OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL, SHARJAH

A GEMS SCHOOL
FIRST SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION OCTOBER,2011
MAIN SCHOOL

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

CLASS: VIII
DURATION: 21/2 Hrs.

MAX.MARKS:80
DATE:09/10/11

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :
(a) All questions are compulsory.
(b) The question paper comprises of three sections A ,B and C
which have to be answered in separate answer sheets.
(c)Very short questions carrying 1 mark to be answered in one
word or a sentence .
(d) Two marks questions to be answered in about 30 words.
(e) Three marks questions to be answered in about 50 words.
(f) Five marks questions to be answered in about 70 words .

SECTION A
( PHYSICS )
1.

Max. Marks: 26
Name the device used to measure pressure exerted by liquids .

(1)

2.

An inflated balloon was rubbed with a piece of wool and pressed against the
wall. It was found that the balloon sticks to the wall. What force might be
responsible for the attraction between the balloon and wall?
(1)

3.

Define light year. Give the relation between light year and kilometers.

4.

Roy tries to demonstrate the process of electrolysis to his friends. He sets up

the apparatus with the two electrodes connected to the battery source and
immersed in a beaker containing distilled water. Will he succeed in
demonstrating the experiment? If not, explain what is wrong in the set- up of
the apparatus and mention how he can rectify his mistake?
(2)

5.

What is meant by lubrication? Give two examples of lubricants.

(2)

(2)

6.

Ram and Shyam push a box applying a force of 45 N each. The force of (2)
friction acting between the floor and the box is 20 N. Calculate the resultant
force and mention the direction in which the box will move .

7.

Venus is hotter than mercury though it is farther away from the sun. Why?

(2)

8.

Sita goes to the market on her bicycle .State the effect of force involved in
the following situations:
a. She applies brakes at the signal.
b. She takes a turn at the roundabout.
c. She presses the air horn in her cycle to get her way cleared in the
market crowd.

(3)

9.

A man standing on his feet applies a force of 600 N over an area of 0.006 (3)
square meter.Calculate the pressure exerted by him. Suppose the man lies
down applying the same force on the ground, explain how the pressure
exerted by him will vary ?

10.

Give reasons for the following

a. Skiers use flat and broad skis.
b. Deep sea divers wear special suit.
c. Mountaineers suffer from nose bleeding at high altitudes.

11.

a. Define electroplating.
b. Draw a neat labeled diagram showing the process of electroplating a (5)
stainless steel spoon with copper.
c. Mention two uses of electroplating.

(3)

SECTION B
(CHEMISTRY)
MAX.MARKS:26
12. Classify these materials into thermosetting &thermoplastics:
Melamine, ,Water bottle, Electric-Plug & Bucket

(1)

13. Give the name of any one metalloid & a liquid non-metal .

(1)

14. Rita enters a shop and finds many items made up of Nylon & was amazed. (2)
Apply your knowledge and explain Rita the special properties of Nylon
which makes it useful in varied fields.
15. Bring out two points each showing the advantages and disadvantages of (2)

synthetic fabrics.
16. Give reason for the following:
(a)Diamond despite being a non-metal is used in making expensive jewellery. (2)
(b)Metals are the best materials for making cooking utensils.

17.

Compare the properties of metals & non-metals giving one example each (2)
with respect to:
(a)Malleability
(b)Luster

18. Suma has two packets with label X(metal) & Y(non-metal).The valency of (2)
X=1 and Y=2.
(a)Name any metal which can be X & any non-metal which can be Y.
(b)Write down the formulae of any compound formed by them.

19. Explain an activity with illustration that metals as well as graphite is a good (3)
conductor of electricity.
20. You are given a sample each of a compact disc, artificial silk and a
swimming costume. Differentiate them using your knowledge about the (3)
properties of these substances.
21. Complete the following table:
S.NO
NAME FULL-FORM
1.
HDPE
2.
PP
3.
PVC

(3)
PROPERTY

USES

(5)
22. Plastics everywhere around us cause hazardous pollution to humans, animals,
plants, soil, water& air.
(a)Define polymerization.
(b)Using your leadership qualities explain to the world two main hazards
caused by plastics.
(c)By awakening your forward thinking core value suggest an important step
to reduce the harmful effect of plastics & give one example of a biodegradable plastic discovered recently.

SECTION - C
(BIOLOGY)
MAX.MARKS: 28
23.

Radhikas grandmother wants to preserve mangoes for her dear (1)

granddaughter who will be arriving three months later. Suggest any two
methods to preserve mangoes.

24.

Define the term species.

(1)

25. What are the factors that lead to loss of biodiversity in the forests ?
(Write any four)

(2)

26.

(2)

Differentiate between communicable and non communicable diseases .

(Any two)

27. The dough with yeast increases in volume .Explain why?

(2)

28. Draw a neat labeled diagram to represent the nitrogen cycle in nature.

(3)

29. Vaccinations are vital for every child. Justify the statement.

(3)

30.

a)Explain crop rotation with an example.

(3)
b) A wise farmer always includes a legume as one of his crop while
practicing crop rotation .Explain.

31. Ramu has 10 acres of agricultural land available for sowing wheat.
He used broadcasting as the method for sowing. Suggest any other modern
technique that can be used as a better option and discuss the advantage of
that method over broadcasting.

(3)

32.

(3)

Name the following :

a) The microorganism used in the making of toothpaste.
b) The process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into nitrates.
c) The home of plants and animals.

33. Observe the diagrams (A and B) and answer the following for each :
a) Identify which group of microbes they belong to.
b) Write any two characteristic features .
c) Write any one harmful activity.
d) Name the microorganism

(5)