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The document outlines key concepts in science, including the scientific method, plant classifications, and differences in cooking methods. It describes various habitats and provides detailed characteristics of specific animals and plants. Additionally, it lists food components and their functions in the body, along with tests for identifying proteins, starch, and fats.

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Science Short Answers

The document outlines key concepts in science, including the scientific method, plant classifications, and differences in cooking methods. It describes various habitats and provides detailed characteristics of specific animals and plants. Additionally, it lists food components and their functions in the body, along with tests for identifying proteins, starch, and fats.

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Science Short Answers

1. Scientific method: A step-by-step process of observing, experimenting, and drawing


conclusions.
Examples: Testing plant growth in sunlight; comparing detergents.
2. Wheat: Monocot seed, parallel venation. Kidney bean: Dicot seed, reticulate
venation.
3. Traditional cooking used firewood/clay stoves. Modern cooking uses LPG, electric,
induction, and microwave ovens.
4. Terrestrial habitat: land (lion, camel). Aquatic habitat: water (fish, whale).
5. Science keeps growing with new discoveries, so learning never ends.
Long Answers
1. Thar camel: one hump, broad feet, long legs, long eyelashes, closable nostrils.
Ladakh camel: two humps, thick fur, short strong legs, adapted to cold.
2. Bee orchid: flower resembles a bee to attract pollinators. Water lily: broad floating
waxy leaves with air spaces.
3. Tests: Protein—Copper sulphate + sodium hydroxide gives purple colour.
Starch—Iodine gives blue-black colour. Fat—greasy translucent spot on paper.
4. Food components: Carbohydrates (energy, rice), Proteins (body building,
eggs/pulses), Fats (energy storage, butter), Vitamins (protection, fruits), Minerals
(bones, milk), Water (transport), Roughage (digestion, salad).

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