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St. Gregorios School, Dwarka PERIODIC TEST - 4 (2021-22) Subject: Science

This document is a science test for class 8 students. It contains questions in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Some key details include: - The Physics section contains 5 multiple choice questions about light, sound, mirrors, and pressure. - The Chemistry section contains 5 multiple choice and short answer questions about polymers, fuels, and combustion. - The Biology section contains 4 short answer questions about hormones, human reproduction and development, and diseases like diabetes. The test covers a wide range of core science concepts and aims to assess students' understanding in these three disciplines. It utilizes a variety of question types including fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and multiple choice.

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St. Gregorios School, Dwarka PERIODIC TEST - 4 (2021-22) Subject: Science

This document is a science test for class 8 students. It contains questions in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Some key details include: - The Physics section contains 5 multiple choice questions about light, sound, mirrors, and pressure. - The Chemistry section contains 5 multiple choice and short answer questions about polymers, fuels, and combustion. - The Biology section contains 4 short answer questions about hormones, human reproduction and development, and diseases like diabetes. The test covers a wide range of core science concepts and aims to assess students' understanding in these three disciplines. It utilizes a variety of question types including fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and multiple choice.

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ST.

GREGORIOS SCHOOL, DWARKA


PERIODIC TEST – 4 (2021-22)
Subject: Science
Date: 07/03/22 MM: 30
Class: VIII Time: 1 hr.
Physics (10 M)
Q1. Fill in the blanks: (1)
a) The rod cells in retina help us to see in ________________.
b) Sound with frequency less than 20Hz is called ___________________.
Q2. a) Name the organ that produces sound in human. (2)
b) Why do women have shriller voice than men?
Q3. a) Two mirrors are placed together such that their edges join together at an
angle 60°. How many images will these mirrors form?
b) Name two defects of vision. (2)
Q4. a) In which medium speed of sound is maximum – air, water or steel?
b) A pendulum oscillates 50 times in 5 seconds. Find its frequency and time
period? (2)
Q5. a) Define pressure. (3)
b) A solid weight 200N. Calculate the pressure exerted by the solid when it is
kept on a glass surface, if the area of contact is 500cm2.

Chemistry (10 M)
Q1. Choose the correct answer- (0.5)
a) Which of the following has cross linked polymer chains - bakellite/ PVC/
polyester/ nylon?
b) Which one of the following has the highest calorific value- kerosene/ LPG/
biogas/ petrol?
Q2. Write an appropriate one-word answer- (1.5)
a) The non- metal which catches fire when exposed to air.
b) The type of plastic used for the coating of uniforms of fireman.
c) The plastic used for non- stick coating on cookware.
Q3. Explain why the disposal of plastic wastes is a major problem. Give 2 reasons
only. (2)
Q4. Answer the following questions- (3)
a) Why are fires produced by burning oil not extinguished by pouring water?
b) Although rayon is obtained from a natural source, wood pulp, yet it is a man-
made fibre. Give reason.
c) When coal burns in insufficient amount of oxygen the poisonous gas is produced
due to incomplete combustion of oxygen. Name the poisonous gas and explain
how is it harmful to us?
Q5. Give answers- (3)
a) Blended fibres are considered better than synthetic fibres. Justify your answer.
b) We use paper or kerosene oil to start fire in wood or coal. Give reason.
c) Which of the following elements would form (i) acidic oxides and (ii) basic
oxides?
Carbon, Magnesium, Sulphur, zinc

Biology- (10 M)
Q1 Write an appropriate one-word answer- (1)
a) Which is the emergency hormone?
b) Which female hormone helps in the development of mammary gland?
Q2 How is reproduction in hydra different from that in amoeba? Explain. (2)
Q3 Answer the following questions – (3)
a) What will happen if the water in which tadpoles are growing does not contain
sufficient iodine ?
b) Reproductive life of a woman lasts from menarche to menopause. Explain
briefly.
c) A person suffers from imbalance of sugar level in the blood.
i. What is the name of the disease?
ii. Name the gland which is malfunctioning.
iii. Name the hormone responsible for it.
Q4 Give answers- (4)
a) What is meant by an ‘embryo’? Can we identify the body features in an Embryo?
b) Mention two ways in which AIDS can be transmitted.
c) Adam and Riya were classmates since childhood. When Riya became eleven
years old, she developed a little swelling on her neck. She visited the doctor who
started medication for her. After a few years, Adam also developed a slight
protrusion on his throat. He got worried and went to the doctor. But, the doctor
assured him that it was a normal feature in boys while they are growing up.
What is the reason for the difference in diagnoses?
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