REVISION WORKSHEET 2014-15

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-1
GRADE: VIII CHEMISTRY

Portion for SA 1 is as follows:
CHAPTER 3: MATERIALS IN DAILY LIFE (page 43 to 54)
CHAPTER 18: POLLUTION OF AIR AND WATER(241 TO 264)
study the textbook thoroughly. refer the notebook and worksheets. ALL THE BEST
MCQs
1. Which of the following cannot be remoulded on heating?
a)polythene b)polyester c)melamine d) nylon
2. The first synthetic fibre produced chemically.
a)rayon b)polyester c)nylon d)acrylic fibres
3. Synthetic fibre used for making lightweight blankets
a)Polyester b)acrylic c)rayon d)nylon
4. The chemicals causing depletion of ozone layer are:
a) SPM b) CFCs c) NO
2
d)SO
2

5. Air pollution can be prevented by:
a) using biogas and solar energy as fuels b) deforestation
c) eutrophication d)using fossil fuels
6. Which among the following is a biodegradable pollutant?
a) leather b) rubber c) plastics d)DDT

Answer the following questions
7. What is PVC? Write one of its properties and uses.
8. How do plastics differ from natural fibres with respect to a) chemical resistance b) tensile
strength c)thermal conductivity
9. a) Why are jams and pickles stored in plastic containers?
b) PVCs are used for electrical wiring. Why?
10. Write the characteristics of potable water.
11. Write any three ways by which water gets polluted?
12. What are the consequences of green house effect?
13. a. Explain eutrophication .
b. How is water containing fluorides harmful?
14. Name any four raw materials for plastics. How do they form plastics?





GR VIII CHEMISTRY SA 1

IMPORTANT TOPICS:

SYNTHETIC FIBRES PROPERTIES AND USES
THERMOPLASTIC AND THERMOSETTING PLASTICS, DIFFERENT
PLASTICS AND THEIR PROPERTIES AND USES
ACID RAIN
GLOBAL WARMING
OZONE DEPLETION
SAFE DRINKING WATER, METHODS OF PURIFICATION
MEASURES TO PREVENT ANY KIND OF POLLUTION