Draw sketches to show the relative posit | Class 8 Science Chapter Stars and The Solar System, Stars and The Solar System NCERT Solutions

Describe with the help of a diagram an instrument which can be used to detect a charged body.

Sketch larynx and explain its function in your own words.

Arrange the following boxes in proper order to make a flow chart of sugarcane crop production.

Make a labelled diagram of a candle flame.

What is metamorphosis? Give examples.

The following Table shows the total power shortage in India from 1991– 1997. Show the data in the form of a graph. Plot shortage percentage for the years on the Y-axis and the year on the X-axis.

Make sketches of animal and plant cells. State three differences between them.

Describe the construction of a kaleidoscope.

What is a constellation? Name any two constellations.

Complete the crossword with the help of clues given below:
Across
1. This is necessary for photosynthesis.
3. Term for component present in the cytoplasm.
6. The living substance in the cell.
8. Units of inheritance present on the chromosomes.

Down
1. Green plastids.
2. Formed by collection of tissues.
4. It separates the contents of the cell from the surrounding medium.
5. Empty structure in the cytoplasm.
7. A group of cells.

Explain why the following are made of thermosetting plastics.
(a) Saucepan handles
(b) Electric plugs/switches/plug boards

What are the major groups of microorganisms?

Suppose you are outside your home and an earthquake strikes. What precaution would you take to protect yourself?

Name the largest planet of the solar system.

What is irrigation? Describe two methods of irrigation which conserve water.

Name three liquids, which when tested in the manner shown in Fig.14.9, may cause the magnetic needle to deflect.

At an individual level, how can you help reduce air pollution?

Match items in column A with those in column B.
               A                                       B
  (i) Kharif crops                    (a) Food for cattle
  (ii) Rabi crops                     (b) Urea and super phosphate
  (iii) Chemical fertilisers       (c) Animal excreta, cow dung urine and plant waste
  (iv) Organic manure           (d) Wheat, gram, pea
                                             (e) Paddy and maize

What is a constellation? Name any two constellations.

Explain the difference between the thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.