Athletics and Mosaic

16 Grade 9 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Athletics and Mosaic, with worked marking schemes. 16 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   A mosaic artist arranges small coloured pieces of glass and tile to form an image. What are these small pieces called?

   A. Kilns

   B. Easels

   C. Tesserae

   D. Palettes

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A teacher asks Grade 9 learners to create a wall picture by sticking many small pieces of coloured tile and glass onto a board to form an image. This visual-art technique is called:

   A. Collage

   B. Mosaic

   C. Montage

   D. Weaving

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A learner is disqualified in a sprint for leaving the blocks before the gun is fired. This offence is called a:

   A. False start

   B. Foul throw

   C. Fair catch

   D. Lane violation

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4. Question 4

   6 marks

   A Creative Arts class is making a wall mosaic depicting Kenyan wildlife.

   (a) List the materials and tools needed to make the mosaic.

   (b) Describe the steps the learners should follow to complete the mosaic.

   (6 marks)

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   (a) Materials/tools (up to 2 marks): base board/surface, tesserae (tiles/glass/pebbles/eggshells), adhesive/cement grout, tile cutter/nippers, gloves, pencil for sketch. (b) Steps (up to 4 marks, 1 each): sketch/draw the design on the base; cut/collect tesserae into small pieces; apply adhesive; place/arrange tesserae following the design leaving small gaps; press firmly and allow to dry; apply grout to fill gaps and clean/finish the surface.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   In the sprint start, the athlete uses equipment placed on the track to push off powerfully at the gun. This equipment is the:

   A. Starting blocks

   B. Hurdle

   C. Crossbar

   D. Take-off board

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A learner making a mosaic wants the pieces to stick firmly onto the base board. Which material is most appropriate for fixing the tesserae?

   A. Chalk dust

   B. Plain water only

   C. Adhesive (glue/cement grout)

   D. Cooking oil

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7. Question 7

   5 marks

   Amani is preparing for the county athletics championships in the 100 metres sprint.

   (a) Name the FOUR phases of a sprint race in the correct order.

   (b) State ONE reason why a good start is important in a sprint.

   (5 marks)

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   (a) FOUR phases in order (1 mark each): the start (reaction/set/go from blocks); acceleration/drive phase; maximum speed (transition/full stride) phase; finish/dip. (b) ONE reason (1 mark): a good start gives the athlete a lead / momentum, and every fraction of a second counts in a short race so a slow start is hard to recover in 100m.

8. Question 8

   6 marks

   Explain THREE safety precautions a learner should observe when participating in athletics track events during a school sports day.

   (6 marks)

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   Any THREE precautions with explanation (2 marks each): Warm up before running to prevent muscle strain/injury; wear appropriate sports attire and running shoes for grip and to avoid falls; run only in your assigned lane to avoid collisions; ensure the track is clear of obstacles; stay hydrated and rest when tired to avoid exhaustion; follow the starter's/official's instructions.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   During a relay race, the object passed from one runner to the next within the changeover zone is the:

   A. Baton

   B. Discus

   C. Javelin

   D. Shot

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    When designing a mosaic, why does an artist first make a sketch or design on the base surface?

    A. To replace the need for adhesive

    B. To act as a guide for placing the tesserae accurately

    C. To make the mosaic waterproof

    D. To increase the weight of the artwork

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    In athletics, a Grade 9 learner competes in an event that involves running the full length of the track as fast as possible over 100 metres. This event is classified as a:

    A. Relay walk

    B. Sprint

    C. Middle-distance race

    D. Marathon

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12. Question 12

    4 marks

    Compare athletics and mosaic as activities in Creative Arts and Sports by giving TWO similarities in the skills or values they develop.

    (4 marks)

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    Any TWO similarities (2 marks each): both require patience, practice and discipline to master; both develop creativity/technique and attention to detail (mosaic arrangement, athletic technique); both build focus and perseverance; both can develop into careers and can be showcased/exhibited or competed in. Accept other reasoned similarities.

13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Which of the following best describes the technique of making a mosaic?

    A. Firing clay in a kiln

    B. Assembling small pieces on a surface to create a pattern or picture

    C. Weaving threads into cloth

    D. Carving a single block of stone into a figure

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Which of the following athletics events is a field event rather than a track event?

    A. Long jump

    B. 400 metres

    C. 110 metres hurdles

    D. 4x100 metres relay

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    An art teacher asks learners to create a mosaic of a Kenyan flag by sticking many small pieces of coloured material onto a board. The small individual pieces used to build up a mosaic image are called:

    A. Tesserae

    B. Pixels

    C. Strokes

    D. Fragments

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Which safety measure should a learner observe when cutting tiles or glass to make mosaic tesserae?

    A. Point sharp edges towards others

    B. Cut the pieces with bare wet hands

    C. Work in complete darkness

    D. Wear protective gloves and eye protection

    (1 mark)

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