Science

Grade 6
April , 2019
Practice Test

1.Define the term ‘Environment.’

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2. List three (3) types of environment.
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3. Farmer Ted received some Tilapia and some Red Snapper. He does not have the right
environment to rear them. If he decides to keep them, what should he rear them in and how
should he go about it?
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4. State two (2) uses/importance of forests.
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5. Identify two (2) dangerous activities that can negatively affect forests.
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6. What is Soil Erosion?
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7.Name two (2) activities that can contribute to soil erosion.
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8. The cutting down of trees is called deforestation and Farmer Ted is guilty of the offence of
‘Illegal Deforestation.’ He is summoned to court to answer charges. If you were Farmer Ted,
state two (2) reasons you would give the judge to justify your action. Describe one negative
effect of deforestation. ___________________________________________________________
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9. Why is it important to preserve our trees?
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10. List two (2) advantages of living on hilly areas and one (1) disadvantage of living on the
plains.
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11. Define ‘Pollution.’

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12. Describe each type of pollution with the use of an example.

Land Pollution Water Pollution Air Pollution

13. Which of the following occurs as a result of pollutants, such as pesticides and fertilizers?

Increased greenhouse gas emissions Increased crop production

Increased water pollution Improved soil quality
14. Imagine the factory seen in the diagram above was in your community. Cite one (1) evidence
to support its harmful impact on the neighbouring environments.
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15. Name three (3) types of soil.

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16. Why is garden soil considered to be the best type of soil?
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17. Soil ‘A’ is very porous. It does not hold water. Soil ‘A’ is most likely to be _________ soil.
18. How can weak or degraded soil be considered?
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19. Label the ‘Layers of Soil’ diagram below.

20. What is the composition of the part labelled ‘1?’

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21. Which sections at #17 are affected by erosion? Justify your reason.
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22. Name any four environmental problems faced by today's world.

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23. The question below deals with conservation and preservation of the environment. Use a tick
(√) for examples that fall under the concepts.
Conservation Preservation
1. The sustainable use of natural resources which include
wildlife, air, water and what we get from earth.
2. The maintenance of the present state of our natural resources
that have not been touched by humans.
3. The promotion of wise utilization of resources that allows
their use in a manner that ensures their continued availability.

24. How does the burning of trees contribute to soil degradation?

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25. Tick off the causes and effects of climate change|

Causes of Climate Change Effects of Climate Change

Emissions from cars, trucks and Birth of more animals

other vehicles

Daily cool winds Melting of the ice caps at the

poles

Fossil fuel emissions from power Global temperatures constantly

plants rising

26. Andrew wants to dispose of solid materials such as paper, blocks of wood,
bottles, plastics, books, electronic devices and other household materials. You
arrive at his house and saw him packaging the materials, what advice would you
give to him.
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27. Using the 3R’s concept, suggest to Andrew how he can preserve the materials
and avoid dumping them.
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28. Garbage dumped on the streets of Mona Town has now become an
environmental hazard. If you were the Mayor of Mona Town, what would you do to
address this situation?
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29. Shane does not believe that the dumping of solid waste materials can lead to
flooding. Use an example to explain that possibility to him.
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30. Explain the difference between an illuminated and a luminous object.

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31. Tick (√) whether the following objects are luminous or illuminated.
Objects Luminous Illuminated
The moon
Earth
Sun
A flashlight turned on
A lit candle
 A spoon
Humans
Stars
A lightbulb

32. Match each Term on the left with the best Descriptor on the right. Each Descriptor may be
used only once.
Term Descriptor
Diverging _________ A. Coming together
Converging _______ B. Curves inwards
Plane mirror ________ C. Spreading apart
Convex mirror _______ D. Is smooth and flat
Concave mirror _______ E. Curves outwards

33. Alicia blew across bottles B and C and heard two different sounds. Bottle C produced the
higher sound. Give a reason for your answer.

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34. Explain how white light is separated into the visible spectrum of light.
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35. ‘The sun is the main source of energy on earth.’ Use two (2) proofs to support the claim
above.
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36. What are the three (3) primary colours of light?
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37. List one (1) example of each of the surfaces listed below.
a. Smooth surface __________________
b. Rough surface __________________
38. Draw a picture of a concave lens.

39. On the diagram below, what is the name of the part labelled ‘f?’ _________________

40. Compare light and sound by stating two (2) properties of each.
Light
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Sound
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41. Differentiate between reflection and refraction of light.

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42. Jane is the young mother to Timothy, a six-month-old baby. She is searching for a good set
of pampers to buy. What properties of material should she take into consideration before buying?
Justify your answer.
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