Science Skills Assessments for Elementary and Middle Class Students - 9 June 2014

1. Rapid spasm in muscle due to low availability of calcium ion in body fluid is called _______________.
[A]Fibrosis
[B]Tetany
[C]Gout
[D]Tetanus


2. _____________________ part of the brain is responsible for controlling body temperature.
[A]Pituitary gland
[B]Cerebellum
[C]Hypothalamus
[D]Thalamus


3. Operating principle of optical fibres which are used in endoscopes and telecommunications is based on ___________________________.
[A]Critical angle
[B]Refraction
[C]Refractive index
[D]Total internal reflection


4. Which is the largest planet with no magnetic fied?
[A]Jupiter
[B]Venus
[C]Mercury
[D]Saturn


5. What is the process of body attacking their own cells called?
[A]Passive Immunity
[B]Active Immunity
[C]Allergy
[D]Auto Immunity