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XSEED Summative Assessment – Test 2

© XSEED Education Science | Grade 4 1

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Science, Test 2 Duration: 90 Minutes Maximum Marks: 60



NAME: _____________________________________ GRADE: ________ SECTION: ________

PART I – Short Answer Questions 30 Marks

1. Draw lines to match the given actions with the correct effects of force.

Pressing a rubber ball

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Pushing a toy car

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Stretching a spring

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Hitting a ball

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Hitting a can with a hammer

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Pushing a cart

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Force can change the shape of an

object

Force can move or stop

an object



2. Write whether True or False.

A. A polythene bag is a natural resource as it is made in a factory.

B. Soil is a natural resource as it exists naturally.

C. Iron is a natural resource as we get it from rocks.

D. The more cars we have, the more natural resources we waste.

E. Switching off lights when not in a room helps to save natural resources.

F. Recycling of paper does not save natural resources.

3. Tick () the correct first aid option that should be followed in the given situations.

A. Ramesh was bitten by a snake when he went on a forest tour. He should apply a

pressure bandage

plaster

B. Amit and his friend were using an electric toaster to toast bread. Amit got an electric shock. His friend Rohit should

pull Amit away from the toaster

switch off the electrical supply

C. Rohan fainted while playing in the garden. His head should be pushed

upwards

backwards

D. Arun’s wrist broke while playing football. His trainer should

put on a dressing

tie his arm in a sling

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4. Choose from the box and write the type of energy used in the given examples.

A. Lighting a torch using batteries

B. Cooking food on a gas stove

C. Running a car using petrol

D. Lighting an electric bulb

E. Heating water in the sun

F. Grinding rice using a mixer grinder

5. Read the text and answer the questions.

A. Circle the things that can be vermicomposted.

Fruit peels Plastic bottles Metal cans

Broken glass Leftover vegetables Plastic lunch box

B. Given are jumbled steps followed during vermicomposting. Number them in a sequence.

Add earthworms to the soil.

Mix waste with the soil in a wooden box.

Collect waste that can be vermicomposted.

Open the box to get manure after a few months.

Cover earthworms with a layer of soil and sprinkle water.

Chemical energy Heat energy Electrical energy

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Some waste items rot easily and get mixed with the soil. Earthworms can help in rotting or composting these waste items. This process is called vermicomposting.

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6. Read the chart and fill in the table.

Action Is work done?

(Yes/No) Give a reason for

your answer.

A. Pushing a table

B. Pushing a wall

Work is said to be done when:

an object moves in the direction of force

force acts on an object.

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7. Fill in the table.

Disease Write any 1 symptom of this disease.

A.

Scurvy

B.

Rickets

C.

Goitre

D.

Marasmus

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8. Complete the table.

Waste item

Way to deal with the waste (recycle/reuse/

reduce)

Tick 1 way in which we can recycle or reuse it or reduce its use.

Old T-shirt

reuse

Use for cleaning chairs and tables.

Throw in the dustbin.

Used notebook

Burn it to get heat.

Send it to a factory to make paper again.

Used metal can

Use as a pencil holder.

Crush and throw it.

Plastic bag

Use jute bags instead of plastic bags.

Stop using bags at all.

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9. Read the suggested diet chart for a 12 year old boy Amit. Then, answer the questions.

Food group Suggested amount in diet per day

Cereals (rich in carbohydrates) 250 g

Pulses (rich in proteins) 45 g

Fruit and vegetables (rich in vitamins and minerals) 200 g

Oil and fats 25 g

A. Why should the amount of cereals be maximum in Amit’s diet?

B. Would Amit’s father need more or less pulses in his diet than Amit? Give 1 reason.

C. What will happen if Amit increases the amount of fats in his daily diet?

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PART II – Long Answer Questions 30 Marks

10. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.

A. Complete the table.

Cooking methods Explain the method 1 food cooked by this method

Grilling

Boiling

Frying

Baking

B. Suggest 2 ways to stay safe while cooking.

1.

2.

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11. Look at the pictures and fill in the table.

Disaster What happens during

this disaster? How can people

stay safe?

Thunderstorm

Strong winds blow. There is lightning and

heavy rainfall.

Do not go out in the open.

A.

Earthquake

B.

Flood

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C.

Drought

D.

Tsunami

12. Look at the picture and answer the questions.

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A. Identify any 2 natural resources shown in the picture. Also, write 1 use of each.

Natural resource 1 use of it

B. How does increase in population harm these natural resources? Give 2 reasons.

1.

2.

C. Write 3 steps that we can take to save these natural resources.

1.

2.

3.

13. Look at the chart and answer the questions.

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A. Complete the table.

Name of the plant part

Which part of the paddy plant is this? Where is it used?

Hay

Husk

B. Brown rice obtained from the paddy plant is changed into white rice for use.

a. How is brown rice changed into white rice?

b. What is the use of the byproduct obtained during the process of changing brown rice into white rice?

END OF QUESTIONS IN TEST PAPER



Score Report

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Roll No.: _______________ Grade: _______________ Section: _______________

To be filled in by the teacher:

SECTION QUESTION NUMBER/TOPIC MARKS TOTAL MARKS

Part I

Short Answer

Questions

1. Effect of Force 3

2. Natural Resources 3

3. First Aid 4

4. Kinds of Energy 3

5. Vermicomposting 3

6. Force, Motion and Work 3

7. Deficiency Diseases 4

8. Dealing with Waste 3

9. Diet Chart 4

PART I SUBTOTAL 30

Part II

Long Answer

Questions

10. Cooking Food 8

11. Natural Disasters and Safety 8

12. Natural Resources 8

13. Uses of Rice 6

PART II SUBTOTAL 30

TOTAL MARKS 60

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