Banyan International School Summative Assessment-1 October,2013 Class-7th MM-90 General instructions:1.

The question paper comprises of two sections A&B. Attempt both the sections. 2. All questions are compulsory. 3. Attempt section A & B seperately 4. Q.no 1-3 are to be attempted in one word or one sentence each. 5. Q.no 4-7 are to be answered in about 30 words each. 6. Q.no 8-19 are to be answered in about 50 words each. 7. Q.no 20-24 are to be answered in about 70 words each. 8. In Q.no 25-42 you have to select one app. Answer.

Subject- Science Time-3hr

Section-A

Very short answer

Q.1 Name the green pigment found in plants that traps sunlight? Q.2 What is larvae? Q.3 What is soil profile? Q.4 Why does water kept in mud pots remain cool in summers? Q.5 What are the main organs of the respiratory system ? Q.6 Name the stages in the life cycle of a silk moth? Q.7 Who is a meterologist? Q.8 Why is it not necessary for plants to have a digestive system? Q.9 What is meant by the following terms? a) Cud b) Peristalsis

Q.10 When silk is burnt,they smell like burning hair. However, when cotton is burnt , it smells like burning paper. Why?

Q.11 Draw a well labelled diagram of a mercury thermometer. Q.12 Why does an aluminium window frame feel colder to catch when compared to a wooden frame? Q.13 List 3 main properties that all compounds have. Q.14 Write balanced equation for following. a) Zinc + hydrochloric acid --------- zinc chloride + hydrogen b) calcium carbonate + water + caron dioxide ----------- calcium bicarbonate Q.15 What will happen if you try to wash curry stains with your soap. Q.16 Is it easy for humans to live in polar regions? Q.17 Distinguish between top soil and sub soil? Q.18 How do frogs breathe? Q.19 Draw a well labelled diagram of human respiratory system. Or Draw a well labelled diagram of alveoli showing exchange of gases. Q.20 List the uses of any five acids in our daily life. Q.21 Explain the properties of compounds and give an example for each property. Q.22 Discuss the three ways in which weathering of rocks occur. Q.23 What role do the monsoons play in determining the weather and climate in India. Q.24 An iron gate has to be painted every year otherwise it will start rusting.Why?

Section-B Multiple choice questions

Q25 Calcium oxide is the chemical name for a) b) c) d) slaked lime quick lime limewater lime stone

Q.26 To which soil horizon does the top soil belong? a) A b) B c) C

d) D Q.27 Heat is transferred from Sun to the earth by a) conduction b) convection c) radiation d) evaporation Q.28 Which leaves does a silkworm feed on? a) Raspberry b) blackberry c) Mulberry d) Strawberry Q.29 The solution of sodium hydroxide is a) acidic b) alkaline c) neutral d) amphoteric Q.30 A blue litmus turns red when react with a) salt b) base c) acid d) none of these Q.31 What is normal temperature of a healthy person? A) 37 C B) 37 F C) 37 K D) none Q.32 Which gas is used in fire extinguisher? a) carbon dioxide b)sulphur dioxide

c) nitric oxide d) hydrogen sulphide Q.33 What is the formula of rust? a) Fe2O3 b) Fe3O4 c) FeO d) none Q.34 All the changes of weather are caused by A) Earth B) Moon C) Stars D) Sun Q.35 Pick the odd one out A) Cyclone B)Hurricane C) Monsoon D) Typhoon Q.36 Which one of the following is an animal product A) Gum B) Catechu C) Honey D) Rubber Q.37 Which one of the following contains haemoglobin? A) RBC B) WBC C) Platelets D) None Q.38 What are the gases involved in breathing A) Oxygen and nitrogen

B) oxygen and sulphur dioxide C) oxygen and ozone D) oxygen and carbon dioxide Q.39 Conduction is the method of transfer of heat in A) Liquids B) Solids C) Gases D) Vaccum Q.40 Where is bile produced? A) Gall bladder B) Blood C) Liver D) Spleen Q.41 Which among the following is an animal fibre? A) Jute
B) Cotton C) Polyster

D) Silk Q.42 Which is not digested by humans? A) Protein B) Fats C) Glucose D) Cellulose