science quiz

Choose the correct answer for the following: 1. __________ is an example of on magnetic substances. [a] Copper [b] iron [c] ebonite [d] silver 2. Which one of the following is a non biodegradable waste? [a] cow dung [b] leaves [c] plastic [d] crop remains 3. A image has __________ [a] the colour of the object [c]no colour at all [b] black colour [d]all of these

4. The region of total darkness in a shadow is called ____________ [a]umbra [b] penumbra [c]both umbra and penumbra [d] none 5. A spinning top is an example of ___________ motion. [a] translator [b] rotatory [c]oscillatory 6. The S.I unit of length is_______________. [a] Metre per second [b] metre [c] second [d] periodic [d] Kelvin

7. The device used to open or close an electric circuit is called __________ [a]cell [b] bulb [c] switch [d] wire 8. Which one of the following uses a chemical reaction to produce an electric current? [a] dry cell [b] wind mill [c] steam engine [d] none 9. Synthetic fibers can be obtained from __________. [a] Animals [b] Plants [c] Petroleum [d] all of the above 10. Which of the following is an example of periodic change? [a] eruption of volcano [b] heartbeat [c] a car accident [d] landslide 11. The drying spinner in the washing machine works on the principle of [a] evaporation [b] sedimentation [c] filtration [c] centrifugation 12. Air is a __________. [a] mixture [b] compound [c] pure substance [d] none of these

13. The process of settling down of particles of a solid in a liquid is known as[a] sublimation [b] sedimentation [c] decantation [d] precipitation 14. Which of the following statements is correct? [a] Fiber is made of fabric. [b] Yarn is made of fiber. [c] Yarn is made of fabric. [d] Fiber is made of yarn.

15. The process by which water vapour rises during the water cycle is called [a] rainfall [b] evaporation [c] precipitation [d] condensation 16. Water from which of the following sources is not available for drinking? [a] lakes [b] rivers [c]glaciers [d] ponds 17. Which of the following liquids does not form a separate layer when mixed with water? [a] vinegar [b] Kerosene [d] coconut oil [d] mustard oil 18. Food is essential for all living organisms because [a] it provides energy [b] it helps in growth [c] It helps to overcome wear and tear [d] all of these 19. Water soluble vitamins are [a] vitamin B and C [c] Vitamin A and K [b] vitamin D and E [d] vitamin B and D [d] stem [d] carolla

20. Which part of a flower turns into a fruit? [a] sepals [b] petals [c] ovary 21. The male part of the flower is _________ [a] stamen [b] pistil [c] carpels

22. Muscles are attached to bones by _______________ [a] cartilage [b] ligament [c] tendons [d] nerves 23. Carpals are the smallest bone of _________ [a] palm [b] elbow [c] wrist [d] foot

24. Light, spongy and hollow bones are the features of _________ [a] Terrestrial animals [b] aquatic animals [c] Volant animals [d] all of these 25. Xerophytes are the plants and animals which grow in _________ [a] grassland [b] mountain [c] forest [d] desert