The City School

Darakhshan Campus
Prep Section
AY 23-24
Comprehensive Examination EoY
Science
Class 7

Index No: __________________________ Section: _________________________

School/Campus: ____________________ Date: ___________________________

Maximum Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 2 hours

INSTRUCTIONS

• Write your index number, section, school/campus and date clearly in the
space provided.
• Read and follow the instructions given in the questions.
• Answer all question in the spaces provided.
• Check your answer paper before you hand it in.
• Marks for each section are shown below.

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 Section A Objective Marks 50
Q.1 Multiple choice questions: [ /20]
i. Diffusion is the process by which gases move from areas of:
A. Low pressure to high pressure
B. High concentration to low concentration
C. High pressure to low pressure
D. Low concentration to high concentration
ii. What type of reflection occurs when light bounces off a smooth surface like a mirror?
A. Dispersion
B. Reflection
C. Absorption
D. Refraction
iii. Tendon connects
A. Bones to joint
B. Bones to muscles
C. Bones to bones
D. Muscles to joints
iv. What is bioaccumulation?
A. The breakdown of nutrients in the body
B. The buildup of substances in an organism's body
C. The process of photosynthesis in plants
D. The digestion of food in animals
v. Which food group provides the body with the most energy?
A. Fruits
B. Vegetables
C. Proteins
D. Carbohydrates
vi. Which food group is a good source of calcium for strong bones and teeth?
A. Dairy products
B. Meats and poultry
C. Grains
D. Fruits and vegetables
vii. What is the angle of reflection in the image?

A. 500
B. 550
C. 300
D. 290

viii. In a hydraulic car jack, when you apply force to the small piston, what happens to the
pressure in the hydraulic fluid?
A. It decreases.
B. It remains the same.
C. It increases.
D. It becomes unstable.

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 ix. Lack of which vitamin can result in beriberi, a disease affecting the nervous system?
A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
B. Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
C. Vitamin B9 (Folate)
D. Vitamin B12

x. What is the primary purpose of a mobile phase in chromatography?

A. To carry the sample through the stationary phase
B. To interact with the stationary phase
C. To dissolve the stationary phase
D. To fix the components in their respective positions

xi. What is one of the reactants of cellular respiration?

A. Energy
B. Water
C. Glucose
D. Carbon dioxide

xii. The picture show light shined on an object. The object is BEST described as what?
A. Transparent
B. Translucent
C. Opaque
D. Shimmery

xiii. Which compound found in chocolate is primarily harmful to dogs?

A. Caffeine
B. Theobromine
C. Lactose
D. Melatonin

xiv. Which organisms are most likely to have the highest concentration of toxins due to
bioaccumulation?
A. Primary producers
B. Primary consumers
C. Secondary consumers
D. Decomposers

xv. When divers return to the surface of water quickly, the pressure is__________ .

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Same
D. None of the above

xvi. What effect do impurities typically have on the melting and boiling points of a
substance?
A. Decrease both melting and boiling points.
B. Increase both melting and boiling points.
C. Decrease melting point, increase boiling point
D. Increase melting point, decrease boiling point

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xvii. In the arm, which pair of muscles acts as antagonistic muscles?
A. Biceps and triceps
B. Quadriceps and hamstrings
C. Deltoids and pectorals
D. Abdominals and obliques
xviii. What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A. Carrying oxygen to tissues
B. Fighting infections
C. Initiating blood clotting
D. Removing waste from the body
xix. Where in the food chain would you find the highest levels of bioaccumulation?
A. Producers
B. Apex predators
C. Primary consumers
D. Decomposers
xx. Which gas is known for its rapid diffusion in the air?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Helium
D. Nitrogen

Q.2 Identify the following statements as True or False. Correct the false statements. [/10]

i. Chromatography is a technique used to separate and analyze mixtures based on their

chemical properties.
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ii. Impurities always decrease the melting and boiling points of a substance.
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iii. Ligaments connect muscles to bones, aiding in movement and flexibility.
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iv. When an object appears red, it absorbs all colors except red.
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v. Smooth muscles are found in organs like the stomach and blood vessels.
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vi. The trachea is also known as the windpipe.
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vii. Blood is pumped throughout the body by the lungs.
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viii. Iron deficiency can result in anemia.
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ix. Bioaccumulation primarily affects producers (plants) in a food web.
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x. Temperature has no effect on the rate of diffusion.

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 Q3. Match the word/phrase in column A with the correct description in column B and write
your answer in column C. [___/10]

Column A Column B Column C

a. A technique used to separate and analyze the i. F=m/a
components of a mixture based on their
differing affinities for a mobile phase and a
stationary phase.

b. Essential for growth and repair of body tissues, ii. Antagonistic muscles
also used to make enzymes and hormones.
c. Perfume spreading in a room when sprayed. iii. Plasma
d. Pressure iv. Asthma
e. Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs v. Reflection

f. Liquid component of blood, transports vi. Chromatography

nutrients and waste
g. Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood vii. Alveoli
away from the heart to various parts of the
body.
h. The bouncing back of light rays from a surface, viii. Proteins
changing their direction when they strike a
surface.
i. Chronic respiratory condition causing airway ix. Arteries
inflammation and constriction, leading to
breathing difficulties.
j. Work together: when one contracts, the other x. Diffusion in gases
relaxes
Q4. Fill in the blanks. [ /10]
1. _________________ can lead to thyroid issues and goiter if not enough iodine is
consumed.
2. _________________ is the separation of white light into its component colors, often seen
in a rainbow or through a prism.
3. Hip and shoulder are examples of ____________________ joint.
4. Solutions are composed of ___________ and _____________.
5. The pressure of water at the bottom of the pond is ______________ than at the surface
of the pond.
6. Biomagnification is the increase in the concentration of a ________________ in a food
chain.
7. The “voice box” is known as ______________.
8. Diffusion ____________ with temperature.
9. _______________ carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from various parts of the
body.
10. The _____________ is a device used to administer medication directly into the lungs to
relieve symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing and shortness of breath.

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 Section B Subjective Marks 50

Q5. i. Label the gases identified as A and B. [ /05]

A: _______________

B: _______________

ii. Describe what is happening in the image above.

iii. Explain two ways alveoli are adapted for gas exchange.

Q6. Calculate the percentage purity of the following samples: [ /05]

a. Sample A: substance mass 40g, sample mass 70g.

b. Sample B: substance mass 30g, sample mass 90g.

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 c. Sample C: substance mass 25g, sample mass 60g.

a. Name the type of chromatography that is used in analyzing substances like

environmental samples or forensic evidence.

b. Why is it important for medicines to be free from impurities?

Q7. Use the following diagram to answer this question. [ /05]

d. Why is the fluid from the bottom hole forced out farther than the fluid from the
top hole?

If the cube has a weight of 500N and the area of its side is 2m2, Calculate the pressure it
exerts on ground.
e. How does the difference in temperature between the hot and cold
water affect the speed at which the food colouring molecules
diffuse?
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 f. If you add sugar to a hot cup of tea, how do the sugar molecules disperse
throughout the coffee? Which principle is used here?

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Q8. Ali placed a red coloured object under sunlight. [ /05]

a. Explain why the red object appears red in terms of colour reflection and absorption.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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b. What happens to white light when it is shone on:

(i) blue filter

(ii) green filter
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c. Which primary colours overlap to produce:

(i) Yellow _______________________

(ii) Magenta _____________________

Q9. Hydraulic pressure is the pressure exerted by a confined fluid. [ /04]

a. Saad is driving his car down a steep hill and faces a sharp curve. His vehicle has
hydraulic brakes. Explain how the hydraulic brake system in his car helps him safely
navigate the turn.
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 b. Why are hydraulic systems known as ‘force multipliers’?
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Q10. The body needs vitamins in smaller amounts. [ /06]

(i) What health risks may arise for a 7-year-old who spends the day playing video
games indoors and has minimal outdoor activity?
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(ii) What steps should be taken to address these concerns?

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a. What does the body need the following for?

(i) glucose
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(ii) fats
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b. What are the two main effects of vitamin A on the body?

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Q11. Maria is a long-distance runner preparing for a marathon. Answer these

questions based on her situation: [ /05]
(i) Which food group should be the primary focus in Maria's diet as she prepares for the
marathon?
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(ii) Which food group should Maria include in her diet to support her muscle recovery
and growth?
____________________________________________________________________________________
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(iii)Ayesha is experiencing bleeding in the gums. What vitamin deficiency does she most
likely have?
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 (iv)What vitamin should Ayesha consume to prevent soft legs and weak bones?
____________________________________________________________________________________
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(v) Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C. Name two other different sources of
vitamin C which could be used in a fruit juice.

1.

2.

Q12 a. Why is bioaccumulation harmful to animals at the top of the food chain? Explain using
an example. [ /05]

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b. Suggest one way to reduce the risk of bioaccumulation in a local ecosystem. How might
this help protect animals?

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c. Tom accidentally cuts his finger while cooking. Explain the process of blood clotting that
prevents excessive bleeding.

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d. What lifestyle changes can help prevent obesity?

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Q13. Joints are the points in the human body where two or more bones come together. [ /04]

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 a. Which type of joint is present in the hip and shoulder area?
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b. What is the function of joints in the human body?

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c. Explain what happens when a bicep contracts.

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d. Explain why bicep muscles alone cannot straighten the arm?

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Q14. Give reason for the following scenario: [ /06]

Scenario: Imagine you have a bicycle tire that is partially deflated. You decide to pump air into
the tire to make it fully inflated.
Question: How does the pressure inside the bicycle tire change as you pump more air into it,
and why does this happen?
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Scenario:
John is trying to make a cup of hot tea. He adds a tea bag to a cup of cold water and notices
that the tea is not dissolving well. What could John do to improve the solubility of the tea in the
water?
Question 2: In this scenario, how can John increase the solubility of tea in cold water?
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Scenario:
John is visiting a large dam that holds a massive reservoir of water. As he observes the dam, he
notices something intriguing about the water at different levels in the dam.
Question: What does John observe about the pressure of the water at different depths in the
dam?

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