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CLASS-VI
HOLIDAY HOMEWORK WORKSHEET(ANSWER KEY)
SCIENCE
Name-______________________
CASE STUDY-1
A student named Rohan observed different types of plants in his garden:
A climbing plant, with its tendrils wrapped around a trellis.
A sunflower, with its large, bright yellow flower facing the sun.
A cactus, with its spines instead of leaves.
1. What kind of stem does the climbing plant have?
Ans. The climbing plants have weak stem. They cannot stand upright.
2. What is the function of the sunflower's leaves?
Ans. The function of leaves is to prepare food for the plant.
3. Why does the cactus have spines instead of leaves?
Ans. To prevent water loss through transpiration.
4. What type of roots does sunflower plant have?
Ans. Tap root
CASE STUDY-2
A class went on a visit to a local zoo and saw different animals in different environments. A tiger in a jungle
enclosure, A polar bear in a snowy enclosure, and A fish in an aquarium.
1. What are some physical adaptations of the tiger?
Ans. 1. Striped coat for camouflage 2. Strong legs to run 3. Sharp teeth and claws for hunting
2. What adaptations do the polar bear have to survive in the cold environment?
Ans. 1. Thick and white fur which help in keeping their body warm and in camouflaging also.
2. Large paws help in swimming and walking on ice.
3. What are some adaptations of the fish to live in water?
Ans. 1. Streamlined body 2. Gills to breathe in water 3. Scales on body
4. How do these animals differ in their habitat?
Ans. These animals differ in their habitats due to different body features and adaptations.
CASE STUDY-3
Pulkit, a student of class VI, due to his misbehaviour in the class, was instructed by his principal to sit in the
science laboratory during his lunch break. While eating his potato chips, he dropped a bottle of some chemical
solution in his lunch box. The colour of his potato chips changed to blue-black.
(a) Identify the chemical solution.
Ans. Iodine solution
(b) Identify the nutrient present in potato chips responsible for the colour change.
Ans. Carbohydrates
(c) Give two examples of food items containing this nutrient (other than potato chips).
Ans. Rice and Chapati
ASSERTION-REASON QUESTIONS
The question below consists of an assertion and a Reason. Use the following key to choose the appropriate
answer.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
1. Assertion (A): Deserts are considered as the best habitat for tigers.
Reason (R): The place where plants and animals live is called their habitat. Ans. d
2. Assertion (A): Fishes have aquatic habitats.
Reason (R): The streamlined body of fish makes it easier for them to swim in the water. Ans. a
3. Assertion (A): Monocot plants have fibrous root system.
Reason (R): Seeds of monocot plants have single cotyledon in them. Ans. b
4. Assertion (A): Camels of hot desert and cold desert have different kinds of adaptations.
Reason (R): Different adaptations in plants and animals of different regions enable them to survive in that
particular region. Ans. a
5. Assertion (A): In night blindness, there is poor vision or complete loss of vision in the dark.
Reason (R): It is due to the deficiency of vitamin B1. Ans. c
6. Assertion (A): Roughage and water are rich in essential nutrients.
Reason (R): A balanced diet must contain roughage and water. Ans. d
7. Assertion (A): A marathon runner drinks glucose water during and after a race.
Reason (R): Glucose is an instant energy-providing carbohydrate. Ans. a
8. Assertion (A): Jowar, bajra, and ragi are highly nutritious grains called millets.
Reason (R): Millets are body-building foods that help in the growth and repair of our body. Ans. c
Write one word or two words for each of the following:
(a) Energy-giving foods - Carbohydrates
(b) Protective foods - Vitamins and minerals
(c) Deficiency /Disorder from iron - Anaemia
(d) Body-building foods- Proteins
(e) Deficiency disease of protein - Kwashiorkor
(f) Deficiency disease caused due to lack of vitamin D- Rickets
(g) Deficiency disease caused due to lack of vitamin B1 – Beri beri
(h) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight. Vitamin A
(i) A mineral that is required for keeping our teeth and bones healthy.- Calcium
(j)Chemical substance used to detect the presence of protein in a given sample- Copper sulphate and Sodium
hydroxide
(k)Chemical substance used to detect the presence of sugar/glucose in a given sample.-Benedict's solution
(l) Condition that arises due to excessive eating of fat rich foods.- Obesity
(m)Entire distance travelled by a food item from the producer to the consumer.- Food miles
(n) A government agency that regulates food quality in India. FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)
(o)Addition of more nutrients to the food item during processing. Food fortification
