Lightning and thunder take place in the sky at the same time and at the same distance from us. Lightning is seen earlier and thunder is heard later. Can you explain?

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.

Give examples to show that plastics are noncorrosive in nature.

Match items in column A with one or more items in column B:

A                                           B
(i) Inner planets                 (a) Saturn
(ii) Outer planets               (b) Pole Star
(iii) Constellation               (c) Great Bear
(iv) Satellite of the Earth   (d) Moon
                                          (e) Earth
                                          (f) Orion
                                          (g) Mars

Prepare a Table having two columns depicting names of endocrine glands and hormones secreted by them.

Compare LPG and wood as fuels.

You spill a bucket of soapy water on a marble floor accidently. Would it make it easier or more difficult for you to walk on the floor? Why?

Prepare a list of objects around you that are electroplated.

‘Manufacturing synthetic fibres is actually helping conservation of forests’. Comment.

Name the largest planet of the solar system.

Give two difference between a zygote and a foetus.

What are the major groups of microorganisms?