FACULTY EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT MATHS, SCIENICE & SPORT EDUCATION

SUBJECT INTEGRATED NATURAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH
EDUCATION
SUBJECT CODE EMSU 35IO
DATE NOVEMBER 20I5
DURATION 3 HOI]RS MARKS 100

NOVEMBER REGULAR EXAMINATION 2OI5

Examiner: Ms C. Utete

Internal Moderator: Dr H.U. Kandjeo-Marenga

This paper consists of 5 pages excluding the cover page.

INSTRUCTIONS
.\nsrrer all questions.
There are three components paper
. Biolog)
. Chemistr)
. Ph) sics
\umber l,our questions correcti,, and cleiirll,
+. \\'orli in an orderlv war and present vour work as neatlv as possibie.
j While most of the marlis will be awarded t-r-,r ce.ntent. candidates must bexr: ilr
mind the imr,:rtance i-.f presentetious" i e insigirt ancl critici-Lithinking.
l1 i-alcr-ilators mal be used. but ma\ nr\t be sharetl am(lng studenis
.\ periodic teble is ilttached.

TIi\IVERSITY OF NAMIBIA EXAI\III{ATIO1\S

 SECTION A

BIOLOGY

QUESTTON 1

Choose suitable terms from the list below that matches each of the following descriptions: (s)

Cell, phylogeny, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, evolution, cladogram

1.1. The science that explores the evolutionary relationship among organisms and seeks
to reconstruct evolutionary history.

1".2. The science of naming organisms and grouping them into logical categories.

1.3. ls a change, over time, in the characteristics of a population of a species that can result in

the production of a new sPecies

1.4. This is a system that uses two Latin names- generic and specific for each species of
o rga nisms.

1.5. A structural and functional unit of living organtsms

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QUESTION 2

Complete the table below by indicating the kingdoms that fall under each domain. (6)

Foo*u, I archaea lbacteria eukarva

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Fig. 2 and Fig.3 show a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell respectively.

Fig.2 Fig.3

3. 1. State the differences between these two cells in terms of the nucleus and organelles. (4)

3.2. Name 3 features that are found in both cells and state their ftrnctions. (6)

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QUESTION 4

The diagrams show the stages of the life cycles of two animals, A and B.

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Nletamorphosis may occur in either 3 or 4 stages depending on the type of insect

,1.1 lrlame the missing stages from the life cycles. (2)

-1.2 Identify and describe the type r:f metamorphosis 1n u666 617cle (q

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QUESTION 5

Water pollutents may play a role in the aging and de,lth of a lake. Suggest 3 ways of reducrng water

pr:llution. [-1]

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TOTAL: 35
 SECTION B

CHEMISTRY

QUESTION 5

6.1.Write the long s,p,d,f electronic configuration and the noble gas notation for carbon. (2)

6.2.Explain what is meant by electrovalent bond and covalent bond. (6)

6.3. Carbon combines with otheratoms in chemical reactionsto mal<e compounds. Draw, only

showing the valence shells a dot-and- cross diagram to show the bonding between carbon

and oxygen in carbon dioxide. (3)

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QUESTION 7

7.1. Sodium is more reactive that lithium. Why? (2)

7.2.The table below shows the reactions of some metals with oxygen and with water.

Metal Reaction with oxygen Reaction with water

sodium Burns easilv Verv rapid reaction with cold water
copper Does not burn but surface quickly No reaction
turns black
zt nc Burns, but only at high temperatures No reaction with cold water but reacts
ouicklv with steam.
A Burns easily when heated
B Does not burn and remains
unchanged on heating

r-.2.7 Place the five metals in order of reactivity, u;ith the most reactive first (s)

1 .2) Predrct the reactions of me tals A and B with water. (2t

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QUESTION 8

3 1. State Boyie s law. i-Il

8.1., Describe the preparation. collection and test ior hrTdrogen gas in the laboratory \l)
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 QUESTION 9

ln a tabular form, distinguish between physical and chemical changes

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fotal: 35

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PHYSICS

QUESTION 10

10.1. Define the term power and state its S.l. unit. (2)

10.2. A weight lifter uses a force of 50 N to push a load of 150kg through a distance of 30 m in 20

seconds.

L0.2.1,. What is the work done by the weightlifter? (3)

L0.2.2. Calculate the power of the weightlifter. (3)

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QUEST]ON 11.

11.1. Define natural resources and give any 3 practicalexamples of such resources within the Namibian

'context. (s)

1-1.2. State any 2 major advantages and L disadvantage that can be derived from developing

renewable energy resources in Namibia (3r

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QUESTION 12

12.1.What is a resultant vector ? (l)

i2.i 5uppo;e vEcioi A has a niaqi-:iluije oi S ft:warcls north and vector B is perpenclicr-tiar'

lo A',vith a rnagnitucie cf 6 to'ryai'ds east. What is the magnltr-rcje of A + B? (-r l

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QUESTION 13

13.1.Explain what you understand by the term DENS|TY (2)

13.2.Jack hasa book, rulerand balance. Explain howhe can find thedensityof the bool< using

the tools that he has. (6)

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Total: 30

Total [35 + 35 + 30 = 100]

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