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SECOND UNIT EXAM - SEPTEMBER 2020

Standard : IX Marks : 25
Subject : SCIENCE Duration : 1 Hour
Date : 10/09/2020
Instructions:
1. There are 4 sections in this paper.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Options are internal.
4. Start new section on a new page.

SECTION - A
 Answer the following question : ( 1 mark each) [05]
1) Classify the following into compounds and mixture :

soil, methane, carbon dioxide, blood.

2) Which of the following are homogeneous in nature ?

(a) ice (b) wood (c) soil (d) air.

3) Amoeba acquires its food through a process, termed ..............

4) Name an instrument used to measure instantaneous speed.

5) Soil erosion can be prevented by :

(a) raising forest (b) deforestation.

(c) excessive use of fertilizer (d) overgrazing by animals

SECTION - B
 Answer the following question : ( 2 marks each) [06]

7) Why do organisms need water ?

8) A train is travelling at a speed of 90 km h-1. Brakes are applied so as to produce

a uniform acceleration of -0.5 ms-2. Find how far the train will go before it is
brought to rest.

9) Distinguish between metals and non-metals.

OR

9) State the method used to separate cream from milk and also give its applications.

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SECTION - C
 Answer the following question: ( 3 marks each) [06]

10) (a) What is a colloid ?

(b) Give the properties of colloids.

11) Write a note on : Nucleus.

OR

11) Write a note on Endoplasmic Reticulum.

12) Derive the equation v2-u2 = 2aS with the help of velocity  time graph.

SECTION - D
 Answer the following question: ( 4 marks each) [08]

13) Explain : ‘Nitrogen cycle in nature’. Draw the cycle also answer in steps.

OR

13) Explain the formation of soil.

Second Unit Exam, September 2020