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THE HARBOR SCHOOL

DAY & RESIDENTIAL -A/C CAMPUS
AFFILIATED TO CBSE - No.130704 (Class LKG –XII)
Bheemili ‘X’ Roads, Anandapuram, Visakhapatnam
Phone: 9493887644, 9440156652
Website: www.harborschool.in Email: [email protected]

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I EXAMINATIONS

Class : VI Sub : SCIENCE Max. Marks : 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory.
2. Section A would have 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B would have 5 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 4 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04 marks
each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.
SECTION – A
(1 – 20) Choose the Correct Answer : 20 X 1 = 20

1. Which of the following is a rich source of carbohydrates? [ ]

(a) Fish (b) Rice (c) Butter (d) Spinach
2. Which of the following is a property of metals? [ ]
(a) Transparent (b) Non-conductor of heat
(c) Good conductor of electricity (d) Brittle
3. Which method is used to separate sugar from tea? [ ]
(a) Filtration (b) Sedimentation (c) Decantation (d) None of these
4. What part of the plant is used in potato? [ ]
(a) Root (b) Stem (c) Leaf (d) Flower
5. Which of the following bones protects the brain? [ ]
(a) Rib cage (b) Skull (c) Spine (d) Pelvis
6. A living organism that cannot prepare its own food is called a: [ ]
(a) Producer (b) Consumer (c) Decomposer (d) Autotroph
7. Which nutrient helps in the repair of body tissues? [ ]
(a) Vitamins (b) Fats (c) Carbohydrates (d) Proteins
8. The process of removing water from clothes by spinning them in a washing machine is called: [ ]
(a) Sieving (b) Decantation (c) Filtration (d) Evaporation
9. Which part of a plant absorbs water and minerals? [ ]
(a) Stem (b) Root (c) Leaf (d) Flower
10. What is the function of the rib cage? [ ]
(a) Protect the lungs (b) Help in movement (c) Support the body (d) Store calcium
11. Which of these is an example of a herb? [ ]
(a) Mango tree (b) Tulsi (c) Banyan tree (d) Neem
12. What is the process of converting water into water vapour? [ ]
(a) Condensation (b) Evaporation (c) Freezing (d) Filtration
13. Which of the following is soluble in water? [ ]
(a) Sand (b) Sugar (c) Oil (d) Iron
14. What type of joints are present in the shoulder? [ ]
(a) Ball and socket (b) Hinge (c) Pivot (d) Fixed
15. In which of the following do plants store food? [ ]
(a) Roots (b) Stems (c) Seeds (d) All of these
16. Which part of a leaf allows gases to enter and leave? [ ]
(a) Petiole (b) Stomata (c) Midrib (d) Veins
17. Water is considered a: [ ]
(a) Pure substance (b) Compound (c) Mixture (d) Element
18. Which nutrient is essential for maintaining healthy eyesight? [ ]
(a) Vitamin D (b) Vitamin A (c) Protein (d) Iron
19. What is the movement of earthworms called? [ ]
(a) Crawling (b) Swimming (c) Slithering (d) Peristalsis
20. Which of the following is a characteristic of all living organisms? [ ]
(a) Movement (b) Reproduction (c) Growth (d) All of these
SECTION – B
This section comprises of Very Short Answer questions 2 marks each 5 X 2 = 10

21. Define nutrients. Name two nutrients important for body growth and repair.
22. What is sedimentation? How is it different from decantation?
23. What are taproots? Give two examples of plants having taproots.
24. Describe the role of joints in our body.
25. Differentiate between herbs and shrubs with examples.

SECTION – C

This section comprises of Short answer questions 6 X 3 = 18

26. What are the different methods of separating substances? Explain any one method.
27. What are the main functions of roots in plants?
28. How do muscles and bones work together to produce movement?
29. List the components of food. Explain the importance of vitamins in our body.
30. How does water enter the roots of a plant? Explain the process briefly.
31. Explain the structure and function of the stomata in leaves.

SECTION – D

This section comprises of Long Answer type questions : 4 X 5 = 20

32. Explain the various parts of a flower with a labeled diagram.

33. Draw ( a) leaf (b) a taproot ( c ) a flower
34. Discuss the importance of a balanced diet and the consequences of not following it.
35. Describe the life process of movement in different animals with examples.

SECTION – E 3 x 4 = 12

36. Case Study 1:

A student conducted an experiment to separate a mixture of sand and salt. He added water to the mixture, stirred it,
and then filtered it. The sand remained on the filter paper.
(a) What is this process called?
(b) How will the student separate salt from water?
(c) What are the advantages of using filtration in daily life?

37. Case Study 2:

Ravi observed that the leaves of a plant are drooping. He concluded that the plant was not getting enough water.
(a) What process do plants use to absorb water?
(b) What would happen to the plant if it is not watered for a long time?
(c) How can you test the importance of water for plants using a simple experiment?

38. Case Study 3:

Ritu observed that her grandfather takes calcium tablets regularly. She asked him why it was necessary.
(a) What is the importance of calcium for the human body?
(b) What food sources provide calcium naturally?
(c) How can a deficiency of calcium affect bones?
 . THE HARBOR SCHOOL
DAY & RESIDENTIAL -A/C CAMPUS
AFFILIATED TO CBSE - No.130704 (Class LKG –XII)
Bheemili ‘X’ Roads, Anandapuram, Visakhapatnam
Phone: 9493887644, 9440156652
Website: www.harborschool.in Email: [email protected]

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I EXAMINATIONS

Class : VII Sub : SCIENCE Max. Marks : 80

SECTION – A

(1 – 20) Choose the Correct Answer : 20 X 1 = 20

1. Which process in plants is involved in making food? [ ]

(a) Respiration (b) Photosynthesis (c) Transpiration (d) Excretion
2. Which of the following is an example of a parasitic plant? [ ]
(a) Mango (b) Cuscuta (c) Neem (d) Hibiscus
3. What is the main organ of digestion in humans? [ ]
(a) Stomach (b) Small intestine (c) Large intestine (d) Liver
4. Which acid is found in the stomach? [ ]
(a) Sulphuric acid (b) Hydrochloric acid (c) Acetic acid (d) Nitric acid
5. Which of the following is an indicator used to detect acids and bases? [ ]
(a) Water (b) Vinegar (c) Litmus paper (d) Milk
6. The temperature at which water boils is: [ ]
(a) 100°C (b) 50°C (c) 37°C (d) 150°C
7. Which of the following is an example of a physical change? [ ]
(a) Burning paper (b) Melting ice (c) Rusting iron (d) Digestion of food
8. Which gas is produced during respiration in humans? [ ]
(a) Oxygen (b) Carbon dioxide (c) Nitrogen (d) Hydrogen
9. Which of the following shows a chemical change? [ ]
(a) Tearing paper (b) Freezing water
(c) Baking a cake (d) Dissolving sugar in water
10. What is the function of bile in the digestive system? [ ]
(a) It digests proteins (b) It emulsifies fats
(c) It breaks down carbohydrates (d) It absorbs vitamins
11. Which nutrient is absorbed in the large intestine? [ ]
(a) Water (b) Fats (c) Proteins (d) Carbohydrates
12. Which part of the plant is responsible for nitrogen fixation? [ ]
(a) Leaves (b) Roots (c) Stem (d) Flowers
13. Which of the following is a weak acid? [ ]
(a) Hydrochloric acid (b) Acetic acid (c) Sulphuric acid (d) Nitric acid
14. The process of releasing energy from food in the form of ATP is called: [ ]
(a) Photosynthesis (b) Combustion (c) Respiration (d) Fermentation
15. Which of these is an endothermic process? [ ]
(a) Boiling water (b) Melting ice (c) Burning fuel (d) Condensation
16. What type of respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen? [ ]
(a) Anaerobic respiration (b) Aerobic respiration (c) Photosynthesis (d) Combustion
17. Which of these is not a product of respiration? [ ]
(a) Carbon dioxide (b) Oxygen (c) Water (d) Energy
18. Which of the following is a base? [ ]
(a) Lemon juice (b) Vinegar (c) Soap solution (d) Water
19. What is the correct range of a human body temperature? [ ]
(a) 30-35°C (b) 35-37°C (c) 37-38°C (d) 40-42°C
20. Which plant nutrient is absorbed through the roots from the soil? [ ]
(a) Carbon dioxide (b) Oxygen (c) Nitrogen (d) Hydrogen
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SECTION – B

This section comprises of Very Short Answer questions 2 marks each 5 X 2 = 10

21. Explain the process of photosynthesis.

22. What is the role of saliva in digestion?
23. Differentiate between acids and bases with one example of each.
24. How does respiration occur in aquatic animals?
25. What is the difference between physical and chemical changes? Give an example of each.

SECTION – C

This section comprises of Short answer questions 6 X 3 = 18

26. What are stomata? Explain their role in plants.

27. Explain the role of villi in the small intestine.
28. What happens when a base reacts with an acid? Give an example of a neutralization reaction.
29. Describe the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
30. Explain how heat is transferred in solids, liquids, and gases.
31. Describe the changes observed when iron rusts. Why is it considered a chemical change?

SECTION – D

This section comprises of Long Answer type questions : 4 X 5 = 20

32. Explain the human digestive system with a labeled diagram.

33. What are the different ways to measure temperature? How is a clinical thermometer different from a laboratory
thermometer?
34. Discuss the various methods plants use to obtain nutrients.
35. Describe the importance of acids and bases in daily life with examples from food, industry, and health.

SECTION – E 3 x 4 = 12

36. Case Study 1:

A farmer observes that the growth of his plants is stunted. He tests the soil and finds that it lacks nitrogen.
(a) Why is nitrogen important for plants?
(b) How do plants obtain nitrogen?
(c) What could be the possible solution to this problem?

37. Case Study 2:

Rita used litmus paper to test the pH of two different liquids. She found that one liquid turned red litmus blue, while
the other turned blue litmus red.
(a) What does this indicate about the nature of the two liquids?
(b) Explain the importance of pH in daily life.
(c) How can these liquids be neutralized?

38. Case Study 3:

John noticed that he starts panting after running fast.

(a) Why does John pant after physical activity?
(b) What is the role of oxygen during respiration?
(c) How is anaerobic respiration different from aerobic respiration?
 . THE HARBOR SCHOOL
DAY & RESIDENTIAL -A/C CAMPUS
AFFILIATED TO CBSE - No.130704 (Class LKG –XII)
Bheemili ‘X’ Roads, Anandapuram, Visakhapatnam
Phone: 9493887644, 9440156652
Website: www.harborschool.in Email: [email protected]

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I EXAMINATIONS

Class : VIII Sub : SCIENCE Max. Marks : 80

SECTION – A

(1 – 20) Choose the Correct Answer : 20 X 1 = 20

1. Which method is commonly used to grow crops in areas with limited water supply? [ ]
(a) Sprinkler irrigation (b) Drip irrigation
(c) Rainwater harvesting (d) Terracing
2. Which microorganism is used in the production of alcohol? [ ]
(a) Bacteria (b) Yeast (c) Algae (d) Protozoa
3. Coal is primarily composed of: [ ]
(a) Carbon (b) Nitrogen (c) Oxygen (d) Sulfur
4. Which gas is essential for combustion? [ ]
(a) Carbon dioxide (b) Oxygen (c) Nitrogen (d) Hydrogen
5. What is the process of growing different crops in a sequence on the same land? [ ]
(a) Crop rotation (b) Monoculture (c) Mixed cropping (d) Intensive farming
6. Which microorganism causes diseases such as cholera? [ ]
(a) Bacteria (b) Virus (c) Protozoa (d) Fungi
7. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? [ ]
(a) Coal (b) Petroleum (c) Solar energy (d) Natural gas
8. LPG is a mixture of: [ ]
(a) Methane and ethane (b) Butane and propane
(c) Hydrogen and oxygen (d) Carbon dioxide and nitrogen
9. Which of the following is a petroleum product? [ ]
(a) Kerosene (b) Natural gas (c) Charcoal (d) Peat
10. What is the process of burning fuels called? [ ]
(a) Combustion (b) Evaporation (c) Condensation (d) Fermentation
11. Which microorganism helps in nitrogen fixation? [ ]
(a) Rhizobium (b) Lactobacillus (c) Yeast (d) Penicillin
12. Which fuel causes the least air pollution? [ ]
(a) Coal (b) Petroleum (c) CNG (d) Wood
13. In which national park can you find Bengal tigers? [ ]
(a) Sundarbans (b) Ranthambore (c) Kaziranga (d) Jim Corbett
14. The ideal temperature for bacterial growth is around: [ ]
(a) 0°C (b) 37°C (c) 100°C (d) 10°C
15. Which of the following is not a fossil fuel? [ ]
(a) Coal (b) Petrol (c) Wind energy (d) Natural gas
16. What is the percentage of oxygen in air? [ ]
(a) 21% (b) 78% (c) 50% (d) 95%
17. Why should forests be conserved? [ ]
(a) To increase industrialization (b) To conserve biodiversity
(c) To increase urbanization (d) To decrease wildlife
18. Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource? [ ]
(a) Wind (b) Solar energy (c) Coal (d) Biomass
19. Which microorganism is used in the preparation of curd? [ ]
(a) Lactobacillus (b) Penicillium (c) Rhizobium (d) Yeast
20. Which of the following is not a characteristic of good fuel? [ ]
(a) High calorific value (b) Low cost
(c) Produces a lot of smoke (d) Easy to store and transport

SECTION – B

This section comprises of Very Short Answer questions 2 marks each 5 X 2 = 10

21. What is manure? How is it different from fertilizers?

22. How do vaccines work to prevent diseases?
23. List two uses of petroleum products in daily life.
24. Define combustion and mention two types of combustion.
25. Why is deforestation harmful to the environment?

SECTION – C

This section comprises of Short answer questions 6 X 3 = 18

26. What are the main steps involved in crop production?

27. Describe the role of microorganisms in nitrogen fixation.
28. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using coal as a fuel?
29. How is petroleum formed? Explain briefly.
30. Explain the difference between rapid combustion and spontaneous combustion with examples.
31. What are the main causes of deforestation? How does it affect biodiversity?

SECTION – D

This section comprises of Long Answer type questions : 4 X 5 = 20

32. Explain how microorganisms are beneficial and harmful to humans with examples.
33. Describe the various methods used to conserve wildlife.
34. How is coal formed? Discuss its different types and uses.
35. Explain the process of conservation of natural resources like water, soil, and forests. Why is it important?

SECTION – E 3 x 4 = 12

36. Case Study 1: Crop Production

A farmer is facing issues with low crop yield. Upon investigation, it was found that the soil lacked essential nutrients.
- (a) Why is crop rotation important for maintaining soil fertility?
- (b) How do fertilizers and manure help in increasing crop yield?
- (c) Suggest one organic farming method that can improve soil fertility.

37. Case Study 2: Microorganisms

A bakery uses yeast to prepare bread. They observe that sometimes the dough does not rise as expected.
- (a) What role does yeast play in the preparation of bread?
- (b) What conditions are required for the proper growth of yeast?
- (c) Why might the dough fail to rise?

38. Case Study 3: Conservation of Animals

A wildlife sanctuary is facing a decline in its tiger population due to habitat destruction and poaching.
- (a) Why is it important to conserve tigers and other wildlife?
- (b) What are the consequences of deforestation on wildlife?
- (c) Suggest two measures to prevent poaching and conserve habitats.