Class 8 Cbse Science Question Paper FA 1

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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - I
Subject : General Science Grade : VIII
Name: ____________________________________________ Marks: 20
Date : ______________ Time :





PHYSICS
I. Fill in the blanks choosing the appropriate word: (1)
1. The main mass of the Sun is concentrated at its____________
a) corona b) chromo sphere c) core d) photosphere
2. The Constellation which is also known as Little Bear is ____________
a) Ursa Minor b) Scorpius c) Orion d) Ursa Major

II. Give scientific reason for the following: (2)
1. Only one side of the moon is visible to us always.
2. Spiral galaxies are very bright.

III. Differentiate between Asteroid and Meteor. (1)

IV. Answer the following question: (3)
With the help of diagrams explain the occurrence of tides.
CHEMISTRY
I. Fill in the blanks: (1)
1. Graphite is also called_______________ as it is used for making pencils.
2. Sugar charcoal is formed by the destructive distillation of______________

II. State whether the following statements are true or false: (1)
1. A diamond can be cut only with another diamond.
2. Carbon monoxide has a strong, poisonous odour.


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 Read the question paper carefully.
 Write neatly and legibly.
 Do not over write or use white ink.
 Pay special attention to spelling.
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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - I
Subject : General Science Grade : VIII

III. Answer the following question: (2)
1. What are fullerenes? Write a short note on buckminsterfullerene.

IV. Draw a diagram to show the zones of a candle. Explain what happens in each zone. (3)

BIOLOGY

I. Choose the correct answer from the following: (1)
1. An animal that is reared for fibre is -
a) Pig b) Angora rabbit c) Buffalo d) Ostrich
2. What is the name given to the process by which lobsters are raised?
a) Pisciculture b) Sericulture c) Marine aquaculture d) Apiculture

II. Define the following: (3)
1. Domesticated animals
2. Mad cow disease

III. Draw the life cycle of a silk worm and mention its stages. (2)