Class 7 Social Science Worksheet
Chapter: Air
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (15 Marks)
1. The most abundant gas in the atmosphere is:
(a) Oxygen (b) Nitrogen (c) Carbon Dioxide (d) Helium
2. The layer of the atmosphere where weather changes occur is:
(a) Stratosphere (b) Mesosphere (c) Troposphere (d) Thermosphere
3. Ozone is found in which layer?
(a) Troposphere (b) Stratosphere (c) Mesosphere (d) Exosphere
4. The gas essential for breathing is:
(a) Nitrogen (b) Oxygen (c) Carbon Dioxide (d) Hydrogen
5. The greenhouse gas among the following is:
(a) Nitrogen (b) Oxygen (c) Carbon Dioxide (d) Argon
6. Which gas protects us from harmful UV rays?
(a) Oxygen (b) Nitrogen (c) Ozone (d) Carbon Dioxide
7. The atmospheric pressure is highest at:
(a) Sea level (b) Mountain top (c) Stratosphere (d) Mesosphere
8. The most variable component of the air is:
(a) Water Vapour (b) Nitrogen (c) Oxygen (d) Ozone
9. The instrument used to measure air pressure is:
(a) Thermometer (b) Barometer (c) Hygrometer (d) Anemometer
10. The layer where commercial jets fly is:
(a) Stratosphere (b) Troposphere (c) Mesosphere (d) Thermosphere
11. Which layer contains ionized gases?
(a) Exosphere (b) Ionosphere (c) Troposphere (d) Stratosphere
12. The percentage of oxygen in air is:
(a) 21% (b) 78% (c) 1% (d) 0.03%
13. The movement of air from high to low pressure is called:
(a) Humidity (b) Wind (c) Precipitation (d) Evaporation
14. Which layer burns up meteors?
(a) Troposphere (b) Mesosphere (c) Thermosphere (d) Stratosphere
15. Global warming is mainly caused by excess of:
(a) Nitrogen (b) Oxygen (c) Carbon Dioxide (d) Ozone
Part B: Fill in the Blanks (10 Marks)
1. The Earth is surrounded by a blanket of air called the __________.
2. The layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface is the __________.
3. The gas that plants use for photosynthesis is __________.
4. The stratosphere contains the protective __________ layer.
5. __________ is the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.
6. The amount of water vapor in the air is called __________.
7. The __________ measures atmospheric pressure.
8. The process by which water vapor turns into liquid is called __________.
9. The blanket of air becomes __________ as we go higher.
10. The uppermost layer of the atmosphere is called __________.
Part C: True or False (10 Marks)
1. The atmosphere is composed mainly of oxygen. (True/False)
2. The troposphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere. (True/False)
3. Stratosphere is ideal for flying aircraft. (True/False)
4. Water vapor is responsible for weather changes. (True/False)
5. Barometer is used to measure humidity. (True/False)
6. The greenhouse effect helps keep Earth warm. (True/False)
7. The mesosphere protects the Earth from meteors. (True/False)
8. Winds blow from low pressure to high pressure areas. (True/False)
9. Carbon dioxide is necessary for breathing. (True/False)
10. The exosphere is the densest layer. (True/False)
Part D: Short Answer Questions (5 × 2 = 10 Marks)
1. Name any four layers of the atmosphere.
2. What is the importance of the ozone layer?
3. Define air pressure.
4. Why is the atmosphere important for life on Earth?
5. Mention two causes of air pollution.
Part E: Long Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 Marks)
1. Explain the composition of the atmosphere in detail.
2. Describe the greenhouse effect and its impact on the environment.
3. Discuss the role of the atmosphere in weather and climate.
