VIVEKANANDA KENDRA VIDYALAYA, TEZU (AP)

CLASS –X (Science)
VACATION ASSIGNMENT 10.3
Q.1 Define the following: 1x8=8

Autotrophs heterotrophs symbiotic prototroph

Life processes nutrition respiration photosynthesis

Q.2 What is the basic unit of brain? 1

Q.3 What is the basic unit of excretion? 1

Q.4 What is global warming? 1

Q..5 What is the dam? Why do we seek to build large dams? While building large dams, which
three main problems should particularly be addressed to maintain peace among local people?
Mention them. 3

Q.6 i. Differentiate biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants. 3

ii. Classify the following under the above two categories: DDT, Paper, Cotton cloth, Plastics.

Q.7 (a) What are decomposers ? 3

(b) State in brief the role of decomposers in the environment