NUGAWELLA CENTRAL COLLEGE

3RD TERM TEST-2021

GRADE 8-SCIENCE
Name…………………………………………………………
Index number…………………. Class…………………
PART 1
Answer for all the questions.

1. The vertebrate group of animals is,

i. Pisces iii. Arthropoda
ii. Mollusca iv. Cnidaria

2. The Standard international unit of measuring electric current is,

i. Miliamperes iii. Amperes
ii. Volts iv. Ohms

3. A factor which is not essential for photosynthesis,

i. Water iii. Sun light
ii. Carbon dioxide iv. Glucose

4. Complete combustion of a candle occur in,

i. Dark blue zone iii. Non- luminous zone
ii. Invisible zone iv. Light blue zone

5. In Electro plating,
i. Heating effect of electric current is used
ii. Magnetic effect of electric current is used
iii. Chemical effect of electric current is used
iv. Light effect of electric current is used

6. Select the correct statement about magnets

i. The magnetic power of a bar magnet is concentered at the center of it
ii. The compass indicator is a magnetic needle which freely float on a liquid or it turn
round on a pivoted point.
iii. Like poles of two magnets attract with each other
iv. Heating a magnet will increase the magnetic power of it

7. Not a beneficial effect of musical therapy,

i. Increasing mental stress iv. Healing disorders of nervous
ii. Improving physical fitness system
iii. Help to cure heart failures

8. ⚫ Providingenergy need for the transportation of water and minerals upwards

continuously through the plant trunk
⚫ Keeps the plant in cooling
Plant process that is important to perform above 2 functions,
i. Photosynthesis iii. Transpiration
ii. Guttation iv. Mass flow

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9. Is an unsuitable measure for natural disaster management,
i. Minimizing the damage caused by the disaster
ii. Preparing for the disaster
iii. Taking necessary actions to prevent the disaster
iv. Getting used to living with disasters

10. The function of Melanin pigment located in the cells of epidermis is,
i. Synthesis of Vitamin D
ii. Protecting skin from sun’s ultraviolet rays
iii. Regulation of body temperature
iv. Detecting stimuli such as temperature and pressure

11. The statement which gives an explanation for discontinuous nature of matter is,
i. Matter has a mass
ii. Matter has a mass as well as volume
iii. Mater has 3 physical sates as solid, liquids and gases
iv. Matter is made up of particles and there are spaces among them

12. The expression that explain ductility which is a physical property of matter
i. Ability of a metal to be drawn in to thin wires without breaking
ii. Ability of metal to be drawn in to thin sheet without breaking
iii. The property of resistance to scratch, abrasion
iv. Tendency of a material to break under small force

13. The following diagram illustrates change in physical state of matter

Solid
A Sublimation

Liquid Air
B

The processes shown by A and B in order

i. Freezing and vaporization iii. Condensation and fusion
ii. Condensation and vaporization iv. Fusion and condensation

14. Following figures show 2 practicals related to iron corrosion

Observations of above 2 practicals are

i. Iron nails are rusted only in A

ii. Iron nails are rusted only in B
iii. Iron nails are rusted on both A and B
iv. Iron nails are not rusted on A and B

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15. Choose the expression in which food preservation method and reason for the preservation
is not correctly match
i. Drying- No growth of microorganisms due to dehydration
ii. Concentration- Destruction of microorganisms due to chemicals
iii. Smoking- Destruction of microorganisms due to chemicals contained in the smoke
iv. Freezing – lack of favorable temperature necessary for microbial growth

16. Choose the correct statement regarding following electric circuit

i. Bulbs are connected in parallel and cells are connected series

ii. Bulbs are connected in parallel and cells are connected in parallel
iii. Bulbs are connected in series and cells are connected parallel
iv. Bulbs are connected series and cells are connected in series

17 The figure below shows a setup to study certain effect of an electric current. An observation
of this practical,

i. Evolving of gas bubbles near the cooper plate and iron

Iron spoon
ii. Discoloration of copper sulphate solution
iii. Deposition of brown material on iron spoon
iv. Gradual melting of iron spoon

18. Seasonal changes is a phenomenon that occur due to the,

i. Rotation of earth
ii. Revolution of the earth around sun with a tilt to its orbital plane
iii. Rotation of sun
iv. Revolution of moon around earth

19. Select the incorrect statement about Natural disasters

i. Causing harm to human lives and property
ii. Contributes to economic downturn
iii. Occurs through human intervention
iv. Can be caused by weather and climatic change

20. What is the natural disaster that occurs without any impact on human activities?
i. Lightning and thunder iii. Drought
ii. Flood iv. Landslide

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 PART 2
A
Answer for all questions in this paper

1. Select the answer that matches with the sentences given in part A from part B and write the
relevant English letter in given space
A B
i. A disease caused by Bacteria ………… A. Mercury
ii. The form of excreting excretory product in human B. Ohm
body…………
iii. A plant which stores food in adventitious roots………… C. Sublimation
iv. Metal which is in liquid state ………… D. Leprosy
v. Number of vibrations occur per unit time………… E. Fruit fly
vi. Unit of measuring resistance………… F. Iodine
vii. An example for physical change………… G. Urine
viii. A mechanism of transporting materials inside plant H. Frequency
body…………
ix. An animal which shows complete metamorphosis I. Osmosis
x. Used to identify starch………… J. Sweet potato
(10 marks)
2. If following statements are correct put ✓ mark if not put X mark
i. Moon is larger than sun ( )
ii. Ability of keeping food for off season is a disadvantage of food preservation ( )
iii. Mouse shows complete metamorphosis ( )
iv. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves ( )
v. The boiling point of a solid is the temperature at which a solid becomes liquid without
any temperature change ( )
(5 marks)
3. (A) Following diagram shows a setup which is used for constructing an electric magnet

i. When electricity is supplied Iron nail turns to an electric magnet

a) write a metal which attract towards it………………………………
b) Write a metal which is not attract towards it………………………. (2 marks)
ii. If another cell (x) same as B is connected to the circuit what will happen to the magnetic
power of electromagnet in following occasions
a) When the cell X is connected in series with B ………………………
b) When the cell X is connected in parallel with B………………………(2 marks)

iii. Write the energy conversation that take place here

…………………………………………………………………………………….(1 mark)
iv. How an electro magnet differs from a permanent magnet?
……………………………………………………………………………………(2 marks)

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 PART 2
B

Answer only for 3 selected questions and write answers on a separate answer sheet.
1. The following diagram illustrates a setup that is used for finding Electric conductivity
of materials given below
Copper wire, Nichrome wire, Plastic ruler, Needle, Eraser

i. Draw the circuit symbol of Q (1 mark)

ii. Which of above materials will light up the C bulb when they place between A
and B (1 mark)
iii. Write down 2 other physical properties of above materials other than electric
conductivity, (2 marks)
iv. Identify P of the circuit and name it. (1 mark)
v. Write the function of P (1 mark)
vi. How the brightness of the bulb changes when you connect a copper wire and a
Nichrome wire which are equal in size and diameter between A and B? (2
marks)
vii. What is the physical property of Copper and Nichrome reasonable for above
change? (1 mark)
viii. Write the standard unit of measuring physical property you’ve written in
question number 7 (1 mark)

2. (A) Food spoilage is caused by microorganisms.

i. Name 2 microorganism groups which cause food spoilage. (2 marks)

ii. Define food preservation (2 marks)
iii. Mention a domestic method of preserving food by lowering temperature (1 mark)
iv. State a traditional method of food preservation (1 mark)
v. Name a food additive used in food preservation (1 mark)

(B)
i. Write an instance where macro-organism made food unfit for human
consumption (1 mark)
ii. Write 2 facts mentioned in the label of food package which help to determine
whether food item is suitable or unsuitable for consumption (2 marks)

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3. (A) Following diagram shows an activity performed by 2 students to understand the
functioning of the nervous system. The ruler is captured by B student as soon as the A
student drops the ruler.

i. what is the term given for the connection that must be made between eyes, muscles of
hands to catch the ruler correctly when it drops? (1 mark)
ii. When to students switched and doing the activity, they catch the ruler as follows. What
can be said about the speed of travelling nerve impulses of 2 students? (2 marks)
A student: When the ruler fell it was grabbed in the lower corner
B student: When the ruler fell it was grabbed in the upper corner

iii. Name the main parts of central nervous system (2 marks)

(B) Following setup is prepared to test photosynthesis by products

i. When a glowing splinter is inserted in to the boiling tube where the air bubbles gathered
it was burned with a bright flame. What can be the gas collected inside the test tube?
(1 mark)
ii. What is the conclusion of above experiment (2 marks)
iii. Photosynthesis is important to keep the equilibrium of gases in atmosphere. Do you
agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer (2 marks)

4 (A). Following diagram shows the position of earth, moon and sun during an solar eclipse

i. Name A, B, C (3 marks)
ii. (a) What is the name of the shadow shown by X? (1 mark)
(b) What kind of solar eclipse occur in the area of X? (1 mark)
iii. (a) What is the name of the shadow shown by Y? (1 mark)
(b) What kind of solar eclipse occur in the area of Y? (1 mark)

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(B) When you observing night sky you can identify many constellations
i. Write names of 2 constellations (1 mark)
ii. In which constellation is the brightest star Series is located? (1 mark)
iii. In which constellation is the polar star is located, which help to identify the north
direction? (1 mark)

5. (A) Following image shows an incomplete diagram of mosquitoes life cycle

Adult mosquito

B A

Pupa

i. Name A, B stages (2 marks)

ii. What is the term given to the existence of different stages with morphological
differences in a life cycle? (1 mark)
iii. Name a domestic insect Which shows incomplete metamorphosis. (1 mark)
iv. Turtle is considered as endangered animal. Name a sensitive stage of its life cycle
(1 mark)

(B) The diagram shows a setup prepared for the burning of matches. Mass of the system before
combustion is M1.

i. The matches ignited when heated close to the bottom of Boling tube. State an
observation visible with burning of matches (1 mark)
ii. After combustion mass of the system measured again. If it is M2, write the relationship
between M1 and M2 (2 marks)
iii. What is the conclusion which can be reached by the relationship between masses M1
and M2? (1 mark)
iv. What is the scientific theory confirmed by above conclusion (2 marks)