Give two difference between a zygote and a foetus.
Zygote |
Foetus |
It is the union of sperm cell and the egg cell that forms the zygote. |
It is the unborn offspring of an animal that develops from an embryo. |
It is also known as fertilized ovum. |
It refers to the final stage of baby’s development. |
Describe with the help of a diagram an instrument which can be used to detect a charged body.
Sketch larynx and explain its function in your own words.
Arrange the following boxes in proper order to make a flow chart of sugarcane crop production.
Make a labelled diagram of a candle flame.
What is metamorphosis? Give examples.
The following Table shows the total power shortage in India from 1991– 1997. Show the data in the form of a graph. Plot shortage percentage for the years on the Y-axis and the year on the X-axis.
Make sketches of animal and plant cells. State three differences between them.
What is a constellation? Name any two constellations.
Describe the construction of a kaleidoscope.
Complete the crossword with the help of clues given below:
Across
1. This is necessary for photosynthesis.
3. Term for component present in the cytoplasm.
6. The living substance in the cell.
8. Units of inheritance present on the chromosomes.
Down
1. Green plastids.
2. Formed by collection of tissues.
4. It separates the contents of the cell from the surrounding medium.
5. Empty structure in the cytoplasm.
7. A group of cells.
Describe an activity to show that the incident ray, the reflected ray and the normal at the point of incidence lie in the same plane.
Word game : Use the clues to work out the words.
Across
3. Protruding voice box in boys
4. Glands without ducts
7. Endocrine gland attached to brain
8. Secretion of endocrine glands
9. Pancreatic hormone
10. Female hormone
Down
1. Male hormone
2. Secretes thyroxine
3. Another term for teenage
5. Hormone reaches here through blood stream
6. Voice box
7. Term for changes at adolescence
Where are chromosomes found in a cell? State their function.
What are the different ways in which water gets contaminated ?
Describe with the help of a diagram an instrument which can be used to detect a charged body.
Clear, transparent water is always fit for drinking. Comment.
What are the advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels?
Which of the following is NOT a planet of the sun?
(a) Sirius
(b) Mercury
(c) Saturn
(d) Earth
Sketch larynx and explain its function in your own words.
Two mirrors meet at right angles. A ray of light is incident on one at an angle of 30° as shown in Fig. 16.19. Draw the reflected ray from the second mirror.