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    This memorandum provides the answers to a mid-term natural sciences test for grade 9 students. It contains 6 questions testing students' knowledge of cells, the respiratory system, and the urinary system. The test covers topics like identifying plant and animal cell structures, comparing plant and animal cells, explaining gas exchange during respiration, and describing the functions of the bladder and ureters. The memorandum awards a total of 50 marks and provides the answers to all questions on the mid-term exam.

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    This memorandum provides the answers to a mid-term natural sciences test for grade 9 students. It contains 6 questions testing students' knowledge of cells, the respiratory system, and the urinary system. The test covers topics like identifying plant and animal cell structures, comparing plant and animal cells, explaining gas exchange during respiration, and describing the functions of the bladder and ureters. The memorandum awards a total of 50 marks and provides the answers to all questions on the mid-term exam.

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    Grade 9 NS MEMO MID-TERM 2024-1

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    Confidential Information - This is for official consumption

    SEKHUKHUNE EAST DISTRICT

    NATURAL SCIENCES

    GRADE 9

    MEMORANDUM FOR MID-TERM TEST

    23 FEBRUARY 2024

    MARKS: 50

    NB: This memorandum consists of 5 pages including the


    cover page.

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    SECTION A

    QUESTION 1 [06 Marks]

    1.1.
    1.1. A ✓
    1.2. A ✓
    1.3. A ✓
    1.4. D ✓
    1.5. B ✓ [5]
    1.6 B ✓

    QUESTION 2 [06 Marks]

    2.1. Cell ✓

    2.2. Alveoli ✓

    2.3. Micro-organisms✓

    2.4. Ingestion✓

    2.5. Biceps✓

    2.6. Diabetes✓

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    QUESTION 3 [06 Marks]

    3.1. G ✓

    3.2. E ✓

    3.3. D ✓

    3.4. B✓

    3.5. F✓

    3.6. H✓

    SECTION B

    QUESTION 4 [17 Marks]

    4.1. Plant Cell✓

    4.2. –It has cell wall✓✓

    -It has a large vacuole✓✓

    -It has chloroplast ✓ ✓

    [ ANY ONE FOR TWO]

    4.3. 1-Chloroplast. ✓
    3- Mitochondrion✓
    4- Cell membrane✓
    5- Cell wall✓
    4.4. – Stores substances✓

    - Provides support✓

    4.5. The nucleus that controls all the activities of the cell✓ and contains the hereditary/DNA of a
    cell ✓
    4.6.
    PLANT CELL ANIMAL CELL
    • Has a rigid ,regular shape✓ • Has an irregular shape. ✓
    • Has one or two vacuoles✓ • Has small or no vacuoles. ✓
    • Has a cell wall✓ • Does not have a cell wall. ✓
    • Has chloroplast ✓ • Does not have chloroplast. ✓
    • Can photosynthesise✓ • Cannot photosynthesise. ✓
    • Has a double membrane. ✓ • Single membrane. ✓
    [MARK ANY 3 (3X2=6)]

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    QUESTION 5 [10 Marks]

    5.1. Carbon dioxide is inhaled least. ✓

    5.2. Nitrogen is exhaled most. ✓

    5.3. KEYS: N-Nitrogen; O-Oxygen, C-Carbon dioxide

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    Marking codes

    Heading (✓)

    Labels: Drawing of x-axis and y-axis using the proper scale (✓✓)
    X-axis (✓) Gases.
    Y-axis (✓) Percentage of the gases exhaled.

    Plotting the points correctly and drawing of the bars (✓)

    5.4. - Asthma. ✓

    -Lung cancer. ✓

    -Cystic fibrosis. ✓

    -Emphysema. ✓

    -Tuberculosis. ✓

    -Pulmonary hypertension. ✓

    -Mesothelioma. ✓

    [MARK ANY TWO]

    QUESTION 6 [5 Marks]

    6.1. TWO✓
    6.2.
    6.2.1. Bladder- Stores urine temporarily ✓before taking it to the exterior. ✓

    6.2.2. Ureters- Transport/carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. ✓ ✓

    TOTAL MARKS : 50

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