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Class8 Invisible World Worksheet

The document is a worksheet for Class 8 Science focusing on microorganisms, including multiple choice questions, true or false statements, and assertion-reason exercises. It covers the role of microorganisms in food production and disease, as well as preventive measures against harmful effects. The case study encourages students to apply their knowledge about microorganisms in everyday scenarios.

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Class8 Invisible World Worksheet

The document is a worksheet for Class 8 Science focusing on microorganisms, including multiple choice questions, true or false statements, and assertion-reason exercises. It covers the role of microorganisms in food production and disease, as well as preventive measures against harmful effects. The case study encourages students to apply their knowledge about microorganisms in everyday scenarios.

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Class 8 – Science
Textbook: Curiosity
Chapter 2: The Invisible World – Living World Beyond Our Naked Eyes

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)


1. Which instrument is used to observe microorganisms?
(a) Telescope (b) Microscope (c) Thermometer (d) Barometer

2. Microorganisms are:
(a) Always harmful (b) Visible to naked eyes (c) Tiny living organisms (d) Non-living
particles

3. Which of the following is a useful microorganism?


(a) Virus (b) Bacteria used in curd formation (c) Mosquito (d) Housefly

4. Bread rises due to the action of:


(a) Algae (b) Fungi (Yeast) (c) Protozoa (d) Virus

5. Which disease is caused by microorganisms?


(a) Malaria (b) Diabetes (c) Fracture (d) Anemia

True or False
1. All microorganisms are harmful to humans. __________

2. Yeast is used in baking bread and cakes. __________

3. Viruses can only be seen with powerful microscopes. __________

4. Clean surroundings help in preventing diseases caused by microorganisms. __________

5. Milk turns into curd because of bacterial activity. __________

Assertion – Reason
1. Assertion (A): Microorganisms play an important role in making curd.
Reason (R): Certain bacteria convert milk into curd.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
2. Assertion (A): Handwashing helps in preventing diseases.
Reason (R): Many microorganisms spread through dirty hands.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.

Case-Based Study
Riya observed that her mother keeps cooked food covered and asks everyone to wash their
hands before eating. She also noticed that milk kept outside for a long time turns sour. In
school, her teacher explained that microorganisms are present everywhere around us.
Some are useful while some can cause diseases.

1. Why should food be kept covered?

2. Which microorganisms help in turning milk into curd?

3. Name one harmful effect of microorganisms.

4. Write one way to prevent diseases caused by microorganisms.

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