GRADE 5 OCTOBER 2023

SCIENCE TEST 35 MARKS

NAME:…………………………………………………………………………………..
MAGNETS

1. What is a magnet?
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2. What do we call the ends of magnets?
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3. What is the difference between attract and repel?
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4. What happens when you bring two poles of a magnet that are the same close each other?
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5. What happens when you bring two poles of a magnet that are not the same close to each
other?
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……………………………………………………………………………………(1)
6. Label the two types of magnets below. Write the name under the magnet. (2)

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7. Complete the table below about magnetic and non-magnetic objects.

8. What is the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic substances?

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9. What is the difference between contact and non-contact forces?
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10. Write one example of a non-contact force.
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11. Objects made out of ……………………………., , …………………………..
and ……………………………………… are non-magnetic.

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 THE SUN AND THE EARTH

1. What is natural light?

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2. Write one object which gives us natural light.
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3. What is artificial light?
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4. Write one example of artificial light.
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5. Why do we have day and night here on Earth?
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6. Draw a diagram showing the sun and the Earth. In your diagram show day and night. (2)

7. The spinning movement of the Earth on its axis is called ………………………………..

(1)
8. The Earth takes …………………………….to complete one…………………………..(2)

END OF TEST. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!