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1 Index Number.. MURITIUS EXMINTIONS SYNITE The ertificate of Primary Education Examination ecember 2016 SIENE (Subject ode No. 141) Time: 1 hour Instructions to andidates 1. heck that this question paper contains 4 questions printed on 10 pages numbered 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Section/ Question 1 For Markers Use Only MRKING REVISION ONTROL Marks Sig Marks Sig Marks Sig 2. Write your Index Number on the question paper in the space provided above. 3. You should not use red ink in answering questions. 4. Write all your answers clearly on the question paper ttempt all questions. TOTL Sig (HG) 1604 Mauritius Examinations Syndicate

2 SETION Marks Question 1 (20 marks) For each item, there is ONE correct answer. raw a circle around the letter which shows the correct answer. Example: Which one of the following is an insect? Pigeon at utterfly Sparrow 1. iagram 1 shows different birds found in Mauritius. Which one of the following birds is endemic to Mauritius? Peacock Sparrow Echo parakeet Swan iagram 1: ifferent birds found in Mauritius 2. The is a carnivorous animal. lion monkey deer rabbit 3. Which one of the following is a non - renewable source of energy? Wind Petrol Sun agasse

3 Marks 4. In which part of a plant does pollination take place? Roots Flowers Stem Leaves 5. iagram 2 shows the air cycle during the day. Which of the following are gas X and gas Y? Gas X Gas Y Oxygen arbon dioxide X Nitrogen Oxygen arbon dioxide Oxygen Oxygen Nitrogen Y iagram 2 6. Under which one of the following climatic conditions will water evaporate fastest? loudy and cold Sunny and dry Rainy and cold loudy and rainy 7. Which one of the following animals is responsible for the growth of corals in our lagoons? rabs Polyps Octopus Jelly fish Please turn over this page

4 8. Under which one of the following conditions do corals grow best? Marks eep and cold fresh water eep and cold seawater Shallow and warm seawater Shallow and warm fresh water 9. n excess of which one of the following gases in the atmosphere is responsible for global warming? arbon dioxide Oxygen hlorine Nitrogen 10. iagram 3 shows one consequence of global warming on the environment. iagram 3: onsequence of global warming Which one of the following consequences is shown in diagram 3? Tsunami yclone rought Flash flood

5 Marks Question 2 (20 marks) 1. Fill in the blanks using the correct word from the list below. dry cells glass plastic switch bulb copper (a) (b) (c) (d) In an electrical circuit, chemical energy in the... is transformed into electrical energy. In the... electrical energy is converted into light energy. The... is used to open and close the circuit. Electrical wires are made of... to conduct electricity. (e) n insulator used to cover electrical wires is iagram 4 shows three different types of teeth found in a set of permanent teeth in human beings. iagram 4: Types of teeth in a set of permanent teeth (a) In each of the boxes in diagram 4, write the name of the type of tooth. (b) Name the type of tooth which is used for tearing meat.... (c) Give one way how you can care for your teeth Please turn over this page

6 Question 2 (20 marks) Marks 1. The following table shows different activities where there is an energy transformation taking place. Write the energy transformation taking place for each activity. ctivity Energy Transformation... energy changes into... energy. man cycling... energy changes into... energy. Wind power stations... energy changes into... energy. lamp... energy changes into... energy. urning of wood... energy changes into... energy. Panels

7 Marks 2. iagram 5 shows different food items. offee Orange & Orange juice read & honey ake Yogurt Sandwich with vegetables ereal Milk Pastry Pancake s Egg Egg and meat iagram 5: ifferent food items (a) From the food items shown above, choose three food items that together will make up a balanced meal (b) From the food items shown above, name one food item which is rich in carbohydrates and one which is rich in protein. 1. arbohydrates: 2. Protein: (c) What can happen if we consume a diet with too much carbohydrates? (d) part from eating a balanced diet, give another way to stay healthy Please turn over this page

8 SETION Marks Question 3 (20 marks) 1. Fill in the table below to indicate the group and one characteristic of each animal. One example has been done for you. nimal Group haracteristic Fish Has scales on its body Tuna Lizard og Parrot

9 Marks 2. ifferent objects are manufactured from different materials based on the properties of the materials. elow are some objects. Suggest one reason why the given material has been used for each object. Object Material used Reason why this material has been used Spoon Stainless steel oat Wood hair Plastic onnecting wires luminium Please turn over this page

10 Question 4 (20 marks) Marks 1. Study diagram 6 and then answer the questions which follow. Water vapour condenses river sea iagram 6: Water cycle (a) Water vapour condenses high up in the atmosphere. Why does water vapour condense high up in the atmosphere? (b) Why is the process of condensation important in the water cycle? (c) Water in rivers running down from highlands can carry soil which has been washed away. (i) Name the process by which fertile soil is lost (ii) How can the loss of fertile soil be avoided? (d) Water in rivers can become polluted in other ways. Give another way how water in rivers can become polluted

11 Marks 2. iagram 7 shows a forest fire. iagram 7: Forest fire (a) Name the gas which is used up by the fire (b) Name the gas given out by the fire (c) How can this forest fire be extinguished? (d) This fire is causing air pollution. How is air pollution harmful to human beings? (e) part from air pollution, this forest fire also causes harm to the environment in other ways. Give one way how Please turn over this page

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