Asset Science Test 1
Asset Science Test 1
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SUBJECT: SCIENCE
Name of the student:
Class: IX
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1. When a substance changes from liquid to gaseous state, it is said to evaporate. A substance (X)
change from solid to gaseous state without passing though the liquid state. Identify (X) and name
the property shown by X .
a. Sodium chloride , crystallisation
b. Ammonium chloride, sublimation
c. Calcium chloride, diffusion
d. Potassium chloride, condensation
2. If a lighted splint is put into a small sample of a gas and a ‘pop’ sound is heard. What is the ‘pop’
sound due to? (Refer the figure given below)
a) combustion of oxygen
b) formation of oxygen molecule
c) formation of hydrogen molecule
d) combustion of hydrogen
3. Which of these fuels will cause the least amount of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)
pollution when burned?
a) Natural gas
b) Cow dung
c) Wood
d) Coal
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4. The diagram on the left shows a ball on the end of the string being whirled in a circle. The
diagram on the right shows the whirling ball as viewed from above. (answer – A)
5. A ball is kept in front of a mirror covered with black cloth as shown in the figure. Who would see
the image of the ball?
a)Only Jill b) only Jacob c) Both Jill and Jacob d) none of them
6. A ball is thrown vertically upwards, and then caught again after 10 seconds.
Which of these graphs shows how its SPEED changes during its motion? (Answer – C)
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7. The passenger pigeon, dodo, and stegosaurus are examples of species that are no longer living on
the earth. What term is used to describe these?
a) Extinct species
b) Active species
c) Volatile species
d) Threatened species
8. When rain water comes in contact with the dry earth (containing a certain bacteria) it lets out a
pleasant earthy odour. Which word is used to describe “this pleasant smell of rain”?
a) Nectar
b) Petrichor
c) Ambrosia
d) Dust
9. Which branch under entomology deals with the scientific study of butterflies and moths?
a) Scientology
b) Apiology
c) Lepidopterology
d) Anthropology
10 The place where an earthquake originates inside the earth is called its focus. What is the point
on the earth’s surface vertically above the focus called?
a) Epicentre
b) Epix
c) Centre
d) None of the above
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