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This 7-page document consists of a grade 8 natural sciences examination with 60 marks and a time allotment of 1 hour. It contains 7 questions testing knowledge of topics including the solar system, light, electricity, and astronomy. Students are instructed to answer all questions by writing the answers neatly in their answer sheet while numbering them according to the question paper.

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NS Grade 8 Test November 2021 Past Paper

This 7-page document consists of a grade 8 natural sciences examination with 60 marks and a time allotment of 1 hour. It contains 7 questions testing knowledge of topics including the solar system, light, electricity, and astronomy. Students are instructed to answer all questions by writing the answers neatly in their answer sheet while numbering them according to the question paper.

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GRADE 8

Natural Sciences
November Examination

MARKS: 60

TIME: 1hour

This question paper consists of 7 pages.

Grade 8 NS Examination November 2021


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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of FOUR questions. Answer ALL the questions
in your answer sheet.
2. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in
this question paper.
3. Write neatly and legibly.

QUESTION 1: Multiple-choice questions

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 numbers (1.1 to 1.10) in your answer sheet e.g.
1.11 G.

1.1 There are … of galaxies across the Universe

A. thousands
B. ten thousand
C. million
D. billion (1)

1.2 Which one is the correct arrangement according to size?


A. Star, constellation, Universe, Galaxy
B. Star, Universe, constellation, Galaxy
C. Star, Galaxy, constellation, Universe
D. Star, constellation, Galaxy, Universe
(1)
1.3 A transparent substance or object ….
A. does not allow light to pass through
B. allows light to pass through
C. is not part of the visible light
D. allows some light to pass though (1)

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1.4 Refraction is the bending of light as it enters a …
A. different medium
B. colorful medium
C. similar medium
D. a circular medium (1)

1.5 A pinhole camera uses light passed through a very …


A. flat hole
B. triangular hole
C. small hole
D. smooth hole (1)

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QUESTION 2: ENERGY TRANSFER IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Use the diagram to answer some of the questions that follow.

2.1 What is the aim of this investigation? (2)


2.2 Explain how the coil works in this practical activity. (2)
2.3 In the diagram below, which effect of electric current is being shown? (2)

2.3.2 Explain why an insulated wire must be used. (2)


2.3.3 What do we call the design shown? (1)
2.4 What is a parallel circuit? (2)
2.5 How do bulbs connected in series affect resistance? (1)
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QUESTION 3: VISIBLE LIGHT

4.1 What is visible light? (2)


4.2 Mention any two colours of the visible light. (2)
4.3 Use the diagram to answer the questions that follow:

4.3.1 What does i represent? (1)


4.3.2 What does r represent? (1)
4.4 Study the diagram and answer the question that follow.

4.4.1 Why does the part of the pencil that is in the water seem to bend? (2)
[8]
QUESTION 5: The Solar System

5.1 What is the Sun? (1)


5.2 How old is the Sun? (1)
5.3 Discuss how the Sun relates to the Solar System. (2)
5.4 Where do we find the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud? (2)

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5.5 Refer to the table to answer the questions that follow:
Planet Name Number of Orbit Period Day length in Average Distance from
moons around the hours temperature the Sun (million
Sun km)

1. Mercury None 88 days 4222.6 167 °C 57.9

2. Venus None 225 days 2802.0 464 °C 108.2

3. Earth 1 365.25 days 24.0 15 °C 149.6

4. Mars 2 687 days 24.7 - 65 °C 206.6

5. Jupiter 67 12 years 9.9 -110 °C 740.5

6. Saturn 62 29 years 17.2 -140 °C 1352.6

7. Uranus 27 84 years 10.7 -195 °C 2741.3

8. Neptune 13 166 years 16.1 -200 °C 4444.5

5.5.1 How long is a year in Mercury? (1)


5.5.2 Which planet is the hottest to live in? (1)
5.5.3 Thabo is 14 years old, if he was on Mars how old would he be now? (2)
5.5.4 What would make it difficult for you to drink water in Neptune? (2)
5.5.5 Give one gas planet and one terrestrial planet. (2)
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QUESTION 6: Beyond the Solar System

Answer the following questions:

6.1 In which galaxy is the Solar system? (2)


6.2 Describe the Milky Way Galaxy. (2)
6.3 What would happen if a star could fall where you are staying? (2)
6.4 Discuss the difference between a light year and a light minute. (4)
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QUESTION 7: Looking into space
Answer the following questions
7.1 What time do we see stars? (1)
7.2 What is a telescope? (2)
7.3 How can you tell the difference between a star and a planet at night? (2)
7.4 Between Galileo Galilee and Hans Lippershey who invented the telescope? (1)
7.5 Describe the conditions suitable for looking into space. (2)
7.6 Between the James Webb and the Hubble telescope which one is powerful? (1)
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