Grade 9 Technology Worksheet

Comparing fixed and moveable dwellings

1. Look carefully at diagrams A to E. In each case, answer the multiple choice questions
by means of a tick √. In some cases you may want to tick more than one option.

A B C

D E

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A B C D E
1 Who would live in this?
a) North American Indians
b) Bedouin
c) Shack dwellers
d) Rural Nguni
e) Mongolians
2 What is it made from?
a) pressed animal hair – felt
b) animal skins
c) corrugated iron, cardboard etc.
d) fabric and posts
e) clay and thatch
3 The characteristics are:
a) stable
b) stiff / rigid
c) strong
d) stable and strong
e) stable and flexible
4 The temperature in the dwelling is:
a) cool in summer
b) warm in winter
c) both a) and b)
d) cold in winter / hot in summer
e) same as the outside temperature
5 The advantage is that:
a) material is easily available
b) portable
c) cheap
d) durable
e) environmentally friendly
[45 marks]

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Suggested Solutions

Question Possible Answers

number marks
45 marks
A B C D E
1 Who would live in this?
b) North American Indians √
b) Bedouin √
c) Shack dwellers √
d) Rural Nguni √
e) Mongolians √
2 What is it made from?
a) pressed animal hair – felt √
b) animal skins √
c) corrugated iron, cardboard etc. √
d) fabric and posts √
e) clay and thatch √
3 The characteristics are:
a) stable
b) stiff / rigid √
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c) strong
d) stable and strong √
e) stable and flexible √ √ √
4 The temperature in the dwelling is:
a) cool in summer √
b) warm in winter √
c) both a) and b) √ √
d) cold in winter / hot in summer √
e) same as the outside temperature
5 The advantage is that:
a) material is easily available √ √ √
b) portable √ √ √
c) cheap √ √ √ ? √
d) durable √
e) environmentally friendly √ √ √ √

[45 marks]

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