NST1501
Assignment 3 Memo
| Due 4 August 2025
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NST1501 Assignment 3 Memo | Due 4 August 2025
• Course
• Natural Science and Technology for Classroom I (NST1501)
• Institution
• University Of South Africa (Unisa)
NST1501 Assignment 3 Memo | Due 4 August 2025.
QUESTION 1 Answer the following questions by selecting only the correct option and
writing the letter ONLY. 1.1 What is the primary purpose of animal shelters? A) For
decoration B) To keep animals safe C) To entertain humans D) To train animals 1.2
Which of the following is NOT a type of natural animal shelter? A) Holes B) Caves C)
Kennels D) Nests 1.3 What is burrowing, as mentioned in the context of animal shelters?
A) Building a nest B) Climbing trees C) Digging underground tunnels D) Making a cage
1.4 Which of the following animals is known to live in a cave? A) Birds B) Meerkats C)
Bears D) Koalas 4 1.5 What material is primarily dissolved to form solutional caves? A)
Granite B) Limestone C) Sandstone D) Marble 1.6 Which of the following is a human-
made structure for animals? A) Trees B) Caves C) Stables D) Shells 1.7 What is a
characteristic feature of a bird cage as described in the content? A) It is made of mud. B)
It has many open spaces. C) It is underground. D) It is shaped like a tree. 1.8 Why are
poles in a kraal placed close to one another? A) To decorate the kraal B) To prevent
cows from escaping C) To provide shade D) To allow ventilation 1.9 Which type of
animal shelter is designed to accommodate horses? A) Kennels B) Stables C) Cages D)
Trees NST1501/101 5 1.10 Why do some animals prefer to live in trees according to the
content? A) For better ventilation B) To avoid predators C) To be closer to the ground D)
To store food [10]
1.1 What is the primary purpose of animal shelters?
Answer: B) To keep animals safe
Explanation: Animal shelters provide protection from predators, harsh weather, and other
dangers, ensuring animals have a safe place to live.
, 1.2 Which of the following is NOT a type of natural animal shelter?
Answer: C) Kennels
Explanation: Kennels are human-made shelters for dogs. Holes, caves, and nests occur naturally
and are built or used by animals.
1.3 What is burrowing, as mentioned in the context of animal shelters?
Answer: C) Digging underground tunnels
Explanation: Burrowing refers to animals digging into the ground to create tunnels or dens for
shelter and safety.
1.4 Which of the following animals is known to live in a cave?
Answer: C) Bears
Explanation: Bears often use caves as shelters, especially during hibernation, while meerkats live
in burrows and koalas live in trees.
1.5 What material is primarily dissolved to form solutional caves?
Answer: B) Limestone
Explanation: Limestone is soluble in water, and over time it dissolves to form solutional caves,
unlike granite or sandstone.
1.6 Which of the following is a human-made structure for animals?
Answer: C) Stables
Explanation: Stables are built by humans to house horses; trees, caves, and shells are natural
structures.
1.7 What is a characteristic feature of a bird cage as described in the content?
Answer: B) It has many open spaces
Explanation: Bird cages have open spaces (like bars) to allow airflow and visibility, unlike
enclosed structures made of mud or underground shelters.
1.8 Why are poles in a kraal placed close to one another?
Answer: B) To prevent cows from escaping
Explanation: Poles are placed closely to keep livestock contained safely inside the kraal,
preventing escape.
Assignment 3 Memo
| Due 4 August 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the company name]
,Exam (elaborations)
NST1501 Assignment 3 Memo | Due 4 August 2025
• Course
• Natural Science and Technology for Classroom I (NST1501)
• Institution
• University Of South Africa (Unisa)
NST1501 Assignment 3 Memo | Due 4 August 2025.
QUESTION 1 Answer the following questions by selecting only the correct option and
writing the letter ONLY. 1.1 What is the primary purpose of animal shelters? A) For
decoration B) To keep animals safe C) To entertain humans D) To train animals 1.2
Which of the following is NOT a type of natural animal shelter? A) Holes B) Caves C)
Kennels D) Nests 1.3 What is burrowing, as mentioned in the context of animal shelters?
A) Building a nest B) Climbing trees C) Digging underground tunnels D) Making a cage
1.4 Which of the following animals is known to live in a cave? A) Birds B) Meerkats C)
Bears D) Koalas 4 1.5 What material is primarily dissolved to form solutional caves? A)
Granite B) Limestone C) Sandstone D) Marble 1.6 Which of the following is a human-
made structure for animals? A) Trees B) Caves C) Stables D) Shells 1.7 What is a
characteristic feature of a bird cage as described in the content? A) It is made of mud. B)
It has many open spaces. C) It is underground. D) It is shaped like a tree. 1.8 Why are
poles in a kraal placed close to one another? A) To decorate the kraal B) To prevent
cows from escaping C) To provide shade D) To allow ventilation 1.9 Which type of
animal shelter is designed to accommodate horses? A) Kennels B) Stables C) Cages D)
Trees NST1501/101 5 1.10 Why do some animals prefer to live in trees according to the
content? A) For better ventilation B) To avoid predators C) To be closer to the ground D)
To store food [10]
1.1 What is the primary purpose of animal shelters?
Answer: B) To keep animals safe
Explanation: Animal shelters provide protection from predators, harsh weather, and other
dangers, ensuring animals have a safe place to live.
, 1.2 Which of the following is NOT a type of natural animal shelter?
Answer: C) Kennels
Explanation: Kennels are human-made shelters for dogs. Holes, caves, and nests occur naturally
and are built or used by animals.
1.3 What is burrowing, as mentioned in the context of animal shelters?
Answer: C) Digging underground tunnels
Explanation: Burrowing refers to animals digging into the ground to create tunnels or dens for
shelter and safety.
1.4 Which of the following animals is known to live in a cave?
Answer: C) Bears
Explanation: Bears often use caves as shelters, especially during hibernation, while meerkats live
in burrows and koalas live in trees.
1.5 What material is primarily dissolved to form solutional caves?
Answer: B) Limestone
Explanation: Limestone is soluble in water, and over time it dissolves to form solutional caves,
unlike granite or sandstone.
1.6 Which of the following is a human-made structure for animals?
Answer: C) Stables
Explanation: Stables are built by humans to house horses; trees, caves, and shells are natural
structures.
1.7 What is a characteristic feature of a bird cage as described in the content?
Answer: B) It has many open spaces
Explanation: Bird cages have open spaces (like bars) to allow airflow and visibility, unlike
enclosed structures made of mud or underground shelters.
1.8 Why are poles in a kraal placed close to one another?
Answer: B) To prevent cows from escaping
Explanation: Poles are placed closely to keep livestock contained safely inside the kraal,
preventing escape.
