Class 7 CH 11notes & Solved Work Sheet

INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL, JEDDAH
2022-23
SCIENCE
CLASS: VII CH 11 -TRANSPORTATION IN ANIMALS AND PLANTS
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Q.1.Match structures given in Column I with functions given in Column II.
Ans.
Q.2.-Fill in the blanks :
(i) The blood from the heart is transported to all parts of the body by the _____________
(ii) Haemoglobin is present in ___________ cells.
(iii) Arteries and veins are joined by a network of ___________ .
(iv) The rhythmic expansion and contraction of the heart is called ___________
(v) The main excretory product in human beings is ___________
(vi) Sweat contains water and _________________ .
(vii) Kidneys eliminate the waste materials in the liquid form called ___________.
(viii) Water reaches great heights in the trees because of suction pull caused by _.
Ans.(i) arteries (ii) red blood cells • (in) capillaries (iv) heartbeat (v) urea (vi) salts (vii)
urine (viii) transpiration.
Q.3.Choose the correct options:
(a) In plants, water is transported through
(i) Xylem (ii) Phloem (iii) Stomata (iv) Root hair
(b) Water absorption through roots can be increased by keeping the plants
(i) In the shade (ii) in dim light (iii) under the fan (iv) covered with a polythene bag
Ans.(a) (i) Xylem {b) (iii) under the fan
Q.4.Why is transport of materials necessary in a plant or an animal? Explain.
Ans.Transport of materials is necessary for plants or animals because due to it the nutrients
and oxygen are made available to all the parts of the body. If the transport of necessary
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nutrients and oxygen does not take place in the body, the body will not be able to survive.
Our body also requires system for constant removal of waste materials such as carbon
dioxide.
Q.5.What will happen if there are no platelets in the blood?
Ans. The blood platelets are responsible for the clotting of the blood. When some injury
occurs blood starts flowing. But it clots on its own. If there are no platelets, the blood will
not be able to clot and keep on flowing. Huge loss of blood ultimately causes death.
Q.6.What are stomata? Give two junctions of stomata.
Ans. There are small openings on the lower surface of the leaves. These pores are called
stomata. These openings are surrounded with guard cells.
Functions of stomata:
1. It helps in the transpiration of water, i.e., the loss of excess water from the plant.
2. Loss of water from the stomata creates an upward pull, i.e., suction pull which helps in
absorption of water from the roots.
3. They help in exchange of gases.
Q.7.Does transpiration serve any useful function in plants? Explain.
Ans.(i) It helps to enhance the absorption of water and dissolved minerals by creation of a
suction pull.
(ii) It helps in getting rid of the excess water.
(iii) It helps in transport of water and minerals to leaves and leaves use the water for
photosynthesis.
(iv)It produces a cooling effect on the plant
Q.8.What are the components of blood?
Ans. There are four components of blood:
(i) Plasma is a liquid part of blood which is yellowish in colour and contain 90% water. It
contains food, enzymes, wastes and proteins etc.
(ii) Red blood cells are disc shaped cells containing red coloured pigment called
haemoglobin in it. Haemoglobin helps in transportation of oxygen.
(iii) White blood cells are the fighting cells which protect us against bacteria and foreign
materials causing infections.
(iv) Platelets help in clotting of the blood
Q.9.Why is blood needed by all the parts of a body?
Ans. Blood is needed by all the parts of the body for transport of materials in the body. It
performs the following important functions:
(1) It transports oxygen from the lungs to all the body cells.
(2) It carries CO2, a waste product back to the lungs so that it can be exhaled easily.
(3) It transmits heat, thus regulating the body temperature.
(4) It also fights off diseases and infections.
Q.10.What makes the blood look red?
Ans. A red pigment called haemoglobin gives the blood its red colour. This pigment helps in
carrying oxygen to various parts of the body by blood.
Q.11.Describe the function of the heart.
Ans. The right atrium receives blood with carbon dioxide from all parts of the body. Blood
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from right atrium enters the right ventricle, which contracts and pumps the blood to the lungs
for purification. In lungs, the exchange of gases takes place and purified blood is sent back
to left atrium. It pumps it to the left ventricle, which in turn pumps off the purified blood to
all parts of body through arteries.
Hence, the rhythmic contraction and expansion of various chambers of the heart maintains
the transport of oxygen to all parts of the body.
Q.12.Why is it necessary to excrete waste products?
Ans. Certain waste and toxic products are formed during functioning of body cells. The
waste products like urea etc. are toxic. When these toxic materials are not removed from the
body, they get mixed with blood and can damage the cells of body. It is necessary to remove
such poisonous waste materials from our body.
Q.13.Draw a diagram of the human excretory system and label the various parts.
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SCIENCE WORKSHEET (Answer key) 2022-2023

Ch-11 – Transportation in Animals and plants
Class: VII
I. Answer the following questions:

1. What is pulse?
The throbbing movement due to the blood flowing in the arteries is known as
Pulse.
2.What is the average heartbeat of an adult human?
The average heartbeat of an adult human is 70-80 times per minute.
3.What happens to the pulse rate after running?
The pulse Rate increases after running.
4. What are the parts of the excretory system?
The parts of our excretory system are kidneys, Ureters, Urinary bladder, Urethra
and Urinary opening.
5. What are the major organs of excretion in our body?
The organs of excretion in our body are kidneys, lungs, and skin.
6.How is the sound of heartbeat amplified?
The sound of heartbeat is amplified by using a stethoscope
7.What is ‘Dialysis’?
The periodic filtration of blood through an artificial kidney is known as
Dialysis.
8. Name 2 organisms which do not possess any circulatory systems.
Sponges and Hydra
II. Give reason:
1.Dry vegetables when kept in water become fresh. Why?
Dry vegetables when kept in water become fresh because water enter
them through xylem vessels.
2.Why are walls of arteries thick?
The walls of arteries are thick because they carry blood at high pressure.
III. Mention the nitrogenous wastes of different animals?
Organism Waste product

1.Aquatic animals (Fish) Ammonia
2.Birds, Lizards,Snakes Uric Acid
3.Humans Urea
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IV. Describe the structure of the heart.
The heart is an organ which beats continuously to act as a pump for the transport of blood,
which carries other substances with it. The heart has four chambers. The two upper
chambers are called the atria (singular: atrium), and the two lower chambers are called the
ventricles. The partition between the chambers helps to avoid mixing up of blood-rich in
oxygen with the blood-rich in carbon dioxide. Blood flow from the heart to the lungs and
back to the heart from where it is pumped to the rest of the body.
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Q.1.Match structures given in Column I with functions given in Column II.

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I. Answer the following questions:

Organism Waste product

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