Grade 10 Science Test 2

1.

Use the following information to answer the next question.

Carbon forms
bonds to attain the noble gas configuration. It does so
i
by
its electrons. It forms
bonds using its valence
ii
iii
electrons.
Which row completes the given statements?
Row
A.
B.
C.
D.

2.

i
ionic
ionic
covalent
covalent

ii
accepting
donating
donating
sharing

iii
three
two
four
four

Which of the following statements is incorrect about diamonds?

A. It is a conductor of electricity
B. It is the hardest known natural substance
C. It has a very high melting point
D. It is used for cutting glass

3.

4.

The number of bonds formed by carbon with an atom of a divalent element is

A. one

B. two

C. three

D. four

Use the following information to answer the next question.

The five letters represent five different elements. The atomic masses of these
elements are given in parenthesis.
P(32), Q (79), R (128), S (23), T(137)

Which of the following groups of elements forms a Dobereiner triad?

A. R, S, T

B. P, Q, R

C. Q, R, S

D. P, S, T
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5.

Use the following information to answer the next question.

The only similarity in the classification of elements by Dobereiner and Newland
is the arrangement of elements on the basis of their
. While
i
Dobereiners law did not hold good for
worked with

elements, Newlands law

ii

elements.

iii

The information in which row completes the given statements?

Row
A.
B.
C.
D.

6.

i
atomic masses
atomic numbers
atomic masses
atomic numbers

ii
lighter
heavier
lighter
heavier

iii
lighter
heavier
heavier
lighter

Use the following information to answer the next question.

Mendeleevs periodic law states that the properties of elements are the periodic
function of their
. He arranged the elements in a periodic table.
i
The vertical columns in this table are called
columns are called

iii

ii

and the horizontal

The information in which row completes the given statements?

Row
A.
B.
C.
D.

7.

i
atomic mass
atomic number
atomic mass
atomic number

ii
triads
periods
groups
octaves

iii
groups
octaves
periods
triads

The radius of curvature (R) and focal length (f) of a spherical mirror are related as
A. R = f

B. R = 2f

C. R = 3f

D. R = 4f

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8.

An inverted image is formed when an object is placed

A.
B.
C.
D.

9.

Concave mirrors are used in car headlights to

A.
B.
C.
D.

10.

at the centre of curvature of a convex mirror

at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror
between the focus and the pole of a convex mirror
between the focus and the pole of a concave mirror

cause a beam of light to converge

cause a beam of light to diverge
obtain a parallel beam of light
obtain a curved beam of light

In the human eye, light is converted into electrical signals by the

A. retina
C. blind spot

11.

B. optical nerves
D. cornea

The splitting of a beam of white light into different colours by a prism is called
A. refraction
C. scattering

12.

B. dispersion
D. reflection

Which of the following natural phenomena is not caused by atmospheric refraction?

A. Delay in sunset
C. Elongation of the sun

13.

B. Twinkling of stars
D. Formation of the rainbow

Use the following information to answer the next question.

The genetic material in humans is ___i___ . It is present inside the ___ii___.

The information in which row completes the given statement?

Row
A.
B.
C.
D.

i
DNA
DNA
RNA
RNA

ii
nucleus
ribosome
nucleus
ribosome

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14.

Use the following information to answer the next question.

Seed is the structure that contains the embryo. It develops into the future plant.

Seeds develop from the

A. stigma
C. ovule
15.

B. ovary
D. style

Use the following information to answer the next question.

Recessive traits are those traits that are only expressed when both copies of the
trait are present.

Which of the following pairs of traits is recessive in pea plants?

A.
B.
C.
D.
16.

Round seeds and tall plants

Tall plants and white flowers
Dwarf plants and round seeds
White flowers and dwarf plants

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. A girl child is born when an egg containing X chromosome unites with a sperm
containing X chromosome.
B. A boy is born when an egg containing X chromosome unites with a sperm containing
X chromosome.
C. A girl child is born when an egg containing two X chromosomes unites with a sperm
containing an X chromosome.
D. A boy is born when an egg containing two X chromosomes unites with a sperm
containing an X chromosome.

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17.

Use the following information to answer the next question.

The waste material that can be broken down by bacteria or other saprophytes is
known as biodegradable waste.

Which of the following waste materials is biodegradable?

A. Bubble packs
C. Polythene bags

18.

A large amount of paper waste is generated in homes and offices. What is the best way of
managing paper waste?
A. Burning
C. Disposing it in water

19.

B. Recycling
D. Making manure by decomposing it

Which of the following statements about natural resources is correct?

A.
B.
C.
D.

20.

B. Plastic bottles
D. Vegetable peels

Their demand has decreased over the years

Their utilization has decreased over the years
Their availability in the environment is unlimited
Their decrease has resulted in environmental damage

The biodiversity of a forest is decided by the presence of

A.
B.
C.
D.

different types of living organisms

migratory animals in the forest area
national parks and wild life sanctuaries
human beings living in areas adjoining the forest