ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

CLASS: IX SEC: H
CLASSWORK 1
CHAPTERS: 1 (UNDERSTANDING OUR ENVIRONMENT), 2 (LIVING
THINGS IN ECOSYSTEM)
FULL MARKS: 15
Q1. Read the following statements related to the ecosystem and
identify the correct statements: (1)
I. Ecosystem receives the input in the form of solar energy and
inorganic matter.
II. Ecosystems give the output in the form of heat and waste matter.
III. A regular input if energy is essential for maintaining the
ecosystem.
a) Only I and II
b) I, II and III
c) Only II and III
d) Only I and III

Q2. Assertion (A): Decomposers keep the environment clean.

Reason (R): They recycle matter by breaking down the organic
remains and waste products of plants and animals. (1)
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are correct but R is not he correct explanation of
A
c) A is correct but R is incorrect
d) Both A and R are incorrect
Q3. A scientist prepared a chemical insecticide that can kill all insects
along with microorganisms in the soil. What are the consequences of
using such an insecticide? (2)
Q4. In an ecosystem explain how the edaphic factors influence the
biotic components of an area. (2)
Q5. In towns and cities, generally, borewells must be dug very deep
to get water as compared to borewells dug in villages. Give suitable
reasons in support of your answer. (2)
Q6. Why do some species survive while others go extinct? (2)
Q7. During the summer vacations, Gaurav visited his native village.
He observed that farmers were using pesticides in their fields. He
contacted the village head and explained him the effects of such
substances which result to soil pollution. Next day, the village head
called a meeting of all the villagers and convinced them not to use
chemicals and pesticides. He also put a ban on the use of polythene
bags and plastics in his village.
a) Why do you think the village head put a ban on polythene bags
and plastics? (2)
b) List some substances which pollute the soil. State the harmful
effects of chemicals when present in the soil. (3)