SCIENCE TEST (PT-3)

CLASS- VIII FM-25

1. Fill in the blanks (1x4=4)
a) The bending of light rays is due to a change in __________ of light when it goes from one medium to
another.
b) Metals are used to make bells because of their property of ————.
c) ———- is the most ductile metal.
d) Fertilisation takes part in the initial part of the ________.
2. Give one word answers for the following (1x2=2)
a) A spherical mirror that has reflecting surface which is curved inward.
a) Period during which development takes place inside the egg:
3. Give reason for the following (2x2=4)
a) A pond appears shallower than it actually is.
b) The child has some characteristics of the father and some of the mother.
4. Multiple choice question (1x2=2)
A. The ray of light bends from its path when it is
a) Reflected b)refracted c) disperses d) none
B. ———- is the least reactive metal.
a) Gold b) Silver c) Platinum d) Mercury
5. Define the following terms (2x2=4)
a) Absolute refractive index
b) Hermaphrodite animal
6. Differentiate between the following (3x2=6)
a) Direct and indirect development
b) Convex and Concave lens
7. Explain the reaction of one metal with oxygen and water by writing the chemical equations. (4x1=4)