SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Science and Technology Education Cluster

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
EXAMINATIONS – JUNE 2019

Module Name Science Toolbox Codes EDNS111E1

Duration 3 hours Marks 135
Mrs M Good, Dr A James,
Internal Examiners Internal Moderator Dr T Chirikure
Dr L Kolobe & Dr L Molefe

Paper One - Theory

Student Number : Seat Number :

Signature :

Instructions:
• This question paper consists of four sections and eighteen typed pages including this cover page.
Please check that you have all of them.
• Answer all questions on the question paper.
• If the space is insufficient, use the blank space at the end of each section, or on the back of this
cover page and label your answer clearly.
• Please read the questions carefully and write legibly.
• DO NOT TURN THE PAGE OR START WRITING UNTIL INSTRUCTED BY THE INVIGILATOR.

Section Marks Obtained

Question Total Marks
Examiner Moderator
A. Literacy 1 15
B. Physics 2 6
3 28
C. Biology 4 20
5 12
6 12
7 6
D. Chemistry 8 21
9 15
MAXIMUM 135

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 Section A – Literacy

Question One

1.1 Many Biology terms have Latin or Greek roots. Use each root below and its meaning to:
(a) Write a term using the root, and (2)
(b) construct a sentence using the term you have written. (2)

Root Meaning a. Term and b. Sentence

a.
b.

1.1.1 Pro- before

a.

1.1.2 Iso- same

1.2 Study the concept map on the next page and construct five sentences from it. (5)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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1.3 Write a short paragraph on learning about the 10 deadliest diseases in Africa. (6)

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 Section B – Physics

Useful Constants: c = 3,00 x 108 m.s-1

𝟏𝟏 𝟏𝟏 𝟏𝟏 𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒊
Useful Formulae: 𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒊 . 𝒔𝒔𝒔𝒔𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒊 = 𝒏𝒏𝒓𝒓 𝒔𝒔𝒔𝒔𝒔𝒔 𝒓𝒓 + = 𝒎𝒎 = −
𝒅𝒅𝒐𝒐 𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒊 𝒇𝒇 𝒅𝒅𝒐𝒐

Question Two

2.1 Rewrite the following number using scientific notation and giving only 3 significant figures:

106 562 cm = (2)

2.2 Convert 850 μg to kg (2)

2.3 Determine the reading on the triple-beam balance,

together with the uncertainty in the reading. (2)

[6 marks]

Question Three

3.1 For each of the following multiple-choice questions, circle the letter corresponding to the most correct
answer.

3.1.1 When cyan and yellow inks are mixed in equal proportions, the resulting colour is: (2)

A. black
B. blue
C. green
D. red

3.1.2 When magenta light shines on a piece of paper that is yellow under white light, then the paper
appears: (2)

A. black
B. cyan
C. red
D. white
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 3.1.3 Light is shown reflecting off a curved surface in the diagrams below. Which of the diagrams is
correct? (2)

A. B. C. D.

3.1.4 Which of the lenses shown below is not a converging lens? (2)

A. B. C. D.

3.2 In the diagram below, an object (‘F’ shape) is shown in front of a plane mirror.

mirror

3.2.1 Without drawing any rays, accurately draw in the image of ‘F’ on the diagram. (2)

3.2.2 Which term correctly describes this image - real or virtual? Justify your choice. (2)

3.3 A rectangular transparent prism is surrounded by air (n = 1,00). Light traveling

in the air is incident at the prism boundary at point A as shown in the diagram. 40°
A 60°
3.3.1 Determine the refractive index of the prism. (4)

B
air Transparent
material

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 3.3.2 Will the refracted ray undergo total internal reflection at point B? Show all working/reasoning.
(4)

3.4 An object which is 40.0 cm high is placed 80.0 cm to the left of a converging lens with a focal length of
30.0 cm. A diverging lens with a focal length of 20.0 cm is placed 110 cm to the right of the converging
lens.

3.4.1 Use ray tracing to determine the position of the image formed by the converging lens. Draw all
three principle rays. The principle axis, lens and object have been drawn to scale for you already in
the diagram below. The scale is 1 cm represents 10 cm. (4)
Converging lens

f f

3.4.2 Now, using data from the previous question, calculate the position of the final image that is
formed by the combination of the converging and diverging lenses. (4)

[28 marks]

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 Section C – Biology

Question 4: MULTIPLE CHOICE

For each of the following questions, circle the letter corresponding to the most correct answer.

4.1 Jean Baptiste de Lamarck’s views about evolution were erroneous because… (2)

A. he visualised organisms as moving towards a more perfect state.

B. he interpreted fossils as the remains of once existing animals that had become extinct
C. he proposed that certain traits inherited were the result of predominant use or permanent disuse of
organs.
D. people today do not consider him as the founder of evolutionary theories.

4.2 Charles Darwin, considered the founder of evolutionary theories, had limited theories. For example, unlike
the concept of Intelligent Design, he could… (2)

A. not explain how individuals transmit traits and why individuals vary.
B. only study finches’ bills.
C. only explain the concept of inheritance very well.
D. only explain the role of DNA in inheritance.

4.3 Which of the following information is not part of the evidence that evolutionists have used today to argue
that organisms developed from simple life forms and have changed over time? (2)

A. Genetics (molecular biology and homologous DNA sequences)

B. Earth’s geologic history (biogeography and continental drift)
C. Paleontology and geology (fossils)
D. Biochemistry (complex biochemical reactions that include biological machines)

4.4. Natural selection acts on variation. Which of the following is one of the sources of such variation? (2)

A. Sexual reproduction
B. The environment
C. A human being
D. None of the above

4.5 The concept of unity and diversity has been used today to explain... (2)

A. Darwin’s concept of descent with modification using adaptive radiation of finches on the Galapagos
island.
B. Darwin’s concept of how organisms changed from eukaryotes to prokaryotes.
C. Darwin’s concept of how DNA caused descent with modification.
D. All of the above.

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Refer to Figures 1 and 2 (on this and the following page) to respond to Questions 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Figure 1. The Geologic Record

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Figure 2. Two depictions of key events in life history

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4.6 If Homo sapiens first appeared at 11:59pm, at what time was the formation of Earth? (2)

A. 12:00 am.
B. 12:00 pm.
C. At about 4, 600 millions of years ago.
D. Between 4, 600 and 3, 850 millions of years ago.

4.7 The Earth’s history in 24 hours (h) suggests that the Cambrian explosion was at about…. (2)

A. 500 millions of years ago

B. 23:00 h
C. 22:00 h
D. 21:07 h

4.8 The last mass extinction in which dinosaurs disappeared was during _____ at _____. (2)

A. Mesozoic era; 23:40 h

B. Cenozoic era; 23:40 h
C. Mesozoic era; 21:40 h
D. Cenozoic era; 23:59 h

4.9 The Jurassic park movies’ concept might have been born out of the fact that…. (2)

A. Jurassic was a period in which gymnosperms continued as dominant plants to accommodate

dinosaurs.
B. Jurassic was a period of dinosaurs.
C. Jurassic was a period in which dinosaurs evolved and radiated.
D. Jurassic was a period of origin of mammals and dinosaurs evolved and radiated.

4.10 Which era and period were marked by vascular forests that contributed to the increased atmospheric
oxygen? (2)

A. Paleozoic; Carboniferous.
B. Paleozoic; Silurian.
C. Paleozoic; Ordovician.
D. Carboniferous; Paleozoic.

[20 marks]

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Question 5

Figure 3 on the right represents a model of a cell.

5.1 Is this a plant or an animal cell? Give a reason

for your answer. (1 + 1 = 2)

5.2 Identify the structures labelled A, B and C. (3)

A=
B=
Figure 3. A cell
C=

5.3 Describe (i) one way in which the cell in Fig. 3 differs from a prokaryote cell (e.g., bacterial cell), and (ii)
one way in which they are similar. (2)

They differ…..

They are similar….

5.4 State the functions of structures D (small dots) and E in a cell. (1 x 2 = 2)

Structure D:

Structure E:

5.5 5.5.1 List one organ in which E is found in large quantities. (1)

5.5.2 Support your answer by providing a reason why E is numerous in this organ. (2)

[12 marks]

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Question 6

6.1 Use the dichotomous key in

Figure 4 to identify the class or
order or phylum (e.g., insecta,
arachnida, crustacea, isopoda,
ampipoda, diptera, nematoda,
platyhelminthes, hirudinea and
oligochaeta) of each of the
aquatic invertebrates A, C, D
and J listed below. (4)

A-

C-

D-

J-

Figure 4. A key to aquatic invertebrates

6.2 A photographer captured a very rare moment of a British weasel

(Mustela nivalis) trying to prey on the European green woodpecker
(Picus viridis).

6.2.1 What is the genus for this particular Woodpecker species? (1)

6.2.2 The five eukaryotes that are illustrated in Figure 5 on the next page share the same order (i.e.,
Carnivora) as the British weasel. Use the phylogenetic tree (Figure 5) to complete the table on the
next page.

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 Domain in which the Weasel belongs to. (1)
Its kingdom (1)
Its family (1)
Its genus (1)
Its species (2)

6.2.3 Refer to your Table in 2.6.2 to deduce

the name of a species (from the figure)
that may be the closest relative of the
British weasel. (1)

Figure 5. Phylogenetic classification using British weasel.

[12 marks]

Question 7

Figure 6 on the
right shows
homologies of the
forelimb in six
vertebrates.

Anatomy (comparative
anatomy &
homologous structures)
has since been used by
evolutionists as
evidence to argue that
organisms developed
from simple life forms
and have changed over
time.
Figure 6. Homologies of the forelimb in vertebrates

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7.1 Using the forelimbs of the bird and the bat above:

7.1.1 Define the terms homology and analogy. (4)

7.1.2 Provide an example in each case. (2)

Homology

Definition:

Example:

Analogy

Definition:

Example:

[6 marks]

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 Section D – Chemistry

Question 8

8.1 Dalton’s Atomic theory postulated that atoms were hard, indestructible spheres. However, you also
learned that atoms consist of a nucleus, with protons and neutrons, and electrons which occupy space
outside the nucleus.

8.1.1 So far, which of Dalton’s postulates/proposals have been revised? (2)

8.1.2 Is it sometimes still useful to think of atoms as hard, indestructible spheres? Please explain your
response. (2)

8.2 “Models are tentative schemes or structures that correspond to real objects, events, or classes of events,
and that have explanatory power…. Models take many forms, including physical objects, plans, mental
constructs, mathematical equations and computer simulations.” (National Research Council, p.117).
Several models of the atom have been proposed by different scientists.

8.2.1 Draw and briefly describe key features of Rutherford’s model of an atom. (5)

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 8.2.2 What was the basis (i.e. findings of the experiment he conducted) of Rutherford’s proposal/model
of the atom? (2)

8.2.3 What was Rutherford’s major discovery? (2)

8.2.4 How was Rutherford’s model discredited? (2)

8.3 The diagram below shows electrons moving from left to right in a cathode-ray tube.

8.3.1 Label the following on the diagram: anode, cathode, and electron. (3)
8.3.2 Draw an arrow showing how the path of the electrons will be affected by the placement of the
negatively and positively charged plates. (2)

8.3.3 Thomson confirmed the existence of an atom as proposed by Dalton. Furthermore, Thomson
discovered the existence of another sub-atomic particle with certainty. Which particle is this? (1)

[21 marks]

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Question Nine

Use the particle theory to explain each of the following phenomena.

9.1 Why do solids dissolve faster when…

9.1.1 the liquid is hot? (3)

9.1.2 lumps are broken up? (3)

9.1.3 the mixture is stirred? (3)

9.2 Why do clothes dry faster…

9.2.1 on a hot day than a cold day? (3)

9.2.2 when it is windy compared to when it is still? (3)

[15 marks]
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