SET-A

LUCKY BAL NIKETAN SR. SEC. SCHOOL, JODHPUR

PRE-HALF YEARLY EXAM
CLASS-VII
SUBJECT – SCIENCE
TIME : 1:30 hrs. M.M.40
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I Multiple choice questions : 1 X 5= 5

1. The winds from the ocean carry water and bring rain. These
winds are referred to as :
(a) Monsoon (b) Cyclone (c) Typhoon (d) None of these
2. Which of the following is an alloy of iron and carbon:
(a) Stainless steel (b) Steel (c) Brass (d) Bronze
3. Which of these is not an indicator :
(a) Turmeric (b) Phenolphthalein (c) Tomato Juice (d) Red
cabbage
4. Normal human body temperature is :
(a) 35°C (b) 37°F (c) 35°F (d) 37°C
5. The C horizon of the soil profile is also known as:
(a) Regolith (b) Subsoil (c) Humus (d) Bedrock
II Fill in the blanks : 1 X 5= 5
1. The earth’s weather is driven by the _______________.
2. __________ is an antacid that reduces acidity in the stomach.
3. Radiation is the process of transfer of heat in which a
__________is not required.
4. Air around us exerts_____________.
5. The process of washing of the sheared skin with hair is called
as_____________.
III Write very short answers: 1 X 5= 5
1. Name the type of weathering that take place while formation of
soil.
2. Name the type of change when aspirin tablet is crushed into
fine powder.
3. Write the formula of :
(i) Hydrochloric acid (ii) Sodium Hydroxide
4. Which animal turns itself into feathery ball so that it can sleep
holes in the trees?
5. 0°C is the same temperature as.

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IV Write short answers: 2 X 5= 10

 1. Why does the capillary of a clinical thermometer have a kink?
2. How does a penguin get rid of all the excess salt in its body?
3. What are antacids? Why are they used ?
4. What is rust of iron? Name two factors which cause rusting.
5. If we blow on top of a thin papers strip, it move upward. Why?
V Write long answers: 3 X 4=12
1. Explain the used of ammonium hydroxide, magnesium
hydroxide & sodium hydroxide.
2. Give reason :-
(i) Carbon di oxide turns lime water milky.
(ii) Acids are never stored in metal or plastic container.
3. What are the causes of generation of wind current in nature ?
4. What is thermal expansion? Describe two applications of
thermal expansion.
VI Draw Diagram (Any one) 3
1. Digestive System.
2. Soil profile.

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SET-B
LUCKY BAL NIKETAN SR. SEC. SCHOOL, JODHPUR
PRE-HALF YEARLY EXAM
CLASS-VII
SUBJECT – SCIENCE
TIME : 1:30 hrs. M.M.40
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I Multiple choice questions : 1 X 5= 5

1. A cyclone is referred to as a typhoon :
(a) Japan (b) Philippines (c) America (d) Both (a)&(b)
2. Combustion takes places in the presence of :
(a) Carbondioxide (b) Nitrogen (c) Copper (d) oxygen
 3. Which food item contains ascorbic acid :
(a) Curd (b) Banana (c) Orange (d) Gooseberry
4. Heat from the sun reaches us by the process of:
(a) Conduction (b) Convection (c) Radiation (d) Insulation
5. Which of the following activity prevents soil erosion?
(a) Construction (b) Overgrazing (c) Deforestation (d) Aforestation
II Fill in the blanks : 1 X 5= 5
1. ________body helps a polar bear to swim well.
2. Lemon juice contains ____________acid.
3. On cooling, the temperature of an object___________.
4. The _________ air is called wind.
5. The rearing of silkworms for silk is called __________.
III Write very short answers: 1 X 5= 5
1. Name the different types of soil.
2. What are the two types of changes ?
3. Name one each of mineral and organic acid.
4. Which animal huddle together in groups to stay warm.
5. Write the names of the most commonly used temperature scales.
IV Write short answers: 2 X 5= 10
1. Why is mercury preferred as a thermometric liquid?
2. Why do Siberian cranes migrate?
3. What are indicators? Name some natural and synthetic indicators.
4. What is displacement reaction?
5. Why does warm air rise up?

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V Write long answers: 3 X 4=12

1. Give uses of following :
(a) Acetic acid (b) Sodium hydroxide (c) Sulphuric acid
2. Explain the methods by which iron can be prevented from rusting.
3. What precautions are needed in the cyclone-prone area ?
4. What are the effects of heat ? Explain.
VI Draw Diagram (Any one) 3
1. Land & Sea breeze
2. Digestive System

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