Friday 12 January 2018

CLASS 6- SCIENCE QUESTION BANK

                               CHAPTER- MOTION AND MEASUREMENT
·         Very short answers:                                                                                  ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.Quantities that can be measured are __________.
2.What is the S.I unit of length.
3. Define motion.
4.What is periodic motion?
5. Give one example of oscillatory motion.
·         SHORT ANSWERS :                                                                                  ( 3 mark each )
1.    Explain periodic motion with example.
2.    What is random motion? Explain with example.
3.    Differentiate between oscillatory and vibratory motion.
4.    Why do we need standard units for measurement?
·         Long answers :                                                                                           ( 4 marks each )
1.    Explain the various types of motion with examples.
2.    How can we measure the length of curved line with ruler?
3.    What are the precautions to be taken while measurement through scale.
·         Hots questions:                                                                                          ( 2 marks each )
1.    Is it possible for a body to be at rest and motion at the same time?
2.    Why do we need multiples and sub multiples for measurement?
                                                 
                               CHAPTER- FUN WITH MAGNETS
·         Very Short answers :                                                                                ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    What is a magnetic substance?
2.    Name an artificial magnet.
3.    Define demagnetization.
4.    Draw a u shaped magnet.
5.    How many poles does a magnet have?
·         Short answers :                                                                                          ( 3 mark each )
1.    Explain single touch method of making a magnet.
2.    How can magnets loose their properties?
3.    Draw diagram of a magnetic keeper.
4.    What are the properties of a magnet?
·         Long answer questions :                                                                         ( 4 marks each )
1.    What is a compass needle? Where is it used? Also draw a diagram.
2.    Give a step by step method which you will adopt to test if a piece of magnetic material is a magnet?
3.    a) differentiate between magnetic and non- magnetic substance words.
b) what precautions to be taken while handling a magnet?
·         Hots questions:                                                                                          ( 2 marks each )
1.    why are bar magnets kept in pairs with their unlike poles on the same side.
2.    Why does a magnet always point in north south direction?
3.    What is the difference between iron and aluminium.
                        
                              CHAPTER- AIR AROUND US
·         Very short answers:                                                                                  ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    What is atmosphere?
2.    What is the percentage of nitrogen in air?
3.    What is the ratio of oxygen : nitrogen in the air.
4.    Which gas supports burning?
5.    _______ is responsible for global warming.
·         Short answers :                                                                                          ( 3 mark each )
1.    How does oxygen become available to animals and plants living in water?
2.    How does air supports life?
3.    How is oxygen replaced in the atmosphere replaced?
4.    Define the terms :
1.    Photosynthesis             2. Respiration           3. Ozone
·         Long answer questions:                                                                          ( 4 marks each )
1.    a)Differentiate between burning and respiration.
b) How is ozone helpful to us?
      2.   Describe how would you prove that air is dissolved in water?
      3.   Why does the amount of oxygen remains the same inspite of its large consumption in
            combustion and respiration?
      4. Name the various gases present in air. Mention their percentage and uses.
·         Hots questions : ( 2 marks each )
1.    all living bodies need air. Why?
2.    Why is carbon dioxide a useful gas?
3.    What will happen if there is no atmosphere?   
                                        CHAPTER- GETTING TO KNOW PLANTS
·         Very short answer :                                                                                   ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    What are shrubs?
2.    Give an example or climbers.
3.    What are internodes?
4.    Define axillary buds.
5.    Where is terminal bud present in the plant?
·         Short answers:                                                                                           ( 3 mark each )
1.    Give various modifications o9f stem.
2.    Mention all the functions of roots.
3.    Draw labeled diagrams to show taproot and fibrous root.
4.    What is the function of sepals, petals, stamens and carpel in a flower.
·         Long answer questions :                                                                         ( 4 marks each )
1.    Draw a labeled diagram of parts of flower and explain its parts.
2.    What are the various functions and uses of flowers?
3.    a) What do you mean by vegetative propagation?
b) Give four modifications of leaves.
·         Hots questions :                                                                                         ( 2 marks each )
1.    How are climbers different from creepers?
2.    Why are potato, onion and ginger not considered roots?
3.    How is modification in plant parts useful?
                                            CHAPTER- LIGHT
·         Very short answers :                                                                                 ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    What is the ray of light?
2.    What is rectilinear propagation of light?
3.    Draw a parallel beam of light.
4.    Name two luminious objects.
5.    Why is moon called non- iuminious.
·         Short answers :                                                                                          ( 3 mark each )
1.    Differentiate among transparent, translucent and opaque objects with examples.
2.    Draw convergent and parallel beam of light and state out the difference between them.
3.    Mention the characterstics of shadow.
4.    How can we see solar eclipse with the help of pinhole camera.
·         Long answer questions :                                                                         ( 4 marks each )
1.    Explain the formation of image from pinhole camera.
2.    Differentiate between regular and diffused reflection with the help of diagrams.
3.    a) Give three points of differences between image qand a shadow.
b) Why is non reflection obtained from the surface of a book.
       4.     Describe a simple experiment to show that light travels in a straight line.
·         Hots questions :                                                                                         ( 2 marks each )
1.    Why are shadows always black?
2.    Will shadow of an object be formed if there is no source of light? Why?
3.    What is the main condition for diffused reflection?
                                          CHAPTER- BODY MOVEMENTS
·         Very short answers :                                                                                 ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    Define locomotion.
2.    Name the joints present in knee.
3.    Mention a function of human skull.
4.    Name the longest bone in the human body,
5.    Name the two types of skeletal system.
·         Short answers :                                                                                          ( 3 mark each )
1.    Define pivot joint and gliding joint with examples.
2.    Draw the diagrams of bones of human arms and legs.
3.    What do you mean by skeleton system? What are its functions?
4.    Mention the adaptations in birds and fishes that enable them in movement.
·         Long answer questions :                                                                         ( 4 marks each )
1.    Explain the various types of joints with examples.
2.    a) Explain locomotion in snail.
b) Differentiate between ligaments and tendons.
     3. Give reason :
           a) Birds are suited for aerial mode of life.
           b) Ribcage plays an important role in our body.
·         Hots questions :                                                                                         ( 2 marks each )
1.    Why some organs are protected by ribcage while some are not.
2.    What is the difference between locomotion and movement.
3.    Why do fishes have a streamlined shape?
                             CHAPTER- ELECTRICITY AND CIRCUITS
·         Very short answer :                                                                                               ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    When do we call a circuit as electric circuit.
2.    Define conductor.
3.    Name a non metal that conducts electricity.
4.    What is the function of a switch in a circuit.
5.    Give two examples of insulators.
·         Short answer questions :                                                                        ( 3 mark each )
1.    Draw a well labeled diagram of inside of a torch and explain its parts.
2.    What are the differences between an open electric circuit and a closed electric circuit.
3.    Explain in brief the working of an electric switch.
4.    Give the construction and working of a simple dry cell.
·         Long answers :                                                                               ( 4 marks each )
1.    Draw a well labeled diagram of open and closed electric circuit and state the differences between them.
2.    Give reason:
a)    Why are conducting wires made up of copper?
b)    We should not operate electric appliances with wet hands.
c)    Current only flows in a closed circuit.
d)    We should not put our hand in the socket hole in an electric circuit.
3.    Explain the working of an electric torch.
4.    How can we construct and electric tester circuit? What is the function of an electric tester circuit?
·         Hots questions :                                                                             ( 2 marks each )
1.    What makes human body a conductor of electricity?
2.    How is a battery different from a cell?
3.    When do we say that a bulb is fused?


                                CHAPTER- MOTION AND MEASUREMENT
·         Very short answers:                                                                                  ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.Quantities that can be measured are __________.
2.What is the S.I unit of length.
3. Define motion.
4.What is periodic motion?
5. Give one example of oscillatory motion.
·         SHORT ANSWERS :                                                                                  ( 3 mark each )
1.    Explain periodic motion with example.
2.    What is random motion? Explain with example.
3.    Differentiate between oscillatory and vibratory motion.
4.    Why do we need standard units for measurement?
·         Long answers :                                                                                           ( 4 marks each )
1.    Explain the various types of motion with examples.
2.    How can we measure the length of curved line with ruler?
3.    What are the precautions to be taken while measurement through scale.
·         Hots questions:                                                                                          ( 2 marks each )
1.    Is it possible for a body to be at rest and motion at the same time?
2.    Why do we need multiples and sub multiples for measurement?
                                                 
                               CHAPTER- FUN WITH MAGNETS
·         Very Short answers :                                                                                ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    What is a magnetic substance?
2.    Name an artificial magnet.
3.    Define demagnetization.
4.    Draw a u shaped magnet.
5.    How many poles does a magnet have?
·         Short answers :                                                                                          ( 3 mark each )
1.    Explain single touch method of making a magnet.
2.    How can magnets loose their properties?
3.    Draw diagram of a magnetic keeper.
4.    What are the properties of a magnet?
·         Long answer questions :                                                                         ( 4 marks each )
1.    What is a compass needle? Where is it used? Also draw a diagram.
2.    Give a step by step method which you will adopt to test if a piece of magnetic material is a magnet?
3.    a) differentiate between magnetic and non- magnetic substance words.
b) what precautions to be taken while handling a magnet?
·         Hots questions:                                                                                          ( 2 marks each )
1.    why are bar magnets kept in pairs with their unlike poles on the same side.
2.    Why does a magnet always point in north south direction?
3.    What is the difference between iron and aluminium.
                        
                              CHAPTER- AIR AROUND US
·         Very short answers:                                                                                  ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    What is atmosphere?
2.    What is the percentage of nitrogen in air?
3.    What is the ratio of oxygen : nitrogen in the air.
4.    Which gas supports burning?
5.    _______ is responsible for global warming.
·         Short answers :                                                                                          ( 3 mark each )
1.    How does oxygen become available to animals and plants living in water?
2.    How does air supports life?
3.    How is oxygen replaced in the atmosphere replaced?
4.    Define the terms :
1.    Photosynthesis             2. Respiration           3. Ozone
·         Long answer questions:                                                                          ( 4 marks each )
1.    a)Differentiate between burning and respiration.
b) How is ozone helpful to us?
      2.   Describe how would you prove that air is dissolved in water?
      3.   Why does the amount of oxygen remains the same inspite of its large consumption in
            combustion and respiration?
      4. Name the various gases present in air. Mention their percentage and uses.
·         Hots questions : ( 2 marks each )
1.    all living bodies need air. Why?
2.    Why is carbon dioxide a useful gas?
3.    What will happen if there is no atmosphere?   
                                        CHAPTER- GETTING TO KNOW PLANTS
·         Very short answer :                                                                                   ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    What are shrubs?
2.    Give an example or climbers.
3.    What are internodes?
4.    Define axillary buds.
5.    Where is terminal bud present in the plant?
·         Short answers:                                                                                           ( 3 mark each )
1.    Give various modifications o9f stem.
2.    Mention all the functions of roots.
3.    Draw labeled diagrams to show taproot and fibrous root.
4.    What is the function of sepals, petals, stamens and carpel in a flower.
·         Long answer questions :                                                                         ( 4 marks each )
1.    Draw a labeled diagram of parts of flower and explain its parts.
2.    What are the various functions and uses of flowers?
3.    a) What do you mean by vegetative propagation?
b) Give four modifications of leaves.
·         Hots questions :                                                                                         ( 2 marks each )
1.    How are climbers different from creepers?
2.    Why are potato, onion and ginger not considered roots?
3.    How is modification in plant parts useful?
                                            CHAPTER- LIGHT
·         Very short answers :                                                                                 ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    What is the ray of light?
2.    What is rectilinear propagation of light?
3.    Draw a parallel beam of light.
4.    Name two luminious objects.
5.    Why is moon called non- iuminious.
·         Short answers :                                                                                          ( 3 mark each )
1.    Differentiate among transparent, translucent and opaque objects with examples.
2.    Draw convergent and parallel beam of light and state out the difference between them.
3.    Mention the characterstics of shadow.
4.    How can we see solar eclipse with the help of pinhole camera.
·         Long answer questions :                                                                         ( 4 marks each )
1.    Explain the formation of image from pinhole camera.
2.    Differentiate between regular and diffused reflection with the help of diagrams.
3.    a) Give three points of differences between image qand a shadow.
b) Why is non reflection obtained from the surface of a book.
       4.     Describe a simple experiment to show that light travels in a straight line.
·         Hots questions :                                                                                         ( 2 marks each )
1.    Why are shadows always black?
2.    Will shadow of an object be formed if there is no source of light? Why?
3.    What is the main condition for diffused reflection?
                                          CHAPTER- BODY MOVEMENTS
·         Very short answers :                                                                                 ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    Define locomotion.
2.    Name the joints present in knee.
3.    Mention a function of human skull.
4.    Name the longest bone in the human body,
5.    Name the two types of skeletal system.
·         Short answers :                                                                                          ( 3 mark each )
1.    Define pivot joint and gliding joint with examples.
2.    Draw the diagrams of bones of human arms and legs.
3.    What do you mean by skeleton system? What are its functions?
4.    Mention the adaptations in birds and fishes that enable them in movement.
·         Long answer questions :                                                                         ( 4 marks each )
1.    Explain the various types of joints with examples.
2.    a) Explain locomotion in snail.
b) Differentiate between ligaments and tendons.
     3. Give reason :
           a) Birds are suited for aerial mode of life.
           b) Ribcage plays an important role in our body.
·         Hots questions :                                                                                         ( 2 marks each )
1.    Why some organs are protected by ribcage while some are not.
2.    What is the difference between locomotion and movement.
3.    Why do fishes have a streamlined shape?
                             CHAPTER- ELECTRICITY AND CIRCUITS
·         Very short answer :                                                                                               ( 1 Mark each )                              
1.    When do we call a circuit as electric circuit.
2.    Define conductor.
3.    Name a non metal that conducts electricity.
4.    What is the function of a switch in a circuit.
5.    Give two examples of insulators.
·         Short answer questions :                                                                        ( 3 mark each )
1.    Draw a well labeled diagram of inside of a torch and explain its parts.
2.    What are the differences between an open electric circuit and a closed electric circuit.
3.    Explain in brief the working of an electric switch.
4.    Give the construction and working of a simple dry cell.
·         Long answers :                                                                               ( 4 marks each )
1.    Draw a well labeled diagram of open and closed electric circuit and state the differences between them.
2.    Give reason:
a)    Why are conducting wires made up of copper?
b)    We should not operate electric appliances with wet hands.
c)    Current only flows in a closed circuit.
d)    We should not put our hand in the socket hole in an electric circuit.
3.    Explain the working of an electric torch.
4.    How can we construct and electric tester circuit? What is the function of an electric tester circuit?
·         Hots questions :                                                                             ( 2 marks each )
1.    What makes human body a conductor of electricity?
2.    How is a battery different from a cell?
3.    When do we say that a bulb is fused?