Std VIII 1st Semester 1st Mid Semester Science Assignment .

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Ex.1 Choose the correct option:1. What is the layer of air surrounding the earth?
A. Weather B. Climate C. Environment D. Atmosphere
2. Up to how many kilometers high from the surface of the earth is
atmosphere spread?
A. 80 B. 100 C. 180 D. 800
3. How many newton weight of air act on one sq cm of our body part?
A. 80 B. 40 C. 30 D. 9.8
4. Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?
A. Thermometer B.Thermograph C. Barometer D. Voltameter
5. What change occurs in the air pressure as we go higher from the surface
of the earth?
A. Pressure increases B. Pressure decreases
C. Pressure remains constant D. Cannot be said definitely
6. Which is a reproductive organ of a flower?
A. Leaf B. Stem C. Root D. Flower
7. Which is a structure on which flower remains arranged called?
A. Stigma B. Receptacle C. Androecium D. Gynoecium
8. Who protects the flower during its budding stage?
A. Corolla B. Calyx C. Androecium D. Gynoecium
9. Wherein are pollen grains produced?
A. Pollen tube B. Anther C. Style D. Stigma
10. What is the cushion-like part on the top of the carpel called?
A. Receptacle B. Stigma C. Style D. Ovary
11 What is the basal swollen portion of the carpel called?
A. Stigma B. Style C. Ovary D. Ovule
12. To what does stigma belong?
A. Stamen B. Carpel C. Anther D. Pollen tube
13. Which of the following is a fleshy fruit?
A. Kidney bean B. Ladys Finger C. Tomato D. Pea
14. Which of the following is a dry fruit?
A. Mango B. Coconut C. Cotton D. Jamun
15. Which of the following is a caryopsis?
A. Cotton B. Ladys Finger C. Cowpea(Chola) D. Maize
What is the use of harvester?

A. To plough the land B. To spray insecticide to crop

C.To harvest the crop D. To separate cereals and pulses
16 What is necessary to produce plants of good quality in horticulture?
A. Net house B. Grafting C. Hybrid seeds D. Hybridization
17. In which method of irrigation is the wastage of water of minimum?
A. Furrow irrigation method B. Sprinkler irrigation method
C. Dhoria irrigation method D. Drip irrigation method
18. Which is method of growing plants without soil?
A. Kitchen garden B. Horticulture C. Hydroponics D. Traditional
farming
19. Which of the following is not a method of hydroponic agriculture?
A. Water culture method B. Sand culture method
C. Gravel culture method D. Horticulture method
Ex.2 Tell me who am I:1. I am the most beautiful organ of the plant. Flower
2. Flowers are arranged on me. Receptacle
3. I protect the flower in bud condition. Calyx
4. I am the colourful part of the flower and also full of fragrance. Corolla
5. I am the most beautiful and attractive part of the flower. Corolla
6. I am a male sex cell of the flower. Pollen grains
Ex.3 Define:1. Pollination- Migration of pollen grains from stamen to stigma of a
carpel is called pollination.
2. Self- Pollination- Pollination taking place within the flower of the same
plant is called self pollination.
3. Cross-Pollination- Pollination taking place within the flower of two
different plants of the same species is called cross pollination.
4. Fertilization- Male gamete travelling within the pollen tube binds with
the egg cell of ovary. This process is called fertilization.
5. Net house- A net is tied on the sides and also on the top of the farm to
protect the plants against heat. This is called net house.
6. Hybrid seeds- Seeds obtained from the plants on which hybridization is
done by artificial pollination is called hybrid seeds.
Ex.4 Give difference:1. Calyx and Corolla
Calyx
1. Small green leaf like
structure in the outermost
part of the flower is sepals.
Sepals together form

Corolla
1. Colourful, most attractive
part with fragrance in a
flower is corolla. Petals
together form corolla.

calyx.
2. Calyx protects the flower during
its budding stage.

2.Corolla attracts insects for

Pollination.

2 Gynoecium and Androecium

Gynoecium
1.All the carpels together are called
gynoecium.
2.It is the female reproductive
organ of the flower.

Androecium
1. All the stamens together are called
androecium.
2. It is the male reproductive organ of
the flower .

3 Traditional agriculture and Hydroponic agriculture

Traditional agriculture
Hydroponic agriculture
1.It is traditional method of
1. It is advanced method of
agriculture.
agriculture.
. 2.It requires land.
2. It does not require land .
3.More water and fertilizers
3. It requires less water and
are needed.
fertilizers.
Ex.4 Give Reasons:1. We are not crushed though there is great pressure of air in our
surroundings because the atmosphere exerts pressure of 9.8N per sq cm
on our body. Moreover there is air in our body also. The pressure of air in
the surroundings and air inside the body is balanced. Hence we are not
crushed.
2. We can drink cold drink from the bottle using a straw because on sucking
the air from the straw air pressure inside the straw decreases. Outside air
pressure acts in the cold drink inside the bottle. This pressure is more so
the cold drink moves up in the straw. Hence we can drink cold drink from
the bottle using a straw.
3 Some flowers are coloured and have fragrance- to attract insects for
pollination.
4. The pollen grains are very light in weight and produced in a large number
in the flowers of wheat and maize because many pollen grains are
wasted.
5 Horticulture has great importance in present time because:1) It can be practiced on a small piece of land.
2) In modern age it is an important method of doing farming.
3). Farmers can earn profit with limited resources and less time.
4). Farmer can adopt grafting and cutting method to earn more profit in less
time.
5). Inter crop of vegetables can be done in gardens of chickoo, mango and
coconut.
6). Wastage of water can be prevented by drip irrigation method.

7). It is very useful for prosperity of farmers.

6. Hybrid seeds should be used in agriculture because:1). Crop production increases.
2). Good varieties of crops can be obtained.
3). Problems of scarcity of food can be solved.
Ex.5 Answer in one sentence:Q.1 What is atmosphere?
A.1 The layer of air that exists up to 800km from the earths surface is called
atmosphere.
Q.2 What is the pressure of air at the sea level?
A.1 The pressure of air at the sea level is 9.8 N per sq cm.
Q.3 What is the use of barometer?
A.3 Barometer is used to measure air pressure.
Q.4 How is the air pressure in the inflated balloon as compared to the
atmospheric pressure?
A.4 Air pressure in the inflated balloon is more as compared to the
atmospheric pressure.
Q.5 State a unit to measure atmospheric pressure?
A.5 Unit to measure atmospheric pressure is Bar.
Q.6 Which is the most beautiful organ of the plant?
A.6 Flower is the most beautiful organ of the plant.
Q.7 What is the stalk like part of the flower called?
A.7 The stalk like part of the flower is called
peduncle.
Q.8 Which is the male reproductive organ of the flower?
A.8 The male reproductive organ of the flower is androecium.
Q.9 Which part of the flower is formed of fragrant petals?
A.9 Corolla is formed of fragrant petals.
Q.10 Which is the female reproductive organ of the flower?
A.10 Gynoecium is the female reproductive organ of the flower.
Q.11 On which region of carpel are pollen grains of anther taken in the
process
of pollination?
A.11 On stigma region of carpel pollen grains of anther are taken in during
the
process of pollination.
Q.12 Which insects are helpful in pollination?
A.12 Butterfly, bee, honeybee are helpful in pollination.
Q.13 Which are the carriers of pollen grains?
A.13 Wind, water, insects, birds and bats are the carriers of pollen grains.
Q.14 What is formed by the development of ovule after the fertilization in
flower?
A.14 Seed is formed by the development of ovule after the fertilization in
flower.
Q.15 What is formed by the development of ovary after the fertilization in
flower?

A.15 Fruit is formed by the development of ovary after the fertilization in

flower.
16 Which equipment is used to separate seeds from its cob?
A.16 Thresher is used to separate seeds from its cob.
Q.17 Which instrument is used to spray insecticides?
A.17 Sprayer is used to spray insecticides.
Q.18 Which modern mechanical equipment is used to harvest crops in large
fields?
A.18 Harvester is used to harvest crops in large fields.
Q.19 Where can kitchen garden be made?
A.19 Kitchen garden can be made in a space around the house or school.
Q.20 How can be hybrid seeds be produced?
A 20 Hybrid seeds can be produced through hybridization buy artificial
pollination in plants.
Q.21 What type of production can be taken with the help of grafting method?
A.21 Maximum production with better quality can be taken with the help of
grafting method.
Q.22 Which method is more suitable for irrigation in garden?
A.22 Sprinkler irrigation is more suitable for irrigation in garden.
Ex.6 Answer in short:Q.1 A rubber sucker is released after pressing it on a smooth glass. It sticks
to
the glass. What is the reason for this?
A.1 A rubber sucker is released after pressing it on a smooth glass. It sticks
to
the glass because when the rubber is pressed the air comes out so the
pressure inside the rubber sucker decreases while the outer air pressure is
more.
Q.2 Why does the bicycle tube burst if excess of air is filled in it?
A.2 When excess of air is filled in the bicycle tube the pressure of air inside
the
tube increases as compared to the atmospheric pressure. So the wall of the
tube cannot stand with the pressure. As a result the tube burst and the air
moves out.
Q.3 What is the work of a valve tube in the bicycle tube?
A.3 Valve is a part of a rubber tube inside the bicycle.
1). The valve prevents the leakage of air while filling it in the tube.
2). When air is filled in the cycle tube the pressurized air lifts the rubber tube
fixed on the valve and enters the cycle tube.
3). Thus valve tube help in filling the air and prevents its leakage.
Q.4 Where do you use air pressure in your day- to - day life? Give four
examples.
A.4 We use air pressure in the following activities:1). To drink cold drinks with the help of a straw.
2). To fill air in the bicycle tube with the help of a cycle pump.

3). To fill ink in the pen with the help of an ink filler.
4). Inflating balloons.
5). Flushing toilets.
6). Cleaning through vaccum cleaner.
7). Watering lawns with sprinklers.
Q.5 Close the front part of the syringe without a needle. Push the knob with
the thumb. What do you experience? Give reason.
A.5 When we push the syringe knob and release it the knob is pushed back.
Now, again press the knob you cannot press the knob fully because when
you press
the knob the air inside the syringe is compressed and when you press the
knob further the air pressure increases drastically. This highly compressed air
of the syringe exerts pressure on the knob so it does not allow the knob to be
pressed completely.
Q.6 Give four names of devices working on air pressure?
A.6 Names of devices working on air pressure are:1). Air pressure is used in inflating tyres.
2). Drinking through straw.
3). Inflating balloons.
4) Flushing toilets.
5). Watering lawns through sprinklers.
6). Cleaning through vacuum cleaners.
Q.7 State the name of parts of flower?
A.7 The name of parts of flower are peduncle, receptacle, calyx, corolla,
gynoecium and androecium.
Q.8 State the functions of calyx and corolla.
A.8 The functions of calyx and corolla are corolla attracts insects for
pollination
and calyx protects the flower during its budding stage.
Q.9 Name the parts of stamen and carpel.
A.9 Parts of stamen are filament and anther. Parts of carpel are stigma, style
and ovary.
Q.10 Explain pollination occurring by insects.
A.10 Insects like butterfly, bee and honeybee are attracted by the colourful
and
fragrant petals of the flower and pollen grains stick to their body. When these
insects move within flowers or between plants pollination occurs.
Q.11 Explain two types of fruits giving examples.
A.11 There are two types of fruits: 1. Fleshy fruit 2. Dry fruit
1). Fleshy Fruits:- Wall of ovary becomes fleshy and bulky in some fruits.
These types of fruits are called fleshy fruits. Eg. Mango, lemon, tomato
etc.
2). Dry Fruits:- Walls of ovary becomes dry in some fruits at their maturity.
These types of fruits are known as dry fruits. Eg. Field bean, pea, pigeon
pea etc
Q.12 Where is the tractor used in agriculture?

A.12 Tractor is one of the most important vehicle as well as tool in

agriculture. Various equipments and tools are attached to it to do many
tasks like cutting the grass, leveling the ground, spraying insecticides,
sowing seeds, harrowing and tilling.
Q.13 Why are modern equipments used in agriculture?
A.13 Modern equipments are used in agriculture because:1). Due to rising population demand for agricultural products is rising.
2). Higher productivity is demanded in agriculture.
3). Modern equipments saves time and energy so they are used in
agriculture.
Q.14 Which plants can be grown in kitchen garden?
A.14 Plants that can be grown in kitchen garden are goose berry (amla),
drum stick tree (saragvo), sweet neem in land surround your house or
school. Broad bean, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, amaranthus, spinach, chilly,
brinjal, tomatoes etc can be grown.
Q.15 Explain the usefulness of net house.
A.15 1). Direct extreme heat of the sun can harm or destroy plants.
2). In net house net serves as barrier and hence reduces the intensity
of heat that the plants receive from sun.
3). This reduces the temperature and plants grow healthily in moderate
temperature.
4.) Net house is generally used for germination of seedlings and grow
crops like tomato and it also helps to produce fertilizer like wormy compost.
Q.16 Horticulture farming plays an important role in the progress and
prosperity of farmers. Explain.
A.16 Horticulture farming plays an important role in the progress and
prosperity of farmers because:1). It can be practiced on a small piece of land.
2). In modern age it is an important method of doing farming.
3). Farmers can earn profit with limited resources and less time.
4). Farmer can adopt grafting and cutting method to earn more profit in less
time.
5). Inter crop of vegetables can be done in gardens of chickoo, mango and
coconut.
6). Wastage of water can be prevented by drip irrigation method.
7). It is very useful for prosperity of farmers
Q.17 What is the difference between hydroponics and agriculture on land?
Traditional agriculture
Hydroponic agriculture
1.It is traditional method of
1. It is advanced method of
agriculture.
agriculture.
. 2.It requires land.
2. It does not require land .
3.More water and fertilizers
3. It requires less water and
are needed.
fertilizers.
Q.18 Explain gravel culture method in short.

A.18 First of all the roof of the building is covered with plastic and a layer of
soil
(sand) is spread over it. To keep the plants erect, layer of gravel is made over
layer of sand. Plants are grown at a proper distance in the gravel layer. Water
having nutrients is spread on these plants.
Ex 7 Explain the process of fertilization in flowers with the figure:Pollen grains reach stigma due to pollination. Pollen grains develop pollen
tube
which reaches the ovary. Male gamete travelling within the pollen tube binds
with the egg cell of ovary. This process is called fertilization. After fertilization
egg cell converts into an embryo, ovules convert into seed and ovary
converts
into fruit.
Ex.8 Write a short note on Water Culture Method:One PVC pipe is taken and holes are created at distance. Roots of plants are
kept in these pores. Water having minerals like K, Ca, Fe, Mg, Bo and Zn are
flown in these pipes. Minerals and water useful for the growth of the plants
are
provided by pipe. Excess water is collected and flown again in the pipe. Thus
water and fertilizers can be saved.
Ex.8 Classify into dry fruits and fleshy fruits:{Groundnut, mango, brinjal, gram, tomato, kidney bean, jamun, pea, ladys
finger, grapes, cucumber, bitter gourd, cotton, maize, lemon}
Fleshy Fruits Mango, brinjal, tomato, jamun, grapes, cucumber, lemon.
Dry Fruits Groundnut, gram, kidney bean,pea, ladys finger, bitter
gourd,cotton, maize