DON BOSCO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, NERUL

SESSION: 2021 – 2022

NAME:__________________________
CLASS:___________DIV:_________
SUBJECT: EVS
EVS-REVISION TEST

1. What is spacewalk?

Ans :Time that an astronaut spends outside a spacecraft in outer space is

called spacewalk.

2. What is the role of the World Health Organization?

Ans :World Health Organization looks after public health and the

prevention of infectious diseases.

3. Describe the invention of Humphrey Davy.

Ans :The first electric light bulb was invented by Humphrey Davy in 1802.

His invention was known as an electric arc lamp. The lamp burnt out

quickly and was too bright to be used at homes or in offices.

4. How communication satellite different from weather satellite?

 Ans: Communication satellites facilitate quick and effective

communication on the Earth Whereas Weather satellite helps us to know

about different weather condition around the Earth.

5. What is molasses?

Ans: Molasses is a dark, thick and sticky liquid made when sugar is

refined.

6. What are the effects of Drought?

Ans: Droughts may last for month or year leading to sever shortage of

water for daily usage as well as crops. As a result, food becomes scarce.

7. Describe the invention of Gugliemo Marconi.

Ans :Guglielmo Marconi invented the first wireless telegraph in 1895.

 In 1894, he began to conduct research on radio waves and how to

transmit and receive messages over a distance.

 A year later, he became successful in sending and receiving a message

from over a distance of two kilometers.

 In 1896, he applied and received a patent for the first working wireless

telegraph. It made communication possible across great distances.

 8. What is the role of Security Council? Who are the permanent members

in the Security Council?

Ans : Security Council is responsible for maintaining security and peace in

the world .

 Unites States of America , United Kingdom, Russia, China and France are

the permanent members in the Security Council.

9. What happens when cyclone moves from the ocean to the land?

Ans :Cyclone rises from the ocean and begins to move towards the land ,

bringing heavy rain , strong wind and coastal floods.

Q10. What are the steps taken during Floods?

Ans : We should climb to a higher ground in a flood –like situation.

 If the level of the water rises in our house , then we should go to the

higher floor or terrace

 We should turn off all electrical appliances and gas oven.