Explain why plastic containers are favoured for storing food.

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.

Explain in what way noise pollution is harmful to humans.

Make sketches of animal and plant cells. State three differences between them.

Is it safe for the electrician to carry out electrical repairs outdoors during heavy downpour? Explain.

What are the advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels?

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

Describe the process of fertilization in human beings.

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                       .

Describe an activity to show that thermoplastic is a poor conductor of electricity.

Four children were asked to arrange forces due to rolling, static and sliding frictions in a decreasing order. Their arrangements are given below. Choose the correct arrangement.

(a) Rolling, static, sliding
(b) Rolling, sliding, static
(c) Static, sliding, rolling
(d) Sliding, static, rolling

Suggest three measures to protect ourselves from lightning.