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Std VI Science Assignment L-1 to 8 2ndsem

Ex 1Choose the correct alternative.
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17 Which gas of the air is necessary for the combustion of the substance ?
a Nitrogen b Oxygen c Carbon dioxide d Helium
18 Which gas of air turns decanted lime water milky?
a Nitrogen b Oxygen c Carbon dioxide d ozone
19 The proportion of which gas in the air is maximum ?
a) Nitrogen b) Oxygen (c) carbon dioxide(d) ozone
20 What is water vapour present in air called ?
a Gas b Dust particles c Dew d Moisture
21 What is the percentage of carbon dioxide in air ?
(a)78( b )21( c) 0.4 (d) 0.04
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1. What is the fundamental source of energy?
a. Wind b. petrol c. coal d. sun.
2. Which energy source do plants use to synthesise {prepare} their food?
a. Wind b. sun c. wood d. water.
3. From where do animals get energy?
a. coal b. wood c. air d. food.
4. Which device is used to cook food using solar energy?
a. solar water heater. b. solar water pump
c. solar cooker d. solar cell.
5. Which appliance is used to heat water using solar energy?
a. solar water heater b. solar cooker c. solar cell d. solar cell
6. From where does a lantern get energy.
a. air b. light c. sun d. kerosene
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M.C.Qs
1.Which is the biotic factor affecting the environment ?
A. Soil B. Temperature C. Vegetation D. Sunlight
2. Which is the abiotic factor affecting the environment ?
A. animals B. Vegetation C. Micro organisms D. Air
3. Which is the natural factor purifying air ?
A. Water B. sun C. Plastic D. Smoke of vehicles
4. Who pollute(s) the soil maximum ?
A. Paper B. Plastic C. Excreta and urine of animals D. Fallen leaves
5.What should be done to stop air pollution ?
A. More industries should be established B. Use of wood should be increased
C.
More trees should be grown D. More vehicles should be run
.Ex 2 Ans in one sentence
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Q1In which characteristics are diversities found in animals?
Ans1 Diversities found in animals are seen on the basis of food, habitat, size, colour, shape and body structure.
Q2Which bird builds the nest by stitching leaves?
Ans2 Tailor bird builds the nest by stitching leaves.
Q3To which class does the whale belong?
Ans3 The whale belongs to the class mammalian.
Q4Give the name of an animal living in burrow and devoid of legs ?
Ans4 Animal living in burrow and devoid of legs is snake.
Q5What are called herbivores?
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Q6By which organ does a fish get the oxygen dissolved in water?
Ans6 Fish get the oxygen dissolved in water by gills.
Q7What are called amphibians?
Ans7Animals which can live both in water as well as on land are called amphibians.
Q8What are called terrestrial animals?
Ans8 Animals which live on land are called terrestrial animals.
Q9 Give two names of animals with eight legs.
Ans9 Spider and Scorpion are animals with eight legs.
Q10Give two names of animals with two legs.
Ans10 Animals with two legs are peacock and parrot.
Q11Give two names of animals with hoofs.
Ans11 Animals with hoofs are cow and camel.
Q12 Give two names of animals seen only at night.
Ans12 Animals seen only at night are bat and owl.
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Q13 What is the shape of the Big Dipper constellation?
A ns The shape of Big Dipper Constellation is like water serving bowl
Q14During which time duration is Cassiopeia constellation seen in the sky at night?
Ans Cassiopeia constellation can be seen in the sky at night during September to February.
Q15With the help of which two star clusters can the pole star be identified?
AnsThe Pole star can be identified with the help of Big Dipper and Cassiopeia constellations.
Q16Which star appears remaining at the same position in the sky?
Ans Pole star appears remaining at the same position in the sky.
Q17What is the shape of the Orion constellation?
Ans The shape of the Orion Constellation is like a deer.
Q18How many stars are there in Orion constellation?
Ans There are five stars in the Orion and three stars are in the middle.
Q19What is the shape of Cassiopeia constellation?
Ans The shape of Cassiopeia constellation is like W or M .
Q20In which direction does the Pole star always appear?.
AnsThe Pole star always appear in the North direction.
Q21Give the name of star known as Shikari (Dog star)
AnsVyadh (Sirius ) star is known as Shikari .
Q22Which is the nearest planet to the sun?
Ans Mercury is the nearest planet to the sun.
Q23.Which star is visible during day time?
Ans Sun is visible during day time.
Q24 Give the names of two planets nearest to the earth.
AnsVenus and Mars are two planets nearest to earth
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Q25What happens if more time is taken to eat crumbled ice ball, in summer?
Ans If more time is taken to eat crumbled ice ball in summer then it gets melted and turns into liquid form due to
heat.
Q26 What is meant by the volume of a substance?
AnsThe space occupied by a substance is called the volume of a substance.
Q27What is necessary to change the state of matter ?
Ans It is necessary to supply heat or to absorb heat from it , to change the state of matter.
Q28In which state is coconut oil found in winter?
Ans Coconut oil is found in solid state in winter.
Q29In which state is the substance most compressible?
Ans A substance is most compressible in gaseous state.
Q30 What is seen on the surface of the lid kept on the vessel while cooking?
AnsWe see tiny droplets of water attached on its inner surface if the lid is kept on the vessel while cooking.
Q31In which state do the substances spread in all the available space?
Ans The substance spread in all the available space in gaseous state.

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2.What is the total kinetic energy of molecules present in the substance called ?
AThe total kinetic energy of molecules present in the substance is called heat.
3.State the use of thermometer ?
AThermometer is used to measure the temperature.
4.By which method of transfer of heat do solids get heated ?
A Solids gets heated by conduction of heat.
5.By which method of transfer of heat do liquids get heated ?
ALiquids gets heated by convection of heat.
6.In which method of transfer of heat is medium not necessary ?
A Medium is not necessary for transfer of heat by radiation.
7.Due to which method of transfer of heat are there land breeze and sea breeze ?
A Land breeze & sea breeze are caused due to convection of heat.
8.Of what are the handles of pressure cooker made ?
AThe handles of pressure cooker are made of ebonite.
9.State the principle of thermometer ?
AThe principle of thermometer is the volume of liquid increases when heated and decreases when cooled.
0.State the use of thermos flask?
A thermos flask is used to keep hot things hot for longer time and cold things cold for longer time.
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Q What is a natural change ?
A The change that occurs naturally by themselves are called natural changes E.g rising of sun,phases of moon .
12 What is a non-agreeable change?
A The changes which harm us or our environment are called non-agreeable change E.g Spoiling of milk, cutting of
trees.
13 Due to which type of change is the environment affected ?
A Due to non-agreeable change our environment is affected.
14 Which type of changes is the rusting of iron considered ?
A The rusting of iron is a natural slow, non-agreeable ,irreversible change.
15 On grinding wheat, we get flour but we cannot get back wheat again from flour. Which type of change is this ?
A On grinding wheat we get flour but we cannot get back wheat again from flour is irreversible change.
16 In which change we get the original thing by changes ?
A In reversible change we can get the original thing by changes
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17 State two main components of air ?
ATwo main components of air are Nitrogen and Oxygen.
18 What is the percentage of Oxygen gas in air ?
AThe percentage of oxygen present in air is 21%.
19 Which gas of air is useful in respiration of living organism ?
A Oxygen is useful in respiration of living organism .
20 In which form is moisture present in atmosphere found ?
A Moisture is present in the form of rain , dew and snow in atmosphere.21What happens when an inverted empty
glass in water is tilted ?
AWhen an inverted empty glass in water is tilted the air in the glass comes out in the form of bubbles and water
enters in the glass .
22What is moving air called ?
A Moving air is called wind .
23What happens when glass is kept inverted on a burning candle ?
A When a transparent glass is kept inverted on a burning candle the candle extinguishes after some time.
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Q What is energy?
A The capacity to do work is called energy.
QWhat is energy source ?
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QWhat would happen if there is no petrol in scooter ?
A If there isno petrol in scooter it will stop working.
QFrom where do we get necessary energy to work?
A We get necessary energy to do workfrom the food we eat.
QFromwher does a motorcar get energy?
A Motorcar get energy from petrol,diesel and CNG.
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Q-1 What is environment?
Ans-1 Environment means the world surrounding us.
Q-2 From where do we get energy?
Ans-2 We get energy from the food we eat.
Q-3 What is pollution?
Ans-3 Pollution is unwanted changes in the air, water and soil.
Q-4 State two main factors purifying air?
Ans-4 two main factors purifying air are sun and vegetation.
Q-5 Which organisms prepare their food by using solar energy directly?
Ans-5 Green vegetation prepare their food by using solar energy directly.
Ex-3 True or false
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11 Air is a mixture. True
12 Nitrogen gas is used for the combustion of the substance. false
13 Fresh decanted lime water is milky. false
14 Air does not occupies space. false
15 Wind is a moving form of air. true
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1. All the living organisms of the environment are called abiotic factors. False
2. Green plants use carbon dioxide of air for photosynthesis process. True
3. Due to solar heat micro-organisms of air destroy. True
4. Soil is also a component of environment . True
Ex4 Define
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1 Amphibians- Animals which can live both in water as well as on land are called Amphibians.
2 Avians- Animals flying in the sky and having bones are called avians.
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1. Heat- Heat means total kinetic energy of molecules present in the object.
2. Conduction of heat- In solids the molecules which gets heated, heat other nearby molecules & conduct heat from
one molecule to other molecules . This way of transformation of heat is called conduction of heat.
3. Poor conductors of heat The substances in which conduction of heat is slow are poor conductors of heat.
4. Good conductors of heat The substances in which conduction of heat is fast and easy are good conductors of
heat
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5. Physical change The change by which the physical statevolume ,or shape are changed are called physical
change.
6. Periodic change The change which get repeated at certain time intervals are called periodic change
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7. Moisture The amount of water vapour present in air is called moisture.
8.Wind The moving air is called air
Ex6 Give reason
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1 A fish cannot survive if taken out of the water because fish breathes oxygen dissolved in water through gills only.
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2 The earthworms are called friends of farmers because earthworms turn the soil up and down and make it soft.
They help in decaying of organic matter. After the death of earthworm their bodies decay and the organic matter is
added to the soil which increases the fertility of the soil.
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3 The sun appears larger than other stars because sun is very close to us. The nearer objects appear larger in size.
The other stars are very far as compare to the sun. So they appear smaller to us.
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4 The fragrance of a perfume spreads all over the room because when the perfume is sprayed ,fragrant particles get
released in the gaseous form.Gas has the property to diffuse. So the frangrance of a perfume spreads in the entire
room in very short time.
5 The glasses of spectacles of a person become dim for a short time while taking hot tea because [a] The steam
from hot tea spreads in airb)Some steam comes in contact with the glasses of the person taking hot tea. c)The
glasses being comparatively cooler the steam condenses on them in the form of tiny droplets
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1At the joint of two rails of railway, a small gap is kept to create an allowance for expansion of rail whenever
temperature rises. Without this gap the rail may bend in hot weather and cause accidents.
2.To cover a wheel of bullock cart with iron ring (rim), at first it is heated and then water is poured on it because
when iron ring is first heated it will expand and can be easily put on the wheel. Then as water is poured on the ring
it contracts and gets fixed on the wheel.
3.A tire-tube gets burst some times in summer because in tubes of the vehicle air is filled with pressure. In summer
due to heat, air in the tube expands. So the air pressure in tire tube increases. Due to more pressure tire- tube get
burst in summer.
4.Ice is kept in sawdust because saw dust is poor conductor of heat. When the ice is kept in the saw dust the heat of
the atmosphere does not pass to ice and so ice does not melt rapidly
7 The cable bend more between two electric poles in summer as compared to that in winter because the cable are
made up of copper or aluminum. In summer due to extreme heat the wire expands. As a result the length of the wire
increases and loops are formed.
8 The whistle of pressure cooker is raised up because in a pressure cooker steam is produced at high temperature
and pressure. This steam causes pressure inside the pressure cooker. When this pressure increases to certain limit
the heavy whistle gets raised up due to the pressure of the steam. So some steam escapes and the pressure in the
pressure cooker is maintained.
9 Ice is placed in a box of thermocol because thermocol is poor conductor of heat. The heat from outside does not
conduct to the inner side of the box. So if ice in kept in box of thermocol it does not become hot and can remain
without melting for a longer time
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5 When decanted lime water is kept open in air its upper surface becomes milky after some time because carbon
dioxide of air produces while insoluble particles by chemical reaction with decanted lime water. Hence upper
surface becomes milky after some time .
6 when a piece of ice is kept in a glass having outer surface shining its outer surface appear dim because when ice is
kept in the glass the outer surface of the glass becomes cold . The moisture of the air comes in contact with the cold
surface of the glass and condenses in the water droplets. So the outer surface of the glass appears dim.
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Industrial zone should be established far away from residential area because 1)Harmful gases ,smoke and
chemicals used in the factories spread in the atmosphere .2)Minute fibres of cotton and other substances from the
textile mills pollute air.3)The noise of the running machine cause noise pollution.
Ex7 Give two points of difference between:
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Vertrbrates

Invertebrates

1.

They have a long back bone.

They donot have bones or back

bone.

2.

They are less in numbers.

They are big in size.

They are more in numbers.

They are small in size.

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Stars
1. Stars are self luminous.

Planets
1. Planets are not self luminous.

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SOLID SUBSTANCE

LIQUID SUBSTANCE

1. They have definite shape.

1. They do not have definite shape.

2. In solids molecules are arranged closely.

2.In liquids the molecules are far from each

other as compared to solids.

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Good conductors of heat and Poor conductors of heat
Good conductor of heat (1) The substances in which conduction of heat is fast and easy are called Good conductors
of heat. (2) Example gold, copper, silver, aluminum ,etc
Poor conductor of heat (1) The substance in which the conduction of heat is slow is called Poor conductors of heat.
(2) Example- wood, paper stars ands, plastic, ebonite etc
Conduction of heat and convection of heat
.Conduction of heat :(1)In solids the molecules which gets heated, heat other nearby molecules and conduct heat
from one molecule to other molecule. (2)Solids are heated by conducton of heat.
Convection of heat (1)In convection the heated molecule became lighter and move upward and heavy molecule
move downward to occupy their position. (2)Liquids and gases are heated by convection of heat.
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Biotic components of environment and Abiotic components of environment
Biotic components of environment :1)All living organisms found in the environment are called biotic components.
(2) egplants, animals, microorganism etc.
Abiotic components of environment :(1)The non living things found in the environment are called abiotic
components . (2)egair, water, soil, light, temperature etc
Ex- 5 Ans in short
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Q1Thumb imprint is taken in place of signature of illiterate people. Why?
Ans1 Illiterate people do not know to write, hence they cannot do their own signature. So to take concern on
certain document such a specimen is required that gives the identity of the person. The thumb imprint of one person
does not resemble to that of any other person. So thumb imprint can be taken in evidence in place of signature of
illiterate people.
Q2 By what other name are the animals with mammary glands known as ?Write their two characteristics and two
examples.
Ans2. The animals with mammary glands are known as the animals of class mammalian. They are of higher class
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Characteristics: 1.They give birth to young ones.2. They have hairs on their body.
Examples: cow, tiger, rat, deer, man, etc. are animals with mammary glands.
Q3What is the difference in the beaks of crane,sparrow and parrot?
Ans3 The beak of the crane is long and pointed. The beak of the sparrow is short, thick and strong. The beak of the
parrot is red, thick and bent from front.
Q4 How are the following animals useful to us?
Ans4 a) Dog-The dog guards the home.
b)Honey bee-The Honeybee gives us honey.
c)Earthworm-The earthworm softens the field soil and makes the soil fertile.
d)Sheep-The sheep gives us milk and wool.
Q5 State the habitat of the following animals:
1. Snake- burrow
2. Frog moist soil and water
3. Cockroach drainage & dirty places
4.Chameleon on the branch of a tree
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Q6 What is star cluster (constellation)?Name five known star clusters.
Ans Some groups of stars form a definite figure or pattern. Such group of stars is called star cluster. Eg. Big
Dipper , Cassiopeia, Orion , Kritika.
Q7 State the names given to stars of the Big Dipper constellation.
AnsThe names given to stars of Big Dipper Constellation are Marichi ,Vashistha , Angira , Atri , Pulah , Kratu ,
Pulastya.
Q8 State the names of planets of solar system in order.
Ans The names of planets of solar system in order are Mercury , Venus Earth , Mars , Jupiter , Saturn , Uranus and
Neptune.
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Q9 Coconut oil kept in a bottle with narrow opening gets frozen in winter,then what do you do to remove it out?
Why?
Ans When coconut oil kept in a bottle with narrow opening gets frozen in winter, we keep it in sunlight or on gas
stove. So due to the heat the oil becomes hot and turns into liquid. So that it can be easily taken out of the bottle.
Q10 Write two general properties of solid matters.
1 Solids have definite shape and volume.
2 The molecules are closely arranged
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Q8 What are the effects of heat on a substances ?
A Substances expand on heating . On heating solid turns into liquid and liquids turns into gaseous .
Q9 Why does the volume of the substance increases on heating it ?
AA substance is made up of molecules. On heating the substance, the kinetic energy increases. As the kinetic
energy increases the molecules perform motion. So the distance between the molecules increases. Hence the
volume of the substance increases on heating it.
Q10 Why does a Tire tube get burst in summer ?
AIn tubes of the vehicle air is filled with pressure. In summer due to heat, air in the tube expands. So the air
pressure in tire tube increases. Due to more pressure tire- tube get burst in summer.
Q11Explain conduction of heat in solid matters.
AIn solids, heat is transferred by conduction. In solids the molecules which get heated, heats other nearby molecule
and conducts heat from one molecule to other molecule. Thus the transfer of heat takes place from hot end to cold
end.
Q12 Explain convection of heat in liquid matters.
Ans)On heating a liquid the heated molecules become lighter & move upwards and the cooler heavy molecule
move downwards to occupy their position. By such transportation of heat liquids are heated.
Q13 State the necessary points for the conduction of heat (transfer of heat).
A (1) The objects should be in contact. (2) The temperature of both objects should be different. (3) Conduction of
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Q14Why do people go to a hill station for outing in summer ?
A People go to a hill station for outing in summer because as height increases the temperature decreases and so to
have cool and pleasant surrounding people prefer to go on hill stations in summer.
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Q15 Explain fast changesQ15 Explain fast changes and slow changes giving examples?
A. The changes happening so slowly that they cannot be observed at first sight or cannot be noted immediately are
called slow changes. For examples: changes of seasons, formation of curd from milk, growing of plant etc. Fast
changes-The changes occurring fast are called fast changes. eg: Bursting of fire crackers, breaking of glass,
earthquake.
Q16 Explain reversible change and irreversible change giving example?
A. The changes in which we get a new thing from the original thing and again we can get back the original thing
are called irreversible change. Heating of water into vapour, melting of wax, pressing rubber ball etc. Irreversible
changes- The changes in which we cannot get the original thing back are called irreversible change. eg: Burning of
coal, cooking of food, grinding wheat into flour.
Q17 In daily life, which substances do we keep to make them dry in sunlight ? By which method of transfer of
heat do they get dried ?
A In daily life, grains, fruits, vegetables and wet clothes are kept to make them dry in sunlight. They are dried by
the radiation of heat
l-6 State the components of air ?
A The components of air are Nitrogen, (78%), Oxygen (21%) ,Carbon dioxide (0.04), Helium ,Neon , Argon ,
Krypton , Xenon , Ozone ,Moisture particles (0.96%) .
Q.2 Air is a Mixture .Explain ?
A Air contains gases like Nitrogen, oxygen, Carbon - dioxide ,water vapour and some other gases . It also contains
dust particles .The proportion of components varies place to place and time to time. Each component of air retains
its property , So air is a mixture .
Q.3 What does a puncture repairer do to find a puncture in a tube of vehicle ? Why?
A First of all puncture repairer fills air in the tube of the tire to find the puncture . Then he immerses the tube in
water. Air bubbles come out from the place where there is a puncture in the tube .Thus he can find the location of a
puncture in a tube .
Q.4 Why does an inflated balloon not accommodated in the match box ?
A On inflating a balloon air is filled and balloon enlarges. So it cannot be accommodated in the match box .
Q.5 State two properties of air ?
A Two properties air are 1 Air occupies space 2 Air has mass.
Q.6 Ice itself is cold , yet why does it appear as if water vapour comes out of it ?
A Ice is a cold substance the moisture present on its close surroundings cools due to ice . This cold moisture
appears around the ice in the form of minute particles as if water vapour coming out of it .
Q.7Why does a shopkeeper keep the nozzle of the funnel a little higher above the tin while pouring kerosene in a
tin ?
A There is air in the empty tin. While pouring kerosene in the tin by keeping the nozzle of the funnel little higher
up above the tin , the air enclosed in the tin gets the passage to escape . So kerosene can be filled in the tin easily
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State the sources of energy.
A The sources of energy are wood,coal,petrol,diesel,kerosene,C.N.G.,L.P.G. ,wind, sun and flowing water.
QWhat happens if we dont get energy?
A If we dont get energy we would not be able to do any activity. Our brain would not think and our body would
not be able to perform any physiological process.
Energy obtained from petrol is a form of solar energy .Explain.
Sun is the fundamental source of energy for plants and animals. Petroleum is formed by chemical reaction due to
heat and pressure of the earth on
QGive the names of devices developed by man to use solar energy. The name of devices developed by man to use
solar energy are 1)Solar cooker 2)Solar water heater 3)Solar cell4)Solar car 5)Solar water pump 6)Solar battery
Q How do vegetation provide us energy?

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A The green vegetation synthesise their food in the presence of sunlight. We use plants or plant product as food to
get energy from them.
Q Compared to other sources of energy the importance of solar energy is more. Explain.
A Sun is the fundamental source of energy .Most of the other energies are derived from the sun.Sun is the
inexhaustible ,free of cost, pollution free and easily available source of energy. It is available at all the places
through out the year in large quantity. So the importance of solar energy is more.
QWhat happens if energy sources like petrol ,diesel, kerosene or gas decrease?
AAll vehicles like cars,scootersetc run on petrol,diesel or gas.If energy sources like petrol,keroseneor gas decreases
the transportation will stop. So people will not be able to go from one place to another place or carry goods easily.
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1. State the biotic and abiotic components of the environment ?
Ans. All the living organisms found in the environment are called biotic components and air, water, soil, light,
temperature, salt etc are abiotic components of the environment.
2. How does air get polluted ?
Ans. Air gets polluted due to (1) Smoke of vehicles . (2) Smoke of factories (3) Exhalation of living organisms (4)
Minute particles suspended in air.
3.State the natural factors purifying the air and write how they purify it.
Ans. The natural factors purifying the air are (1) Sun Micro organisms are killed due to the heat of the heat of the
sun. (2) Plants- The absorb carbon dioxide through their stomata from the air and prepare their food. Thus
proportion of carbon dioxide decreases from the air and the air is purified.
4.What should be done to conserve trees?
Ans.(1) We should stop cutting trees. (2) We should explain to people the importance of trees. (3) We should grow
more trees (4) We should take proper care of them and nurture them.
5. What type of effects are found on the health when one drinks polluted water?
Ans. Polluted water is injurious to health. By drinking polluted water we may suffer from diseases like typhoid,
cholera, jaundice, diarrhea, dysentery etc.
6.What can we do to stop wastage of water?
Ans. To stop wastage of water following measures should be taken(1) Water for household usage should be done as
per required and not in excess. (2) In agriculture drip irrigation and channel irrigation should be used. Water used in
industries should be regulated. (4) Proper storage and management of rain water should be done. (5) Reuse of water
purification methods should be employed. (6) Dams should be build on rivers to store water.
7. How does soil gets polluted?
Ans. (1) By mixing of various waste, garbage, polythene bags, plastics, tins etc in the soil (2) By mixing of
insecticides for crops< chemical fertilizers etc in the soil.
Ans in detail
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Q1 In what ways animals are useful to us.
Ans. 1)Dog guards our house.
2)Cow , buffalo and goat give us milk.
3)Sheep, gives us wool.
4)Horse , donkey , camel carry load
5)Honey bee gives us honey
6)Earth worm soften the soil and makes it fertile.
7)Hens give us eggs and meat.
8)Ox is used in agriculture.
Q2 Give brief information about animals without bones.
Ans. 1) Animals in which bones are not available are called invertebrates.
2)They are small in size and have soft body.
3)They are large in number.
4)They are animals of various classes and groups.
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Q3 Give the introduction about the BigDipper constellation.
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2)They are Marichi , Vashistha , Angira , Atri , Pulah , Kratu and Pulatsya .
3) It is seen only from February to August in the sky at night.
4)This star cluster is seen overhead slightly northwards.
5) These stars are brighter than other stars.
6) With the help of big dipper, Pole star can be identified
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Q4 Write the general properties of liquid substances.
Ans The general properties of liquid substances are :
1) They do not have definite shape .They take the shape of the container.2)They have definite volume.3)In liquids
the molecules are far from each other as compared to solids.4)On heating liquids ,they turn into gaseous state and
on cooling liquid turns into solid state.
Q5Write the general properties of gaseous substances.
AnsThe general properties of gaseous substances are 1They do not have definite shape and definite volume.2 Their
molecules are very far from one another.3 They diffuse in all directions 4 On cooling they turn into liquid state and
then into solid
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Q1 Where is air used in daily life ?
A 1) Air is used in respiration by living organisms 2) Air is necessary for combustion 3) Air is filled in wheels of
vehicles 4 )Air is used to dry clothes 5) It is used in propagation of sound
l-7 state the uses of solar energy.
a. solar energy is used:
1. In solar cooker for cooking.
2. In solar water heater to heat water.
3. In solar energy battery to run elecrity lamps at public roads.
4. In solar car.
5. In solar cell to run calculator, rist watch etc.
2. Why is the sun called the main source of energy? Explain it.
a. the sun gives the energy in the form of light and heat. To the earth.2. Green vegetation on the earth prepare their
food with the help of sunlight.3. this green vegetation proved food to animals.4. animals like tiger, lions gets the
food by the animals.5. every living been wood, coal, minerals oils, and natural gas are sources of energy formed
from the source energy. So, the sun is called the main source of energy.
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Q How are trees useful to us ?
A Trees are useful to us in following ways;
1)Trees provide us with food.
2)They maintain the proportion of carbon dioxide in air
3)They keep the environment cool and help in rainfall.
4)They provide us wood for furniture as well as medicines and many useful things in our daily life.
Q .How does water get polluted ?
A Water gets polluted ;1)By taking bath or getting cattle bathed in water reservoir.
2)By washing clothes or cleaning utensils in water reservoirs.
3)By mixing of dirty water of drainage in water reservoir.
4)By mixing of polluted water of factories or industries in the water rservoirs.
5)By falling of dust, garbage, leaves etc in the water reservoirs
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1.Classify the following animals into oviparous and viviparous animals
Oviparous animals.[ egg laying ]:- fish, crocodile , frog , ostrich, lizard
Viviparous animals. [mammals] :- rat , cat , deer , whale , bat
2.Classify the following animals into herbivores and carnivores.
Herbivores : Elephant , rat , deer, goat , rabbit
Carnivores : snake , lion , frog , crocodile , lizard.
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Solid substance : wood , aluminum , plastic , stone.
Liquid substance : oil , mercury , kerosene , water .
Gaseous substance : steam , smoke , oxygen , air
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4 Classify the following substances into good conductors of heat and poor conductors of heat
(ebonite,iron,leather,aluminium,wool,glass,copper,paper,silver,jute,wood,asbestos,gold)
Good conductor of heat : copper, silver, aluminum , iron, gold
Poor conductor of heat: Wood, ebonite, wool, asbestos, jute, leather, wool, glass, paper
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5Classify into natural change and manmade change.
(Conversion of milk into curd, spoiling of milk, rusting of iron, making of an electromagnet of a nail, lightning in
the sky, lighting of an electric bulb, earthquake, making of furniture from wood, change of seasons)
Natural change: Spoiling of milk, rusting of iron, lightning in the sky, earthquake, change of seasons.
Man-made: Conversion of milk into curd, making of an electromagnet of a nail, lighting of an electric
bulb, making furniture from wood.
6 Classify the following changes into fast change and slow change:
(Growth of a plant, thundering, rusting of iron, bursting of a firecracker, lighting in the sky, burning of insence
stick, burning of petrol, earthquake, moving of hour-hand on the dial of the clock)
Fast change: thundering, bursting of a firecracker, lighting in the sky , burning of petrol, earthquake.
Slow change: Growth of a plant, rusting of a iron, burning of insence stick, moving of hour-hand on the
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1.Describe the experiment to show that solid expands on heating and contracts on cooling.
Aim:To show thatsolid expands on heating and contracts on cooling.
Apparatus:Ring, metallicsphere, stand, spiritlamp, fork.
Diagram:
Procedure:1)Take a metallic sphere and a circular ring.2)Check whether the sphere passes through the circular ring
or not. 3)Heat the sphere with a spirit lamp.4)Hold the hot sphere with a fork and try to pass it through the circular
ring.5)Let the sphere cool down and again try to pass it through the circular ring.
Observation:1)Before heating the sphere can easily pass through the ring.2)After heatingthe sphere cannot pass
through the ring.3)On cooling the sphere can easily pass through the ring.
Conclusion: Solid expands on heating and contracts on cooling.
2.Describe the experiment to show that gaseous matter expands on heating and contracts on cooling.
Aim:To show that gaseous matter expands on heating and contracts on cooling.
Apparatus :Bigbottle, ballon, thread, fork, candle.
Diagram:
Procedure :1)Take one big bottle and fill some water in it .2)Attach one ballon on the mouth of the bottle and fix it
with thread.3)Hold bottle with a fork.4)Heat the bottle and observe.5)Now let the bottleget cooled down.
Observation :1)After heating the bottle the balloon tied on the bottle inflates.2)When the bottle is cooledthe
balloon contracts and come s to its original state.
Conclusion: Gases expands on heating and contracts on cooling.
3Describe the experiment to prove that oxygen gas of the air is necessary for combustion.
Aim:To prove that oxygen gas of the air is necessary for combustion
Apparatus:Transparent glass and candle
Diagram:
Procedure:1_Light a candle and keep it erect on a flat surface.2)Cover the candle with a transparent glass and
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Observation: The candle extinguishes after sometime.
Conclusion: Oxygen is necessary for combustion.
4Describe the experiment to prove that air has mass.
Aim:To prove that air has mass.
Apparatus: Two big balloons ,a small stick.
Diagram:
Procedure:1)Take two big balloons of same size as shown in the figure.2)Tie two inflated balloons with a string in
such a way that both the balloon balance perfectly.3)Prick one of the balloon and observe.
Observation: The balance tills towards the inflated balloon.
Conclusion: This proves that air has mass.