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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT: SCIENCE
Grade: 7 | Max Marks: 40 | Time: 90 Minutes
General Instructions:
This paper consists of 5 sections: A, B, C, D, and E.
Section A: MCQs (1 mark each).
Section B: Assertion & Reason (1 mark each).
Section C: Very Short Answer (1 mark each).
Section D: Short Answer (2 marks each).
Section E: Long Answer (4 marks each).
Use LaTeX for scientific formulas and chemical equations where necessary.
SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 x 1 = 10 Marks)
(Biology) A farmer observes that his leguminous crops grow well without much nitrogenous
fertilizer. This is likely due to:
A) The leaves absorbing nitrogen directly from the air.
B) A symbiotic relationship with Rhizobium bacteria in root nodules.
C) The plants being insectivorous and capturing nitrogen from pests.
D) The soil naturally producing nitrogen through chemical changes.
(Physics) You are given two spoons, one made of stainless steel and one made of wood. If
both are placed in a bowl of hot soup ($70^\circ\text{C}$) for 2 minutes, which statement is
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correct?
A) The wooden spoon will feel hotter because wood is a good conductor.
B) Both will reach the same temperature and feel equally hot.
C) The steel spoon will feel hotter because it conducts heat to your hand faster.
D) Neither will change temperature because heat does not travel in liquids.
(Chemistry) When an iron nail is dipped in a solution of Copper Sulphate ($CuSO_4$), the
blue color changes to green. This is a:
A) Physical change because the nail can be pulled out.
B) Chemical change because a new substance, Iron Sulphate ($FeSO_4$), is formed.
C) Physical change because only the color changes.
D) Chemical change because the nail gains weight.
(Physics) On a hot summer day in a coastal city, the "Sea Breeze" occurs because:
A) Water heats up faster than land, creating high pressure over the sea.
B) Land heats up faster than water, causing warm air above land to rise.
C) The sun's radiation only affects the water.
D) The moon's gravity pulls the cool air toward the shore.
(Biology) If all the stomata of a plant are blocked with wax, which of the following processes
will be most immediately affected?
A) Absorption of water by roots.
B) Transport of food through the stem.
C) Exchange of gases for photosynthesis and respiration.
D) Reproduction through flowers.
(Chemistry) Which of the following is an example of a chemical change that is also exothermic
(releases heat)?
A) Melting of ice.
B) Dissolving salt in water.
C) Burning of a magnesium ribbon.
D) Stretching a rubber band.
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(Physics) A clinical thermometer is marked from $35^\circ\text{C}$ to $42^\circ\text{C}$
because:
A) It is cheaper to manufacture small scales.
B) Human body temperature normally does not go below $35^\circ\text{C}$ or above
$42^\circ\text{C}$.
C) Mercury freezes at $34^\circ\text{C}$.
D) It is designed to measure the temperature of boiling water as well.
(Biology) Saprotrophs like fungi play a vital role in the ecosystem because they:
A) Kill living animals for food.
B) Convert solar energy into chemical energy.
C) Break down dead and decaying matter, recycling nutrients into the soil.
D) Provide oxygen to the atmosphere.
(Chemistry) Preventing the rusting of iron by coating it with a layer of Zinc is known as:
A) Crystallization.
B) Neutralization.
C) Galvanization.
D) Oxidation.
(Physics) Heat from the Sun reaches the Earth through:
A) Conduction (through the atmosphere).
B) Convection (through air currents).
C) Radiation (requires no medium).
D) All of the above.
SECTION B: Assertion & Reason (4 x 1 = 4 Marks)
Directions: Choose (A) if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A; (B) if
both are true but R is NOT the correct explanation; (C) if A is true but R is false; (D) if A is
false but R is true.
Assertion (A): Pitcher plants are green and carry out photosynthesis, yet they eat insects.
Reason (R): They grow in nitrogen-deficient soil and fulfill their nitrogen requirements by
digesting insects.
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Assertion (A): Cooking a vegetable is a physical change.
Reason (R): A physical change is usually reversible and no new substance is formed.
Assertion (A): In winter, we use woolen clothes to keep ourselves warm.
Reason (R): Wool is a poor conductor of heat and traps air, which acts as an insulator.
Assertion (A): Rusting of iron is faster in coastal areas than in deserts.
Reason (R): The air in coastal areas contains more moisture (humidity), which is essential for
rusting.
SECTION C: Very Short Answer (4 x 1 = 4 Marks)
Why is the handle of a pressure cooker made of ebonite or plastic?
Write the word equation for the reaction that occurs when Magnesium ($Mg$) burns in Oxygen
($O_2$).
Name the pigment responsible for capturing solar energy in green plants.
Define 'Crystallization'. Is it a physical or chemical change?
SECTION D: Short Answer (5 x 2 = 10 Marks)
Experimental Analysis: A student kept a potted plant in a dark room for 72 hours and then
performed an iodine test on its leaves. What will be the result? Explain why.
Real-world Application: Why are the ventilators in a room usually located near the ceiling?
Explain using the concept of convection.
Critical Thinking: Iron pillars in ancient India (like the one in Delhi) have not rusted for
centuries. Suggest two modern methods used to prevent the rusting of iron gates at home.
Distinguish: Briefly explain the difference between a Parasite and a Saprotroph with one
example for each.
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Problem Solving: A person has a high fever. Should you use a laboratory thermometer or a
clinical thermometer to measure their temperature? Give one reason for your choice.
SECTION E: Long Answer (3 x 4 = 12 Marks)
The Chemistry of Rusting:
a) List the two essential conditions required for rusting to occur. (2m)
b) Explain why an iron chain in a ship's anchor rusts much faster than an iron nail kept in a dry
cupboard. (2m)
The Physics of Heat Transfer:
a) Draw a labeled diagram showing the Land Breeze. (2m)
b) Explain why white-colored clothes are preferred in summer, while dark-colored clothes are
preferred in winter. (2m)
The Biology of Nutrition:
a) "Photosynthesis is the ultimate source of energy for all living organisms." Justify this
statement in two points. (2m)
b) Explain how the symbiotic relationship between Rhizobium and leguminous plants is a
"win-win" situation for both. (2m)
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