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PART I - Short Answer Questions 30 Marks

1. Write 1 difference between the pictures in each set based on the given criteria.

Pictures Criteria Difference

A.

Based on the type of motion

Picture A Picture B

B.

Based on the type of habitat

Picture A Picture B

2. Look at the picture and answer the questions that follow.

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A. Which habitat does the camel live in? B. How do the pads on the back of camel’s foot help it to survive in its

habitat? C. Name 2 other adaptations that help a camel survive in its habitat.

Adaptation How does it help?

3. Answer the questions about measuring length of objects.

A. Given below are 3 tools for measuring length.

Choose and write the most appropriate tool for measuring the given things.

Thing to be measured Measuring Tool

A bedsheet

Height of a fridge Thickness of a textbook Length of a pencil

B. Which of the following can be used as standard units of

measurement— cubit, hand span, centimetre, foot span, metre? C. Give a reason for your answer.

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Metre rod Measuring tape Ruler

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4. Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

A. Write any 2 problems that this situation may cause. Problem 1:

Problem 2:

B. Suggest 1 measure that the government can undertake to overcome

the above problems.

5. Answers the questions about managing garbage. A. Complete the missing steps of the flowchart that describe the

process of garbage disposal.

B. Sort the given garbage as biodegradable and non-biodegradable.

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Maharashtra is the second-largest producer of sugarcane in India. Agriculture is an important source of livelihood in many districts of Maharashtra. Recently, these districts experienced severe water scarcity leading to drought.

plastic bag vegetable peels broken glass bowl

jute bag broken steel utensils old newspaper

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6. Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

A. What will happen in experiment 1? Give a reason for your answer. B. What will happen in experiment 2? Give a reason for your answer. C. How will the two parts of magnet X behave on bringing them close

to each other?

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Radhika conducted some experiments with 2 magnets: X and Y. Experiment 1: She bought the north pole of magnet X close to the south pole of magnet Y. Experiment 2: She bought the north pole of magnet X close to the north pole of magnet Y. Experiment 3: She cut magnet X in two parts and conducted the above 2 experiments with the two parts of magnet X.

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7. Look at the diagram of an electric circuit and answer the questions.

A. Label its parts.

B. What is the function of part 2 and part 3 in the circuit? C. What kind of circuit is it — open or closed? Give a reason for your

answer. 8. Look at the picture and fill the table.

A. What is a shadow?

B. 3 things needed to form

a shadow

C. 3 characteristics of

a shadow

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9. Answer the questions on light and images. A. Surface 1 is a smooth surface while surface 2 is a rough surface.

Draw how the reflection will take place from each surface. Label the incident and reflected rays in each case.

Name the type of reflection in each case.

Surface 1 Surface 2

Type of reflection

Type of reflection

B. Chetan conducted an experiment. He arranged the candle and

cardboards (having holes in the centre) as shown.

He could not see the light of the candle. Why?

What should he do to see the light?

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10. Look at the graph showing composition of different gases in the air.

A. Which gas does portion Y represent? B. Give a reason for your answer. C. Write 2 uses of the gas represented by portion Y. D. Gas shown by which portion—X, Y or Z—is necessary for burning? E. What else is this gas needed for? F. Complete the diagram to show which gases are involved in the

following process.

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11. Read the flowchart and answer the questions that follow.

A. Write 2 differences between conductors and insulators based on the

following criteria. Criteria Conductors Insulators

What are they?

How are they useful?

B. Name any 3 materials that can be used to make electrical wires. C. Give reasons for the following:

We should wear rubber slippers while working with electrical appliances

Electrical switches should not be made of metal

We should not use electrical appliances such as a hair dryer while bathing

Insulators Wood, rubber, glass,

plastic, ebonite

Conductors Copper, iron, tap water,

acid, gold, silver

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Types of Materials

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D. There was a fire in a factory due to short circuit. What should people use to extinguish the fire — sand or water? Give a reason for your answer.

12. Read the following text and answer the questions.

A. Write any 3 problems caused by the burning of garbage.

B. Name and explain any 1 method using which we can manage

biodegradable waste.

Burning garbage causes

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The Department of Environment, Delhi recently published a poster.

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C. Paper is a common waste found in schools. Complete the flowchart by summarizing the process to recycle paper.

D. Explain how electromagnets are useful for the segregation of

garbage.

END OF QUESTIONS IN TEST PAPER Note:- Report card distribution date is changed now report card will be distribute on 10th March 2017 and on the same day before report cards distribution a parents meeting is scheduled. You are requested to attend along with home tuitor.

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Score Report

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Roll No.: ________________ Grade: ________________ Section: _______________

To be filled in by the teacher:

SECTION QUESTION NUMBER/TOPIC MARKS MAX MARKS

Part I Short Answer

Questions

1. Spot the Difference 2

2. Adaptation 3

3. Measuring Length 4

4. Replenishing Water 3

5. Managing Garbage 5

6. Properties of Magnets 4

7. Electric Circuits 5

8. Lights and Shadows 4

PART I SUBTOTAL 30

Part II Long Answer

Questions

9. Light and Images 6

10. Composition of Air 6

11. Conductors and Insulators 8

12. Managing Garbage 10

PART II SUBTOTAL 30

TOTAL MARKS 60