Grade 7 Science Question Paper

Topic: Plant Systems

Section A: Short Answer Questions

1. Define the root system and explain its primary function.

2. What is the main difference between a dicot root and a monocot root?
3. Explain the function of phloem in plants.
4. What are the two types of transport systems in plants? Briefly describe them.
5. List two functions of leaves in plants.
6. What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
7. Name the two types of respiration in plants and briefly describe them.
8. What is transpiration and why is it important for plants?
9. What is the process of water uptake by roots?
10. Explain the role of the stomata in photosynthesis and respiration.

Section B: Concept Map

(Draw the concept map and label the branches as appropriate.)

1. Transport System in Plants

Draw a concept map showing the different parts involved in the transport system of
plants. Include:
o Xylem
o Phloem
o Roots
o Stem
o Leaves

Section C: Differences

(Each difference carries 2 marks)

1. Respiration vs Photosynthesis
2. Dicot Root vs Dicot Stem
3. Xylem vs Phloem
4. Active vs Passive Transport
5. Roots vs Shoots
Section D: Cloze Passage

(Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the list provided below.)

Cloze Passage:

The process of photosynthesis occurs in the ________ (1) of plant cells, primarily in the
________ (2). During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide from the air through tiny
openings called ________ (3). These openings are located on the ________ (4) of the leaves.
Using sunlight, water from the soil, and carbon dioxide, plants produce ________ (5) and
oxygen. The energy for photosynthesis comes from ________ (6), which is absorbed by the
chlorophyll.

Word bank: chloroplasts, leaves, stomata, oxygen, sunlight, glucose

Section E: Diagram Drawing and Labeling

1. Internal Structure of Dicot Root

Draw and label the internal structure of a dicot root. Include the following parts:
o Epidermis
o Cortex
o Xylem
o Phloem
o Endodermis
o Pericycle
2. Internal Structure of Dicot Stem
Draw and label the internal structure of a dicot stem. Include:
o Epidermis
o Cortex
o Xylem
o Phloem
o Vascular bundles

Section F: Reasons and Justifications

1. Why do plants need to carry out photosynthesis? Explain the importance of this process
for the plant and the environment.
2. Why do leaves of plants have a broad, flat surface for photosynthesis?
3. Justify why transpiration is important for the growth of plants.
4. Why is it essential for roots to have root hairs?
5. Why does the plant's transport system consist of both xylem and phloem?
Section G: Match the Columns

1. Match the function with the corresponding part of the plant:

Column A Column B
(i) Transpiration (A) Provides structure and support
(ii) (B) Transport of water and nutrients
Photosynthesis
(iii) Xylem (C) Produces food for the plant
(iv) Chloroplast (D) Helps in gas exchange and cooling of the plant

2. Match the following terms with their definitions:

Column A Column B
(i) Dicot (A) Transports food and water upwards
Root
(ii) Phloem (B) Main organ for photosynthesis
(iii) Stomata (C) Tissue for water and mineral absorption
(iv) Leaf (D) Small openings for gas exchange

Section H: Short Answer Questions

1. Name the nutrients needed by plants and state their function.

2. How does water move from the soil into the roots?
3. What are the factors affecting transpiration?
4. Explain how leaves are adapted for photosynthesis.
5. What is the process of translocation? How does it benefit the plant?
Grade 7 Science Question Paper

Topic: Human Respiratory and Circulatory System

Section A: Short Answer Questions

1. What is the process of respiration?

2. How is oxygen transported from the lungs to the body cells?
3. Describe the role of alveoli in the human respiratory system.
4. What is the main difference between breathing and respiration?
5. Name the parts of the human respiratory system and briefly explain their function.
6. What are the two types of respiration, and how do they differ?
7. How does exercise impact the heart?
8. Define blood circulation and explain its importance to the human body.
9. List the functions of arteries, veins, and capillaries in the circulatory system.
10. What are the main components of blood and their functions?

Section B: Concept Map

(Draw the concept map and label the branches as appropriate.)

1. Human Respiratory System

Draw a concept map of the human respiratory system. Include the following parts:
o Nose
o Trachea
o Bronchi
o Bronchioles
o Alveoli
o Diaphragm
2. Blood Circulation
Draw a concept map showing the process of blood circulation, including:
o Heart
o Arteries
o Veins
o Capillaries
o Oxygen-rich blood
o Carbon dioxide-rich blood

Section C: Differences
 1. Breathing vs Respiration
2. Aerobic vs Anaerobic Respiration
3. Arteries vs Veins
4. Right Side vs Left Side of the Heart
5. Red Blood Cells vs White Blood Cells

Section D: Cloze Passage

(Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the list provided below.)

Cloze Passage:

Respiration is a process by which the body ______ (1) energy from food. The energy is produced
in the ______ (2) of cells through a chemical process. Oxygen from the air enters the body
through the ______ (3), travels down the ______ (4), and enters the ______ (5). Here, oxygen
diffuses into the blood and is transported to the cells. Carbon dioxide, produced during
respiration, is carried back to the lungs and is expelled during ______ (6).

Word bank: lungs, oxygen, breathing, alveoli, carbon dioxide, mitochondria

Section E: Diagram Drawing and Labeling

Draw and label the parts of the human respiratory system. Include:
Draw and label the human heart, showing the following parts:

Section F: Reasons and Justifications

1. Why is it important for the alveoli to have a large surface area?

2. Explain why the walls of arteries are thicker than those of veins.
3. Justify why red blood cells do not have a nucleus.
4. Why is it essential for the heart to have a right and left side with separate functions?
5. Why does exercise increase the heart rate and breathing rate?

Section G: Match the Columns

1. Match the organ to its function:

Column A Column B
(i) Trachea (A) Pumps oxygenated blood to the body
(ii) Left Ventricle (B) Transports air to the lungs
(iii) Capillaries (C) Exchange of gases (O2 and CO2)
(iv) Alveoli (D) Carry oxygen to the cells

2. Match the following with their correct descriptions:

 Column A Column B
(i) Blood Plasma (A) Transports oxygen and carbon dioxide
(ii) Red Blood Cells (B) Carries nutrients and waste products
(iii) White Blood Cells (C) Helps in immunity and fighting infections
(iv) Platelets (D) Aid in blood clotting to stop bleeding

Section H: Identification of Organ from Their Function

(Each correct answer is worth 3 marks)

1. Function: "This organ filters the blood and removes waste products from the body."
Identify the organ.
2. Function: "This organ pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood to
the body."
Identify the organ.
3. Function: "This organ allows the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
between the air and blood."
Identify the organ.
4. Function: "This organ carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart."
Identify the organ.
5. Function: "This organ connects the heart to the lungs and carries deoxygenated blood."
Identify the organ.

Section I: Short Answer Questions

1. How does carbon dioxide move out of the body during respiration?
2. What is the impact of exercise on the circulatory system?
3. What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?
4. What is the significance of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
5. How do the lungs help in maintaining the oxygen-carbon dioxide balance in the body?
6. Why is it important for the heart to have valves?
7. What happens to the heart rate during exercise and why?
8. Explain the role of veins in returning blood to the heart.
9. How does oxygen enter the blood from the alveoli?
10. Name and describe the function of the two main types of blood circulation in humans.

Grade 7 Science Question Paper

Topic: Structure Of atoms

Section A: Short Answer Questions

1. What is an atom?
2. Name the three main parts of an atom and their respective charges.
3. What is the difference between atomic number and mass number?
4. How are the electrons arranged in the first three shells of an atom?
5. Define the atomic number and its importance.
6. How do you calculate the mass number of an atom?
7. Explain the significance of the periodic table for elements.
8. How do you identify the period and group of an element in the periodic table?
9. What is the general rule for electron arrangement in the K, L, and M shells?
10. How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an atom?

Secion B: Concept Map

(Draw the concept map and label the branches as appropriate.)

1. Structure of an Atom
Draw a concept map that shows the structure of an atom. Include:

Section C: Differences

1. Atomic Number vs Mass Number

2. Protons vs Electrons
3. Period vs Group (Periodic Table)
4. Metals vs Non-metals

Section D: Cloze Passage(Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the list provided
below.)

Cloze Passage:

The atomic number of an element is the number of ______ (1) in its nucleus. The mass number
is the sum of the ______ (2) and ______ (3) in the nucleus. Elements are arranged in the periodic
table based on their atomic number. Each element has a unique ______ (4), which determines its
position in the table. The ______ (5) are arranged in horizontal rows, while the ______ (6) are
arranged in vertical columns. The electron configuration of an element determines how the
______ (7) are arranged in the shells of the atom. The K shell holds a maximum of ______ (8)
electrons, while the L shell can hold up to ______ (9).

Word bank: protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic number, periods, groups, electrons, 2, 8
Section E: Diagram Drawing and Labeling

1. Structure of an Atom
Draw and label the structure of an atom, including the proton, neutron, electron, nucleus,
atomic number, and mass number.

Section F: Reasons and Justifications

1. Why does the atomic number of an element determine its position in the periodic table?
2. Why do atoms of the same element have the same number of protons but different
numbers of neutrons?
3. Explain why the K shell can hold only 2 electrons while the L shell can hold 8 electrons.
4. Why is the mass number always a whole number, and why does it differ from the atomic
number?
5. Justify why the periodic table is organized by atomic number and not by mass number.

Section G: Match the Columns

1. Match the element to its atomic number and symbol:

Element Atomic Symbol

Number
(i) Oxygen (A) 1 (i) O
(ii) (B) 8 (ii) H
Hydrogen
(iii) Carbon (C) 6 (iii) C
(iv) Nitrogen (D) 7 (iv) N

2. Match the atomic number to the correct number of protons, neutrons, and
electrons:

Atomic Number Protons Neutron Electrons

s
(i) 6 (Carbon) (A) 6 (i) 6 (iii) 6
(ii) 8 (Oxygen) (B) 8 (ii) 8 (iv) 8
(iii) 7 (Nitrogen) (C) 7 (iii) 7 (v) 7
Section H: Identification of Elements from Their Atomic Number or Mass
Number

1. Given the atomic number 12, identify the element, its symbol, and the number of protons.
2. Identify the element with the atomic number 15. Write its symbol, and calculate its
number of neutrons if its mass number is 31.
3. Given the mass number 40 and atomic number 20, identify the element and its symbol.
How many electrons does this element have?
4. If an element has an atomic number of 19, identify the element and calculate its number
of neutrons, assuming its mass number is 39.
5. An element has 18 electrons. What is its atomic number, symbol, and element name?

Section I: Numericals (Calculations)

1. Calculate the mass number of an atom if the atomic number is 9 and it has 10 neutrons.
2. An element has 12 protons and 12 electrons. Calculate its atomic number and mass
number if it has 12 neutrons.
3. An element has 14 protons and 14 neutrons. Find the element's atomic number and mass
number.
4. A certain element has 17 electrons and 18 neutrons. Calculate its atomic number and
mass number.
5. Calculate the number of neutrons in an atom if the atomic number is 18 and the mass
number is 40.

Grade 7 Science Question Paper

Topic: Physical and chemical change

Section A: Short Answer Questions

1. Define physical change and give one example.

2. Define chemical change and give one example.
3. What happens during the process of combustion?
4. What are the products of respiration in living organisms?
5. What is rusting? Describe the process briefly.
6. How can the burning of fuels impact the environment?
7. Why do metals tarnish over time? Provide one example.
8. Explain how plastic is different from glass in terms of its properties.
9. What is the effect of oxidation on metals like copper and aluminium?
10. Describe the tarnishing of silver and how it can be prevented.
Section B: Identification of Physical or Chemical Change

1. Melting of ice –
2. Burning of wood –
3. Boiling of water
4. Respiration in humans –
5. Digestion of food –
6. Dissolving sugar in water
7. Rusting of iron –
8. Frying an egg –
9. Tarnishing of silver
10. Freezing of water –

Section C: Differences)

1. Physical Change vs Chemical Change

2. Rusting vs Tarnishing
3. Combustion vs Respiration
4. Glass vs Plastic
5. Mercury vs Copper

Section D: Cloze Passage

(Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the list provided below.)

Cloze Passage:

A physical change occurs when the appearance of a substance changes but its chemical
composition remains the same. For example, when water (1), it changes from liquid to gas, but
the chemical formula remains H₂O. In a chemical change, a new substance is formed. During
(2), wood reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and heat. This is an example of a
(3) change. Rusting occurs when iron reacts with oxygen and water, forming iron oxide. This is
a (4) change. Preventing rusting involves coating the iron with a protective layer of paint or oil,
or using (5) to prevent oxygen from reaching the iron.

Word bank: combustion, tarnishing, physical, chemical, aluminium, melting

Section E: Reasons and Justifications

1. Why does rusting only occur when iron is exposed to both oxygen and water?
2. Why is combustion considered a chemical change, even though it involves the physical
change of materials?
3. Justify why plastic is often preferred over glass for packaging.
4. Why is it important to prevent rusting in metal objects such as cars and machinery?
5. Why does tarnishing occur on metals like silver and how can it be prevented?

Section F: Match the Columns

1. Match the changes to their correct type:

Change Type of Change

(i) Burning of paper (A) Physical Change
(ii) Boiling water (B) Chemical Change
(iii) Rusting of iron (C) Both
(iv) Melting of ice (D) Chemical Change

2. Match the material to its property:

Material Property
(i) Glass (A) Malleable and ductile
(ii) Copper (B) Transparent and brittle
(iii) Mercury (C) Conducts electricity
(iv) Plastic (D) Liquid at room temperature

Section G: Identification from Function

1. Function: "This material is used for electrical wiring due to its high conductivity."
2. Function: "This metal is highly resistant to rusting and is used in outdoor structures."
3. Function: "This material is commonly used for making bottles and containers due to its
durability and flexibility."
4. Function: "This substance is used in mirrors and windows due to its transparent nature."
5. Function: "This element is commonly used in thermometers because it remains liquid at
room temperature."
Section H: Examples from Daily Routine to Identify Type of Change

1. When you light a match, it burns.

2. When ice cubes melt in your drink,
3. When you digest food
4. When food is cooked on a stove,
5. When a piece of iron rusts in a damp environment,
6. When a candle burns,
7. When paper is torn into pieces,
8. When a balloon is inflated,
9. When wood is cut into pieces,
10. When a piece of silver tarnishes

Section I: Numericals (Calculations)

1. A piece of iron weighs 50 grams before rusting. After rusting, it weighs 55 grams. What
is the mass of the rust formed?
2. When a piece of wood burns, it weighs 100 grams before burning and 60 grams after
burning. What is the mass of the gases released during combustion?
3. If a piece of copper weighs 30 grams and it tarnishes, its new weight is 33 grams.
Calculate the mass of the tarnish formed.
4. A metal object weighs 200 grams before rusting. After rusting, the weight increases to
220 grams. What is the mass of the rust?
5. When a plastic bottle burns, it releases 150 grams of carbon dioxide. If the original
weight of the plastic bottle was 180 grams, how much mass was lost during combustion?
Grade 7 Science Question Paper

Topic: Forces

Section A: Short Answer Questions

1. What is a force?
2. Define balanced forces and give an example.
3. What is the effect of a force on an object?
4. Explain how speed is different from velocity.
5. What is the average speed of an object?
6. What do the contact forces include? Provide one example.
7. What do non-contact forces include? Provide one example.
8. Describe how you can measure a force using a spring balance.
9. Explain what a distance-time graph represents.
10. Define unbalanced forces and give one example from everyday life.

Section B: Identification of Types of Forces

1. A person pushing a car.

2. A magnet attracting a paperclip.
3. A book resting on a table.
4. A person jumping off a diving board.
5. A person pulling a suitcase using a rope.
6. A magnet repelling another magnet.
7. A parachute slowing down a falling person.
8. A hand pushing a shopping cart.
9. Earth pulling an apple towards the ground.
10. A ball falling from a height.

Section C: Differences

1. Balanced Forces vs Unbalanced Forces

2. Contact Forces vs Non-Contact Forces
3. Speed vs Average Speed
Friction vs Tension
4. Gravitational Force vs Magnetic Force
Section D: Cloze Passage

(Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the list provided below.)

Cloze Passage:

A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object. When two forces are equal in
size and opposite in direction, they are called (1) forces. If the forces are not equal, the object
will move in the direction of the larger force, and these are called (2) forces. The unit of force is
the (3). Friction is a contact force that resists the movement of one surface against another. On
the other hand, (4) is a non-contact force that attracts objects towards the Earth. Another example
of a non-contact force is (5), which can attract or repel materials such as iron. The (6) shows how
distance changes with time. The average speed of an object is calculated by dividing the total (7)
traveled by the total time taken.

Word Bank: distance, magnetic, Newton, gravitational, balanced, unbalanced, force, speed,
graph

Section E: Reasons and Justifications

1. Why do unbalanced forces cause motion, whereas balanced forces do not?

2. Why is it important to measure speed and average speed when analyzing an object’s
motion?
3. Justify why friction is both helpful and harmful in everyday life.
4. Why does gravitational force act on all objects near the Earth?
5. Explain why non-contact forces like magnetic and gravitational forces can act even
without physical contact.

Section F: Match the Columns

1. Match the type of force to the example:

Force Type Example

(i) Gravitational (A) Magnet attracting paperclip
Force
(ii) Magnetic Force (B) Earth pulling a falling apple
(iii) Friction (C) Sliding a book on a table
(iv) Tension (D) Rope pulling a box
 2. Match the following terms with their definitions:

Term Definition
(i) Speed (A) Rate of change of position
(ii) Distance (B) Distance covered per unit of time
(iii) Force (C) Measured in Newtons
(iv) Balanced Forces (D) Forces that cause no motion

Section G: Identification from Function

1. "This force pulls objects towards the Earth."

2. "This force causes objects to move in a circular path when acted upon."
3. "This force opposes the motion of a sliding object and slows it down."
4. "This force is used to hold a stretched rubber band in place."
5. "This force causes the attraction or repulsion of materials like iron."

Section H: Examples from Daily Routine to Identify Type of Force

1. When you push a door to open it, is this a contact or non-contact force?
2. The force that pulls a ball down after being thrown into the air is an example of what kind
of force?
3. When you rub your hands together and they warm up, which force is involved?
4. When you jump and land back on the ground, which type of force acts on you?
5. When a person lifts a heavy object, which type of force is involved?
6. The force that slows a car when brakes are applied is an example of what force?
7. When you are standing still on the ground, which force is keeping you grounded?
8. The force responsible for an airplane flying through the air is an example of what force?
9. When you push a chair across the floor, which type of force is acting?
10. A person pushing a shopping cart is an example of which force?

Section I: Numericals (Speed, Time, and Average Speed)

1. A car travels 120 kilometers in 3 hours. What is the speed of the car?
2. A runner completes a race of 400 meters in 50 seconds. What is the average speed of the
runner?
3. A cyclist travels 30 kilometers in 2 hours and 45 minutes. What is their average speed?
4. A bus travels at a speed of 60 km/h for 2 hours and then 80 km/h for 3 hours. What is the
average speed for the entire trip?
5. A person walks 5 kilometers in 1 hour, rests for 10 minutes, then walks another 3
kilometers in 40 minutes. What is the average speed for the entire journey?