Grade 7 Exam

SECTION A: Sources of Energy and Potential & Kinetic energy
Question 1
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each
question only has ONE correct answer. Write only the letter (A-D) next to each
question number
1.1 Which of these sources of energy is not mentioned as relying on the Sun?
A. Nuclear energy.
B. Fossil fuels.
C. Food.
D. Wind power.
1.2 An energy source is useful and is stored until we need it.
Fossil fuels are considered to be sources of ...
A. industrial energy.
B. biological energy.
C. geothermal energy.
D. chemical energy.
1.3 Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable because they …
A. produce pollution
B. are no longer used by humans
C. often contain microscopic animals
D. take millions of years to form
1.4 Sivuyile helped his mother to install a solar generator on the roof of their home.
Which statement best explains the advantage of using a solar generator?
A. Solar power is easy to store.
B. Solar power is readily available.
C. Solar generators can produce energy at all times.
D. Solar generators can produce very large amounts of energy.
1.5 The fuel for nuclear energy is ……
A. coal.
B. wood.
C. water.
D. uranium.
1.6 Most of the chemical energy of petrol burned in a car is not used to move the car.
It is changed into —
A. electricity.
B. heat.
C. magnetism.
D. sound
1.7 Which of the following forms of energy is released or absorbed in most chemical
reactions?
A. light energy.
B. electrical energy.
C. sound energy.
D. heat energy.
1.8 Thermal energy from inside the Earth's crust can be harnessed as a useful
thermal energy source. Volcanoes, hot springs and geysers are example of this type
of thermal energy source. This type of thermal energy is ...
A. Called volcanic energy.
B. An environmental pollutant.
C. A clean alternative to using fossil fuels.
D. Used to generate fossil fuel resources.
1.9 Energy is the measure of something's ability to do work. Which of the following
has the most thermal energy?
A. A dead battery.
B. A slushie.
C. A cup of hot chocolate.
D. A swimming pool.
(9)
Question 2
Study the diagram below showing Elmarie’s house and answer the questions that
follow. She uses three methods to generate electricity.
2.1 Identify the main energy resource used to generate electricity for each of the
methods indicated in the diagram.
(3)
2.2 Give ONE reason why the solar cells cannot not work at night.
(2)
2.3 Explain an alternative technology that can be used for solar panels to provide
power overnight. (3)
2.4 What makes the blades of the turbine in the picture above turn?
(2)
2.5Give ONE reason why the wind turbine cannot generate electricity all the time.
(2)
2.6 Provide TWO advantages (other than cost) of using wind turbines and solar panel
system rather than burning fossil fuels to produce electricity.
(2)
(14)
Question 3
Study the diagram below that shows the ride.
The letters A, B, C, D, E and F show different points along the track.

Finish
A car ride along the track
3.1 The car starts from A and travels to F, where it stops by hitting a bumper. At E
the car enters a trench filled with water.
3.1.1 At which TWO points does the car have no kinetic energy? Give the TWO
correct letters. (2)
3.1.2 At which point does the car have the most gravitational potential energy?
Give the correct letter.
(1)
3.1.3 At which point does the car have some kinetic energy and the least
gravitational potential energy? Give the correct letter.
(1)
3.1.4 The cars are not powered by a motor.
What force causes the cars to move along the track from B to C?
(1)
3.1.5 When a car splashes through the water at E, it slows down.
What force acts on the car to slow it down?
(1)
(6)
SECTION B: Heat transfer

Question 1
1.1 How is energy being transferred in the following photos showing different heating
processes? Write down conduction, convection or radiation. Some illustrations
may show more than one form.
ENERGY TRANSFER PROCESS

The heat from the Sun travels to the Earth
Cooking food on a braai or fire.
Boiling water in a metal pot.
A heater in a room.
1.2 In each of the following situations, identify the method of energy

transfer taking place (conduction, convection, radiation).
1.2.1 A fireplace has a glass screen in front of it. The person sitting in
a chair next to the fireplace chair feels hot due to ____________________.
1.2.2 When you stir your tea with a metal spoon the handle gets hot
because of _____.
1.2.3 When you are lying on the beach your skin feels hot because of
______________.
1.3 Draw an energy transfer Flow Map for the following:
You buy a cup of hot chocolate and hold it in your hands on a cold
winter day.
1.4 Explain why the heating element for a kettle is at the bottom and not at the
top.
1.5 Explain why you think the water boils throughout the kettle pot and not just at
the bottom?
1.6 Imagine you want to build a small enclosure for some chickens on your
property. You have an outside area for them that is made from barbed wire, and
you have made a small inside, covered enclosure for them out of bricks and
cement which you would like to paint. You know that it can get quite cold in
winter in your area, so you want the house to be as warm as possible for the
chickens. What colour paint are you going to choose to paint the outside of
chicken house? Will it be a dark-coloured paint, such as brown or black, or a light-
coloured paint, such as white or yellow? Explain your choice.
(25)
Memorandum
Section A: Sources of Energy and Potential & Kinetic energy
Question 1
1.1 A. Nuclear energy.
1.2 D. chemical energy.
1.3 D. take millions of years to form
1.4 B. Solar power is readily available.
1.5 D. uranium.
1.6 B. heat.
1.7 D. heat energy.
1.8 C. a clean alternative to using fossil fuels.
1.9 C. a cup of hot chocolate.
(9)
Question 2
2.1 For solar cells it is sunlight
For wind turbines it is wind.
For petrol generator it is chemicals (3)
2.2 No light / no rays from the Sun (2)
2.3 Solar-plus-storage technology allow one’s solar panel system to access electricity
overnight when solar panel production is dormant, either through connection to the
electric grid or to a battery (3)
2.4 The wind's energy (2)
2.5 They need air movement or 'wind' / the wind might not be strong enough (2)
2.6
• They won't run out
• They cause less air pollution
• No carbon emissions ANY TWO (2)
(14)
Question 3
3.1
3.1.1 A and F
3.1.2 A
3.1.3 E
3.1.4 Gravity or gravitational force
4.1.5 Friction
(7)
SECTION B : Heat transfer
Question 1
1.1 Radiation
Convection and some radiation
Conduction (through the metal) and convection (in the water)
Radiation and convection
1.2
1.2.1 radiation
1.2.2 conduction
1.2.3 radiation
1.3
The energy is transferred from the cup to the hands by conduction.
NOTE:
One of the marks is for choosing the correct direction of the energy transfer. The second
mark is for drawing it in the form of a flow chart.
1.4
The heating element is at the bottom because as the element transfers energy to the
water, the water expands and moves upwards and the colder water (slower moving
particles) will sink to the bottom, forming a convection current. This cycle will ensure
that all the water is heated as quickly as possible. If the element was at the top, the
water at the bottom would take much longer to boil.
NOTE:
Learners must mention the term convection current.
1.5
The water at the bottom of the pot gets hot and then moves to the top of the pot
because of convection. This allows the cold water to sink to the bottom and heat up.
This constant circulation allows all the water to heat up and boil.
1.6
The best choice to keep the house as warm as possible on the inside is a dark-coloured
paint. This is because the dark colours absorb more radiant heat from the Sun during the
day than the light colours, which reflect heat. The dark paint will absorb the heat and it
will be transferred to the air inside of the house, making it warmer, especially during
winter.
(15)

Grade 7 Exam

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Grade 7 Exam

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Grade 7 Exam

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

SECTION A: Sources of Energy and Potential & Kinetic energy

The letters A, B, C, D, E and F show different points along the track.

A car ride along the track

SECTION B: Heat transfer

ENERGY TRANSFER PROCESS

Cooking food on a braai or fire.

Boiling water in a metal pot.

1.2 In each of the following situations, identify the method of energy

1.1 A. Nuclear energy.

1.2 D. chemical energy.

1.3 D. take millions of years to form

1.4 B. Solar power is readily available.

1.7 D. heat energy.

1.8 C. a clean alternative to using fossil fuels.

1.9 C. a cup of hot chocolate.

2.1 For solar cells it is sunlight

For wind turbines it is wind.

For petrol generator it is chemicals (3)

2.2 No light / no rays from the Sun (2)

2.4 The wind's energy (2)

• They won't run out

• They cause less air pollution

• No carbon emissions ANY TWO (2)

3.1.4 Gravity or gravitational force

SECTION B : Heat transfer

Convection and some radiation

Conduction (through the metal) and convection (in the water)

Radiation and convection

Learners must mention the term convection current.

You might also like