Class – VII Subject – Science Term – I oral sheet
1. The Ever-Evolving World of Science
1. The scientist who proposed the law of gravitation was _______.
Answer: Isaac Newton
2. True or False – The invention of the wheel was one of the earliest scientific
achievements.
Answer: True
3. Which device is used to see objects that are very far away?
Answer: Telescope
4. Charles Darwin is known for his theory of _______.
Answer: Evolution
5. True or False – X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen.
Answer: True
6. Which branch of science deals with the study of ancient life forms through fossils?
Answer: Palaeontology
7. The first artificial satellite launched by India was _______.
Answer: Aryabhata
8. Who invented the electric bulb?
Answer: Thomas Edison
9. True or False – Invention and discovery are the same.
Answer: False
10. The process of adapting and improving technology over time is called _______.
Answer: Innovation
2. Substances: Acid, Base and Neutral
1. Substances with a sour taste are usually _______.
Answer: Acids
2. True or False – Bases turn red litmus paper blue.
Answer: True
3. Which acid is present in lemon juice?
Answer: Citric acid
4. Substances that are neither acidic nor basic are called _______.
Answer: Neutral
5. The chemical used to test acids and bases is _______.
Answer: Litmus
6. True or False – Distilled water is neutral in nature.
Answer: True
7. Which base is commonly called caustic soda?
Answer: Sodium hydroxide
8. The acid present in vinegar is _______.
Answer: Acetic acid
9. True or False – Tooth decay is caused by acids formed by bacteria.
Answer: True
10. A naturally occurring indicator found in turmeric is called _______.
Answer: Turmeric indicator
3. Electricity
1. The SI unit of electric current is _______.
Answer: Ampere
2. True or False – Rubber is a good conductor of electricity.
Answer: False
3. The device used to measure electric current is _______.
Answer: Ammeter
4. A closed and continuous path through which current flows is called _______.
Answer: Electric circuit
5. Which metal is most commonly used in electrical wires?
Answer: Copper
6. True or False – A fuse protects appliances from damage by excessive current.
Answer: True
7. Electricity is generated in a _______.
Answer: Power station
8. Which part of an electric cell is marked with a positive (+) sign?
Answer: Terminal
9. True or False – Conductors allow electricity to pass through them.
Answer: True
10. The energy consumed by an electrical device is measured in _______.
Answer: Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
4. Metals and Non-Metals
1. The metal that is liquid at room temperature is _______.
Answer: Mercury
2. True or False – All metals are hard.
Answer: False
3. Non-metals are generally _______ conductors of heat and electricity.
Answer: Poor
4. Which metal is used in making jewellery due to its lustre?
Answer: Gold
5. True or False – Sulphur is a non-metal.
Answer: True
6. The property of being hammered into thin sheets is called _______.
Answer: Malleability
7. Metals generally form _______ oxides when they react with oxygen.
Answer: Basic
8. The non-metal essential for breathing is _______.
Answer: Oxygen
9. True or False – Metals are sonorous and produce a ringing sound when struck.
Answer: True
10. Which metal is used in making aircraft because it is light?
Answer: Aluminium
5. Changes Around Us
1. Melting of ice is a _______ change.
Answer: Physical
2. True or False – Burning of paper is a reversible change.
Answer: False
3. A change in which a new substance is formed is called a _______ change.
Answer: Chemical
4. Dissolving sugar in water is a _______ change.
Answer: Physical
5. True or False – Rusting of iron is a chemical change.
Answer: True
6. Which gas is produced when vinegar is mixed with baking soda?
Answer: Carbon dioxide
7. Stretching of a rubber band is a _______ change.
Answer: Physical
8. Cooking of food involves a _______ change.
Answer: Chemical
9. True or False – Evaporation of water is a physical change.
Answer: True
10. Tearing of paper is a _______ change.
Answer: Physical
6. Adolescence: A Stage of Growth and Change
1. Adolescence generally begins around the age of _______.
Answer: 11–13 years
2. True or False – Adolescents undergo only physical changes.
Answer: False
3. The hormone responsible for male characteristics is _______.
Answer: Testosterone
4. The stage between childhood and adulthood is called _______.
Answer: Adolescence
5. True or False – Growth during adolescence is uniform in all individuals.
Answer: False
6. The hormone responsible for female characteristics is _______.
Answer: Estrogen
7. Increase in height during adolescence is due to the secretion of _______.
Answer: Growth hormone
8. True or False – Mental and emotional changes also occur during adolescence.
Answer: True
9. The voice box or larynx enlarges in boys leading to a _______ voice.
Answer: Deeper
10. Proper _______ and _______ are essential for healthy growth during adolescence.
Answer: Diet; exercise
