GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
NOVEMBER 2020
GRADE 6
NATURAL SCIENCES AND
TECHNOLOGY
TIME: 1½ hours
MARKS: 60
12 pages
DISTRICT
NAME OF SCHOOL
EMIS-NUMBER
NAME AND SURNAME
GENDER BOY GIRL
SECTIONS A B C TOTAL
Questions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Mark Allocation 10 5 5 5 5 21 9 60
Learner Marks
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NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 2
GRADE 6
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions on this paper.
2. Read the instructions of each question carefully before answering.
3. Write neatly and legibly.
STRANDS
NATURAL SCIENCES ENERGY AND CHANGE
MATTER AND MATERIALS
TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND CONTROL
The question paper consists of SECTION A, SECTION B AND SECTION C
SECTION A: LOW SECTION B: MIDDLE SECTION C: HIGH ORDER
ORDER QUESTIONS/ ORDER QUESTIONS/ QUESTIONS/COGNITIVE
COGNITIVE LEVEL 1 COGNITIVE LEVEL 2, 3 & 4 LEVEL 5 & 6
Q1: Solution as special Q6: Dissolving, Electric Q7: Solids, liquids and
mixtures, Dissolving, circuits, Electric conductors gases, Solution as special
Mixtures and water and insulators, Systems to mixtures, Dissolving,
resources, Processes to solve problems, Mains Mixtures and water
purify water, Electric electricity resources, Processes to
circuits, Electric conductors purify water, Electric circuits,
and insulators, Systems to Electric conductors and
solve problems, Mains insulators, Systems to solve
electricity problems, Mains electricity
Q2: Electric circuits,
Electric conductors and
insulators, Systems to
solve problems, Mains
electricity, Dissolving
Q3: Dissolving
Q4: Water resources,
Processes to purify water,
Mains electricity, Electric
circuits
Q5: Dissolving, Electric
circuits, Electric conductors
and insulators, Systems to
solve problems, Mains
electricity
Total – 30 Total – 21 Total – 9
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NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 3
GRADE 6
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
Make a cross over the letter that shows the correct answer.
1.1 In an electric circuit, copper wire is normally used as a … (1)
A conductor. B polar device.
C converter. D source of energy.
1.2 A mixture of sand and water can be separated using the … method. (1)
A hand sorting B dissolving
C machine sorting D settling/decanting
1.3 A wetland is important because … (1)
A it removes pollution from water. B no life is sustained in it.
C we can swim in it. D it does not retain water.
1.4 An electric circuit can still work without a … connected to it. (1)
A battery B conductor
C switch D bulb
1.5 Water can be polluted by insoluble substances such as … (1)
A insecticides. B fertilisers.
C soap. D oil.
1.6 A solution is saturated when … (1)
A a solute can dissolve easily. B a solute is not able to dissolve
any more, leaving the undissolved
substances at the bottom.
C a solute dissolves too slowly. D a solute does not dissolve at all.
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1.7 If an electric cord is damaged, what do you do before using the appliance? (1)
A Ignore the electric cord and B Throw it away.
use the appliance.
C Ask granny to look at it. D Make sure the cord is replaced by
a qualified person/technician.
1.8 Which of these are non-renewable fossil fuels? (1)
A Oil, natural gas, and coal B Wind, sun and coal
C Coal, diesel and water D Natural gas, salt and sand
1.9 Eskom is not able to supply enough electricity because of … (1)
A having no turbines to generate B a shortage of staff uniforms.
electricity.
C a shortage of insulation D illegal connections overloading
materials. the system.
1.10 Every system requires the energy supply to work. Batteries/cells supply ...
energy for a system to work. (1)
A hydraulic B output
C input D solar
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GRADE 6
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.
NB: 2.6 is an example that has already been completed for you.
COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C
2.1 A process of straining a liquid to remove A Generator 2.1 –
unwanted solids
2.2 Two or more cells joined together B Filtering 2.2 –
2.3 A machine that makes electricity when it is C System 2.3 –
turned on
2.4 A disease that is carried and spread D Waterborne 2.4 –
through water
2.5 When you can see through a solution and E Translucent 2.5 –
there are no solid pieces visible
2.6 Substances that dissolve in a liquid F Battery 2.6 – G
G Solute
(5)
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NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 6
GRADE 6
QUESTION 3
Read the statements below about dissolving and answer the questions that follow.
The Gr. 6 class at Amandla Primary School conducted an experiment to
determine how the grain size of various sugars (10 grams each) affects the
rate of dissolving three types of sugar in 440 ml warm water (temperature –
60°C). Their results were recorded in the table below:
Beaker label Substance Size of grain Rate of dissolving
(Time in Seconds)
A Icing sugar Small 12
B Castor sugar Medium-sized 18
C Granulated sugar Large 30
3.1 Name the solvent used? (1)
3.2 Which variable was changed? (1)
3.3 Give one variable that was kept the same. (1)
3.4 Which type of sugar dissolved the fastest? (1)
3.5 Name one other substance that you could use in the place of sugar?
(1)
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NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 7
GRADE 6
QUESTION 4
Choose a word from the box below to complete each sentence.
settling sludge turbine input process output
4.1 _______________ occurs when you leave a mixture of dirty water to stand for
a while so that the heavier substances sink to the bottom.
4.2 The muddy substance found in water during the purification process is
called _______________ .
4.3 Steam from boiling water turns a _______________ and generator to make
electricity.
4.4 A system is made up of two or more parts that work together to do a specific
job. When a component goes into a circuit and provides energy to the circuit,
we say it is providing _______________ energy. As this energy is moved,
transferred or changed to another form, it is called the _______________
energy. [5]
QUESTION 5
Case Study: The Slime Dams of
Ekurhuleni
In the townships of Thema in
Ekurhuleni, some people live near the
old Vlakfontein mines. The people are
grateful for the houses and have
worked hard to buy them and take care
of them. But, in Thema, many slime
dams take in the wastewater from the
mines. The acid in the water turns the pool orange, green and blue. Many of
the neighbourhood children like to play on the banks of the dam. Some even
swim in the dams.
Vusi Thembekwayo is concerned. He visits the residents to warn them of the
dangers of the dams. The acid water that drains out of the mines and into the
dams can cause health problems and fatal diseases.
5.1 What is a slime dam?
(1)
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5.2 Name TWO problems that can be caused by acids from the mines.
(1 x 2) (2)
5.3 Why does the water in the pools turn orange, green and blue?
(1)
5.4 Is the water from slime dams healthy to use? Give a reason to support your
answer.
(1)
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TOTAL SECTION A: [30]
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NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 9
GRADE 6
SECTION B
QUESTION 6
6.1 Explain the importance of a design brief when designing a system to solve a
problem?
(2)
6.2 Give the difference between a complete circuit and an incomplete circuit in
a circuit.
6.2.1 Complete circuit:
(1)
6.2.2 Incomplete circuit:
(1)
6.3 What is the function of a switch in the circuit?
(1)
6.4 What is the difference between suspension and solution waste?
6.4.1 Suspension:
(1)
6.4.2 Solution:
(1)
6.5 Explain how the temperature of a solvent affects the rate of dissolving.
(2)
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6.6 Arrange the steps of how electricity is generated into the correct order.
Steps not in the right order Steps in the
correct order
(Use letters only)
A Electric current is transported by a system of Step 1:
electrical transmission lines and substations to
our homes.
B The boiling water produces steam that turns a Step 2:
turbine.
C At the power station, coal is ground into a fine Step 3:
powder.
D The heat generated from burning coal is used to Step 4:
boil water in a huge boiler.
E The turbine is linked to a generator which uses a Step 5:
coil to produce energy.
F The ground coal then goes into a container Step 6:
where it is burned.
G Coal is transported from a coal mine to a power Step 7:
station.
(7)
6.7 Draw a circuit diagram of a closed circuit using the picture below. Include all
the components in the picture.
Rubric for circuit diagram
Criteria Marks
Battery 1
Two bulbs 1
Closed switch 2
Copper wire 1
Total 5
Draw your circuit diagram here.
(5)
TOTAL SECTION B: [21]
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GRADE 6
SECTION C
QUESTION 7
The Gr. 6 class at Amandla Primary School conducted an experiment to
determine how the grain size of various sugars (10 grams each) affects the rate
of dissolving three types of sugar in 440 ml of warm water (temperature – 60°C).
Their results were recorded in the table below:
Beaker label Substance Size of grain Rate of Dissolving
(Time in seconds)
A Icing sugar Small 12
B Castor sugar Medium-sized 18
C Granulated sugar Large 30
7.1 Draw a bar graph to indicate the results of the investigation above.
TITLE:______________________
____________________________________
_______________________________________________
(6)
RUBRIC FOR GRAPH
Criteria Marks
x and y axis correctly labelled 2
Bars correctly plotted 3
Title of the graph 1
Total 6
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7.2 Give TWO reasons why electrical wires in electric circuits are covered in
plastic.
(2)
7.3 Would you say it is important to know which materials are conductors and
which materials are insulators? Give a reason to support your answer.
(1)
TOTAL SECTION C: [9]
TOTAL: 60
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