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TERESA SCHOOL
PERIODIC TEST -II (2022 -23)

SUBJECT: SCIENCE (SET: A )

Class: VII
Name of the student: Max. Marks:25

Date: Duration: 1 Hr.

General Instructions:
The Question paper consists of 3 pages and four sections.
Sec A: Multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each (10 Marks)
Sec B: Very Short question carrying 2 marks each (4 Marks)
Sec C: Short answer question carrying 3 marks each (6 Marks)
Sec D: Long answer question carrying 5 marks (5 marks)
Attempt your paper in good handwriting. Diagrams should be neat and well labelled.

SECTION- A

Q1. The process of taking out threads from the cocoon for use as silk is called : 1
a) Reeling the silk
b) Reeling silkworms
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) None of these
Q2. Adding salt to water makes it salty. Which of the following statement is true regarding this change? 1
a) It is a chemical change because a new substance is formed
b) It is a chemical change because the original substances can be recovered
c) It is a chemical change because there is exchange of heat
d) It is a physical change because there is a slight change in Colour.
Q3. Silk threads are made of : 1
a) Protein
b) Vitamins
c) Minerals
d) All of these
Q4. Hydrochloric acid is added to a beaker containing a piece of zinc. Zinc chloride is formed and 1
hydrogen gas is released. This is an example of:
a) a chemical reaction
b) a physical change
c) Crystallization
d) None of these
Q5. Assertion: We wear clothes made of wool in summers. 1

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 Reason: Wool keep us warm as it has air spaces between its fibers which trap air, a poor conductor
of heat, which does not allow body heat to escape.
A) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.
Q6. When magnesium is burnt, heat and light are produced. The burning of magnesium is a: 1
a) reversible change
b) physical change
c) chemical and exothermic change
d) chemical and endothermic change
Q7. Paheli Wants to know the name of the breed which is famous for good quality of wool? 1
a) Lohi
b) Marwari
c) Nali
d) Patanwadi
Q8. Which of the following will be observed if an apple slice is left exposed to air? 1
a) It under goes oxidation and become brown in colour
b) Appearance of brown colour on the surface of apple slice is caused by a chemical reaction
between air and enzymes
c) Both the above are correct
d) None of these
Q9. Which word completes the given correlation? Silk: Cocoon, Wool: ____ 1
a) Hair of rabbit
b) Cotton plant
c) Fleece of sheep
d) Jute of hemp
Q10. Assertion (A): Galvanization is a process in which a metal combined with other substance to create 1
a new metal with superior properties.
Reason (R): Galvanization is done to prevent corrosion.
A) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false.
D) A is false but R is true.

SECTION B

Q11. Explain the following equation. 2

x+y A+B

Q12. Write a caption for each of the figures given as Figure 3.2 (a–d) 2

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 SECTION C

Q13. Rahul was a student of Class VII. His father purchased a new bicycle for him on his 3
birthday. After few months, he found that the cycle chain and even the handle gets
rusted. His father advised him to apply a coating of paint to the cycle and not to keep it
in the open in future.
Now, answer the following questions:
(a) Why his cycle get rusted?
(b) What do you mean by rusting of iron?
(c) Mention the one method by which rusting can be prevented?

Q14. Sorter’s disease is an occupational hazard. Explain. 3

SECTION D

Q15. 2+2+1
(a) Differentiate between physical and chemical change. (2 points )
(b) Why is the burning of a candle considered a chemical change?

(c) What kind of change is shown by tearing of paper?

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