CLASS 6 - AIR AROUND US

Worksheet 1

I. Match the following:

COLUMN A COLUMN B

Oxygen 78%

Nitrogen 21%

Carbon dioxide 0.018%

Argon 0.02 - 0.04%

Neon 0.93%

II. Answer in short:

1. Why do mountaineers, sea-divers and astronauts carry oxygen cylinders with them?

2. Write three activities in which carbon dioxide gas is produced?

3. Where do aquatic animals get oxygen from?

4. Why do factories have long chimneys?

III. True or False:

Write T for true and F for false statements.

a. Air is compound.
b. Air exerts pressure.
c. Respiration uses up carbon dioxide and release energy from food.
d. 1/5th of the volume of air is Oxygen.
e. Moving air is called wind.

Answers
I (a) – (ii) (b) – (i) (c) – (iv) (d) – (v)(e)– (iii).
II
1. At high altitude concentration of gases decreases so less oxygen is available for breathing similarly
under the sea water, dissolved oxygen is very less. So, they need oxygen cylinder for breathing properly.
2. Carbon dioxide is formed during a. Combustion of fossils fuels. b. Respiration c. Fermentation and
decomposition.
3. Aquatic organisms have gills for respiration. They obtain oxygen from the water. Small amount of
dissolved oxygen is present in the water, which is used by water living organisms.
4. They have long chimneys so that the harmful smoke is released above the breathing level. Which will
prevent us from inhalation of the harmful…
III (a) F (b) T (c) F (d) T (e) T.
Worksheet 2:

Across
2. This gas is used for treating cancer patient
3. The blanket of gases that surrounds the earth
4. These animals used air dissolved in water for respiration
5. it is colorless and odour less
7. The gas which helps in combustion
8. This process involves utilization of carbon dioxide from air and release of oxygen into the air.
Down
1. The major part in air
2. Air is used by animals for this process
6. The device used to convert wind energy into electrical energy
 CLASS 6 - Waste and its management
Worksheet 1:
Worksheet 2:

I. Place following waste into two groups - rotton or decomposed and not
decomposed.
tea leaves, piece of cloth, polythene bag, broken glass fruit-vegetable peels, News paper, Iron nails, paper bags.

II. Write three ways to minimise overuse of plastics.

i) ...................................................................................................................
ii) ...................................................................................................................
iii) ...................................................................................................................
 CLASS 7 - Water - a life giving liquid
Worksheet 1:
1. Give one word for the following:
a. Passing chlorine gas through water to destroy germs.
b. A technique by which rainwater is collected and diverted to underground storage.
c. Surface from which the ground water supply can be obtained.
d. Judicious and careful use of resources.

2. Write some methods to conserve water at home :

Example:
1. Moping floor instead of washing.
2. Washing vehicles using bucket.
3. ______________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________
6. ______________________________________________________________
7. ______________________________________________________________

3. Rearrange the letters to form words related to water cycle.

a. RUDGON RAWET
b. ATOONIAERVP
c. ACESTOONNNID
d. DUCLOS
e. TSPRATNIAOINR

Answers:

1. (a) Chlorination (b) Rainwater harvesting (c) Water table (d) Water management.
3. Rearranged words are:
a. GROUND WATER b. EVAPORATION c. CONDENSATION d. CLOUDS e. TRANSPIRATION
Worksheet 2:

1. World water Day is celebrated on

a. 22 nd March
b. 24 th March
c. 28 th February
d. 1 March

2. Water exists in
a. Three forms
b. Two forms
c. Five forms
d. No form

3. The solid form ,snow and ice, is present ___________of the earth
a. At the poles
b. At the equator
c. Present in the atmosphere of the earth
d. In the oceans

4. The process of recharging the ground water using rain water is known as
a. Water harvesting
b. Drip Irrigation
c. Infiltration
d. Bawri

5. The earth appears to be ______in colour from space ( )

a. Red
b. Blue
c. Green
d. Violet
 CLASS 7 - Forests and their conservation
Worksheet 1:

Choose:
1) Which of the following in not a forest product?
a) Gum b) Ply wood
c) Sealing wax d) Kerosene

2) Micro organisms act upon the dead plants to produce.

a) Sand b) Mushrooms
c) Humus d) Wood

3) If forests disappear
a) The amount of carbondioxide in air will decrease.
b) The amount of oxygen in air will increase.
c) The amount of carbondioxide in air will in crease.
d) The amount of nitrogen in air will in crease.

4) The micro-organism which convert the dead plants and animals to humus are known as
a) Herbivores b) Carnivores
c) Decomposers d) Parasites

5) Which of the following animals is not a wild animal.

i) Jackals ii) Elephant
iii) Goat iv) Tiger
Worksheet 2:

Answer:
Match : 5. (a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c) – (v), (d) – (i), (e) – (ii).
CLASS 8 - UNIVERSE

WORKSHEET 1:

2) Draw and label members of solar system

Worksheet 2:

Answer the following questions :

1. What is the speed of light ?

2. Name the star which is nearest to the earth.
3. What is the name of path on which planets revolves around the sun ?
4. Why do we see only the part of the moon?
5. Name the planet where there is no carbon dioxide.
CLASS 8 - Pollution of air and water

Worksheet 1:

I. Answer the following reasoning questions:

A. Air Pollution in Delhi improved after CNG was introduced instead of diesel in public transport since CNG
gives out less smoke. Introduction of the Metro in Delhi is also expected to reduce pollution. How?

B. What kind of underground water is more likely to be polluted – that found near the surface of the earth or
that found deeper?

C. Afforestation leads to both air and water conservation as well as soil conservation. How?

D. Does Potable(drinking) water mean pure water without any impurities?

II. Match the following :

Answers:
Match : a. v, b. i, c. ii, d. iii, e. iv.
Worksheet 2:

2) Write the correct words by putting letters in correct sequence

i) ribsoncith ii) pantectouiihor iii)asgewe iv) ratsoncivnoe
Answer : i) bronchitis ii) eutrophication iii) sewage iv) conservation