Holiday Homework Worksheet
Name: SCIENCE Grade: 8
Section-A
1. The pressure exerted by liquids: 1
A. Increases with depth
B. Decreases with depth
C. Remains constant
D. Zero
2. Which of the following diseases is not caused by bacteria? 1
A. Tuberculosis
B. Typhoid
C. Cholera
D. Influenza
Assertion-Reason Questions
In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct answer out of the following
choices.
(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 and R is also false.
1|Page
3. 1
Assertion (A): Petroleum is separated into useful products by the process
of refining.
Reason (R): Refining of petroleum is done by the process of fractional
distillation.
4. Assertion (A): Microorganisms are always harmful to humans. 1
Reason (R): Microorganisms cause diseases in plants and animals.
Section-B
5. Ramu tried to burn a piece of wood by holding a lighted matchstick to it, 2
but the wood did not catch fire. However, when he used kerosene oil on
the wood, it started burning.
Explain why this happened using the concept of ignition temperature.
Ans: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------.
6. Why are nails pointed at one end? 2
Ans: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------
Section-C
2|Page
7. 3
A teacher gave three samples of fuelwood, petrol, and biogas—to students
and asked them to evaluate which is the best fuel for domestic use.
a. Mention two characteristics of a good fuel. (1 mark)
b. Compare the ignition temperature of petrol and wood. (1 mark)
c. Which of the three fuels—wood, petrol, or biogas—would you choose as
the best for domestic use? Justify your answer with two reasons. (1
marks)
Ans: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------.
Section-D
8. a. Why is it important to loosen the soil before sowing seeds? 5
Ans: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------.
b. How does crop rotation help in maintaining soil fertility?
3|Page
Ans: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------.
c. Why is it harmful to leave harvested grains in a damp place before
storing?
Ans: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------.
Section-E
9. Camels can walk easily on sand without sinking, while humans often sink 4
into the sand when walking.
a. Why do camels not sink into the sand? [1 Mark]
b. What is the relation between pressure and area? [1 Mark]
c. How would wearing snowshoes help a person walk on soft sand or
snow without sinking? Explain using the concept of pressure. [2
Marks]
Ans: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----.
Date of Submission: Signature of Parent:
4|Page