GRADE 10 – PAPER 2 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS TYPE OF QUESTION TOPIC MARK
ALLOCATION
1.1 Multiple choice Transport systems in mammals 20
History of live on earth
1.2 Terminology Transport systems in mammals 10
History of live on earth
1.3 Matching columns Biosphere to ecosystems 10
1.4 Diagram with question Biosphere to ecosystems 10
Spheres of the Earth
2.1 Diagram with question Transport systems in mammals 23
The human heart
2.2 Diagrams with question Transport systems in mammals 6
Cardiac cycle
2.3 Diagrams with question Transport systems in mammals 9
Circulation of blood
Drawing Artery, veins and capillaries
2.4 Investigation Transport systems in mammals 12
Heart rate and pulse rate
Scientific report
3.1 Diagrams with question History of life on earth 10
Fossils
3.2 Table with questions Biosphere to ecosystems 10
Pyramids
Drawing
3.3 Diagrams with question Biosphere to ecosystems 12
Drawing graphs
3.4 Questions Biodiversity and classification 8
Kingdoms
3.5 Diagrams with question Biodiversity and classification 10
Kingdoms
TOTAL: 150
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, Life Science
Grade 10
PAPER 2
Date: NOVEMBER 2023
Time: 2 ½ HOURS
Mark: 150
SECTION A
Question 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose
the correct answer and write only the letter (A to D) next to the question number ( 1.1.1
to
1.1.10) on the FOLIO PAPER, for example 1.1.6 E.
1.1.1 Two upper chambers of the heart.
A. Septum.
B. Atrium.
C. Atriun.
D. Ventricals.
1.1.2 Tricuspid valve has:
A Three cusps.
B Two cusps.
C Four cusps.
D One cusp.
1.1.3 Which artery delivers oxygenated blood to the body.
A. Aorta.
B. Coronary artery.
C. Pulmonary artery.
D. Arteriole.
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, 1.1.4 Where do you find the bicuspid valve?
A. Between the right atrium and right ventricle.
B. Between the left atrium and right ventricle.
C. Between the right atrium and left ventricle.
D. Between the left atrium and left ventricle.
1.1.5 Relaxation of the heart muscle.
A. Heart rate.
B. Diastole.
C. Systole.
D. Pulse rate.
1.1.6 Life form that has been changed into a fossil.
A. Extinct.
B. Prehistoric.
C. Fossilised.
D. Fossil dating.
1.1.7 The Phanerozoic eon consist of three era’s. Pick the letter with the one that is NOT in the
eon.
A. Cenozoic and paleozoic.
B. Mesozoic and cenozoic.
C. Paleozoic and permian
D. Mesozoic and paleozoic.
1.1.8 Volcanic eruptions affect life by destroying habitats. What else do they do? Pick one letter.
A. Cause global warming.
B. Produce CO₂ in the atmosphere.
C. Let’s heat out of the atmosphere.
D. Stabilize climate.
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QUESTIONS TYPE OF QUESTION TOPIC MARK
ALLOCATION
1.1 Multiple choice Transport systems in mammals 20
History of live on earth
1.2 Terminology Transport systems in mammals 10
History of live on earth
1.3 Matching columns Biosphere to ecosystems 10
1.4 Diagram with question Biosphere to ecosystems 10
Spheres of the Earth
2.1 Diagram with question Transport systems in mammals 23
The human heart
2.2 Diagrams with question Transport systems in mammals 6
Cardiac cycle
2.3 Diagrams with question Transport systems in mammals 9
Circulation of blood
Drawing Artery, veins and capillaries
2.4 Investigation Transport systems in mammals 12
Heart rate and pulse rate
Scientific report
3.1 Diagrams with question History of life on earth 10
Fossils
3.2 Table with questions Biosphere to ecosystems 10
Pyramids
Drawing
3.3 Diagrams with question Biosphere to ecosystems 12
Drawing graphs
3.4 Questions Biodiversity and classification 8
Kingdoms
3.5 Diagrams with question Biodiversity and classification 10
Kingdoms
TOTAL: 150
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Grade 10 November Paper 2
, Life Science
Grade 10
PAPER 2
Date: NOVEMBER 2023
Time: 2 ½ HOURS
Mark: 150
SECTION A
Question 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose
the correct answer and write only the letter (A to D) next to the question number ( 1.1.1
to
1.1.10) on the FOLIO PAPER, for example 1.1.6 E.
1.1.1 Two upper chambers of the heart.
A. Septum.
B. Atrium.
C. Atriun.
D. Ventricals.
1.1.2 Tricuspid valve has:
A Three cusps.
B Two cusps.
C Four cusps.
D One cusp.
1.1.3 Which artery delivers oxygenated blood to the body.
A. Aorta.
B. Coronary artery.
C. Pulmonary artery.
D. Arteriole.
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, 1.1.4 Where do you find the bicuspid valve?
A. Between the right atrium and right ventricle.
B. Between the left atrium and right ventricle.
C. Between the right atrium and left ventricle.
D. Between the left atrium and left ventricle.
1.1.5 Relaxation of the heart muscle.
A. Heart rate.
B. Diastole.
C. Systole.
D. Pulse rate.
1.1.6 Life form that has been changed into a fossil.
A. Extinct.
B. Prehistoric.
C. Fossilised.
D. Fossil dating.
1.1.7 The Phanerozoic eon consist of three era’s. Pick the letter with the one that is NOT in the
eon.
A. Cenozoic and paleozoic.
B. Mesozoic and cenozoic.
C. Paleozoic and permian
D. Mesozoic and paleozoic.
1.1.8 Volcanic eruptions affect life by destroying habitats. What else do they do? Pick one letter.
A. Cause global warming.
B. Produce CO₂ in the atmosphere.
C. Let’s heat out of the atmosphere.
D. Stabilize climate.
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