SCIENCE SAMPLE PAPER

HALF YAERLY ASSESSMENT (2017-18)

CLASS - VIII

TIME- 3 hrs MM-80 Marks

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. This paper contains 4 sections: namely SECTION A- Physics, SECTION B- Chemistry,
SECTION C- Biology and SECTION D- MCQ
3. Please attempt the questions in serial order.
SECTION A (PHYSICS)
Q1. Fill in the blanks ------- (1x7= 7)
a) If light enters from water to air it bends ---------------- the normal.
b) ------------------is the region of the retina at the junction of the optic nerve and the retina.
c) Two plane mirrors kept at 30degree form---------images of an object kept between them.
d) A group of billion stars is called -----------------.
e) A---------------is the distance covered by light in one year.
f) A pole star is in -------------------constellation.
g) ___________is the measure of the speed of light through the material
Q2.Give Reason : (2x2=4)
a) Concave lens always form a virtual image of an object.
b) Venus is the hottest planet even though Mercury is closest to the sun.
Q3. Differentiate the following------------- (2x2=4marks)
a) Regular and diffused reflection
b) Refraction by a glass slab and refraction by a prism
Q4. a. What are the characteristics of the image formed by the plane mirror?
b. What major factors have enabled life to evolve and survive on the Earth? (3x2=6marks)
Q5. Answer in detail-------
a) Distinguish between Myopia and Hypermetropia. Draw diagrams also. (4x1=4)

SECTION B ( CHEMISTRY)
Q 6. Give one word: --- (1x5=5marks)
1. A variety of the coal with maximum carbon content-------------------.
2. A type of pollution caused by nuclear power plants--------------.
3. A clean and non polluting fuel--------------------------.
4. Wise and careful use of resources----------------------
5. The process of conversion of wood into coal is called--------------.
Q 7. Define the following- (3x1=3)
a. Ignition temperature b. Combustion c.Explosion

Q8. Give reason----------- (2x2= 4marks)

a. Water is not suitable for extinguishing fire in an electric appliance.
b. We feel the need for conservation more today than our ancestors did.
Q9. Answer in brief-------------- (2x1= 2marks)
 1. Your LPG gas stove at home is giving yellow flame. What does it mean?
Q10. Draw a well labelled and neat diagram of soda-acid fire extinguisher. (3marks)
Q 11. Answer in detail--------------------------- (4x2=8 marks)
a. How is refining of petroleum carried out? Name the important products obtained with their
uses.
b. Name the different zones of candle flame. Give details of the conditions in each zone.
Draw diagram also
SECTION C ( BIOLOGY)
Q 12. Very short answer questions: - (1x5=5marks)
a. Unwanted plants that grow along with crops are called--------------.
b. Spherical shaped bacteria are also called __________________.
c. Large scale of rearing of honey bees is called _____________________.
d. Give the full form of IUCN.
e. -----------------is a fungal disease spread by air and seeds.
Q13. Define the following- (2x1=2)
a. Flora b. Desertification
Q14. Differentiate the following------------ (2x3=6marks)
1. Extinct and Endangered species
2. Manure and Fertilizer
3. Rabi and kharif crops
Q 15.a) Draw the diagram for each of the following: -
(3x3=9marks)
1. A Protozoa
2. An Algae
3. Bread mould
b. Viruses are considered to be on the borderline of living and non living. Explain
c. List three main causes of deforestation.
Q16. Answer in detail---------------
(4x2=8marks)
a. Explain the various steps of Nitrogen cycle and draw its diagram also.
b. Discuss four methods of food preservation.