 ______
replaced.
2.5 Materials that do not conduct electricity E. Turbine 2.5 ______
F. Renewable energy
resource
G. Generator
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Complete the table below.
Appliance Source of energy Input energy Useful output energy
3.1.1 3.1.1 3.1.1
___________________ ___________________ ___________________
3.1.1 3.1.1 3.1.1
___________________ ___________________ ___________________
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TOTAL SECTION A: 21
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SECTION B
QUESTION 4
4.1 Compare the circuit diagrams below and answer the questions that follow.
CIRCUIT A CIRCUIT B
QUESTIONS CIRCUIT A CIRCUIT B
Is the switch CLOSED or 4.1.1 4.1.2
OPEN? (2) __________________ __________________
Will the bulb/s LIGHT-UP 4.1.3 4.1.4
in the circuit? (Yes / No) __________________ __________________
(2)
Is the circuit complete or 4.1.5 4.1.6
incomplete? (2) __________________ __________________
(6)
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4.2 Draw the circuit diagram of the circuit below.
Sketch /Circuit Circuit diagram
(3)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 Define the following terms.
5.1.1 Conductors
_________________________________________________________________ (2)
5.1. 2 An Astronaut
_________________________________________________________________ (2)
5.1.3 Gravity
_________________________________________________________________ (2)
5.1.4 An Orbit
_________________________________________________________________ (2)
5.1.5 Optical telescope
_________________________________________________________________ (2)
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QUESTION 6
6.1 How are fossil fuels formed? (1)
6.2 Why is electricity so expensive?
__________________________________________________________________ (2)
6.3 What type of electrical appliances in our homes uses the most energy in a specific
time?
__________________________________________________________________(1)
6.4 How do you think saving electricity will reduce the demand on ESKOM’s power
stations?
__________________________________________________________________ (2)
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QUESTION 7
7.1 Study the table below on the rotation, revolution, and temperatures of the planets in
our Solar System and answer the questions that follow.
Planet Length of year Length of a day Average
Temperature
Mercury 88 Earth days 58 Earth days -180 °C to +430 °C
Venus 225 Earth days 243 Earth days 453 °C
Earth 365.242 Earth 24 hours -13 °C to 37 °C
days
Mars 687 Earth days 25 hours -123 °C to 7 °C
Jupiter 12 Earth days 10 hours -153 °C
Saturn 29 Earth days 10 hours -185 °C
Uranus 84 Earth days 18 hours -214 °C
Neptune 164 Earth days 19 hours -225 °C
7.1.1 How long will a day be on Mars? __________________ (1)
7.1.2 Which planet is the coldest? What is its temperature?
_____________________________________ (1)
7.1.3 Give reasons for your answer to Question 7.1.2
_______________________________________________________________ (2)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 21
TOTAL SECTION B: 29
GRAND TOTAL : 50
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