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NST1501 Assignment
3 | Due 4 August 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
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[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
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,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?
B) To keep animals safe: Animal shelters are fundamentally designed to provide a safe
haven for lost, abandoned, or abused animals. They offer protection from the elements,
predators, and harm, while also providing food, water, and medical care.
1.2 Which of the following is NOT a type of natural animal shelter?
C) Kennels: Kennels are human-made structures specifically built to house dogs. Holes,
caves, and nests are all naturally occurring formations or constructions made by animals
themselves in nature.
, 1.3 What is burrowing, as mentioned in the context of animal shelters?
C) Digging underground tunnels: Burrowing is the act of an animal digging a tunnel or
hole in the ground to create a dwelling or hiding place. This is a common form of natural
shelter for many animals.
1.4 Which of the following animals is known to live in a cave?
C) Bears: Bears, particularly during hibernation, often seek out caves for shelter. While
other animals might temporarily use caves, bears are strongly associated with them as a
primary dwelling.
1.5 What material is primarily dissolved to form solutional caves?
B) Limestone: Solutional caves (also known as karst caves) are formed over long periods
by the dissolution of soluble bedrock, most commonly limestone, by groundwater.
1.6 Which of the following is a human-made structure for animals?
C) Stables: Stables are buildings specifically constructed by humans to house horses.
Trees, caves, and shells are all natural forms of shelter.
1.7 What is a characteristic feature of a bird cage as described in the content?
B) It has many open spaces: Bird cages are designed with bars or mesh, creating many
open spaces to allow for light, air circulation, and the bird's visibility, while still
containing the bird.
1.8 Why are poles in a kraal placed close to one another?
B) To prevent cows from escaping: A kraal (or corral) is an enclosure for livestock.
Placing the poles close together creates a secure barrier to prevent the animals, in this
case, cows, from pushing through or escaping.
1.9 Which type of animal shelter is designed to accommodate horses?
B) Stables: As mentioned in 1.6, stables are structures specifically built and designed to
house horses.
1.10 Why do some animals prefer to live in trees according to the content?
B) To avoid predators: Living in trees provides an elevated vantage point and a degree
of safety from ground-dwelling predators that cannot easily climb. It's a common strategy
for many arboreal animals.
NST1501 Assignment
3 | Due 4 August 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
,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?
B) To keep animals safe: Animal shelters are fundamentally designed to provide a safe
haven for lost, abandoned, or abused animals. They offer protection from the elements,
predators, and harm, while also providing food, water, and medical care.
1.2 Which of the following is NOT a type of natural animal shelter?
C) Kennels: Kennels are human-made structures specifically built to house dogs. Holes,
caves, and nests are all naturally occurring formations or constructions made by animals
themselves in nature.
, 1.3 What is burrowing, as mentioned in the context of animal shelters?
C) Digging underground tunnels: Burrowing is the act of an animal digging a tunnel or
hole in the ground to create a dwelling or hiding place. This is a common form of natural
shelter for many animals.
1.4 Which of the following animals is known to live in a cave?
C) Bears: Bears, particularly during hibernation, often seek out caves for shelter. While
other animals might temporarily use caves, bears are strongly associated with them as a
primary dwelling.
1.5 What material is primarily dissolved to form solutional caves?
B) Limestone: Solutional caves (also known as karst caves) are formed over long periods
by the dissolution of soluble bedrock, most commonly limestone, by groundwater.
1.6 Which of the following is a human-made structure for animals?
C) Stables: Stables are buildings specifically constructed by humans to house horses.
Trees, caves, and shells are all natural forms of shelter.
1.7 What is a characteristic feature of a bird cage as described in the content?
B) It has many open spaces: Bird cages are designed with bars or mesh, creating many
open spaces to allow for light, air circulation, and the bird's visibility, while still
containing the bird.
1.8 Why are poles in a kraal placed close to one another?
B) To prevent cows from escaping: A kraal (or corral) is an enclosure for livestock.
Placing the poles close together creates a secure barrier to prevent the animals, in this
case, cows, from pushing through or escaping.
1.9 Which type of animal shelter is designed to accommodate horses?
B) Stables: As mentioned in 1.6, stables are structures specifically built and designed to
house horses.
1.10 Why do some animals prefer to live in trees according to the content?
B) To avoid predators: Living in trees provides an elevated vantage point and a degree
of safety from ground-dwelling predators that cannot easily climb. It's a common strategy
for many arboreal animals.
