PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Notes
Science
Class – 6
FINAL PTERM
(2023–2024)
Unit # 11
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Unit # 11 Science Class: 6
Technology:
Q.11.2: Short Answers:
1. Write the names of some summer plants?
Sunflower, Rose moss, Touch me not, Marigold
2. State names of winter plants?
Carrot, Radish, Cabbage, Turnip, Garlic, Spinach
3. Write the names of elements present in chemical fertilizers?
Chemical fertilizers contain nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium which are necessary for plant growth.
4. Give names of tools required for the preparation of soil bed for vegetables?
Garden Fork for digging, Compost shovel, Single Wheel hoe, Rake, Tiller Trowel
5. Name the ingredients required for the preparation of yogurt?
Milk, Thermometer, Raw Milk, and two tablespoons of pre-made yogurt.
6. State the ingredients required for the preparation of cheese?
The ingredients are Raw milk, Lemon juice,1 Tablespoon white Vinegar salt or herb.
Long Questions:
Q.11.3: Note on Fertilizers.
Fertilizers: Certain materials that are added to the soil for more fruit, and faster growth of plants are called
fertilizers
There are two types of fertilizers
Inorganic Fertilizers: It includes Rock phosphate sulfur and gypsum
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Organic fertilizers: They are derived from plants and animals nitrogen phosphorus and potassium are the
elements necessary for plant growth chemical fertilizers like urea, DAP, and Potash are generally used to
make the soil fertile.
11.3 Note on Electric Bell:
Principle:
An electric bell works on the principle that an electric circuit is closed and breaks repeatedly by an
electromagnet. (Figure 11.8)
Working:
When the button is padded, the circuit is switched ON. The electromagnet attracts the soft iron strips the
hammer is attached to the soft iron strips, giving a strike on the gong as the hammer moves circuit breaks
and the electromagnet is disabled. The process is repeated, and the bell rings until the push-on button is not
released.
3) Note on Solar Oven:
Solar ovens use sunlight energy to cook food. These are placed so that light rays fall on aluminum foil,
reflecting the rays into the box.
Working:
Shiny surfaces reflect the light falling on them.
Black objects are well absorbed in sunlight.
Aluminum foil reflects sunlight into the box where black paper absorbs maximum light and creates a
hot surrounding to make the food cook.
11.4: Ways technology can be helpful and harmful:
Advantages of Technology:
Technology increases productivity and efficiency
It has broken the distance barrier
It has simplified the tasks
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It facilitates learning, communication and transportation
It has improved people's job
Disadvantages of technology:
It has privacy and security concerns
It can cause isolation and loneliness
It causes a lack of interest in studies
It causes serious health and environmental problems
It reduces the creativity of people.
[Link]. 11.4: Importance and uses of technology in everyday life:
a) Importance of Technology:
Technology helps us share information ideas and messages with people from different parts of the world:
Modern Technology Has Improved the Learning Process and Education
Modern Technology Improved Healthcare
Technology plays a vital role in keeping us safe and secure
Technology Helps in Transportation
It is used to solve problems more efficiently
Technology offers a wide range of entertainment options.
[Link].04: Use of microorganisms in the food industry?
Different types of microorganisms are used in the food industry like bacteria, fungi etc.
Microorganisms are used in the food industry for various purposes such as fermentation
preservation and production of food ingredients.
They are used to make products like bread cheese yogurt and other beverages
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They are also used to make enzymes and food additives.
[Link].03: What are pesticides? How are they important?
These chemical substances are used for destroying insects or other organisms that are harmful
to cultivated plants or animals.
Importance of Pesticides:
Pesticides are used to control various pests and disease carriers, such as mosquitoes, ticks, rats, and
mice.
They are used to kill the pests that damage crops.
They can increase the growth of plants and crops.
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