Class 8 Science - Chapter Reproduction in Animals NCERT Solutions | Differentiate between internal fertiliza

What is metamorphosis? Give examples.

Define asexual reproduction. Describe two methods of asexual reproduction in animals.

How are test tube babies born?

Complete the cross-word puzzle using the hints given below

Across
    1. The process of the fusion of the gametes.
    6. The type of fertilization in hen.
    7. The term used for bulges observed on the sides of the body of Hydra.
    8. Eggs are produced here.

Down
    2. Sperms are produced in these male reproductive organs.
    3. Another term for the fertilized egg.
    4. These animals lay eggs.
    5. A type of fission in amoeba.

How are babies produced through IVF technique? What are such babies called?

Describe the process of fertilization in human beings.

Give two difference between a zygote and a foetus.

In which female reproductive organ does the embryo get embedded?

How is an embryo developed?

Explain the importance of reproduction in organisms.

Which of the following can be beaten into thin sheets?
  (a) Zinc     (b) Phosphorus     (c) Sulphur     (d) Oxygen

Fill in the blanks
(a) Most liquids that conduct electricity are solutions of , ______________ and ______________.
(b) The passage of an electric current through a solution causes ______________ effects.
(c) If you pass current through copper sulphate solution, copper gets deposited on the plate connected to the terminal of the battery.
(d) The process of depositing a layer ofany desired metal on another material by means of electricity is called .

Give two examples each of situations in which you push or pull to change the state of motion of objects.

Fill in the blanks:
(a) Friction opposes the _____________ between the surfaces in contact with each other.
(b) Friction depends on the _____________ of surfaces.                                                                                                                                                                      (c) Friction produces __________.
(d) Sprinkling of powder on the carrom board ________ friction.
(e) Sliding friction is ___________ than the static friction.

List conditions under which combustion can take place.

Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
(a) Unicellular organisms have one-celled body. (T/F)
(b) Muscle cells are branched. (T/F)
(c) The basic living unit of an organism is an organ. (T/F)
(d) Amoeba has irregular shape. (T/F)

Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?
(a) A plastic scale
(b) A copper rod
(c) An inflated balloon
(d) A woollen cloth.

Fill in the blanks:
(a) A place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called                  .
(b) Species found only in a particular area is known as                          .
(c) Migratory birds fly to far away places because of                     changes.

Suppose you are in a dark room. Can you see objects in the room? Can you see objects outside the room. Explain.

What are the different ways in which water gets contaminated ?

Sometime, a crackling sound is heard while taking off sweater during winters. Explain.

What are the major groups of microorganisms?

In case of a fire, before the firemen use the water hoses, they shut off the main electrical supply for the area. Explain why they do this.

What are antibiotics? What precautions must be taken while taking antibiotics?

Do all the stars in the sky move? Explain.

List sources of noise pollution in your surroundings.

Explain how fertilisers are different from manure.

If wheat is sown in the kharif season, what would happen? Discuss.

Sketch larynx and explain its function in your own words.

Which of the following is NOT a planet of the sun?
(a) Sirius
(b) Mercury
(c) Saturn
(d) Earth