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SCIENCE HOMEWORK

YEAR 7 (CAMBRIDGE CURRICULUM)


FATIMATH
Cells and Living Organisms
Introduction:
Cells are the building blocks of all living organisms. Plant and animal cells have
similarities and differences.
Questions:
1. Fill in the blanks:
- The smallest unit of life is the ______________.
- Plant cells have _________________ and a ____________________ for photosynthesis.
2. Draw and label a plant cell and an animal cell. Highlight three differences.
3. Describe the role of the nucleus in a cell.
4. Explain why chloroplasts are essential for plants but not for animals.
5. Name two parts present in plant cells but absent in animal cells.
6. Identify the function of the cell membrane.
7. Compare the shape of plant cells and animal cells.
8. Explain why mitochondria are called the powerhouse of the cell.
9. State the function of the vacuole in plant cells.
10. Discuss the significance of cytoplasm in cellular activities.

Classification of Living Things


Introduction :
Living organisms are classified into groups based on shared characteristics.
Questions :
1. Match the following organisms to their correct group:
- Dog - (b) Mammal
- Frog - (a) Amphibian
- Oak Tree - (c) Plant
2. Explain two differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.

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3. Write a short paragraph explaining the importance of classification in biology.
4. What are the five kingdoms of classification?
5. Define taxonomy.
6. Differentiate between cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals with examples.
7. List two characteristics of mammals.
8. Give an example of an organism from the fungi kingdom.
9. Identify three characteristics of birds.
10. Explain why plants are classified separately from animals.

Forces and Motion


Introduction :
A force is a push or a pull. Forces can change the shape, speed, or direction of an object.
Questions:
1. What is the unit of force?
2. Calculate the net force:
- A box is pushed with 20 N to the right and 15 N to the left.
3. Explain the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces with examples.
4. Define friction and give an example.
5. What is gravity?
6. State Newton's First Law of Motion.
7. Describe what happens to an object when forces acting on it are balanced.
8. Explain how a parachute slows down a falling person.
9. What is the effect of air resistance on a moving object?
10. Calculate the net force if 40 N is applied upward and 25 N downward.

States of Matter
Introduction:
Matter exists in three main states: solid, liquid, and gas.
Questions:
1. Fill in the blanks:

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- In solids, particles are ____________ packed.
- Liquids take the ______________ of their container.
2. Draw a diagram to show the arrangement of particles in a solid, liquid, and gas.
3. Explain what happens to the particles when water is heated to become steam.
4. What is condensation?
5. Differentiate between boiling and evaporation.
6. Give two examples of substances in a gaseous state at room temperature.
7. State one property each of solids, liquids, and gases.
8. What happens to particles during freezing?
9. Define sublimation and give an example.
10. Explain why gases are compressible but liquids are not.

Ecosystems
Introduction:
An ecosystem includes all living organisms and their physical environment.
Questions:
1. Define the following terms:
- Producer
- Consumer
- Decomposer
2. Describe the flow of energy in a food chain.
3. Draw a food chain with at least four organisms.
4. What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
5. Explain the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem.
6. Identify two examples of aquatic ecosystems.
7. Differentiate between a food chain and a food web.
8. What happens if a top predator is removed from an ecosystem?
9. Define habitat.
10. Name one example of a mutualistic relationship in an ecosystem.

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Mixtures and Separation
Introduction:
Mixtures can be separated using different methods like filtration, evaporation, and
distillation.
Questions:
1. Name two methods used to separate salt from water.
2. What type of mixture is muddy water?
3. Explain the process of filtration with an example.
4. Define the term solution.
5. How can you separate a mixture of iron filings and sand?
6. What is distillation used for?
7. Give one example of a heterogeneous mixture.
8. Describe the process of evaporation.
9. What is chromatography used for?
10. State the difference between a solute and a solvent.

The Human Body


Introduction:
The human body consists of systems that work together to maintain life.
Questions:
1. Match the organ to its system:
- Heart - (b) Circulatory System
- Stomach - (a) Digestive System
2. Explain the function of the lungs in the respiratory system.
3. Why is the circulatory system important for the body?
4. Name two organs in the digestive system.
5. What is the primary function of the brain?
6. Define the term "immune system."

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7. State the function of red blood cells.
8. Explain the role of the kidneys in the excretory system.
9. How does the skin help regulate body temperature?
10. Identify one organ shared by two systems and explain its functions in each.

Light and Shadows


Introduction:
Light travels in straight lines and can be reflected, refracted, or absorbed.
Questions:
1. Define the term "opaque."
2. Draw a diagram to show how shadows are formed.
3. Explain why shadows change size throughout the day.
4. What is refraction?
5. Name one transparent material.
6. Describe how a periscope works.
7. Differentiate between luminous and non-luminous objects.
8. What happens when light passes through a prism?
9. Define the term "penumbra."
10. Explain why we see objects in color.

Earth and Space


Introduction:
The Earth is part of the solar system, which includes planets, moons, and the Sun.
Questions:
1. Name the eight planets in the solar system.
2. Explain the difference between rotation and revolution.
3. Why do we have day and night?
4. What is a satellite?
5. State the phases of the moon.
6. What causes the seasons?

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7. Define the term "orbit."
8. Name the star closest to Earth.
9. Differentiate between a comet and an asteroid.
10. Explain why the Sun appears to move across the sky.

Energy
Introduction:
Energy can exist in many forms, such as kinetic, potential, and thermal energy.
Questions:
1. Identify two sources of renewable energy.
2. What is the main energy source for life on Earth?
3. Explain how energy is transferred in a pendulum.
4. Define thermal energy.
5. State one advantage of solar energy.
6. Give an example of potential energy.
7. Describe the energy changes that occur when a ball is thrown upward.
8. What is meant by "energy efficiency"?
9. Name one non-renewable energy source.
10. Explain the law of conservation of energy.

Sound
Introduction:
Sound is a type of energy that travels in waves through a medium.
Questions:
1. What is the speed of sound in air?
2. Draw a diagram to show how sound waves travel.
3. Explain why sound cannot travel in a vacuum.
4. Define frequency.
5. State the unit of sound intensity.
6. Differentiate between pitch and volume.

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7. What happens to sound waves when they reflect off a surface?
8. Give an example of an echolocation system in animals.
9. Explain the Doppler effect.
10. How does the human ear detect sound?

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