FINAL TERM RE- EXAMINATION (2023-24)

Time: 3hrs Class VIII Subject-Science M.M.: 80

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General Instructions:
1. The question paper comprises of four sections A, B, C and D. You are to attempt all the sections.
2. All questions are compulsory. Marks for each question are indicated.
3. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in Section B, C and D
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Section A

I. Choose the correct answer from the following questions. (0.5x10= 5)

1. Which of the following is a non-polluting fuel for vehicles?
(a) petrol (b) kerosene (c) diesel (d) CNG
2. The plants found in a particular region is known as the
(a) Fauna (b) flora (c) endangered species (d) endemic species of that region
3. Which of these is called the master gland?
(a) pituitary gland (b) testes (c) thyroid gland (d) pancreas
4. Which of these is extinct?
(a) Asiatic lion (b) leopard (c) dodo (d) tiger
5. A toy car released with the same initial speed will travel farthest on
(a) Muddy surface (b) polished marble surface
(c) cemented surface (d) brick surface
6. Friction can be increased by
(a) making the surfaces smooth (b) lubricating the surfaces
(c) using ball bearings (d) making the surfaces rough
7. There is one force which is exerted by all matter on all other matter. Which force is this?
(a) Gravitational force (b) friction (c) magnetic force (d) electrostatic force
8. An electrolyte is a
(a) solid that conducts electricity
(b) liquid that does not conduct electricity
(c) solid that does not conduct electricity
(d) Liquid that conducts electricity and breaks up chemically in the process
9. An electric current can produce
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 (a) heating effect (b) chemical effect
(c) magnetic effect (d) chemical, heating, and magnetic effects
10. The stage at which the body becomes capable of reproduction is called
(a) puberty (b) menopause (c) menstruation (d) gestation
II. Fill in the blanks: (0.5x10=5)
1. Petroleum and natural gas were formed from dead ___________ .
2. Rolling friction is ___________ than sliding friction.
3. The thyroid gland produces a hormone called ____________.
4. The larger the area over which a force acts, the __________ is the pressure.
5. The object to be electroplated is taken as ___________electrode.
6. The process of conversion of wood into coal is called _____________.
7. Metamorphosis in insects is controlled by ____________ .
8. The south pole of a magnet ____________the north pole of another magnet.
9. Friction always opposes _____________.
10. During the processing of coal to get coke, coal tar and _____________ are also obtained.

III. Write True/False against the following statements. (0.5x4=2)

i. Kerosene is not a fossil fuel.

ii. Adolescence is marked by the onset of puberty.
iii. Destructive energy of an earthquake is measured on the Richter scale.
iv. If a force acts on a body it will move in the direction in which the force acts.

IV. Observe the given figure and answer the questions that follow:
i. Volume of water taken in each vessel is as shown. Arrange them in the order of decreasing pressure at the base of each
vessel. Explain. (5)

ii. While playing tug of war. Preeti felt that the rope was slipping through her hands. Suggest a way out for
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 her to prevent this. (2)

iii. An experiment using liquid A in the beaker as shown in the figure below. It is observed that the bulb
glows. Then she replaced liquid A with liquid B. This time the bulb did not glow. Boojho suggested replacing
the bulb by an LED, it glows now. Explain. (2)

v. In the given diagram labels the position of any four endocrine glands. (4)

(0.5x4 =2)

Section B
VI. Answer the following short questions: Do any Five. (2x5=10)
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 (a) Why is a layer of zinc coated over iron?
(b) Will the solution of sugar in distilled water conduct electricity?
(c) Name the effect of current responsible for the glow of the bulb in an electric circuit.
(d) Name the petroleum product used as fuel for stoves, lamps, and jet aircraft.
(e) Write the any two characteristics or two uses of coal.
(f) Figure shows a man with a parachute. Name the force which is responsible for his downward motion. Will he
come down at the same speed without the parachute?

VII. Define the following: (Do any Five) (2x5=10)

i) Fossil fuels ii) Ecosystem iii) Project Tiger
iv) Puberty v) Menarche vi) National Park

Section C
VIII. Give one word for the following : (6)
(i) The slow process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal is called
(ii) Coal and petroleum are formed from the dead remains of organisms and are known as
(iii) The black thick liquid with smell is known as coal tar.
(iv) During the processing of coal to get coke, coal tar and …… are also obtained.
(v) The process of separating the various constituents of petroleum is known as
(vi) Excessive burning of fossil fuels is a major cause of

Section D
IX. Case -based study questions: (5x3=15)
A. Friction is a force between two surfaces that are sliding, or trying to slide, across each other. Friction always
works in the direction opposite to the direction in which the object is moving or trying to move. It always slows
a moving object down.
Friction also produces heat. If you rub your hands together quickly, you will feel them get warmer. Friction can
be a useful force because it prevents our shoes from slipping on the pavement when we walk and stops car tyres
skidding on the road. When you walk, friction is caused between the tread on shoes and the ground. This friction
acts to grip the ground and prevent sliding. Sometimes we want to reduce friction. For example, we use oil to
reduce the friction between the moving parts inside a car engine. In many machines, friction is reduced by using
ball bearings. The reduced friction means there is less wear on the moving parts and less heat produced.
i) When does friction arise?
ii) Why should we apply oil on the hinges of the door?
iii) Gymnasts apply some coarse substance on their hands. Why?
iv) Explain why sportsmen use shoes with spikes.
B. The discovery of atmospheric pressure gives a fact that air has weight. The weight of the atmosphere presses
down on the earth’s surface and creates pressure on it. The pressure at any point exerted by the weight of the air
above is called atmospheric pressure.
The atmospheric pressure on the earth’s surface at sea level is one hundred thousand pascals i.e., 100 KPa. The
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atmospheric pressure at a place decrease with an increase in altitude. The atmospheric pressure at a place is the
force exerted by the weight of the air column above that place. As we go up the length of the air column above us
decreases. This means that its weight and the atmospheric pressure are smaller at higher places than at sea level. If
the pressure of the atmosphere is removed suddenly, our blood vessels and tissues will rupture due to the pressure
of the blood and other fluids inside. Thus, the spacemen also wear special pressurized suits as in space there is no
air and hence, no air pressure. At the top of a mountain, some people can feel their ears “popping” due to a
decrease in air pressure. The ears pop to balance the difference in pressure inside and outside the body.
Answer the questions given below:

a) What is atmospheric pressure?

b) We know that there is a huge amount of atmospheric pressure on us. But we do not experience its effect.
Why?
c) Why do some people feel their ears “popping” at the top of the mountain?

C. A great variety of plants and animals exist on earth. They are essential for the well-being and survival of
mankind. Today, a major threat to survival of these organisms is deforestation. We know that deforestation means
clearing of forests and using that land for other purposes. Trees in the forest are cut for some of the purposes
mentioned below:
 Procuring land for cultivation.
 Building houses and factories.
 Making furniture or using wood as fuel.
Some natural causes of deforestation are forest fires and severe droughts. Deforestation increases the temperature
and pollution level on the earth. It increases the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Ground water level also
gets lowered. They know that deforestation disturbs the balance in nature. They were told by Professor Ahmad
that if cutting of trees continues, rainfall and the fertility of the soil will decrease. Moreover, there will be
increased chances of natural calamities such as floods and droughts. Recall that plants need carbon dioxide for
photosynthesis. Fewer trees would mean that less carbon dioxide will be used up resulting in its increased amount
in the atmosphere. This will lead to global warming as carbon dioxide traps the heat rays reflected by the earth.
The increase in temperature on the earth disturbs the water cycle and may reduce rainfall. This could cause
droughts. Deforestation is a major cause which leads to the change in soil properties. Physical properties of the
soil get affected by plantation and vegetation. Fewer trees result in more soil erosion. Removal of the top layer of
the soil exposes the lower, hard, and rocky layers. This soil has less humus and is less fertile. Gradually the fertile
land gets converted into deserts. It is called desertification. Deforestation also leads to a decrease in the water
holding capacity of the soil. The movement of water from the soil surface into the ground (infiltration rate) is
reduced. So, there are floods. The other properties of the soil like nutrient content, texture etc., also change
because of deforestation.

1) Which among the following are some of the natural causes of deforestation?
(a)Reusing (b) Recycling (c) Plantation (d) Forest fires
2) Due to the process of soil erosion fertile land gradually gets converted into deserts. This process is called
(a) Desertification (b) Extinction (c) Eradication(d) Denitrification
3) Water holding capacity soil………… due to deforestation.
(a) Increases (b) Decreases (c) Remains the same (d) None of the above
4) What are the effects of deforestation on the environment?
5) Mention any one reason for cutting of trees in forest.

Section E (3x4=12)

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 Q1. Name the hormones which would be released during the following situations: Do any FOUR.
(a) a frightened person.
(b) growth of a child to adult.
(c) development of caterpillar to moth.
(d) development of tadpole to frog.
Q2. Differentiate between the following:
a. Wildlife sanctuary and zoo.
b. Endangered and extinct species.
Q3 a. Name the forces acting on a plastic bucket containing water held above ground level in your hand.
Discuss why the forces acting on the bucket do not bring a change in its state of motion.
b. A force of 1200N acts on a surface area of 10m2. What would be the pressure on the surface?
Q4. In the circuit given in the figure,Boojho observed that copper is deposited on the electrode connected
to the negative terminal of the battery. Paheli tried to repeat the same experiment. But she could find only one
copper plate. Therefore, she took a carbon rod as a negative electrode. Will copper still be deposited on the carbon
rod? Explain your answer.

Q5. Some of the natural resources are given below. Classify them as exhaustible and inexhaustible natural resources.

Forests, Air. Petroleum, Coal, Sunlight, Natural gas

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