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Samacheer Class 6 Science - Living World of Animals

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I. Choose the correct answer: 10II. Multiple Choice Questions Complete the following with appropriate word(s). 1III. True or False, If False gives the correct answer. 1IV. Complete the following 1V. Very Short Answer Questions: 5VI. Short Answer Type Questions: 3VII. Answer in detail: 1I. Choose the best option: 3II. True or false. If it is wrong correct it and write. 1IV. Give Short Answers: 1V. Detailed answer: 1
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1I. Choose the correct answer:10 questions
Q.1The study of living things or organisms is calledv
  1. A. Psychology
  2. B. Biology
  3. C. Zoology
  4. D. Botany
Solution

b. Biology

Answer:

b. Biology

Q.2Which of the following are characteristics of living beings? (i) Respiration (ii) Reproduction (iii) Adaptation (iv) Excretion Choose the correct sequencev
  1. A. (i), (ii), and (iv) only
  2. B. (i), (ii) only
  3. C. (ii) and (iv)only
  4. D. (i), (iv), (ii) and (iii)
Solution

(d) (I), (iv), (il) and (iii)
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals

Answer:

(d) (I), (iv), (il) and (iii)
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals

Q.3Lizards breathe through theirv
  1. A. Skin
  2. B. Gills
  3. C. Lungs
  4. D. Trachea
Solution

c. Lungs

Answer:

c. Lungs

Q.4All animals need _______v
  1. A. Food and water only
  2. B. Water only
  3. C. Air, food and water
  4. D. Food only
Solution

(c) Air, food and water

Answer:

(c) Air, food and water

Q.5Which animal has the special organs of breathing called gillsv
  1. A. Earthworm
  2. B. fox
  3. C. Fish
  4. D. frog
Solution

c. Fish

Answer:

c. Fish

Q.6Choose the set that represents only biotic components of a habitat.v
  1. A. Tiger, Deer, Grass, Soil
  2. B. Rocks, Soil, Plants, Air
  3. C. Sand, Turtle, Crab, Rocks
  4. D. Aquatic plant, Fish, Frog, Insects
Solution

(d) Aquatic plant, Fish, Frog, Insects

Answer:

(d) Aquatic plant, Fish, Frog, Insects

Q.7Which of the following cannot be called as a habitat?v
  1. A. A desert with camels
  2. B. A pond with fish and snails
  3. C. Cultivated land with grazing cattle
  4. D. A jungle with wild animals
Solution

c. Cultivated land with grazing cattle
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals

Answer:

c. Cultivated land with grazing cattle
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals

Q.8Birds fly in the air with the help of _______v
  1. A. heavy and strong Bones
  2. B. Soft and thick Bones
  3. C. Hollow and light Bones
  4. D. Flat and thick Bones
Solution

(c) Hollow and light Bones

Answer:

(c) Hollow and light Bones

Q.9Paramecium moves from one place to other with the help ofv
  1. A. Pseudopodia
  2. B. flagella
  3. C. Foot
  4. D. cilia
Solution

d. Cilia

Answer:

d. Cilia

Q.10Kangaroo rat lives In _______v
  1. A. Aquatic habitat
  2. B. Desert habitat
  3. C. Grass land habitat
  4. D. Mountain habitat
Solution

(b) Desert habitat

Answer:

(b) Desert habitat

2II. Multiple Choice Questions Complete the following with appropriate word(s).1 questions
Q.G1Aquatic, deserts, mountains are called ………. Based on the number of cells present animals are classified into ………. and ……….. Tail of a bird acts as a rudder which helps to ……….. Amoeba moves with the help of …………v
Solution

Habitat
Unicellular, multicellular
control the direction of the movement
Pseudopodium.

Answer:

Habitat
Unicellular, multicellular
control the direction of the movement
Pseudopodium.

3III. True or False, If False gives the correct answer.1 questions
Q.G2A habitat is a living or dwelling place of an organism. The geographical features and environmental conditions on earth remain the same from one place to another. Amoeba is a unicellular organism and moves with pseudopodia. Birds can see only one object at a time. Paramecium is a multicellular organism.v
Solution

True
False – The geographical features and environmental conditions on earth do not remain the same from one place to another.
True
True
False – Paramecium is a unicellular organism.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals

Answer:

True
False – The geographical features and environmental conditions on earth do not remain the same from one place to another.
True
True
False – Paramecium is a unicellular organism.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals

4IV. Complete the following1 questions
Q.G3Tropical rain forests, grasslands, and deserts are known as ……….. Some living things are made of a single cell, they are called a……….. organism The breathing organ of a fish is known as ……….. The lizard ……….. on the ground with its claw on its feet. Camel stores ………… in its hump.v
Solution

habitat
unicellular
gills
walk and run
fat

Answer:

habitat
unicellular
gills
walk and run
fat

5V. Very Short Answer Questions:5 questions
Q.1How do the birds catch their prey?v
Solution

The prey-catching process depends on their types.
The aquatic birds with the help of their beaks get their prey sliding upside down into the water.
The birds of paddy fields get small insects with the help of sharp claws of their limbs.

Answer:

The prey-catching process depends on their types.
The aquatic birds with the help of their beaks get their prey sliding upside down into the water.
The birds of paddy fields get small insects with the help of sharp claws of their limbs.

Q.2Where can we see camels in India?v
Solution

We can see camels in the state of Rajasthan:
The dwelling places of camels
Jodhpur
Pushkar
Pikanur
Jaisalmer.

Answer:

We can see camels in the state of Rajasthan:
The dwelling places of camels
Jodhpur
Pushkar
Pikanur
Jaisalmer.

Q.3Name the locomotory organs of an Amoeba.v
Solution

Amoeba with the help of a finger-like projection called pseudopodia moves from place to place.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals

Answer:

Amoeba with the help of a finger-like projection called pseudopodia moves from place to place.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals

Q.4What are the body parts of the snake?v
Solution

Snake’s body is divided into-
Head
body
tail
Organs on the head-Two eyes, Two nostrils mouth.

Answer:

Snake’s body is divided into-
Head
body
tail
Organs on the head-Two eyes, Two nostrils mouth.

Q.5Which structure helps the bird to change its direction while flying in the air?v
Solution

The tail helps the bird to change its direction while flying in air.

Answer:

The tail helps the bird to change its direction while flying in air.

6VI. Short Answer Type Questions:3 questions
Q.1Differentiate between unicellular and multicellular organisms.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals 1

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals 1

Q.2Write the adaptive features of polar bears and penguins.v
Solution

Polar bear:
They have short limbs.
They have limited body surface to reduce the body temperature
They have thick skin.
A polar bear has thick skin for protection against the cold climate.
They have thick fat deposition under the skin.
They eat food rich in fat.
Penguin:
They have a boat-shaped body
Their feathers absorb sunlight
They have thick skin.
They have thick fat deposition under the skin.
They have short wings to fly above the water and paddle for swimming.

Answer:

Polar bear:
They have short limbs.
They have limited body surface to reduce the body temperature
They have thick skin.
A polar bear has thick skin for protection against the cold climate.
They have thick fat deposition under the skin.
They eat food rich in fat.
Penguin:
They have a boat-shaped body
Their feathers absorb sunlight
They have thick skin.
They have thick fat deposition under the skin.
They have short wings to fly above the water and paddle for swimming.

Q.3Mention the feature that helps a bird to fly in the air?v
Solution

The streamlined body shape.
Their forelimbs are modified into wings.
They have hollow and light bones for easy flying.
The body of the birds is covered with feathers.
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Answer:

The streamlined body shape.
Their forelimbs are modified into wings.
They have hollow and light bones for easy flying.
The body of the birds is covered with feathers.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals

7VII. Answer in detail:1 questions
Q.1Describe the various features which help Camel dwell well in the desert.v
Solution

The long leg of the camel helps to keep its body away from the desert.
Camel will drink a large amount of water and store it in the body.
Camel produces only a small quantity of urine.
The stored fat in the hump can break down for nourishment
A camel has large and flat padded feet which help in walking easily on soft sand.
The long eyelashes and hairs protect its eyes and ears from flowing dust.
It can keep its nostrils closed to avoid dust.

Answer:

The long leg of the camel helps to keep its body away from the desert.
Camel will drink a large amount of water and store it in the body.
Camel produces only a small quantity of urine.
The stored fat in the hump can break down for nourishment
A camel has large and flat padded feet which help in walking easily on soft sand.
The long eyelashes and hairs protect its eyes and ears from flowing dust.
It can keep its nostrils closed to avoid dust.

8I. Choose the best option:3 questions
Q.1Which one of the following is a unicellular organismv
  1. A. Fish
  2. B. frog
  3. C. Euglena
  4. D. Lizard
Solution

(c) Euglena

Answer:

(c) Euglena

Q.2Polar bear and Penguins dwell in _______v
  1. A. Cold region
  2. B. Hot region
  3. C. Cold and Hot region
  4. D. Forest region
Solution

(a) Cold region
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals

Answer:

(a) Cold region
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 5 Living World of Animals

Q.4Euglena moves with the help ofv
  1. A. Flagellum
  2. B. Cilia
  3. C. Pseudopods
  4. D. Legs
Solution

(a) flagellum

Answer:

(a) flagellum

9II. True or false. If it is wrong correct it and write.1 questions
Q.G4Unicellular organisms grow by mitotic division. The streamlined body of fish helps in swimming. The tail of the bird helps it to control the direction of the movement and balance. The hind limbs of birds are modified into wings The tail of birds help in controlling the direction of the movementv
Solution

False – In unicellular organisms, the size of the cell increases as it grows
True
True
False – The forelimbs of birds are modified as wings.
True

Answer:

False – In unicellular organisms, the size of the cell increases as it grows
True
True
False – The forelimbs of birds are modified as wings.
True

10IV. Give Short Answers:1 questions
Q.1Give some examples of a unicellular and multicellular organisms.v
Solution

Unicellular: Amoeba, Paramecium, Euglena
Multicellular: Fish, Frog, Lizard, Birds, Man

Answer:

Unicellular: Amoeba, Paramecium, Euglena
Multicellular: Fish, Frog, Lizard, Birds, Man

11V. Detailed answer:1 questions
Q.2Describe various adaptive features of fishes.v
Solution

The head, trunk, and tail of a fish merge to form a streamlined shape.
It helps the fish to move through the water easily.
Gill is a special respiratory organ. It is adapted to breathe in water.
Most of the fishes have slippery scales. It protects the body.
It has fins for swimming.
It has a strong tail. It acts as a rudder to change direction and keeps its body balance in the water.
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Answer:

The head, trunk, and tail of a fish merge to form a streamlined shape.
It helps the fish to move through the water easily.
Gill is a special respiratory organ. It is adapted to breathe in water.
Most of the fishes have slippery scales. It protects the body.
It has fins for swimming.
It has a strong tail. It acts as a rudder to change direction and keeps its body balance in the water.
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