The City School

North Nazimabad Junior Boys

1st Class test 2020 (Term 2)

Science Class 6 (paper A)

Name:_______________________ Section: ___________________ Max Marks: 25

( OBJECTIVE)

Q.1 Circle the best answer. [ / 5]

1. Which of the following substance do plants need to carry out photosynthesis?

a) Carbon dioxide b) Oxygen c) Mineral salt d) Water

2. Carbon dioxide enters the leaf through____________________.

a) stem b) roots c) stomata d) root hairs

3. What will happen to a plant left in the dark?

a) It will grow green and healthy. b) It will turn yellow and spindly.

c) It will go to sleep. d) It will get tall.

4. Which gas is given out in the process of photosynthesis?

a) Carbon dioxide b) nitrogen c) oxygen d) Helium

5. What job does the stem of the plant NOT do?

a) Breathes for the plant b) Hold the plant upright

c) Carries water and minerals up to the leaves d) Transport nutrients

6. Which three things do plants need to make food?

a) Water, heat, oxygen

b) Water, carbon dioxide, sunlight
c) Water, sugar, air
d) Water ,Oxygen ,starch
Q2. Fill in the blanks [ / 5]

a) The sugar made by plant changed into ______________ and stored in different
parts of the plant.

b) Many ___________________ are found on the underside of leaves.

c) Roots absorb water and _______________________ from the soil.

d) Vegetables grow well in _________________ soil.

e) The stems of some plants such as _____________________have chlorophyll.

f) Iodine solution turn ___________________________ when starch is added to it.

Q3. Match Column A with Column B and then write the correct answer in Column C. [ / 3]

Column A Column B Column C

1 Humus A A gas is given out in the
process of photosynthesis
2 Mineral salts B Decayed animal and plant
matter.
3 Chlorophyll C Tiny openings underside the
leaves.
4 Photosynthesis D These are the nutrients for
plants.
5 Stoma E A green pigment which can
trap the sunlight.
6 Oxygen F A process of making food in
Plants.

( Subjective )

Q1. Look at the diagram below, and answer the following questions.
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a) Define photosynthesis?

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b) Why do mostly leaves appear green? What is the role of green pigment in the process of
photosynthesis?

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c) What are the raw materials of photosynthesis?

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d) State two functions of root.

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e) What is the role of stomata in photosynthesis?

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Q4. Khalid has an aquarium with guppies. Guppies, like other living things, need oxygen to live. One
way to supply oxygen to the guppies is to fit an air pump in the aquarium. [ /6]

a. Instead of fitting an air-pump. Khalid places some water plants in the aquarium and the
guppies survive. Explain why?

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b. Will the guppies still survive if Khalid places the aquarium in a dark place throughout the day?

Why?

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c. Cacti grow well in sandy soil. Predict what will happen if a cactus plant is grown in loamy soil
instead of sandy soil. Explain your prediction.

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Q5 What characteristics should soil have to suit animals which live in the soil? Why are these
characteristics important? [ / 2]

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