Revision Worksheet

Class VII

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cells require energy to perform various functions like digestion, excretion,

reproduction, and transport. From where do cells obtain this energy?
(a) Stored energy in the water which releases during nutrition
(b) Stored energy in the food which releases during respiration
(c) Stored energy in the body which releases during reproduction
(d) Stored energy in the blood which releases during transportation

2. Given below are two reactions which occur in two different organisms, A
and B.

Which of the following is the best choice with respect to the above
equations?
(a) A – Aerobic respiration; occurs in man
(b) A - Anaerobic respiration; occurs in yeast
(c) B - Anaerobic respiration; occurs in man
(d) B - Aerobic respiration; occurs in yeast

3. Soham exercised vigorously for three hours. After some time, he began to
experience muscle cramps. Which of the following explains the situation
correctly?
(a) Temporary deficiency of oxygen in the muscle cells
(b) Permanent deficiency of oxygen in the muscle cells
(c) Temporary deficiency of carbon dioxide in the muscle cells
 (d) Permanent deficiency of carbons oxide in the muscle cells

4. Ranjan recorded his breathing rate at rest. After playing football for 15
minutes, he again measured his breathing rate and tabulated his
observations as shown below:

What could be the reason for this change in breathing rate?

(a) To fulfil the increased demand for water by the body
(b) To fulfil the increased demand for oxygen by the body
(c) To fulfil the decreased demand for oxygen by the body
(d) To fulfil the increased demand for carbon dioxide by the body

5. Four different activities were performed by four students for a period of 10

minutes as shown below.

The breathing rate of all these students was measured as soon as they
finished their activities. Which student will have the highest breathing rate?
(a) Isha
(b) Sujoy
(c) Aryan
(d) Neha

6. The given image shows a girl taking in fresh air early in the morning.
 Which terminology would be the most appropriate for defining the act of
taking in air inside the body?
(a) Respiration
(b) Exhalation
(c) Inhalation
(d) Breathing

7. Apurva observed a slide of the epidermal layer of a leaf. It contained the

structures that help the plant to respire. What structures might have been
observed by Apurva in the slide?
(a) Gills
(b) Lungs
(c) Stomata
(d) Trachea

8. Hormones are substances produced by the glands of the human body. These
need to be transported to the cells present throughout the body. The function of
transportation of hormones is carried out by the
(a) Digestive system
(b) Excretory system
 (c) Integumentary system
(d) Circulatory system

9. Aruna was facing difficulty in breathing. On diagnosis, the doctor confirmed that
the haemoglobin content in Aruna’s body was less than the normal range. What
role does haemoglobin play in breathing?
(a) It helps in the transportation of oxygen to all the body cells.
(b) It prevents clot formation inside the respiratory tract.
(c) It helps the lungs to take in more air from the surroundings.
(d) It fights against germs that enter the respiratory tract.

10. The below chart lists some characteristic features of a blood vessel.

Which of the following will have all these characteristics?

(a) Only pulmonary vein
(b) Only pulmonary artery
(c) All veins except the pulmonary vein
(d) All arteries except the pulmonary artery

11. The table shows the number of pulse beats counted by Ramesh and Suresh
respectively for 2 minutes.

What is likely to be concluded from the above observation?

(a) The pulse rate of Ramesh is higher than the normal pulse rate.
(b) The pulse rate of Suresh is lower than the normal pulse rate.
 (c) The pulse rate of Ramesh and Suresh is equivalent to the normal pulse rate.
(d) The pulse rate of both Ramesh and Suresh is higher than the normal pulse
rate.

12. The image shows an unlabelled sketch of the human excretory system. Identify
the label in the image which represents the structure that helps to store urine.

(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D

13. The table lists the excretory substances of fishes, snakes, and humans. Which
factor is responsible for this difference in the excretory products of these
organisms?
(a) Availability of water
(b) Availability of nutrients
(c) Availability of oxygen
(d) Availability of optimum temperature

Subjective Questions

14. The diagram below shows the human heart. Label the parts A, B, C, D, E, F
and G correctly
15. The diagram below shows the human respiratory system. Label the parts A, B, C
and D correctly .

16. Prerna had participated in the cycling competition in her school. After
continuous cycling, when she returned home, she experienced severe
muscle cramps in her legs. Her mother advised her to take a hot water
bath. How will this relieve Prerna’s condition?

17. Why does an athlete breathe faster and deeper than usual even after
finishing the race?

18. Name the type of respiration in which the end products are -
(a) alcohol and carbon dioxide
(b) carbon dioxide and water
(c) lactic acid

19. When Satish blew air into a test tube containing lime water, the solution
turned milky.
 (a) What is the likely source of carbon dioxide in this activity?
(b) Why did the lime water turn milky?

20. Why do frogs have a moist and slippery skin?

21. Anuja observed the cross-section of two blood vessels, A and B with the
help of a microscope. The table lists the observations made by her.

(a) Identify A and B.

(b) What conclusion can be made about the type of blood carried by blood
vessels A and B?
22. Kanika placed the index finger of her right hand on the inner side of her left
wrist. She felt some throbbing movements.

(a) What terminology can be used for these movements?

 (b) Why does one feel the throbbing movements?
(c) Define pulse rate.
(d) What is the pulse rate of an adult person at rest?
23. The human heart is divided into four chambers. A partition separates these
chambers from each other.
(a) Name the four chambers of the heart.
(b) Why is the partition between these chambers necessary?
24. Observe the figure below and answer the following questions.

(a) Name the instrument.

(b) What is the use of this instrument?
(c) Label parts A, B and C.
(d) Define heartbeat.
25. What will happen if both the kidneys of a person are damaged? What will
you suggest helping the person to survive?

26. How does water move up in tall trees?

Case-Based Questions

27. All living organisms require energy for performing various activities and
maintaining their life. This energy is obtained from the food we eat. The
food has stored energy which is released slowly as and when our body
requires it.
a) The breakdown of food takes place inside the cell. This process releases
a lot of energy which is used by the cell for performing various activities.
Which life process helps the cell to perform this function?
 (a) Reproduction
(b) Transportation
(c) Cellular respiration
(d) Excretion

b) The process of respiration is said to be the reverse of

……………………….

c) List two points of differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

28. Blood is a fluid which flows in blood vessels. It transports substances like
digested food from the small intestine to the other parts of the body. It carries
oxygen from the lungs to the cells of the body. It also transports wastes for
removal from the body.
a) Our body needs a continuous supply of food, water, and oxygen for its
survival. These materials must reach the various parts of the body where they
are needed. Which life process helps the cell to perform this function?

(a) Reproduction
(b) Transportation
(c) Cellular respiration
(d) Excretion

b) Find the odd one out:

Heart, Blood, Arteries, Lungs

c) Blood consists of four components: ……………….., red blood cells, white

blood cells and platelets.

29. Plants absorb water and minerals through root hairs. The root hair is in
contact with the water present between the soil particles. Plants have
pipe-like vessels to transport water and nutrients from the soil.
 (a) Identify A and B.
(b) What are the functions of A and B?
(c) The pipe-like vessels in plants which transport water and nutrients are
made of special cells forming the ……………….. tissue.
(d) What is the role of root hair?

Assertion-Reasoning Questions

Below questions consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:

30. Assertion (A): One should do pranayama every day.

Reason (R): It releases more energy in the body.
 31. Assertion (A): Insects have a network of air tubes called tracheae for gas
exchange.
Reason (R): Tracheae are found only in insects and not in any other group
of animals.

32. Assertion (A): The average heartbeat of an adult person at rest is 72 to 80 beats
per minute.
Reason (R): Each heartbeat generates one pulse in the arteries and the pulse
rate per minute indicates the rate of heartbeat.

33. Assertion (A): Animals such as sponges, and Hydra do not possess any
circulatory system.
Reason (R): Entry of food and oxygen and removal of wastes occurs through the
water in which they live