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Class 8 · Science · 12 Questions
You notice tiny green plants growing in cracks on your school wall after the monsoon. Where do you think the seeds came from? What conditions helped these plants grow there?
A city has recently cut down a large patch of forest to build new roads and buildings. Discuss the possible effects this could have on the local climate and biodiversity? How might this affect water availability or quality in the area?
A friend says, 'The Earth has always had climate changes in the past, so today's global warming is nothing new.' How would you respond using what you've learnt in this and other chapters of your science book?
Imagine Earth's magnetic field suddenly disappeared. What kinds of problems could arise for life on Earth? Explain.
You are tasked with designing a new settlement for humans on Mars. Name three things you would need to recreate from Earth to support human life there. Which of these do you think is the hardest to replicate, and why?
In a village, the temperature has been increasing and rainfall has become unpredictable over the past few years. What could be causing this change? Suggest two ways the village could adapt to these new conditions.
If there were no atmosphere on the Earth, would it affect life, temperature, and water on the planet? Explain.
Discuss five examples of vegetative propagation.
Design an 'Earth Survival Kit'. Imagine you're building a tiny model of Earth for another planet. What must it have to support life, and why?
India is planning for a challenging lunar mission, Chandrayaan-4, which will bring back samples of soil from the Moon. If the Moon had water, could plants grow in that soil? Think of some experiment that could help you explore whether plant growth is possible on the Moon.
Flowers are often brightly coloured and have a pleasant smell. How do you think these features help the plant reproduce?
Why do animals like fish and frogs lay hundreds or even thousands of eggs at a time, while other animals lay only a few? What might be the advantages and disadvantages of laying so many eggs?