ST.
THOMAS SCHOOL
PRACTICE WORKSHEET (2026-2027)
CLASS – VIII
SCIENCE
LESSON 2
THE INVISIBLE LIVING WORLD: BEYOND OUR NAKED EYE
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given:
1. Spirulina is an example of:
(A) Virus (B) Protozoa (C) Microalga (D) Fungus
2. Blue – green algae fix:
(A) Oxygen (B) Carbon dioxide (C) Nitrogen (D) Hydrogen
3. The instrument used to observe microorganisms is called a:
(A) Telescope (B) Microscope (C) Periscope (D) Kaleidoscope
Assertion - Reasoning based questions:
These consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is False but R is true
4. Assertion: All microorganisms are harmful.
Reason: Some microorganisms help in making curd.
5. Assertion: Vacuoles in plant cells are large. .
Reason: Vacuoles store water and maintains turgidity.
6. A student observes that when curd is left out for a day, it becomes sourer. What are two
possible explanations?
7 What is the function of the cell membrane?
8. How do viruses differ from other microorganisms, such as bacteria?
9 Explain how the shape and structure of a nerve cell are specifically adapted to its function in
the human body.
10 A student observes a microscopic slide of a plant cell and an animal cell side-by-side. Based on
the chapter, list three key differences the student would observe between the two cells.
11. Why is cell called the basic unit of life?
12. Compare and contrast unicellular and multicellular microorganisms with examples and
structural differences.
13. Describe the role of micro-organisms in sustainable development, including food, fuel and
waste management
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14. A farmer decides to stop using chemical fertilizers and instead uses a compost pit made from
kitchen waste, vegetable peels, and dry leaves. He also starts planting leguminous crops such
as gram and beans between cereal crop seasons. Over time, he notices improved soil fertility
and better plant growth.
i) Which types of microorganisms are responsible for breaking down kitchen waste in the
compost pit?
ii) Which specific microorganism helps leguminous plants fix nitrogen in the soil?
Attempt either subpart iii) or iv)
iii) How does growing leguminous crops reduce the need for chemical fertilizers?
iv) What environmental benefit does compost offer over using synthetic fertilizers?
15. Rohit, a young chef, was fascinated by the fermentation process. He learned that many of his
favourite foods, from bread to idli, rely on tiny, invisible organisms. He decided to experiment
with making his own sourdough bread, which requires a starter culture of microorganisms.
Rohit knew that these microbes need specific conditions to work their magic. He prepared a
dough by mixing flour, water, and a pinch of sugar, and then added a small amount of yeast. He
kept the bowl in a warm corner of his kitchen, away from drafts. To his delight, after a few
hours, the dough had risen, become fluffy, and had a distinctive smell.
i) Name one product formed during fermentation.
ii) What is the name of the process by which the yeast broke down the sugar?
Attempt either subpart iii) or iv)
iii) How did the yeast make the dough rise and become fluffy?
iv) What is the function of the sugar and warm water in Rohit's dough preparation?
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