CBSE Class 8 Science Question Paper Set 23

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 SECTION A
1. Name a naturally occurring polymer. What is it made up of? (1)
 
2. Seeds are first grown in nursery and then transplanted to the fields. What is the advantage of this?
 
3. (a) Define force. What is its SI unit?
(b) Why do deep sea animals not survive when brought to the surface of the sea water?
 
4. (a) Write two advantages of using CNG as a fuel.
    (b) Name any two constituents of petroleum obtained after refining.
 
5. State the laws of reflection of light. Draw a diagram to show this phenomenon. (2)
 
6. (a) A ball is thrown up in the air. Name the two forces acting on the ball.
    (b) If the area of head is 15cm x 15cm, how much air (in weight) would you carry on your head?
 
7. (a) Define displacement reaction. Explain a displacement reaction with the help of a word equation.
    (b) Arrange the following metals according to decreasing order of their reactivity: Zinc, Copper, Iron, Potassium
 
8. Give reasons for the following:
(a) We should not let water collect anywhere in the neighbourhood.
(b) Dried neem leaves are used for storing food grains at home.
(c) The role of smaller animals in the ecosystem should not be ignored.
 
9. (a) Shelly can see her face clearly in a new stainless steel plate but not in old one. What could be the reason for this?
    (b) Eyes of the nocturnal birds have large cornea and a large pupil. How does this structure help them?
    (c) You are holding a heavy suitcase in your hands. Explain why the forces acting on it do not change the state of motion of the suitcase.
 
10. (a) Why is petroleum also called as ‘black gold’?
     (b) Give one difference between thermosetting plastics and thermoplastics.
     (c) Why is polyester used to make raincoats and umbrellas?
 
11. Draw a schematic diagram of nitrogen cycle with appropriate labelling and arrows (3)
 
12. (a) Explain the working of a ball bearing with the help of a diagram.
      (b) Give two relevant ways to increase the friction giving suitable examples.
 
13. (a). What is “Project Tiger”? What was the objective of this project?
      (b) Name two endemic flora species of Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
 
14. (a)Name one thermoplastic used in our daily life. State its one use.
      (b) Write two differences between rayon and natural silk.
 
15. Seema is suffering from Tuberculosis. Rita, her friend refrained from visiting Seema.
(a) Why did Rita not visit Seema?
(b) Name the causal organism and mode of transmission of the disease.
(c) Write any two general preventive measures for Tuberculosis.
 
16. (a) What do you understand by persistence of vision of human eye?
      (b) Two plane mirrors are placed perpendicular to each other. An incident ray strikes the first mirror at an angle of 43˚. What is the angle of reflection of the second mirror? ( Show ray diagram)
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(c) Identify the following parts marked A and B and write one important function of each.
(a)Write two differences between regular and irregular reflection.
(b)Define dispersion. Make a diagram to show the dispersion through a prism showing seven different colours of a spectrum in proper sequence.
 
17. (a) State the property of metals which makes them suitable for making
          i. jewellery
         ii. strings of musical instruments
         iii. electrical wires
         iv. tin cans
   (b) Write word equations for the following:
         i. Zinc granules are added to hydrochloric acid
        ii. Sodium is put in a beaker containing water.
        iii. corrosion of iron
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(a) Name the metal/non-metal used
     i. as a protective coat for iron.
    ii. for packaging of food
   iii. as fuel
  iv. in fertilizers.
(b)Write three differences between metals and non-metals on the basis of
    i. Electrical conductivity
   ii. Reaction with acids
   iii. Reaction with water
18. (a) Define deforestation.
     (b) State two beneficial aspects of recycling paper.
     (c) Differentiate between Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary. (Any two differences)
 
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