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BRIGHT RIDERS SCHOOL

ABU DHABI
WORKSHEET
GRADE: VIII SUB: SCIENCE
Chapter: Micro organisms
*Level 1
1.Choose from the words given below to fill in the blanks :
(digestion, decomposers, stomachs, small, people, eco-systems, chains, liquid)
Micro-organisms are a very important part of food ________ and recycling nutrients in
different_________-________. Micro-organisms break down dead plant and animal
material into nutrients which can then be absorbed again by plants. Without these
nutrients the plants would die, and no plants = no animals or __________! The micro-
organisms that break down dead plant and animal matter are called ____________. We
also have special bacteria in our ___________ to help us digest food. Sometimes we eat
healthy bacteria in yoghurts to help our ____________.

2.How many ways of spreading disease can you find here? List them.

*Level II
3.Jane wants to test if strawberries that are kept cold will rot or stay edible. She places a
strawberry in the refrigerator and records the date. What variable should be controlled?
4.Match the following :
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5.What is the economic

importance of bacteria ?
6.”Viruses are “living or non-living “.Comment with reasons.
7.Describe the role of blue-green algae in maintaining fertility of soil.
8.Polio drops are not given to children suffering from diarrhea.Why?
9. Why it is important to consult a doctor before taking any antibiotic medicine?
10. Salil went to school with a cold.Several days later, half of his classmates also had colds.
What is one likely reason some classmates had colds but others did not ?

*Level III
11. Look at the following image.

To which group does this microorganism belong to?

Name a plant disease caused by this group of microorganisms.

12. Organic matter composed of dead plants and animals disappears after some time.
Justify this statement.
13. Name the plant disease shown in the figure, its mode of transmission and the causative
microorganism.
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14. Answer the following.

a. How does heat and cold treatment of food prevent it from spoiling?
b. Why should we keep our food in the refrigerator?
c. Why are dry fruits and even vegetables sold in sealed air tight packets?
15. Which of the following can provide the human body with long-term immunity against
some diseases?
a. antibiotics b. vitamins c. vaccines
16. Bacteria that enter the body are destroyed by which type of cells?
a. White blood cells b. Red blood cells c. Kidney cells
17. : Life Function of a Paramecium

The diagram shows a single-celled organism called a Paramecium.

In order to survive, the Paramecium, carries out certain life functions, such as taking in
nutrients to produce energy. State on other life function that the Paramecium must carry
out in order to survive.