CREST Science Olympiad Class 8 Sample Paper

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Crop Production and Management, Microorganisms, Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Metals and Non-metals, Coal and Petroleum, Combustion and Flame, Conservation of Plants and Animals, Cell, Reproduction and Endocrine System, Force and Pressure, Friction, Sound, Chemical Effects of Electric Current, Some Natural Phenomena, Light, Stars and the Solar System, Pollution of Air and Water.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1

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Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 Q.4 Q.5 Q.6 Q.7 Q.8 Q.9 Q.10

Q.1

Which of the following is correct definition of ignition temperature?

Q.2

James noticed that a flame produced by burning wood is orange-yellow, while a Bunsen burner flame is blue. What is the primary reason for this difference in flame color?

Q.3

Different microorganisms taking part in the nitrogen cycle are:
(i) Rhizobium in roots
(ii) Ammonifying bacteria
(iii) Nitrifying bacteria
(iv) Denitrifying bacteria
Which of them strictly work under anaerobic conditions?

Q.4

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: The ignition temperature of white phosphorus is nearly equivalent to the temperature of the earth.

Statement 2: Combustion of fuel by motor vehicles is an example of spontaneous combustion.

Q.5

A plastic comb is rubbed with dry hair whereas a glass rod is rubbed with a piece of silk cloth. Which of these will get positively charged?

A. Plastic comb
B. Glass rod
C. Dry hair
D. Silk cloth

Q.6

In the following question, an assertion and reason are given. Choose the correct option:

Assertion: Fungi are a large group of organisms which do not photosynthesise.
Reason: All fungi are generally made up of fine threads called hyphae.

Q.7

Why is just one side of the Moon visible from Earth?

Q.8

Four classmates were having a discussion about the correct way for sowing seeds. This is what they said:

Richard: Seeds should be sown at right intervals.

Susan: Seeds should be sown at the right depth.

David: Seeds should be sown in dry soil.

Jacob: Seeds should not be sown in highly wet soil.

Which of them was/were incorrect?

Q.9

Fill in the blank:

Equal force F acts on isolated bodies A and B as shown. The mass of B is three times that of A. The magnitude of the acceleration of A is ___________.



Q.10

Fill in the blank:

For showing the full image of an object, the size of the plane mirror should be at least ____________.

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1bQ.2bQ.3aQ.4dQ.5bQ.6bQ.7bQ.8bQ.9aQ.10b

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Answers to Sample Questions from CREST Olympiads:

Q.1 : b | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : a | Q.4 : d | Q.5 : b | Q.6 : b | Q.7 : b | Q.8 : b | Q.9 : a | Q.10 : b

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