GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
2015
GRADE 6

NATURAL SCIENCES AND

TECHNOLOGY

NAME OF LEARNER: ___________________________________________

GRADE 6: _________

MARKS: 50

TIME: 90 minutes

10 pages

P.T.O.
 NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 2

GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION

NATURAL SCIENCES AND

TECHNOLOGY

TIME: 90 minutes
MARKS: 50

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of SECTION A, SECTION B and SECTION C based on the
prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.

SECTION A: COGNITIVE LEVEL 1

QUESTION 1: Electrical systems, mains electricity, astronomy
QUESTION 2: Electrical systems, astronomy
QUESTION 3: Electrical systems, astronomy
QUESTION 4: Electrical systems, astronomy
QUESTION 5: Electrical systems

SECTION B: COGNITIVE LEVEL 2

QUESTION 6: Astronomy
QUESTION 7: Electrical systems, mains electricity
QUESTION 8: Design process, astronomy

SECTION C: COGNITIVE LEVEL 3

QUESTION 9: Electrical systems,
QUESTION 10: Mains electricity

2. Answer ALL THREE sections completely.

3. When answering questions, candidates must apply their knowledge, skills and insight.

4. ALL questions must be answered on the question paper.

5. Write neatly and legibly.

P.T.O.
 NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 3

SECTION A
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1

Draw a circle around the letter of the correct answer.

1.1 What is the symbol for a battery?

A
B
C
D (1)

1.2 Chemical energy can be found in the … .

A bulb.
B switch.
C cell.
D circuit. (1)

1.3 Insulators are usually … .

A metals.
B switches.
C wool.
D non-metals. (1)

1.4 A … is turned to generate electricity.

A non-metal
B cooling tower
C condenser
D turbine (1)

It takes the earth … days to orbit the sun once?

1.5
A 360
B 365
C 365¼
D 365½ (1)
(5)

P.T.O.
 NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 4

QUESTION 2
TRUE OR FALSE

Read the statement below and decide if it is true or false. Draw a circle around T
for True and F for False.

2. 1 A battery is a collection of electrical cells. T F (1)

2. 2 Metals are usually good conductors of electricity. T F (1)

2. 3 Fossil fuels were formed in the earth’s crust over thousands of years. T F (1)

2. 4 Pluto is the smallest planet in our solar system. T F (1)

2. 5 Hydro-electricity is considered a renewable source of energy. T F (1)

(5)

QUESTION 3
GIVE ONE WORD

Read the sentence and choose one word to explain it.

3.1 The pathway of a celestial body around a star

__________________________ (1)

3.2 A material through which an electricity current can flow

__________________________ (1)

3.3 Attraction between the sun and a planet

__________________________ (1)

3.4 The layer of gas around a planet

__________________________ (1)

3.5 The four furthest and largest planets

__________________________ (1)
(5)

P.T.O.
 NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 5

QUESTION 4
MATCHING ITEMS

Match the word in Column A with the sentence in Column B. Write the letter in Column C.

Example: 4.6 Earth ______ is the only planet with life. 4.6 = H (earth)

Column A Column B Column C

4.1 A Energy 1. A … cannot carry a flow of electricity 4.1 =
2. … is the largest planet in our solar
4.2 B Cell 4.2 =
system.
4.3 C Venus 3. … is also known as the evening star. 4.3 =
4.4 D Switch 4. Electricity is a form of … . 4.4 =
4.5 E Jupiter 5. … is a source of energy. 4.5 =
F Conductor
G Insulator (5)

QUESTION 5

Look at the picture below. Draw a circuit diagram using the correct symbols, according to
this picture.

Off

(5)
TOTAL SECTION A: 25
P.T.O.
 NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 6

SECTION B

QUESTION 6

Write the names of the missing planets in the spaces provided.

Sun

Mercury

____________________
_____

Earth OUR SOLAR SYSTEM

____________________
_____

____________________
_____

____________________
_____

Uranus

(5)
____________________
_____

P.T.O.
 NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 7

QUESTION 7

Choose any TWO electrical appliances. Give the name of the appliance (Column 1). What
do we use it for? (Second column) In the “From” and “To” columns what type of energy is
changed and to what is it changed?

What do we use it Energy conversion

Name of appliance
for? From To
7.1

7.2

(8)

P.T.O.
 NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 8

QUESTION 8

You are given an opportunity to visit the moon. You are expected to design a four-wheeled
vehicle to assist you when travelling on the surface of the moon.

Rewrite the correct sequence of the design process in the table below.

PROCESS ANSWER
Communicate 8.1
Make 8.2
Investigate 8.3
Evaluate 8.4
Design 8.5 (5)

TOTAL SECTION B: 18

P.T.O.
 NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 9

SECTION C

QUESTION 9

Carefully study the three diagrams (9.1–9.3) below. The electrical circuits are not working. Give
a reason why the bulbs do not light up in each diagram. Write your answers at 9.1–9.3.

9.1 9.2

9.3

9.1

9.2

9.3
(3)

P.T.O.
 NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 10

QUESTION 10

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

Mr and Mrs Smith live in a suburb called Modder East. They live in a comfortable house.
They use a variety of electrical appliances as shown in the graph below. Their electricity bill
is very high.

10.1 Identify the appliance that uses the most electricity.

________________________________________________________ (1)

10.2 Identify the appliance that uses the least electricity.

________________________________________________________ (1)

10.3 What is the total power rating (in Watts) of all the appliances used in the house?

________________________________________________________ (1)

10.4 What is the total power usage of the security lights?

________________________________________________________ (1)

TOTAL SECTION C: [4]

TOTAL: 50
END