HALF YEARLY EXAM (2017-18)

CLASS-VII
SCIENCE (SET-A)
Time: 3 Hrs M.M.100

Instructions:
 PART A consists of Question no. 1 to 10 of 1 mark each.
 PART B consists of Question no. 11 to 25 of 2 marks each.
 PART C consists of Question no. 26 to 35 of 3 marks each.
 PART D consists of Question no. 36 to 41 of 5 marks each.
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PART - A

Q1. Name an essential raw material available in the air that is needed for the process of
photosynthesis.

Q2. Which part of alimentary canal is involved in killing of bacteria of food?

Q3. What happens when copper vessel is exposed to moist air?

Q4. Write the chemical symbol of Iron and Chlorine.

Q5. Name an acid present in sting of bees.

Q6. The colour of litmus paper changes from red to blue when dipped in a solution. What
does it indicate?

Q7. What is normal body temp in degree Celsius?

Q8. Which end product is formed when there is incomplete breakdown of glucose by yeast?

Q9. Name the respiratory organs of

(a) Crab (b) Man

Q10. Which organism is known as nature’s ploughman?

PART - B

Q.11 (a) Name the organism that grows on stale bread.

(b) How does it obtain its nutrition?

Q12. (a) Name the type of carbohydrate that can be digested by ruminants but not humans.
(b) Why are humans not able to digest it?

Q13. Write two differences between milk teeth and permanent teeth.

Q14. Why an antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from acidity?

Q15. People prefer to wear white clothes in summer. Give reason.

Q16. A blanket keeps you warm in winter but prevents ice from melting. Explain how?

Q17. Where are villi found and what is their function?

Q18. Write the chemical formulae (showing the steps of formation) of the following
compounds:
(a) Magnesium phosphate (b) Zinc chloride
Q19. What is sorter’s disease? Name the bacteria responsible for it.

Q20. How is increase in population responsible for shortage of water?

Q21. (a) Where is bile produced?

(b) Which component of food does it help to digest?

Q22. (a) What is sewerage system?

(b) Name two activities which lead to the formation of sewage.

Q23. (a) Define sericulture.

(b) Name 2 countries in which silk is produced on large scale.

Q24. What is soil erosion? How can it be prevented?

Q25. Give reasons:

(a) We should not throw cooking oil in drains.
(b) Rain water should be collected in underground tanks

PART - C

Q26 (a) Why do some plants feed on insects?

(b) How does a pitcher plant catch insects?

Q27 (a) Why does a potted plant die when over watered?
(b) State the function of lenticels in plant.
(c) Write the equation of cellular respiration in plants.

Q28 Draw and label soil profile.

Q29 Salma covers a distance of 2.4 KM between her house and school at the speed of 4 m/s
while going to school and while returning she travels at a speed of 2 m/s on her bicycle.
Find:
(a) the time taken by her while going to school.
(b) the time taken by her while returning from school.
(c) her average speed.

Q30 (a) What happens when an iron nail is kept immersed in Copper Sulphate solution?
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the process.
(c) Name the type of reaction involved.

Q31 What is meant by sea breeze? When and how does it occur?

Q32 (a) What are the raw materials required for photosynthesis?
(b) How does plant obtain them?
(c) Explain with reference to the structures of plant involved for their absorption and
transportation.

Q33 A pottery workshop was held for classes V to VIII in the month of July. The objective
behind the Workshop was to arouse interest and creativity among students. All the
children took active part in the workshop by making diyas, pots etc.
(a) State any two values which can be inculcated among the students through this
workshop.
(b) Which type of soil is used to make pots?
(c) Name the two soil properties that are utilized for making pots and diyas.

Q34 Explain the various steps to obtain wool from Fleece.

Q35 Write balanced chemical equations for the following
a) Acetic acid reacts with calcium hydroxide
b) Ammonium hydroxide reacts with sulphuric acid

PART - D

Q36 (a) Plot a graph based on the data given below, for a moving car:
Time (t) Distance (km)
7.35 AM 0
7.50 AM 1
8.05 AM 2
8.20 AM 3
8.35 AM 4

(b) What information do you get from the above graph?

(c) Calculate the average speed of car.
(d) Give the average speed of car in S.I units.

Q37 (a) Complete the following chemical equation

NaOH + HCl  ------ + H2O
(b) Name the products formed and write any of its property.
(c) HCl is a mineral acid. Give Reason.
(d) What is term used for water-soluble bases like NaOH? Write its any one property.

Q38 (a) Label the parts of human respiratory system.

(b) Differentiate between inhalation and exhalation.

(c) Why do we need to breathe out CO2?
(d) Why the breathing rate increases after exercise?

Q39 Observe the chemical reaction and answer the following question.
2H2O2H2 +O2
(a) Identify the type of chemical reaction and define it.
(b) Name the reactants and products of above reaction.
(c) Define the term element with example.

Q40 (i) Give reasons for the following

(a)There is kink in the clinical thermometer.
(b) Room heaters are kept at ground level for effective heating.
(c)Tea and coffees are made shining bright.
(ii) Differentiate between conduction and convection mode of transfer of heat.

Q41 (a) Differentiate between uniform and non-uniform motion giving example for each.
(b) Show the shape of distance time graph for motion in the following cases:
(i) A car parked on the side of road.
(ii) A car moving on busy road with lot of traffic.
HALF YEARLY EXAM (2017-18)
CLASS-VII
 SCIENCE (SET-B)
Time: 3 Hrs
M.M.100

Instructions:
 PART A consists of Question no. 1 to 10 of 1 mark each.
 PART B consists of Question no. 11 to 25 of 2 marks each.
 PART C consists of Question no. 26 to 35 of 3 marks each.
 PART D consists of Question no. 36 to 41 of 5 marks each.
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PART - A

Q.1 Name the fungi which your parents buy from the market .

Q.2 Which part of our alimentary canal is involved in chewing of food?

Q.3 What happens when iron article comes in contact with moist air?

Q.4 Write the chemical symbol of Copper and Sulphur.

Q.5 Name an acid present in curd.

Q.6 The colour of blue litmus changes to red when dipped in a colourless solution. What
does it indicate?

Q.7 What is the normal human body temperature in degree Fahrenheit?

Q.8 Name the end product formed when complete break down of glucose takes place in
human body?

Q.9 Name the respiratory organ of

a) Leech, b) Insect

Q.10 What is humus?

PART - B

Q.11 Roots of leguminous plants have bacteria. Plant and bacteria help each other in their
survival. Explain how? Name the bacteria.

Q.12 a) Why humans can not digest cellulose but ruminants can digest ?
b) Name the part of the alimentary canal in the ruminants which is responsible for
digestion of cellulose .

Q.13 Write the function of the following :

a) Enamel of a tooth
b) Premolars

Q.14 When an insect bites , it is recommended that calamine lotion should be applied.
Explain why?

Q.15 We prefer to wear dark colored clothes in winters. Give reason.

Q.16 Why people in villages prefer to make mud houses with thatched roofs?

Q.17 Which part of our body produces bile juice and what is its function ?
Q.18 Write chemical formulae (showing steps of formation) for the following compounds:
a) Aluminium nitrate b) Calcium chloride

Q.19 What is sorter’s disease? Name the bacteria responsible for this disease.

Q.20 Discuss any two causes that lead to a decrease in ground water level.

Q.21 Which acid is produced in human stomach? What is the role of that acid in stomach?

Q.22 “ We all need to use water judiciously and save it for future.” Comment.

Q.23 What is fleece? Name two common varieties of wool?

Q.24 What is soil pollution ? Write two causes of soil pollution.

Q.25 Give reasons:

a) We should not throw plastic bags in drains.
b) We should do rain water harvesting .

PART - C

Q.26 a) How do green plants synthesize their food?

b) State the role of vessels present in plants.
c) Why leaf is known as food factory of plant?

Q.27 a) Why do we get muscle cramps after heavy exercise?

b) How oxygen is transported from lungs to other parts of body ?
c) What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration

Q.28 Draw and label soil profile.

Q.29 At 7.00 am the odometer of car reads 25777 km. What is the distance covered by the
car and its speed when the clock reads 9.00 am and the odometer reads 25867 km?

Q.30 a) What is neutralization reaction ? Write a balanced equation for the process.
b) How neutralization helps in treating the acidity in the stomach of a human?

Q.31 What is meant by land breeze ? When and how does it occur?

Q.32 Two organisms X and Y live together in association. The organism X is autotroph and Y is
saprotroph . X prepares food by photosynthesis and Y provides raw materials to prepare
food. Idenify X and Y . Name and explain relationship between them.

Q.33 A pottery workshop was held for classes V to VIII in the month of July. The objective
behind the Workshop was to arouse the interest and creativity among students. All the
children took active part in the workshop by making diyas, pots etc.
(d) State any two values which can be inculcated among the students through this
workshop.
(e) Which type of soil is used to make pots?
(f) Name the two soil properties that are utilized for making pots and diyas

Q.34 Explain the process of obtaining silk from silk moth.

Q.35 Write balanced chemical reaction for the following:

a) Acetic acid reacts with calcium hydroxide
b) Hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide
 PART - D

Q.36 a) Plot a graph based on the given data, in case of a moving car:

TIME Distance(km)
( min.)
7.35am 0
7.50am 2
8.05am 4
8.20am 6
8.35am 8
b) What information do you get from the above
graph?
c) Calculate average speed of car.
d) Give average speed of car in S.I. unit.

Q37 a) Complete the following chemical equation:

Mg(OH)2 + H2SO4 --------→ ------------ + 2H2O
b) Name the product and write one of its property.
c) H2SO4 is a mineral acid . Give reason.
d) What is the term used for water soluble bases like KOH? Write one of its property.

Q.38 a) label the following parts of a human respiratory system.

b) What is the role of hemoglobin in cellular respiration?

c) Define the term ‘ breathing rate’. What is the normal breathing rate of an adult
human?

Q.39 Observe the chemical reaction and answer the following question.
CaCO3-----------→ CaO + CO2
(d) Identify the type of chemical reaction and define it.
(e) Name the reactants and products of above reaction.
(f) Define the term element with example

Q.40 a) Give reason for the following :

i) Mercury is used in thermometer
ii) Room heaters are kept at ground level for effective heating
iii) Bottom of cooking utensils are kept black
b) Differentiate between conduction and radiation mode of transfer of heat.

Q.41 a) Define one oscillation and time period of a pendulum.

b) What are periodic events?
c) Draw distance-time graph for the following:
i) A man waiting for a train at a platform
ii) A person sitting inside a train, running at a constant speed, seen off by his
friends,
on the platform.