BLUE BELLS MODEL SCHOOL

SESSION 2022-23
SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS VII, ASSIGNMENT-I
Understanding Earth
SOLUTIONS
1. Assertion: Rocks which contain a particular metallic mineral in large quantities are known as ores

Reason: All rocks are ores.

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d) Assertion is false but Reason is true

2. Assertion: Sedimentary rocks are softer than igneous rocks

Reason: Sedimentary rocks are formed earlier than igneous rocks

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d) Assertion is false but Reason is true

3. Assertion: Earth is just like onion which has different layers

Reason: The earth is formed by three concentric layers

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d) Assertion is false but Reason is true

4. Assertion: The earth is called a “ Dynamic Planet”

Reason: At time of formation the Earth was changing continuously

a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d) Assertion is false but Reason is true
5. Correct the following sentences:

a) Rocks can be classified on the basis of formation, appearance and kind of Minerals available.

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b) Extrusive or volcanic rocks are formedwhen the lava is exposed to the air, it cools rapidly

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c) Igneous word is derived from Latin word ignis meaning fire

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d) Non-Crystalline structure is important feature of sedimentary rocks.

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6. State True and False:

a) Sedimentary rocks are softer than igneous rocks.True

b) Sedimentary word is derived from Latin word ‘sedentum’ which means settle down. True

c) Igneous rocks allow water to percolate through them.False

d) Various gases and dust particles in space, cooled down eventually to form the structure of the Earth.
True

7. Match the following:

Column A Column B

a. Crust 1. average depth is up to 2900 km

2. Core 2. Dynamic Planet

3. Mental 3. Barysphere

4. earth 4. outermost layer

A. a– iii, b – i, c – ii, d – iv C. a – ii, b – iii, c – i, d – iv

B. a. – iv, b – iii, c – i, d – ii D. a – iii, b – ii, c – iv, d – i

8. Multiple choice questions:

a. The main minerals of ____________layer are silica and magnesium.

i. Core ii. Upper crust iii. Mantle iv. Lower Crust

b. __________ is naturally occurring inorganic substance which contains one or more elements with
definite physical and chemical properties

i. Rocks ii. Minerals iii. Mountains iv. Soil

c. ____________ rock ismolten material within the earth which cools slowly

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 i. Intrusive ii. Executive iii .Mineral iv. Volcanic rocks

d. The study of minerals is known as ____________

i. Mineralogy ii. Cartography iii. Geography iv. Seismography

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