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Class 4 Science Question Bank - ICSE

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Air is an example of:

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

2.

Which of the following best describes air?

a)

It has a fixed shape

b)

It has a fixed volume

c)

It takes the shape of its container

d)

It cannot be compressed

3.

Air is classified as:

a)

Pure substance

b)

Mixture

c)

Compound

d)

Element

4.

Which gas makes up the largest portion of air?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Water vapor

5.

Approximately what percentage of air is oxygen?

a)

78%

b)

21%

c)

1%

d)

0.03%

6.

Which gas in air supports burning?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Oxygen

d)

Water vapor

7.

When air is heated, it:

a)

Contracts

b)

Expands

c)

Remains same

d)

Becomes liquid

8.

Air can be compressed because:

a)

It is heavy

b)

It has spaces between particles

c)

It is colorless

d)

It moves fast

9.

Ravi tried to push an empty glass upside down into a bowl of water. The water did not fill the glass completely. Explain why this happened and what does this prove about air?

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10.

When you blow air into a balloon, it expands. What property of air does this demonstrate? Explain with reasons.

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11.

A plastic bottle filled with air and tightly closed was kept in the sun. After some time, the bottle appeared swollen. Why did this happen?

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12.

Priya covered a burning candle with a glass jar. After some time, the candle went out. Explain why this happened and what it tells us about air.

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13.

If you have two identical balloons, one filled with hot air and another with cold air, which one will be lighter? Justify your answer with scientific reasoning.

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14.

A student claims that air has no weight because we cannot see it. Do you agree or disagree? Provide evidence to support your answer.

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15.

The process of taking air into our lungs is called:

a)

Exhalation

b)

Inhalation

c)

Respiration

d)

Circulation

16.

We breathe in:

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Water vapor

17.

We breathe out:

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

18.

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?

a)

Vehicle exhaust

b)

Clean water

c)

Fresh air

d)

Green plants

19.

Planting more trees helps to:

a)

Increase pollution

b)

Reduce pollution

c)

Create pollution

d)

Spread pollution

20.

Explain how air pollution affects our health and the environment.

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21.

Which nutrient provides energy to our body?

a)

Vitamins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Minerals

d)

Water

22.

Proteins are needed for:

a)

Energy

b)

Growth and repair

c)

Protection from diseases

d)

Proper eyesight

23.

Which vitamin is known as sunshine vitamin?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

24.

Iron is an example of:

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Vitamin

d)

Mineral

25.

The main function of water in our body is to:

a)

Provide energy

b)

Help in digestion

c)

Build muscles

d)

All of the above

26.

Rohit's mother packs his lunch box with rice, dal, vegetables, and milk. Identify the nutrients present in each food item and explain their importance.

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27.

Why is it important to include fruits and vegetables in our daily diet? Name the nutrients they provide.

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28.

Compare the nutritional requirements of a growing child versus an elderly person. What similarities and differences would you expect?

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29.

"Fast food is always harmful." Do you agree with this statement? Provide reasons for your answer.

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30.

Which method of food preservation removes water from food?

a)

Freezing

b)

Boiling

c)

Drying

d)

Salting

31.

Refrigeration helps preserve food by:

a)

Adding chemicals

b)

Slowing down bacterial growth

c)

Removing air

d)

Adding salt

32.

Explain why milk stays fresh longer when kept in the refrigerator compared to keeping it outside.

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33.

Your grandmother dries vegetables in sunlight during summer. Explain how this method helps preserve food.

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34.

In sugar water, sugar is the:

a)

Solvent

b)

Solute

c)

Solution

d)

Mixture

35.

The liquid in which substances dissolve is called:

a)

Solute

b)

Solvent

c)

Solution

d)

Suspension

36.

When salt dissolves in water, the resulting mixture is called:

a)

Compound

b)

Element

c)

Solution

d)

Suspension

37.

Which of the following is insoluble in water?

a)

Salt

b)

Sugar

c)

Oil

d)

Honey

38.

Sand is insoluble in water because:

a)

It is heavy

b)

It is light

c)

Its particles don't mix with water

d)

It is colored

39.

Ravi tried to dissolve different substances in water: salt, sugar, oil, and sand. Predict which substances will dissolve and which will not. Give reasons for your predictions.

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40.

Muddy water was left undisturbed in a glass for some time. What would you observe? Name the process occurring here.

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41.

What would you observe? Name the process occurring here.

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42.

How would you obtain salt from salt water? Describe the process and explain the science behind it.

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43.

What type of substances can be separated by filtration?

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44.

Explain how sedimentation and decantation work together to purify muddy water.

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45.

Why is decantation easier after sedimentation?

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46.

How is salt obtained from seawater? Explain the process.

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