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Grade: 7
Subject: Social Science
Total Questions: 50
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Objective Type Questions (1 mark each)
1. What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
a) Mantle
b) Crust
c) Core
d) Sial
2. Which type of rock is formed from molten magma?
a) Sedimentary
b) Metamorphic
c) Igneous
d) Fossil
3. The process of transformation of rocks from one type to another is known as:
a) Rock cycle
b) Water cycle
c) Soil formation
d) Erosion
4. What is the main mineral component of the oceanic crust?
a) Silica and alumina
b) Silica and magnesium
c) Iron and nickel
d) Calcium and potassium
5. Which layer of the Earth is known for having high temperature and pressure?
a) Crust
b) Mantle
c) Outer core
d) Inner core
6. The deepest mine in the world is located in:
a) Australia
b) South Africa
c) India
d) USA
7. What is the term for the remains of dead plants and animals trapped in layers of rocks?
a) Minerals
b) Fossils
c) Sediments
d) Rocks
8. Which of the following is a type of sedimentary rock?
a) Granite
b) Basalt
c) Sandstone
d) Marble
9. The water cycle includes which of the following processes?
a) Evaporation
b) Condensation
c) Precipitation
d) All of the above
10. The majority of Earth's water is found in:
a) Rivers
b) Lakes
c) Oceans
d) Glaciers
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Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)
11. Explain the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks.
12. What are metamorphic rocks? Provide an example.
13. Describe the process of the water cycle in brief.
14. How do tides occur? What causes them?
15. What is the significance of the Amazon Basin in terms of biodiversity?
16. Name two types of deserts and describe one characteristic of each.
17. What are the main crops grown in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin?
18. Explain the term "slash and burn agriculture" as practiced in the Amazon Basin.
19. What are the main factors affecting the height of ocean waves?
20. Describe the impact of tsunamis on coastal regions.
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Long Answer Questions (4 marks each)
21. Discuss the structure of the Earth and the composition of its layers.
22. Explain the rock cycle and how different types of rocks are formed.
23. Describe the climate and vegetation of the Amazon rainforest.
24. Discuss the lifestyle of the people living in the Sahara Desert.
25. Explain how the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin supports agriculture and the challenges it faces.
26. Describe the adaptations of flora and fauna in the Ladakh desert.
27. Discuss the importance of water conservation and suggest methods to conserve water at home and in
schools.
28. Explain the role of ocean currents in influencing the climate of coastal regions.
29. Describe the cultural practices of the indigenous people of the Amazon Basin.
30. Discuss the effects of urbanization on the environment in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin.
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Practical/Application-Based Questions (2 marks each)
31. Create a simple diagram to illustrate the water cycle.
32. Identify and list three minerals commonly used in everyday objects.
33. Conduct a small survey on water usage in your home and present your findings.
34. Collect pictures of different types of rocks and classify them as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.
35. Research and present on a famous river from your country and its significance.
36. Create a chart showing the distribution of fresh water on Earth.
37. Conduct a small experiment to demonstrate the effects of erosion on soil.
38. Prepare a report on the biodiversity of a local ecosystem.
39. Create a poster highlighting the importance of conserving deserts and their resources.
40. Write a short essay on how climate change is affecting desert regions.
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Match the Following (1 mark each)
41. Match the following minerals with their uses:
a) Iron
b) Gold
c) Coal
d) Aluminium
i) Used in construction
ii) Used for jewelry
iii) Used as fuel
iv) Used in packaging
42. Match the following rivers with their respective basins:
a) Amazon
b) Ganga
c) Nile
d) Mississippi
i) South America
ii) Africa
iii) India
iv) North America
43. Match the following animals with their habitats:
a) Yak
b) Crocodile
c) Toucan
d) Piranha
i) Rainforest
ii) Desert
iii) Freshwater
iv) Cold desert
44. Match the following types of rocks with their formation:
a) Igneous
b) Sedimentary
c) Metamorphic
i) Formed from compressed sediments
ii) Formed from molten magma
iii) Formed under heat and pressure
45. Match the following climatic conditions with their respective regions:
a) Tropical rainforest
b) Desert
c) Temperate
i) Hot and humid
ii) Low rainfall
iii) Moderate temperatures
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Fill in the Blanks (1 mark each)
46. The __________ is the layer of the Earth that we live on.
47. __________ rocks are formed from the cooling of magma.
48. The __________ is a large area of land drained by a river and its tributaries.
49. The __________ is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water.
50. __________ is a type of agriculture practiced in the Amazon rainforest where land is cleared and burned.
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