Summative Assessment 2
SAMPLE PAPER
Subject- Science
Date: Name ____________________
Duration: 2 hr Class & Sec: _____________
M.M: 50 Roll No.________________
No. Of Pages :4
General Instructions:
• The question paper consists of four sections: A, B, C and D.
• Section A contains 8 Questions of 1 Mark each.
• Section B contains 5 Questions of 2 marks each.
• Section C contains 4 Question of 3 marks each.
• Section D contains 4 Questions of 5 marks each
Section A
Q1. Choose the correct answer.
1. Which gas in the air helps plants make food?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Helium
2. The lowest layer of the atmosphere where we live is called:
a) Troposphere
b) Mesosphere
c) Exosphere
d) Thermosphere
3. Which of the following can decay naturally?
a) Plastic bag
b) Glass bottle
c) Fruit peel
d) Metal can
4. Which process is used to remove dirt by passing water through a cloth or filter paper?
a) Boiling
b) Filtration
c) Sedimentation
d) Evaporation
5. Which soil allows water to pass through it very quickly?
a) Clayey soil
b) Loamy soil
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c) Sandy soil
d) Black soil
6. What do we call fuels formed from plants and animals buried underground for millions of years?
a) Renewable fuels
b) Fossil fuels
c) Solar fuels
d) Wind fuels
7. Which of the following is a good way to save water?
a) Leaving taps open
b) Collecting rainwater
c) Washing cars daily
d) Throwing water away
8. Which gas is found in the second largest amount in the air?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen
Section B
Q2. Air is important for living things.
a) Mention the composition of air in a pie-chart format.
b) Write one example showing air takes up space.
Q3. Match the following.
Column A Column B
A. Evaporation 1. Water turns into vapour
B. Condensation 2. Water vapour turns into liquid
C. Filtration 3. Removing solid particles
D. Boiling 4. Killing germs
Q4. Complete the sentences.
a) The layer that protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays is the _____________ layer.
b) The gas needed for breathing is ______________.
c) Soil that is best for farming is called ________ soil.
d) Burning fuels produces harmful _________________ in the air.
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Q5. A student mixed sand and water in a glass and left it for some time.
a) What process causes the sand to settle at the bottom?
b) What is the clear water on top called?
Q6. Choose the correct actions to protect the environment.
a) Plant more trees
b) Burn plastic waste
c) Use bicycles or public transport
d) Throw garbage on roads
Section C
Q7. A farmer tested three soils. Identify them.
1. Soil with very large particles that cannot hold water well.
2. Soil with very tiny particles that become sticky when wet.
3. Soil that is a mixture of sand, clay, and humus and is good for crops.
Q8. Read the lines and answer the questions.
Clean air, clean water, forests green,
Keep our planet fresh and clean.
Plant a tree and save the land,
Protect nature hand in hand.
a) What should we plant to protect the environment?
b) Write any two things we can do to keep our planet clean.
Q9. Answer the following about the atmosphere.
a) Name the layer where weather changes occur.
b) In which layer do aeroplanes usually fly?
c) Which layer burns meteors before they reach Earth?
Q10. A bottle is filled with water and then turned upside down into a bowl of water. Air bubbles come
out.
a) What do the bubbles show about air?
b) Write two properties of air.
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Section D
Q11. Soil has different layers called soil profile.
a) Name the uppermost layer of soil.
b) Which layer contains humus and nutrients?
c) Which layer is made of broken rocks?
d) Name one living organism found in soil.
e) Why is soil important for plants?
Q12. Keeping our surroundings clean is very important.
a) Why should we keep our surroundings clean?
b) Name one vehicle that uses fuel.
c) What happens when too much smoke mixes with air?
d) Write two ways to reduce air pollution.
Q13. Read the passage and answer the questions.
Water is essential for all living beings. We use water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and farming.
However, water can become polluted if garbage, chemicals, or sewage are mixed with it. Polluted water
can spread diseases and harm aquatic life. Therefore, we should keep water sources clean and avoid
wasting water.
a) Why is water important for living beings?
b) Name two uses of water mentioned in the passage.
c) What can make water polluted?
d) How can polluted water affect health?
e) Write one way to save water.
Q14. As a reflector, Observe the picture and name the process. Also, Mention about the processes in not
more than 30-40 words.