Grade 6 : Science (Curiosity) - 2. Diversity in the Living World (Set 2) | Concept of Maths

Question 1

A researcher finds a plant that has a weak, thin stem and spreads horizontally across the ground rather than climbing. Which category does this plant belong to?

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C) Creeper

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A) Shrub

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B) Climber

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D) Herb

Question 2

In a desert habitat, many plants have leaves modified into spines. What is the primary functional advantage of this adaptation?

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B) To reduce water loss through transpiration

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A) To increase the rate of photosynthesis

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C) To absorb moisture directly from the air

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D) To help the plant stand upright

Question 3

Identify the organism that does NOT belong to the group of invertebrates.

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D) Snake

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A) Earthworm

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B) Butterfly

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C) Snail

Question 4

If a specific area has a high level of "Biodiversity", it means:

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A) There is a wide variety of different species living together.

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B) There is a large population of only one single species.

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C) The area consists only of abiotic components like rocks and water.

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D) All plants in that area are of the same height.

Question 5

A student observes a plant with a hard, woody stem that branches out near the base. The plant is medium-sized and not as tall as a mango tree. This plant is most likely a:

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C) Shrub

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A) Herb

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B) Tree

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D) Grass

Question 6

Which of the following is a biotic component of a pond ecosystem?

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B) Microscopic Algae

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A) Dissolved Oxygen

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C) Sunlight

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D) Temperature of water

Question 7

Frogs are often found near ponds but can also move on land. They have webbed feet and moist skin. How do adult frogs primarily breathe while they are submerged under water?

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D) Through their moist Skin

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A) Through Gills

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B) Using Lungs

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C) Through Spiracles

Question 8

Consider the mathematical representation of a sample area. If $S$ represents the number of species and $N$ represents the total number of individual organisms, which ratio generally indicates higher diversity if $N$ remains constant?

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A) Higher $\frac{S}{N}$

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B) Lower $\frac{S}{N}$

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C) $S = 0$

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D) $N = 0$

Question 9

Which of these is an adaptation of animals living in extremely cold mountain regions like the Himalayas?

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C) Thick fur and a layer of fat (blubber) under the skin

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A) Thin skin to radiate heat

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B) Large ears to hear predators

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D) Long legs for running in sand

Question 10

Why do submerged aquatic plants often have narrow, ribbon-like leaves?

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B) To withstand the flow of water without getting torn

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A) To catch more sunlight

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C) To store food for the winter

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D) To prevent fish from eating them