Sunward Park High Performance School
Natural Science
Cycle Test
Grade: 8 Total: 60 Marks
Time: 60 minutes Date: 2 March 2023
Examiner: Mr K Oelofse Moderator: Mr Mbela
Question 1: Multiple choice
1) In each question/statement choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Write down the correct letter only next to the relevant question number example
1.7 C
1.1 Which one of the following is arranged from largest to smallest?
A) Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere.
B) Ecosystem, Biosphere, Community, Population.
C) Biosphere, Ecosystem, Community, Population.
D) Biosphere, Ecosystem, Population, Community. (1)
The following diagram shows the skull of a lion.
1.2 The lion is a:
A) Carnivore
B) Herbivore
C) Omnivore
D) Producer (1)
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1.3 The pigment that is necessary for photosynthesis is found in which organelle?
A) Mitochondria
B) Chlorophyll
C) Vacuole
D) Chloroplast (1)
1.4 A certain plant requires moisture, oxygen, carbon dioxide, light and minerals in
order to survive,. This statement shows that living organisms depend on…
A) Biotic components
B) Abiotic components
C) Symbiotic relationships
D) Carnivore-Herbivore relationships. (1)
1.5 The term associated with a group of the same species:
A) Community
B) Ecosystem
C) Biodiversity
D) Population (1)
1.6 Which one of the following causes Malaria in humans?
A) Protista
B) Bacteria
C) Viruses
D) Fungi
(1)
[6 Marks]
Question 2: Terminology
Give ONE word for the following statements. Write only the word/term next to the
question number.
2.1 The art of imitating another organism to gain an advantage, such as (1)
avoiding predators or attracting prey.
2.2 Also called cryptic coloration, is a defence or tactic that organisms use (1)
to disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings.
2.3 A plant that can survive in extremely dry conditions. (1)
2.4 The type of adaptation exhibited in birds being able to fly. (1)
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2.5 The preservation and protection of the natural environment. (1)
2.6 The study of ecosystems. (1)
[6 Marks]
Question 3: Photosynthesis and Respiration
3.1 Provide the correct labels for 1,2,3 and 4. (4)
3.2 Give the word equation that represents the process above. (5)
3.3 Name the two substances that are produced from glucose. (2)
3.4 What process is dependent on photosynthesis? (1)
[12 Marks]
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Question 4: Conservation
Look at and study the pictures below and answer the questions based on them.
4.1 Name the type of pollution shown in the picture. (1)
4.2 Through close inspection of this type of pollution, is it a natural or human
disturbance in ecosystems? (1)
4.3 Name any 2 causes of the type of pollution shown in the picture. (2)
4.4 How does this type of pollution affect aquatic ecosystems? (2)
4.5 What can be done to reduce the type of pollution you have named in
question 4.1? (1)
4.6 List and explain any two natural factors that causes a disruption in
ecosystems. (4)
[11 Marks]
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Question 5: Food chains and food webs.
Study the diagram below of a food web and answer the questions based on them
that follow.
5.1 What do the arrows in a food web indicate? (1)
5.2 What type of a consumer does the caterpillar fall under? (1)
5.3 Sketch an energy pyramid that represents four components specific to the food
web above. (4)
5.4 Use the food web above and identify one example of a:
5.4.1 Predator (1)
5.4.2 Producer (1)
5.4.3 Secondary consumer (1)
5.4.4 Omnivore (1)
5.5 If the squirrels, rabbits and mice populations were to be removed, what would
happen to the Fox’s population? Why would this happen? (2)
5.6 Briefly distinguish between a food chain and a food web (2)
[14 Marks]
Question 6: Micro-organisms
6.1 Define the term micro-organisms? (1)
6.2 What micro-organism is much smaller than a bacterium? (1)
6.3 What is the word given to harmful micro-organisms that causes (1)
disease?
6.4 List four different ways in which micro-organisms can easily spread. (4)
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6.5 List two ways in which you can avoid contact with harmful micro- (2)
organisms.
6.6 Give two examples of helpful bacteria. (2)
[11 Marks]
Grand Total = 60 Marks
