DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
GRADE 11
TERM 3
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
MEMORANDUM
Date: 12 September 2024
MARKS: 100
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1. Multiple choice questions:
1.1.1. C
1.1.2. D
1.1.3. A
1.1.4. D
1.1.5. B (5 x 2 = 10)
1.2. Match column B with column A:
1.2.1. F
1.2.2. A
1.2.3. G
1.2.4. H
1.2.5. B
(5 x 2 = 10)
1.3. Agricultural term:
1.3.1. Stamen
1.3.2. Petals / Corolla
1.3.3. Tape placement / Strip application
1.3.4. Pollination
1.3.5. Transpiration suction
(5 x 2 = 10)
1.4. Replace the underlined word:
1.4.1. Green manure
1.4.2. Alkaline soil
1.4.3. Dicotyl
1.4.4. Single house
1.4.5. Germination
(5)
2. QUESTION 2
2.1. PHOTOSYNTHESIS
2.1.1. A - Photosynthesis
B - Respiration (2)
2.1.2. Chloroplast (1)
2.1.3. - Sunlight
- Water (H2O)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Chlorophyll
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- Temperature (any 4) (4)
2.1.4.
Photosynthesis Respiration
This is an anabolic process. This is a catabolic process.
Energy from the sun is used to build Energy is released and energy-rich
energy-rich organic compounds such compounds, such as carbohydrates
as carbohydrates from simple inorganic and fats, are broken down into simpler
compounds. substances, e.g. carbon dioxide and
water.
Occurs during the day in sunlight. Occurs during the day and night.
Energy from the sun is used. Chemical potential energy is released.
The rate of photosynthesis is about 30 The rate is much slower than that of
times that of respiration. photosynthesis.
The oxygen that is released is used by Oxygen from the atmosphere is used to
animals for respiration and the carbon convert the carbohydrates back to
dioxide that is released is used by carbon dioxide and water.
plants for photosynthesis.
Water is absorbed from the soil Water is released into the atmosphere
(any 2 differences) (4)
2.1.5. Storage organs
a) Stems / Roots / Leaves / Seeds / Fruits (any 2) (2)
b) See list below (any 2 under the correct heading) (2)
• Stems
Potatoes (fleshy, thickened underground stem)
Ginger (underground horizontal stem / rhizome)
Onions (short, underground stem)
Sugarcane / Figs (aerial stem)
• Carrots
Sweet potatoes (fleshy, lateral root tubers)
Carrot and beetroot (stored in taproot)
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• Leaves
Onions (modified leaf bases)
Cabbage, spinach, lettuce
Celery (stalks)
• Seed
Sunflower seed
Bean seeds
Corn kernels
• Fruits
Soft fruits and citrus fruits (fleshy fruits) Nuts (Dry fruits)
2.2. Temperature affects photosynthesis
2.2.1. If temperature is too high, the photosynthesis enzymes willbe destroyed
and photosynthesis will not be able to take place/ plant will die. (2)
2.2.2. Carbon dioxidelight intensityavailability of water
presence of chlorophyll (any 2) (2)
2.2.3 - Training of crops
- Pruning of plants
- Plant spacing
- Use of greenhouses (4)
3. QUESTION 3
3.1.1 Root pressure
Osmotic flow
Transpiration suction (any 2) (2)
3.1.2 Osmotic flowis the movement of water through cells by means of
osmosis caused by an osmotic gradient.
Transpiration suctionis the upward suction force acting on the water
column exerted when water is lost during transpiration. (4)
3.1.3 The stoma / stoma (1)
3.1.4 -Water transports nutrients from the soil to the roots and to
the leaves.
- Water transports the products of photosynthesis from the leaves to the
plant organs for storage.
- Water provides structural support to plants.
- Water regulates plant temperature.
- Water provides the medium for metabolic processes such as
photosynthesis
and breathing. (Any 3) (3)
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3.1.5 a) A – Passive recording
B – Active recording (2)
b) A does not require energy in the form of ATP, while B energy
need
OR
In A, the movement is along the concentration gradientwhere
the movement at B is against the concentration gradient (2)
3.1.6 a) A – Phosphorus✓
B – Potassium✓
C – Micro✓
D – Leaf chlorosis✓ (4)
b) -Soil analysis✓
-Plant analysis✓ (2)
3.1.7 -Soil texture ✓
-Soil pH ✓ (2)
3.2.1 Nitrogen (N)phosphorus(P)and potassium (K) (3)
3.2.2 17% (1)
3.2.3 Phosphorus / P (1)
3.2.4 Bag A: %P = 1 /11 x 15 = 1.36%P
Bag B: %P = 1/14 x 17 = 1.21%P
Bag A has the most phosphorus/P (5)
3.3.1 Green manurecompostfarm manuresewage waste (any 2) (2)
3.3.2 There are bacteriaon the roots of soybeans (legumes) that the
nitrogen gas in the soil converts to a usable form (nitrates)and
therefore it is not necessary to add extra fertilizer to the fields. (3)
4. QUESTION 4
4.1.1. 1 - Anther
2 – Stigma
3 – Petal
4 – Ovary
5 – Flower stalk (5)
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