GENERAL

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

GRADE 7

NATURAL SCIENCES

TERM 2 2024

Baseline Assessment

Marks: 30

Time: 40 minutes

This question paper consists of 4 pages

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Answer ALL the questions on the spaces provided

2. Number the answers correctly following the numbering system used in this
question paper.

3. Write neatly and legibly.

QUESTION 1

1. Four possible answers are provided for each question below. Circle the correct
letter of the correct answer.
1.1 Which one of this is not a solution
A. Sand mixed into a glass of water.
B. Sugar dissolved in a glass of water
C. Salt dissolved in a glass of water
D. A mixture of vinegar and water (2)

1.2 Which of this statement is true?

A. Water is an example of a solute.
B. Salt is an example of solvent
C. Salt is insoluble in water
D. Salt is soluble in water (2)

1.3 Which statement is not true about matter?

A. All matter is made of particles.
B. Matter can change from one state to another
C. Particles are arranged the same in solids, liquids and gases
D. Particles of matter move (2)

1.4 Which one of these substances is insoluble in water?

A. Sugar
B. Oil
C. Salt
D. Powdered milk (2)

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 1.5 Materials that DO NOT allow electricity to pass through them are …
A. Electrical insulators
B. Electrical conductors
C. Electrical Wires
D. Thermal conductors (2)
(10)

QUESTION 2

Match the statements in Column A with the words in Column B. Write the letter of the
correct answer in the spaces provided.

Column A Column B Answer

2.1.A suitable way to separate samp and beans A. Decanting
2.2. Particles are closely packed together B. Solid

2.3. Particles are far apart and can move in all directions C. Sieving
2.4. A suitable way to separate oil and can move in all directions D. Gas
2.5. A suitable way to separate sand and salt E. Hand sorting
(5)

QUESTION 3

Complete the following sentences using the scientific terms in the block below:

Pure substance Mixture Insoluble Solution Solute

3.1. A mixture of one or more solutes dissolved in a solvent dissolve in a solvent is

a _____________________ (2)

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3.2. Substances that are made up of only one type of particle, are
____________________ (2)

3.3. Sand is____________________ in water. (1)

3.4. Salt is___________________ in water. (1)

3.5. A physical combination of two or more different substances is

a_____________________ (1)

(7)

QUESTION 4

Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

4.1. What is the method of separation used in figure A? Give one example of an
insoluble particle that can be used. (2)

4.2. Figure B is an example of hand sorting. When is this method of separation

used? (2)

4.3. What is the method of separation used in figure C? Name one type of material
that could be separated using this method. (2)

4.4. Why is sieving used in figure D? (2)

(8)

TOTAL = 30

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