How is an embryo developed?
As a result of fertilisation zygote is formed which begins to develop into an embryo. The zygote divides repeatedly to give rise to a ball of cells. The cells then begin to form groups that develop into different tissues & organs of the body. This developing Structure is called an embryo. The embryo gets embedded in the wall of the uterus for further development.
What is metamorphosis? Give examples.
Define asexual reproduction. Describe two methods of asexual reproduction in animals.
Complete the cross-word puzzle using the hints given below
Across
1. The process of the fusion of the gametes.
6. The type of fertilization in hen.
7. The term used for bulges observed on the sides of the body of Hydra.
8. Eggs are produced here.
Down
2. Sperms are produced in these male reproductive organs.
3. Another term for the fertilized egg.
4. These animals lay eggs.
5. A type of fission in amoeba.
How are test tube babies born?
How are babies produced through IVF technique? What are such babies called?
Differentiate between internal fertilization and external fertilization.
Describe the process of fertilization in human beings.
Give two difference between a zygote and a foetus.
In which female reproductive organ does the embryo get embedded?
Explain briefly the life cycle of a frog.
Which of the following can be beaten into thin sheets?
(a) Zinc (b) Phosphorus (c) Sulphur (d) Oxygen
Fill in the blanks
(a) Most liquids that conduct electricity are solutions of , ______________ and ______________.
(b) The passage of an electric current through a solution causes ______________ effects.
(c) If you pass current through copper sulphate solution, copper gets deposited on the plate connected to the terminal of the battery.
(d) The process of depositing a layer ofany desired metal on another material by means of electricity is called .
Give two examples each of situations in which you push or pull to change the state of motion of objects.
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Friction opposes the _____________ between the surfaces in contact with each other.
(b) Friction depends on the _____________ of surfaces. (c) Friction produces __________.
(d) Sprinkling of powder on the carrom board ________ friction.
(e) Sliding friction is ___________ than the static friction.
List conditions under which combustion can take place.
Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
(a) Unicellular organisms have one-celled body. (T/F)
(b) Muscle cells are branched. (T/F)
(c) The basic living unit of an organism is an organ. (T/F)
(d) Amoeba has irregular shape. (T/F)
Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?
(a) A plastic scale
(b) A copper rod
(c) An inflated balloon
(d) A woollen cloth.
Fill in the blanks:
(a) A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called .
(b) Species found only in a particular area is known as .
(c) Migratory birds fly to far away places because of changes.
Suppose you are in a dark room. Can you see objects in the room? Can you see objects outside the room. Explain.
What are the different ways in which water gets contaminated ?
You are a member of the municipal body of your town.
Make a list of measures that would help your town to ensure the supply of clean water to all its residents.
The radius of Jupiter is 11 times the radius of the Earth. Calculate the ratio of the volumes of Jupiter and the Earth. How many Earths can Jupiter accomodate?
Describe how coal is formed from dead vegetation. What is this process called?
Explain how soil gets affected by the continuous plantation of crops in a field.
Paheli had heard that rainwater is as good as distilled water. So she collected some rainwater in a clean glass tumbler and tested it using a tester. To her surprise she found that the compass needle showed deflection. What could be the reasons?
What is the term used for secretions of endocrine glands responsible for changes taking place in the body?
What is the difference between noise and music? Can music become noise sometimes?
Fill in the blanks :
(a) Fossil fuels are , and .
(b) Process of separation of different constituents from petroleum is called .
(c) Least polluting fuel for vehicle is .
Differentiate between the following:
(a) Wildlife sanctuary and biosphere reserve
(b) Zoo and wildlife sanctuary
(c) Endangered and extinct species
(d) Flora and fauna
What happens when
(a) Dilute sulphuric acid is poured on a copper plate?
(b) Iron nails are placed in copper sulphate solution?
Write word equations of the reactions involved.