Answer Key – Life Processes Question Paper (30 Marks)
Section A – MCQs (1 × 10 = 10)
[Link]. Answer
1 c) Photosynthesis
2 c) Chloroplast
3 b) Carbon dioxide
4 b) Respiration
5 b) Wastes
6 a) Stomata
7 a) Small intestine
8 b) Inhalation and exhalation
9 b) Urea
10 b) Food vacuole
Section B – Very Short Answer Questions (1 × 5 = 5)
1. Role of chlorophyll: Absorbs/traps sunlight for photosynthesis.
2. Gas released during photosynthesis: Oxygen (O₂).
3. Function of stomach: Digests food by mixing it with gastric juices and acids.
4. Main excretory product removed by kidneys: Urea.
5. Why do we feel cooler when we sweat? Evaporation of sweat removes heat from
the body.
Section C – Short Answer Questions (2 × 5 = 10)
1. Activity: Plant covered with polythene bag
a) Process demonstrated: Transpiration.
b) Source of water droplets: Leaves (through stomata).
2. Activity: Lime water test
a) Observation in Tube B: Lime water turns milky.
b) Gas responsible: Carbon dioxide (CO₂).
3. Define nutrition. List two modes.
Nutrition: The process by which organisms obtain and utilize food.
Modes:
• Autotrophic nutrition
• Heterotrophic nutrition
4. Why does the small intestine help in digestion and absorption?
• Receives digestive juices for complete digestion.
• Contains villi that increase surface area for absorption.
5. Why is excretion necessary? Name the main excretory organ.
• Removes harmful metabolic wastes from the body.
• Main excretory organ: Kidneys.
Section D – Diagram Based Question (5 Marks)
Labels:
1. Nasal cavity (Nose)
2. Pharynx
3. Trachea (Windpipe)
4. Lung
Functions:
1. Filters, warms and moistens air.
2. Passage for air from nose to trachea.
3. Conducts air to and from lungs.
4. Site of gaseous exchange (O₂ and CO₂).
Total = 30 Marks