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L B= 3-157 SA2/SC6/14-15 DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL Academic Session 2014-2015 Summative Assessment - IT Subject: Science M.M: 90, Class: VI ‘Time: 3 be General Instructions: ~ Total No of pages: 06 i) The question paper comprises of two sections, A and B. You are to attempt both the sections fi) All questions are compulsory. iti) Question numbers 1 10 3 in Section—A are to be answered in one word or one sentence. iv) Question numbers 4 to 6 are to be answered in abou 30 words (Gor Question numbers 7 to 18 are to he answered in about 50 words vi), Question numbers 19 t0 24 are to be answered in about 70 words vii) Question numbers 25 10 33 in seetion-B are multiple choice questions hased on practical skills 10 be ‘attempted separately. You are to choose one most appropriate response out of the four provided to you iil) Question numbers 34 10 36 in section-B are based on practical skills and are 10 be answered in about 20 words each. Section A 1. Define the term ‘grouping’ of materials. 2, Suggest another name for taproot. 3. If you and your friends are given the choice of eating in a plastic plate or a banana leaf platter at a party, which one would you prefer and why? 4, Draw a cireuit diagram consisting ofa bulb, a cell and a key at ‘ON’ position 5. Write any two functions of root 6. State any two Ways to avoid wastage of water. 7. a) Explain why the bulb will not light in the citcuit shown in the figure. b) Why should an electrician use rubber gloves while repairing an electrie switch at your home? ) Plastic or rubber coverings from the ends of the wire be removed before making connections, Explain. 8. a) State any one property of metals. b) Which of the following is a transparent material? Glass, Metals, Water, Wood ¢) Name two objects having smooth surfaces. 9, Draw a well labeled diagram of a leaf. 10. List three conditions needed for a-shadow to form, 1. Draw neat diagrams to represent regular and irregular reflection. 12. Classify the following into physical and chemical changes. a) Melting of wax b) Ripening of fruit ©) Freezing of water 4) Baking of cake ¢) Burning of paper £) Tearing of paper 13. Identify the type of joint that is being used in the action for carrying out the following activities: a) lifting a bucket b) kicking a football ) nodding to say ‘yes’ 4) squeezing a ball with the hand) flying a kite ) swinging a ball with the hand 14, Justify the following statements: a) Fish can move up and down in water with ease ») Snails move easily on a variety of surfaces. ¢) Snakes body curves like a wave. 15, Draw a well labelled diagram of water cycle. 16, a) Why is there always a reservoir behind a dam? b) Why do we find droplets on the underside of a plate that is put on a hot bow! of a soup? ) Compare between flood and drought by giving one point 17. a) Which one would you prefer: compost pits or landfills for small amount of waste? Give reasons for your answer. b) Why do we need to recycle paper when it is bio-degradable? 18. Differentiate between bio-degradable and non bio-degradable wastes. Give one example of each. 19. a) Differentiate between shadow and image by giving three points of differences. b) Give reasons for the following: i) We cannot see a shaclow in the dark. ii) The word “AMBULANCE? is written in reverse order on hospital vans. 2 20. Draw a neat diagram of a typical flower and label the following parts: i) The colourful structures that surround the inner parts of the flower i) The part which later becomes seed. ) This patt receives pollen grains for pollination. iv) The green leaf like structures at the base of the flower. 21. Will the bulb glow or not in each circuit shown below? Give a reason for each diagram a- Fa 8 wooden handle |} | 22. a) To walk through a water logged area you usually shorten the length of your jeans by folding it.Can this change be reversed? Explain. b) You accidentally dropped your favourite clay toy and broke it. This is a change you did not want. Can this change be reversed? Explain. ¢) Why the electric lines are never hung tautly between the poles? 4) Give an example of expansion in solids. * 23. a) What would have happened if the back bone had only one long bone instead of many vertebrae? b) Find the odd one out in each of the following groups by giving reasons: i) blood, bone, kidney, cartilage ii) liver. heart. stomach, vertebrae iii) skull, fingers, backbone, lungs iv) spine, knee, shoulder, fingers 24. a) Silver, aluminium and copper look very different from one another but have'a few similar properties. List ‘two such properties. ») i) Why are the cooking utensils made of copper or aluminium? ii) Why are the handles of cooking utensils made of hard plastic, bakelite or wood? ©) Solids cannot be compressed but the gases can be. Explain this property of matter. Section B 25. In the given cleetric bulb identify the part labeled ‘A*: a) support wires b) glass mount ©) filament «¢) terminals 26, Which of the following is immiscible in water? a) diesel 'b) lemon juice c) honey d)glycerine 27. The following pictures show the moditication of: a) root ‘b) stem d) flower 28. Which of the following is a pair of floating objects? a) leaf, stone b) wood, metal c) rock, husk d) feather, petal ofa flower 29. Observe the picture carefully:

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