Living Creatures Exploring their Characteristics Class 6 Short Question Answer

Living Creatures Exploring their Characteristics Class 6 Short Question Answer

Living Creatures Exploring their Characteristics Class 6 Short Question Answer

Question 1.

Using the following words, write the habitat of each animal given in figure [(a) to (d)].

Grassland, Mountain, Desert, Pond, River

Answer:

(a) Grassland

(b) Pond

(c) Mountain

(d) Desert

Question 2.

Why do desert snakes burrow deep into the sand during the day?

Answer:

As the deeper layers of sand are cooler, they burrow deep into the sand to stay away from heat of the desert during day time.

Question 3.

Write the adaptation in aquatic plants due to which

(a) submerged leaves can bend in the flowing water.

(b) leaves can float on the surface of water.

Answer:

(a) Leaves are narrow and ribbon like.

(b) Stems/stalks of leaves are long, hollow and light.

Question 4.

Discuss reproduction in animals.

Answer:

1. The process of production of similar organism by pre-existing organism is called reproduction. Animals reproduce their own kind.
2. The mode of reproduction may be different in different animals. Some animals produce their young ones through eggs. Some animals give birth to the young ones.

Question 5.

Write down the factors which are essential for seed germination.

Answer:

(a) Water : Water enables the seed to carry out the processes necessary for their growth.

(b) Air and soil : Seeds need air for germination. Spaces between the soil particles allow roots to grow easily.

(c) Light/Dark conditions : Presence of light is not essential for their germination. In general, most seeds do not require light for germination. But after germination, sunlight is required for further growth of the seedling.