Class VIIIB

Holiday Homework Autumn Break 2020

Section A (Write the answers of the following questions in your homework

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Question 1.
During a class discussion on ‘fuels for household’ Sarita suggested petrol. But her
teacher said it is not a safe fuel for household activity and asked her to sit. Sarita
wondered why petrol can’t be used as a fuel for household activity though its
calorific value is high.

 Why petrol is not a safe fuel for household activity?

 What fuels do we use in our houses?
 What value of Sarita is shown here?

Question 2.
Talk to people who use LPG at home. Find out what precautions they take in using
LPG.
Question 3.
How does deforestation lead to frequent floods and droughts?
Question 4.
Many people in world find it status symbol of wearing and keeping leather clothes
and leather articles with them. Even Shahtoosh shawls made of an endangered
species of antelope are also in greater demand and highly priced.

 Do you think we must use leather items for just show off?
 What is endangered species?
 Can you name an extinct species which was exploited for its meat?
 What values of people are shown in above paragraph?

Question 5.
Why is the conservation of biodiversity important?

Question 6.
Seema got cough and cold badly. Her teacher asked her to take rest at home and
use handkerchief while sneezing and coughing. She obeyed her teacher.
(a) Why should we keep a handkerchief on nose and mouth while sneezing or
coughing?
(b) What are the modes of transfer of diseases from infected to healthy person?
(c) Do you think Seema’s teacher decision was right? Why?
(d) What value of Seema is shown here?
Question 7.
On Rahul’s birthday, his mother prepared many dishes for him. After having their
meal, they found that many food items were left over. Rahul’s mother kept these
leftovers in a air-tight container and refrigerate them.
(a) What is food preservation?
(b) What will happen to the food if it is not refrigerated?
(c) What is the role of refrigeration in food preservation method?
(d) What value of Rahul’s mother is shown here?

Section B (Prepare any one ppt )

Prepare a power point presentation on ‘Stars and solar system’

OR

Prepare a power point presentation on ‘Pollution of Air and Water’