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1
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The cells in a battery have the ability to produce energy. What kind of reaction is happening in the battery for it to produce energy?

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A Chemical reaction.(The chemicals in the cell react with each other)

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Plastic is a good INSULATOR, why do we say this?

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Plastic does not allow electricity to pass through

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General knowledge: What is the name of the Nuclear power station in the Western Cape?

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The Koeberg Nuclear Power Station

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General knowledge: What fuel does Koeberg Nuclear Power Station use to create energy?

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URANIUM is the fuel Koeberg Nuclear Power Station uses, because it has lots of stored energy.

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How can we use wind to create energy?

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Wind Turbines on a wind farm create energy from the wind. wind blows against the blades that makes them move to produce energy.

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General knowledge: What number volt electricity does ESKOM supply to our homes?

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240V

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When wood is burnt what type of energy is released?

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Heat energy - for warmth & cookingLight Energy - to see in the dark

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The energy in ………………. makes cars able to move.

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Petrol

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9
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What is the difference between renewable energy & non renewable energy?

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Renewable energy can be replaced & non renewable energy can not?

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What type of energy is wind energy?

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Kinetic energy

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What is the main source of heat energy for all living things?

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The sun

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What type of energy do we get from the sun, the moon, fire etc

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Light energy

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13
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Is wood a renewable energy source?

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yes it is because trees can be regrown

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Is coal a renewable energy source?

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No it is not because coal will eventually run out and can not be replaced.

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What is potential energy?

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This is when energy is stored and can be used later. eg a wound up elastic band, wind up a toy

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Give 2 examples of light energy we find in our homes

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TV, torches, I-pads, fire place, lights.

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17
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We use our ears to hear what kind of energy?

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Sound energy

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18
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An elastic band can be stretched and when it is let go the energy is …………………….

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An elastic band can be stretched and when it is let go the energy is RELEASED

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What is Kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy is MOTION energy, movement.

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I am playing with a YoYo, what kind of energy am I using?

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A YoYo on a table has potential energy, and when you pick it up and play with it, it has Kinetic energy

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Key Word: Fuel

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A substance That can be eaten or burnedTo produce energy

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Key Word: Stored Energy

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Energy that is stored in somethingE.g. Food or fuelIt can be changed

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Key Word: Input Energy

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Energy we needTo put inTo start a fue burning

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Key Word: Output Energy

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Energy such as heat & light energyThat is produced when fuel burns

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25
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Where does the energy come from that we use to run and play?

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From energy that is stored in the food we eat

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26
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How do plants get their energy?

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Plants us the Sun’s energy to make is OWN food.

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Where do plants store their food?

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In its leaves, stems and fruit.

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28
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Why does wood burn and make heat and light?

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Because it releases the energy that is stored inside it.

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29
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Name 5 sources of energy that we use as humans?

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CoalGasParaffinCandle waxPetrol

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30
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What were candles originally made of and what are they now made of?

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Originally: Beeswax & plant waxNow: Paraffin wax

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31
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Why do the candles burn?

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They release the energy that is store in the wax

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32
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How does petrol make a car move?

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The petrol that is in the car’s tank is burned in the car’s engineThe heat makes the engine workThis makes the car move

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33
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What do fuels need to start them burning?

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Energy

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34
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What energy source does a candle need to start it burning?

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A burning match

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35
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What would you call this energy needed to get the candle to burn?

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Energy InPut

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36
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Do all fuels need the same mount of input energy to get them to burn?

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No

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37
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Compare two fuels to show how they need different amounts of energy to get them to burn.

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A candle is easy to light - just bring a burning match near.A big log fire takes a lot go get it burning - we use firelighters (firelighters are easy to set alight)

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38
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Describe what OUTPUT energy is.

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When fuels start burningThe stored energy is released to other forms of energyLike light & heat

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What would you use wood for?What is the output energy of that called?

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Making a fireHeat

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What would you use petrol for?What is the output energy of that called

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Driving a carHeat

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41
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Energy is stored in …..

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Fuels

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42
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We use fuels as….

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sources of useful energye.g. heat & light

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43
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Everyday fuels that we use are (6)…..

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CoalWoodPetrolParaffinGasCandle Wax

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44
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What is needed to make fuels burn?

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Input energy

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45
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When we burn fuels, we get useful…..

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Output energy

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46
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Key Words: Extinguish

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To put something out

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47
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Key Words: Firefighters

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People who are trainedTo help put outUncontrolled fires

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48
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For fuels to keep burning, what is needed?

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Heat & oxygen

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49
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What makes us the fire triangle.

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Oxygen, Heat & Fuel

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50
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What is a candle snuffer?

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A small metal cup on the end of a long handle which was used to put our candles.

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51
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When you think about a candle snuffer, what does it tell you about what is a good way to to put out a fire?

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We must cut off the oxygen supply.

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52
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Give two examples of how we can cut off the oxygen supply in a fire?

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Cover the flames with a blanketPour water on it

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What are the three things that firefighters do to put out a fire?

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  1. Remove all fuel from the fire2. Remove the heat (add water)3. Smother the fire by preventing it getting oxyge
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Keywords: Prevent

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To keep something from happening

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55
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Why are controlled fires useful?

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They give us warms & help us cook our food.

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56
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Ways to prevent fires. Do not play with….

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Matches

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57
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Do not pour …… onto a burning fire

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Any fuel like petrol or lighter gel

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58
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What must we do when burning candles to prevent a fire?

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Put them in a sturdy candle holderDon’t put them near something that can catch fire

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What should we do to stop fires starting from our fireplaces?

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Put a fireguard in front of it.

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What must we remember about pots when we think about preventing fires?

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Never leave them cooking on the stove when a adult is not in the kitchen

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What must you do if you suspect a gas leak

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Turn off the supplyPhone a gas supplier

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62
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Do not used ….. electrical appliances.

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“damaged”

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63
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What must you remember about camp fires?

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Always makes sure they are extinguished when you are finished.

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What is the number 1 thing to do when a fire breaks out?

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Stay calm!

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65
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What must you do if there is smoke?

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Stay low on the ground

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66
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What in a fire can cause more damage than the actual flames?

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Poisonous gases

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67
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Why must you stay low to the ground?

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The smoke goes upwards

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Once you have dropped to the ground, what must you do next

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  1. Crawl away from the flames2. Head towards the nearest exit & get out of the building3. Call the fire station
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69
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Key concept: Fires can be a threat to our

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Community

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70
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What is electricity?

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It is a type of energy

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71
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Key Words : Electrochemical cell

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It changes the energy in chemicals - into electricity

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72
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Key Words: Battery

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A sourceOf stored energyThat is made of one or more cells

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73
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Key Words: Switch

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Something that controlsThe electricityIn an electric circuit

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Key Words: Electrical Circuit

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A system That provides a pathFor the transfer of electricity

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75
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A battery has two ends - what is different about the two ends?

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One side is positiveThe other side is negative

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76
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How does a torch use energy?

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By changing electrical energy into light energy (and some heat energy)

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What has happened to make a battery flat?

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All the energy in a cell has been transferred.

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Can you recharge a battery? If yes, how?

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Yes but you must buy rechargeable batteries. By plugging them into and electrical point.

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Why must we dispose of old batteries carefully?

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Because they contain harmful chemicals

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80
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Why should you never put batteries in a fire?

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They can explode.

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81
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Electrical energy is transferred in a …..

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Circuit

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82
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Describe how a circuit works by using a torch a an example.

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The parts of the torch that carry the electricity are joined together in a LOOPIt begins and ends at the battery

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What is the function of the circuit

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To take the electrical energy from the energy sourceTo where it is needed

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Why do some electrical appliances not work?

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Because the electrical circuit could be broken

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Key Words: Electricity Box

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The place where electricity from a substationIs connectedTo the electrical circuits in a building

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Key Words: Wall Socket

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The part of the wallWhere an electrical appliance Can be connected to an electrical circuit

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Key Words: Plug

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The part of an electrical applianceThat can be connectedTo a wall socket

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Key Words: Turbine

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A rod that turnsWith bladesArranged like a wheel around it

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Key Words: Generator

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A machine that produces electricity

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90
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Key Words: Generator

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A machine that produces electricity

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91
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What do we call the source of electricity for most of our appliances in our homes?

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Mains electricity

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Where do we get our mains electricity from?

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From a very big electrical circuitCalled the “NATIONAL GRID”

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How does the electricity get to our homes?

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Through a system of wires and cables Which takes the electricity from a power stationTo our homes, schools & workplaces

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94
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What happens to the some the electrical energy as it goes through the system?

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It changes to HEAT

95
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Why do we have power stations?

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Because it’s a source of mains electricity

96
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Were do power stations get their energy?

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Coal (mostly)

97
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What are transmission lines?

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Thick metal cables through which electricity goesFrom a power stationTo the substations

98
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What is the purpose of pylons?

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To support the transmission lines

99
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Name the things involved in carrying electricity from the Power Stations to peoples homes, schools and workplaces?

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SubstationsUnderground cablesOverhead wires

100
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What does a building need for it to be connected to mains electricity?

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An Electricity Box

101
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What is the point of an electricity box?

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It is where the electrical wires from a substationAre connected to the electrical circuitsIn a building

102
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List some of the parts that make up an electricity box?

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  1. Electrical wires2.Electricity meter3. Trip Switch
103
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Where are the electricity wires of circuits in buildings?

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In the walls or ceilings

104
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What do you call the thing that is between the electrical wires and the appliances?

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Wall sockets

105
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What happens when we turn a light switch on?

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The circuit (loop) is completeThe electricity goes to the appliance

106
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What is the function of a power station?

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It changes energy into electrical energy

107
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Do all power stations use the same source of electricity?

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No

108
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Name 4 types of sources of energy for power stations

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CoalFalling waterWindHeat from the sun

109
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Name 1 way we can save electricity?

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Use low wattage appliances

110
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Give an example of a low wattage appliance?

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Energy Saving Light Bulbs

111
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What is one of the disadvantages of Coal power stations?

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Gases and ash go into the air and cause air pollution. This makes people sick

112
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What do Nuclear Power Stations use as a source of fuel?

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Uranium that has been mined

113
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What is the downside of nuclear power stations?

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They produce dangerous nuclear waste

114
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What negative do both Nuclear & Coal powered stations have?

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Both rely on mining Which damage people’s healthAnd the environment

115
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Read this Key Concept carefully

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  1. Electricity from the power station goes in a circuit to our homes and then back to the powers station.2. As it goes through the circuit, some of the electricity is changed into other types of energy3. A power station needs a source of energy4. The source of energy in a power station can be fuel such as coal5. Some power stations use energy from wind, falling water or heat from the Sun
116
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Why is electricity dangerous?

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  1. Because if the wires and appliances are damaged or not connected properly they can cause fires.2. They can give people shoks.
117
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Name two substances that electricity cannot go through?

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  1. Plastic2. Rubber
118
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Name 3 substances that electricity can go through easily?

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  1. Water2. People’s bodies3. Metal
119
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True or false: You can add as many appliances into one wall socket as you want to?

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False

120
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True or false:You must switch off a switch before pulling out a plug.

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True

121
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How must you hold a plug when taking it out of a socket?

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Hold it on the sides

122
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True or false:Wall sockets a really useful for stick incense sticks into them?

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FALSE!Don’t stick ANYTHING except a plug into a socket.

123
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What makes electrical cords safe?

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They are covered with thick plastic

124
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Where must you NOT put electrical cables?

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  1. Under carpets2. Through hinges 3. On the back of doors
125
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Can you use tape to fix a broken electrical cable?

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No

126
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What is the golden rule about water and electricity

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Keep them away from each other

127
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Never touch an electrical appliance with…..

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Wet hands

128
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True or false:Electrical substations make great play places

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FALSE!Stay out!

129
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Do not make fire under….

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power lines”Actually just don’t make fires unless you parents say so!”

130
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Never climb….

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Electrical pylons

131
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True or false. The earth is a planet in the solar system.?

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True

132
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Can you feel the earth movements. Give a reason for your answer?

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We can not feel the earth movement. We are moving with the earth and the earth is moving around the sun and moving on its own axis at the same time.

133
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What does the word orbit mean.?

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ORBIT: The PATH of one object in space around ANOTHER. example the parth of the planet earth moving around the sun.

134
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What does the word revolution mean in movement?

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REVOLUTION: The MOVEMENT of an object in space around another object, such as the movement of the earth around the sun.

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What does the word AXIS mean?

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AXIS is an imaginary line passing through the centre of an object.

136
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What does the word ROTATION mean?

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ROTATION is the movement of an object around itself, such as the movement of the earth around its own axis.

137
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What is the movement of the sun around the earth called?

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The movement of the sun around the earth is called a revolution

138
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How many days does it take for the earth to travel once around the sun

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365 days

139
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What is the name of the pathway the earth moves around the sun in?

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The pathway is called an orbit

140
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What direction does the earth rotate on its own axis

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Earth rotates from west to east in an anticlockwise direction

141
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How long does it take for the earth to rotate on its axis

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It takes about 24 hours for the earth to rotate once on its own axis

142
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What is the name for the hard rocky layer around the surface of the earth.

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The hard rocky layer is called the crust.

143
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Does the crust of the earth go under the water and oceans?

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Yes the crust of the earth is also under the oceans

144
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What is the earth crust made of?

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The earth crust is made of rock

145
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All life on earth depends on 4 things to survive. What are they?

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Soil, air, water and sunlight to survive

146
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How do plants make their own food to survive?

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Plants use nutrients and water in the soil, carbon dioxide from the air and sunlight to make their own food.

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What do animals need to survive?

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Animals me Soil, air, water and sunlight to survive

148
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What is the layer of soil that lies on the surface of the earth called?

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Top layer of soil on the earth surface is called top soil

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What does the word decomposed mean?

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Decompose is to break down into smaller parts

150
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What is fertile soil and what is it needed for?

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Fertile soil is rich in nutrients and plants can grow well in it

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What is the layer of soil that lies beneath the topsoil called?

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Subsoil

152
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Name two ways that soil can support life on earth

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Habitats and homes for animals. Provide plants with nutrients and water

153
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What is the name of the soil that the farmers plant their seeds to grow in

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Topsoil because it is the most fertile

154
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Top soil is formed when rocks break into smaller grains overtime. Give three examples

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Rocks that come into contact with water and air. Chemicals in the water we can rocks. the roots of plants crack rocks

155
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The Center of the earth is made from HOT MOLTEN rock.true or False

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True, the Earth center is made from hot rock called MOLTEN when it reaches the earths surface it is called LARVA

156
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How Deep was the deepest hole made into the Earth.a) 1km deepb) 10km deepc) 100km deepd) 1000km deep

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The deepest hole made into the Earths surface was b) 10km deep

157
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How did SEDIMENTARY ROCK get it’s name?

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The latin word for SIT is “SEDERE”

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Name 3 different types of SEDIMENTARY ROCK, what are they?

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  1. SHALE2. SANDSTONE3. LIMESTONE
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What is SHALE?

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SHALE is a kind of SEDIMENTARY ROCK made from CLAY / MUD

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What is SANDSTONE?

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SANDSTONE is a kind of SEDIMENTARY ROCK made from SAND

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What is LIMESTONE?

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LIMESTONE is a kind of SEDIMENTARY ROCK made fro shells, bones & tiny sea animals

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How is SEDIMENTARY ROCK formed?

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SEDIMENTARY ROCK is formed when sediments are deposited in layers & harden

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What does the word DEPOSIT mean?

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DEPOSIT: to drop in place

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What does the word SEDIMENT mean?

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SEDIMENT: soil and pieces of broken rock deposited by river or wind

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What does the word COMPACT mean?

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COMPACT: press together tightly

166
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SEDIMENTS are made of broken rock, how do these rock break down (2)

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  1. Chemicals in the air & water2. Plant roots grow in the cracks
167
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How do grains of rock [mud & sand] move? (2)

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They are moved by wind & water

168
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Explain how a grain of sand would move from the mountain to the sea.

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The grain of sand would be swept up by the wind in a dust storm. When the wind slows down the sand is DEPOSITED in low lying areas. (sandunes)The dust can also be deposited in river and be washed down to the river mouth, slowing down at high lying areas in the river bed. Sometime blocking the river mouth. SEDIMENTS block the river mouth.

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True or false:Water & wind deposit SEDIMENTS in the same places over & over again.

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TRUE:New layers of SEDIMENTS are DEPOSITED on top of existing layers, these layers build up over millions of years.

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What do we mean when we say that the LAYERS OF SEDIMENT have become COMPACT?

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the top layers of sediment are loose, but the weight of all the layers pushing down, COMPACT the lower layers of SEDIMENT.

171
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Uses for SEDIMENTARY ROCKS:what is LIMESTONE used for in everyday use?

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LIMESTONE used to make CEMENTThey also add a small amount of CLAY

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Uses for SEDIMENTARY ROCKS:what is SANDSTONE & SHALE used for in everyday use?

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SANDSTONE & SHALE used for BUILDING BLOCKS, in their natural form. (cut tiles, wall cladding)SHALE can be ground up to make clay and re-shaped into bricks. (paving)

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What is the main difference between SANDSTONE & SHALE?

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Sandstone is made from sand and is layered & you can see the grains of sandShale is made from mud and the grains of mud are fine and can not bee seen

174
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How are SEDIMENTS formed?place in the correct order;A) layers of mud & sand build up on top of each otherB) sand & mud are washed or blown awayC) sediments are compact and become harderD) rock break into smaller piecesE) mud and sand are deposited when the river or wind stops or slows down

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D) rock break into smaller piecesB) sand & mud are washed or blown awayE) mud and sand are deposited when the river or wind stops or slows downA) layers of mud & sand build up on top of each otherC) sediments are compact and become harder

175
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What is a FOSSIL?

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Fossils are the remains or signs of ancient plants and animals preserved in rocks

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What does the word ANCIENT mean?

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From a very long time ago

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What does the word PRESERVED mean>

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Reserved means it did not rot away.

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True or false. Fossils are a record of the history of life on earth.

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True

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Why are fossils important?

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Fossils are important because they tell us about plants and animals that lived millions of years ago

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What does the word EXTINCT mean?

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Extinct plant or animal does not live with us today

181
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What rocks are fossils formed in?

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Fossils are formed in sedimentary rocks

182
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Fossils are found in different layers of sedimentary rock. Some of the fossils are on the lower layers and some of them are higher up.What can the scientist learn from this information?

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Fossils are a record of the history of life on earth. FOSSIL LOWER DOWN ARE FROM EARLIER AGES.From the position of the fossil in the rock. scientists know that there were reptiles on the planet before mammal.

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There are two types of fossils what are they?

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Body fossil Trace fossil

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What is a BODY fossil?

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A body fossil isbhard parts of the body such as bones that form fossils

185
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What is a TRACE fossil

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A trace fossils preserved signs of animals such as footprints

186
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Give 5 examples of body fossils

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BonesTeeth ShellsLeavesStemsSeeds

187
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Give 5 examples of trace fossils

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Footprints NestEggs Burrows Animal droppings

188
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What is special about the CYCAD TREE and its leaves

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The modern Cycad leaves look very similar to the fossil Cycad leaves from a million years ago

189
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What is special about the KIWI BIRD from new zealand

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The Kiwi bird hipbone, is very similar to the dinosaurs hip bone.

190
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What is a fossil record?

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Fossil record the fossils have been discovered in a place and the information about them, such as their age

191
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What is a fossil site?

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Fossil site is a place where fossils are found

192
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What is the name for human fossils?

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Hominid

193
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How many fossil sites are there in South Africa?

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There are over 30 fossil sites in south africa

194
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Where in South Africa do we find lots of fossil plants?

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Fossil plants grow in wet places Kwazulu Natal & Karoo

195
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What important fossil animals have been found in South Africa?

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Dinosaurs and the Coelacanth

196
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What insect has not changed in almost 200 million years?

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The cockroach

197
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Name 3 kinds of fossil insects that have been found in the Free State, Eastern Cape, Gauteng and Lesotho

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Dragonflies, Cockroaches, Crickets

198
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The AFRICAN DINOSAURS related to what modern day animal?

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The african dinosaur is related to the modern day animals lizard, crocodile and birds

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Tell me about the LESOTHOSARAURUS

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He was discovered in Lesotho. Was the smallest dinasoaur, size of a chicken.

200
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Tell me about the EUSKELOSAURUS

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Lived in the Karoo220 million years ago4 - 9meters tallWeighed 1800kilograms

201
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Tell me about the AULACEPHALODON

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Was a mammal fossilCovered in furLived 250million years agoSize of a young hippopotamusFound in the Eastern Cape & Lesotho

202
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What fossils were found near Cape Town. ( Lagebaanweg) about 5 million years ago.?

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Carnivorous bearsSabre tooth catsShort nek giraffe

203
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What kind of animal was the COELACANTH

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Fish

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Describe a COELACANTH

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LARGE Fish, with 4 leg like fins.

205
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What happened on December 1938

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We thought the Coelacanth was extinct about a hundred million years ago.A fisherman caught a very strange fish in a net off East London on that date. It was a Coelacanth

206
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Are there still Coelacanths living today?

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Yes they are, living in the very deep waters off the coast of Kwazulu Natal

207
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What is the area near Sterkfontein caves in Johannesburg called?

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Cradle of humankind

208
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Is the “Cradle of human kind” a world heritage site?

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Yes

209
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How old are some of the early Human bones found at Cradle of humankind?

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5 million years

210
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What did early human kind look like?

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Ape-manSmaller brainsBigger teeth

211
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Who is Mrs Ples?

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Skull found in the Cradle of mankind. Thought it was women but later discovered it was a young boy

212
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Who is Little Foot?

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An almost complete ape-man skeleton.Found in Cradle of mankind. 3 - 4 million years old.

213
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What is an ELASTIC?

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ELASTIC is a material that returns quickly to its original shape after been bent or stretched

214
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What does the word COMPRESS mean?

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COMPRESS means to squeeze or push something together

215
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TRUE or FALSE:Not all energy is used immediately, some energy can be stored until it is needed.

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TRUE:Not all energy is used immediately, some energy can be stored until it is needed.

216
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Give an 4 example of STORED ENERGY.

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FOOD BATTERIES.ELASTIC BANDSSPRINGare good example of STORED ENERGY.

217
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Explain how the stored energy in an elastic band works.

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When we pull or twist an elastic band it becomes loaded with stored energy.The stored energy when released is turned into movement energy.

218
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True or falseA reptile is a warm blooded animal.

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FALSE: tortoise is a reptile

219
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True or falseYour ears help you balance properly

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TRUE:

220
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True or falseWhen something has energy , it is able to work.

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TRUE

221
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True or falseThe earths core is about 200km from the earths surface

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FALSE, it is 1000’s of KM to the center of the Earth

222
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Witch animal is the odd one out.a) elephantb) wild dogc) mountain tortoised) kangaroo

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c) Mountain tortoise, is a reptile

223
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De-composers change …………. plants and animals into important nutrients that make the soil fertile.a) deadb) allc) greend) flowering

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a) deadDe-composers change dead plants and animals into important nutrients that make the soil fertile.

224
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The hole in the middle of the eye is called the ……………..a) pupilb) retinac) cornead) iris

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a) pupilThe hole in the middle of the eye is called the pupil.

225
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what does a candle need to keep burning?a) oxygenb) nitrogenc) carbon dioxided) carbon monoxide

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a) oxygen

226
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which is an example of NON- renewable energy source?a) solar powerb) wind powerc) coal powerd) hydroelectric power

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c) coalIs an example of NON- renewable energy source

227
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Which one of the following substances would you use to conduct electricity the best?a) A metalb) A non metalc) glassd) liquid

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a) Metalconduct electricity the best

228
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To put out a fire caused by an electrical appliance, you should use….a) bucket of waterb) a blanketc) a hose from the gardend) a fire extinguisher

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d) a fire extinguisherNEVER use water fro an electrical fireBlanket would catch alight

229
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when top soil is fertile it……a) is always light in colourb) contains lots of nutrientsd) smells sweet

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b) contains lots of nutrientsWhen top soil is fertile it contains lots of nutrients

230
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Rocks formed by the cooling of molten larva are called…a) sedimentaryb) volcanicc) igneousd) metamorphic

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c) igneousRocks formed by the cooling of molten larva are called igneous

231
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This soil can not hold water and does not have much food for plantsa) sandy soilb) clayc) siltd) loam

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a) sandy soilSandy soil can not hold water and does not have much food for plants.

232
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In a light bulb, the electrical energy is converted into light and …………… energy

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In a light bulb, the electrical energy is converted into light and HEAT energy

233
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The dark material found in soil is called ……………….It is made up of decomposed plants and animals

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HUMUS

Grade 5 Natural Science (1 decks)

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