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Revision Question Bank 2 (2021-22)

Std: VI Answer Scheme Subject: Science

Portion:
 Ch. 6: Changes Around Us
 Ch. 9: Living Organisms and Their surroundings [B] Habitat and Adaptation
 Ch. 12: Electricity and Circuits
 Ch. 13: Magnetism
 Ch. 14: Air around Us
Section A

1. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT about physical changes? 1

(a) A new substance is formed.
(b) Change in the state of matter of a substance.
(c) Change in the size of a substance.
(d) No change in the chemical properties of a substance.
ans: (a) A new substance is formed.
Ch 6: Changes Around Us, Pg- 64

2. Which of the following statement/s is/are TRUE? 1

Statement I: The atmosphere is thicker at sea level and becomes thinner as we
climb higher.
Statement II: In coastal areas, the air has a lesser percentage of moisture in it.
(a) Statement I is true.
(b) Statement II is true.
(c) Both statement I and statement II are true.
(d) Neither statement I nor statement II are true.
ans: (a) Statement I is true.
Ch 14: Air Around Us, Pg-191

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 3. A shepherd named Magnes living in Greece used to take his herd of sheep
and goats on a mountain for grazing. He always carried a stick to control his
herd. The stick had a small piece of iron attached to one end. One day, he had
to pull hard to free his stick from a rock on the mountain side. The rock was a
natural magnet and the stick got attracted to it. One of the important
properties of a magnet is that a freely suspended magnet always rests in the
same direction.
One end of the magnetic needle in a magnetic compass is coloured red. This 1
end of the needle always points:
(a) towards south
(b) towards north
(c) towards east
(d) towards west
ans: (b) towards north

4. A shepherd named Magnes living in Greece used to take his herd of sheep
and goats on a mountain for grazing. He always carried a stick to control his
herd. The stick had a small piece of iron attached to one end. One day, he had
to pull hard to free his stick from a rock on the mountain side. The rock was a
natural magnet and the stick got attracted to it. One of the important
properties of a magnet is that a freely suspended magnet always rests in the
same direction.
What is a natural magnet known as? 1
(a) Toroid
(b) Lodestone
(c) Haematite
(d) Solenoid
ans: (b) Lodestone

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 5. A shepherd named Magnes living in Greece used to take his herd of sheep
and goats on a mountain for grazing. He always carried a stick to control his
herd. The stick had a small piece of iron attached to one end. One day, he had
to pull hard to free his stick from a rock on the mountain side. The rock was a
natural magnet and the stick got attracted to it. One of the important
properties of a magnet is that a freely suspended magnet always rests in the
same direction.
A freely suspended magnet always rests in the :
(a) east-west direction
(b) north-south direction
(c) west-north direction
(d) north-east direction
ans: (b) north-south direction
Ch 13: Magnetism, Pg-182, 178 and 181

Section B
6. (a) For question number (i) and (ii), two statements are given – one 1
labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the
correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as
given below:
(I) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the
assertion A.
(II) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of
the assertion A.
(III) A is true but R is false.
(IV) A is false but R is true.

(i) Assertion: Connecting wire is used to connect all components

of an electric circuit.
Reason: Connecting wire is made of an electric conductor.
ans: (I). Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the
assertion A.

Ch 12: Electricity and Circuits, Pg-170

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 (ii) Assertion: Thick layer of fat is one of adaptations of yaks.
Reason: A thick layer of fat beneath their skin helps in
insulation against cold.
ans: (I). Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the
assertion A.

Ch 9: Living Organisms And Their Surroundings- B, Pg- 130

(b) (i) Name the process in which an iron rod turns reddish-brown 1
when it is exposed to moist air for some time.
ans: Rusting of iron/Rusting
Ch 6: Changes Around Us, Pg- 65

(ii) Name the filament used in a bulb to give out light. 1

ans: Tungsten
Ch 12: Electricity and Circuits, Pg-165

(iii) Where is the maximum strength of a magnet located?

ans: The maximum strength of a magnet is located at its ends. 1
Ch 9: Living Organisms And Their Surroundings- B, Pg- 129

7. Draw a neat labelled diagram to show a closed electric circuit. 2

ans:

Allot 1 mark to draw the components in proper order and 1 mark to

show the arrows.
Ch 12: Electricity and Circuits, Pg-169

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 8. State any three characteristics of a desert plant. 3
ans:  The leaves in these plants are modified into long slender
spines to prevent loss of water.
 Leaves are covered with dense hair for protection.
 The stem is also covered with a thick waxy layer which helps
to retain water.
 Desert plants have an extensive root system
 They have drought-resistant seeds to overcome dry periods
(accept any three)
Ch 9: Living Organisms And Their Surroundings- B, Pg- 128

9. Answer the following questions: 5

(a) Define atmosphere.
ans: The envelope of air surrounding the earth is called atmosphere.

(b) How do plants and animals help each other in the exchange of gases
in the atmosphere?
ans:  Plants take in carbon dioxide to prepare food and release
oxygen during daytime. 1 mark
 This oxygen is taken in by animals and carbon dioxide is
released. 1 mark
 Thus, plants and animals help each other in the exchange of
gases in the atmosphere.

(c) Which gas is most abundant in the atmosphere and important for
growth of plants and animals?
ans: Nitrogen gas is most abundant and important for growth of
plants and animals.

(d) Name the gas used for extinguishing fires.

ans: Carbon dioxide
Ch 14: Air Around Us, Pg-191, 194 and 192
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