SUBJECT: Natural Sciences and Tech Term 4 Examination: 23 November

EXAMINER: Mrs. A. Snyman MODERATOR: Ms. M Nkambule

DURATION: 75 Minutes TOTAL MARKS:
Name & Surname: ________________________________ = %
Grade 4: ________ 45
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read through the paper before you start writing.
2. Think before you ink.
3. Neatness is essential.
4. Answer all the questions.
Question 1
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Circle the correct letter clearly. Do not highlight.
1.1 What divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemisphere? (1)
a) Core
b) Equator
c) Mantle
d) Axis
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1.2 What is the thin layer around the Earth’s surface called? (1)
a) Crust
b) Mantle
c) Atmosphere
d) Hydrosphere

1.3 Which continent lies to the north of Australia? (1)

a) Asia
b) Europe
c) Japan
d) India

1.4 What is most of the Earth’s surface covered by? (1)

a) Sand
b) Gases
c) Land
d) Water

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1.5 Continents are small pieces of land surrounded by water. (1)
a) True
b) False

1.6 Scientists call the Earth the _________ planet. (1)

a) Blue
b) Green
c) Red
d) White

1.7 There is no water found underground. (1)

a) True
b) False

1.8 Which ocean is on the West Coast of South Africa? (1)

a) Pacific Ocean
b) Indian Ocean
c) Western Ocean
d) Atlantic Ocean

1.9 The Earth’s atmosphere keeps the surface warm enough for living things (1)
to survive.
a) True
b) False

1.10 What forms part of the Earth’s rocky surface? (1)

a) Sand, water, rocks
b) Rock, sand, atmosphere, soil
c) Soil, sand, plant material, rock
d) Water, plants, soil
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Question 2

2.1 Use the block on the next page and draw an illustration of the Earth that shows the
following features: The shape of the Earth, a continent, an island, an ocean, a sea and
the atmosphere. Remember to label accordingly.

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2.2 Describe why Earth is the only planet in our Solar System that can support life.
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(3)

2.3 Why does the heat from other stars not play a role on our Earth?
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(1)
2.4 Complete the following sketch by naming the correct planets. Write your answer in the
given space.

1: ___________________________
4 2: ___________________________
3: ___________________________
2 4: ___________________________
5: ___________________________
5 (5)
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 Question 3

3.1 Complete the following table by choosing the correct answer in column C and writing
its letter in column B.
Example: 1 C

Column A Column B Column C

Question: Answer: Option:
1. Feature 1. A. Earth’s water surface
2. Large areas of 2. B. An interesting or noticeable part of
water. something.
3. Continent 3. C. The layer of air that surrounds
Earth.
4. Atmosphere 4. D. Large pieces of land surface.
5. Soil and sand 5. E. The largest of the Earth’s water
mixed with surface.
rotting material.
F. Compost
(5)

3.2 Heat from the Sun is important for various reasons. Use the block below to illustrate
why the Sun is important in the Water Cycle. Please remember to label your sketch.
(6)

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 Question 4
4. Study the following picture and answer the following questions.

The Moon

4.1 Why does the Moon have craters on it?

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________________________________________________________________ (2)
4.2 Give one word for the following description:
Something relating to the Moon. _____________________
The name of the Moon. _____________________
A moon or other object in space that orbits a planet. _____________________
(3)
4.3 Draw the phases of the moon. Use yellow to illustrate the lit/illuminated part of the
moon.

Waxing Crescent Waxing Gibbous

(4)
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Waning Crescent Waning Gibbous

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 Blooms taxonomy
Knowledge and Application and analysis Synthesis and
comprehension evaluation
Question Marks Question Marks Question Marks
1 10 4 9 3.2 6
2.4 5 2.2 3 2.1 6
3.1 5 2.3 1
Total: 20 Total: 13 Total: 12