Case Study Questions on

Temperature and Its Measurement

Questions
Passage :
Read the given passage below and
answer the questions:
Temperature is a crucial aspect of
both daily life and scientific
experiments. The human body
maintains a normal temperature of
around 37.00C, though this can vary
slightly from person to person and
can be influenced by factors such as
time of day and physical activity.
Clinical thermometers, which are
used to measure body temperature,
usually have a scale from 350C-420C.
They come in various forms,
including mercury and digital types.
Mercury thermometers are traditional
and provide a visible reading on a
glass scale, while digital
thermometers use electronic sensors
to display temperature. Laboratory
thermometers, on the other hand,
have a much broader temperature
range, typically from -100C-1100C,
and are used for measuring
temperatures in scientific research
and experiments. The choice of
thermometer depends on the specific
application: Clinical thermometers for
medical use and laboratory
thermometers for scientific
measurements.
Q.1. Which of the following factors
can influence a person’s body
temperature?
(a) Time of day
(b) Physical activity
(c) age
(d) All of the above
Ans. Option (d) is correct.

Q. 2. What is the primary difference

between clinical and laboratory
thermometers?
(a) Their temperature range
(b) Their shape
(c) Their colour
(d) Their accuracy
Ans. Option (a) is correct..
Q.4. What are the two main types of
clinical thermometers?
Ans. Mercury and digital thermometers.
Case Study Questions on Beyond
Earth
Questions
Passage :
Read the given passage below and
answer the questions:
At night, the sky is dotted with stars
that form patterns known as
constellations. Ancient cultures
named these patterns and used them
for navigation before modern tools.
Today, the International Astronomical
Union (IAU) recognises 88 official
constellations. While their practical
use has faded, constellations like
Orion and Canis Major remain
significant. Different cultures have
unique names and stories for these
star patterns; e.g., in India, they are
called nakshatra.
Q. 1. Which constellation is
represented by a hunter and is
known for its prominent belt of three
stars?
(a) Gemini
(b) Orion
(c) Leo
(d) Scorpius
Ans. Option (b) is correct.

Q. 2. How many official constellations

are recognised by the International
Astronomical Union (IAU)?
(a) 50
(b) 88
(c) 100
(d) 150
Ans. Option (b) is correct.

Q. 3. What is one example of a

constellation that includes a
prominent star known as Sirius?
(a) Orion
(b) Ursa Major
(c) Canis Major
(d) Ursa Minor
Ans. Option (c) is correct.

Q. 4. What are constellations?

Ans. A Constellation is a group of
stars that appear to form a pattern or
a shape in the sky.
Q. 5. Name one star that helps in
locating the north direction.
Ans. The Pole Star (Polaris) found in
the Little Dipper constellation helps in
locating the north direction.
Q6: Which is the brighter star, the
Pole Star or Sirius?
A6: Sirius is the brightest star visible
in the night sky from Earth, much
brighter than the Pole Star (Polaris).

Case Study Questions on Living

Creatures
Questions
Passage :
Read the given passage below and
answer the questions:
The life cycle of a frog is a fascinating
process that showcases a series of
distinct developmental stages. It
begins with the egg stage, where frog
eggs, often found in clusters on the
water’s surface, develop into
embryos. These embryos hatch into
tadpoles, which initially have a tail
and lack legs. As they grow, the
tadpoles develop hind legs and
gradually undergo metamorphosis,
becoming froglets. Froglets resemble
adult frogs but are still not fully
developed.
Q. 1. What is the jelly-like substance
found on the surface of the pond
during the rainy season?
(a) Frog spawn
(b) Algae
(c) Duckweed
(d) Insect larvae
Ans. Option (a) is correct.
Q. 2. In which stage do frog develop
hind legs?
(a) Egg stage
(b) Tadpole stage (late)
(c) Froglet stage
(d) Adult stage
Ans. Option (b) is correct.

Q. 3. Which stage of the frog’s life

cycle is characterised by the absence
of legs and the presence of a tail?
(a) Egg
(b) Tadpole (early)
(c) Froglet
(d) Adult frog
Ans. Option (b) is correct.

Q.4. Describe the changes observed

from the tadpole stage to the froglet
stage in the life cycle of a frog.
Ans. 1. Tadpoles have tails and no
legs in early tadpole stage and hind
legs develop in late tadpole stage.
Tails help them to swim in water.
2.Tadpoles grow gradually and start
looking like little frogs called
froglets..They continue to grow and
lose their tail completely.Their legs
become strong to help them jump on
land.
Case Study Questions on Nature’s
Treasures
Questions
Passage :
Read the given passage below and
answer the questions:
Forests are a natural home for many
wild animals, including birds and
insects. Forests provide food and
shelter to them. In nature, every
animal depends on other life forms
for survival. The diversity of life forms
ensures food for every living being.
However, over the years, forest cover
has decreased, mainly due to human
activities such as the large-scale
cutting of trees.
Q. 1. How does the diversity of life
forms in forests contribute to the
survival of animals?
(a) By providing diverse physical
shelters
(b) By ensuring a variety of food
sources
(c) By reducing the need for forest
regeneration
(d) By increasing the rate of tree
growth
Ans. Option (b) is correct.

Q. 2. What is the primary reason for

the decrease in forest cover,
according to the passage?
(a) Natural disasters
(b) Long-term climatic changes
(c) Large-scale cutting of trees by
humans
(d) Invasive species
Ans. Option (c) is correct.

Q. 3. Explain the interdependence of

life forms within a forest ecosystem
as described in the passage.
Ans. In a forest ecosystem, every
animal depends on other life forms
for survival. This interdependence is
reflected in the way animals rely on
diverse food sources provided by
various plants, insects and other
animals. The presence of a variety of
life forms ensures that all organisms
have the necessary resources to
sustain themselves.
Q. 4. Discuss the implications of the
decreasing forest cover on the forest
ecosystem and suggest measures to
address this issue.
Ans. The decreasing forest cover
disrupts the forest ecosystem by
reducing the habitat and food
sources available for wildlife, leading
to a decline in biodiversity.
To address this issue, reduce
deforestation, support afforestation
projects and promote sustainable
land use practices.

Case Study Questions on A

Journey Through States of Water
Questions
Passage :
Read the given passage below and
answer the questions:
The picture shows the four different
stages of the water cycle.

Q. 1. Which stage shows the process

of transpiration?
(a) Stage 1
(b) Stage 2
(c) Stage 3
(d) Stage 4
Ans. Option (b) is correct.

Q. 2. In which stage does water

vapour condense to form water
droplets?
(a) Stage 1
(b) Stage 2
(c) Stage 3
(d) Stage 4
Ans. Option (c) is correct

Q.3. On which day will stage 1 of the

water cycle progress the slowest?
(a) A hot and sunny day
(b) A cold and sunny day
(c) A hot and cloudy day
(d) A cold and cloudy day
Ans. Option (d) is correct.

Case Study Questions on

Exploring Magnets
Questions
Passage :
Read the given passage below and
answer the questions:
Meena was a very intelligent girl. One
day, her father gifted her a bar
magnet. She started playing with it.
She also explored various properties
of the magnet. Her friend told her that
there are many other shapes and
types of magnets. Magnets are used
in appliances, compass and even in
making toys. They also realised that
there may be two types of objects in
the classroom, viz. magnetic as well
as non-magnetic. Meena’s father told
her to keep this bar magnet safely. If
a magnet is hammered, heated,
improperly stored, dumped with force
or strikes against a hard substance, it
loses its magnetic property.
Q. 1. __________is a natural
magnet.
(a) Iron stone
(b) Lodestone
(c) Marble
(d) Nickel
Ans. Option (b) is correct.
Q. 2. Which of the following is not a
type of magnet?
(a) Horseshoe
(b) Cylindrical
(c) Bar
(d) Triangular
Ans. Option (d) is correct.

Q. 3. Consider the following

statements about magnets:
(A) A bar magnet has four poles.
(B) The north pole and the south pole
are the two poles of a bar magnet.
(C) Opposite or unlike poles repel
each another.
(D) Opposite or unlike poles are
attracted to one another.
The correct statements are:
(a) (A) and (B)
(b) (B) and (D)
(c) (C) and (D)
(d) (A), (B) and (D)
Ans. Option (b) is correct.

Q. 4. What is a compass?
Ans. A compass is a device with a
magnetised needle pivoted inside a
box covered by glass, which points to
the north and is a useful tool for
finding directions.

Case Study Questions on

Measurement of Length and
Motion
Questions
Passage :
Read the given passage below and
answer the questions:
A thing or object is said to be in
motion when it changes its position
with respect to time. Motion is the
activity or process of continually
changing position or moving from one
position to another. Motion can be
classified as linear, circular,
rotational, oscillatory and random
motion. Certain objects show two
types of motion at a same time. For
example, wheel of a bicycle shows
circular motion as well as rectilinear
motion. The motion of bob of a
pendulum shows oscillatory and
periodic motion.
Q. 1. When an object moves to and
fro about some fixed position, its
motion is called
__________________motion.
(a) Rotational
(b) Oscillatory
(c) circular
(d) linear or translatory
Ans. Option (b) is correct.

Q. 2. What type of motion does a

spinning top show?
(a) Circular
(b) Rotational
(c) Rectilinear
(d) Periodic
Ans. Option (b) is correct.

Q. 4. What is random motion?

Ans. When a body moves in different
directions and does not have a fixed
path, it is called random motion.eg. a
bee flying.