VIJAY VIDHYA MANDIR Date :25 /03/25
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-2 Time: 2 ½ hrs
Name :__________________ Grade: VI Subject:Science Marks:80
SECTION - A (1x20=20)
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the
questions 1 – 20
1 What was Anna Mani known for?
(a) Developing the Kelvin scale
(b) Creating the first digital thermometer
(c) Contributions to meteorology and weather instruments
(d) Discovering infrared thermometers
2 Which substance was traditionally used in thermometers but is now avoided due to toxicity?
(a) Alcohol (b) Mercury (c) Water (d) Glycerin
[Link] thermometers measure temperature using which sensors?
(a) Light sensors (b) Sound sensors (c) Heat sensors (d) Pressure sensors
4 What is the normal temperature of a healthy human body in Fahrenheit?
(a) 97.6 °F (b) 98.6 °F (c) 99.6 °F (d) 100.6 °F
5 Which type of the following materials is used for making the front glass of a car?
(a) Transparent (b) Translucent (c) Opaque (d) All the above
[Link] is the abbreviation of SI unit of mass?
(a) g (b) kg (c) meter (d) l
[Link] of the following materials is not lustrous?
(a) Diamond (b) Copper (c) Wood (d) Aluminium
8 Paheli bought some vegetables such as french beans, lady’s finger, green chillies, brinjals and
potatoes all mixed in a bag. Which of the following methods of separation would be most
appropriate for her to separate them?
(a) Winnowing (b) Sieving (c) Threshing (d) Handpicking
9. Which of the following mixtures would you be able to separate using the method of filtration?
(a) Oil in water (b) Cornflakes in milk (c) Salt in water (d) Sugar in milk
10 Which amongst the following methods would be most appropriate to separate grains from
bundles of stalks?
(a) Handpicking (b) Winnowing (c) Sieving (d) Threshing
[Link] do mosquito larvae and pupae repeatedly come to the water surface?
(a) To escape from predators (b) To breathe air
(c) To regulate their body temperature (d) To obtain food
13.A jelly-like substance is a cluster of eggs of a frog that is
(a) larva (b) pupa (c) tadpole (d) spawn
[Link] one of the following is the role of forests?
(a) Provide food, shelter, water and medicines (b) Prevent soil erosion
(c) Prevent flood (d) All of the above
[Link] moon moves around the earth in about days.
(a) 21 (b) 23 (c) 27 (d) None
[Link] example of a renewable resource is ______________
(a) Coal (b) Water (c) Natural gas (d) Petrol
[Link] Halley’s Comet is seen after every
(a) 76 months (b) 76 years (c) 56 months (d) 56 years
18 Which constellation is known as "The Hunter"?
(a) Canis Major (b) Orion (c) Taurus (d) Ursa
Major
19 How many official constellations are recognized by the International Astronomical Union
(IAU)?
(a) 88 (b) 100 (c) 72 (d) 50
[Link] of the following is not a planet of the Sun?
(a) Jupiter (b) Pluto (c) Neptune (d) Saturn
SECTION – B (2x6=12)
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21.a)Explain why digital clinical thermometer are preferred over mercury thermometers
(or)
b) Define temperature ?
[Link] is germination?Write the essential things /conditions required for seed germination.
23a)Write any four properties of materials
(or)
b)How can an ORS solution be prepared at home?
[Link] is handpicking?Give one example.
25 What are the composition of air?
26.a)What is meant by the ‘Solar System’?
(or)
b)(i)What is a planet?
(ii)When is ‘National Space Day’ celebrated in India?
SECTION - C
[Link]. 27 to 33 are short answer question
(3x7=21)
27.a) Write short notes on the laboratory thermometer.
(or)
b)Explain the correct way of measure reading while using laboratory thermometer
28 What are hard and soft materials ?
29. a) (i)What is satellites?
(ii) What is the other name of the Milky Way Galaxy?
(OR)
b)(i)What is rain water harvesting?Name the two methods of rainwater harvesting
(ii)Give any two uses of the sun's energy?
[Link] sedimentation and decantation.
31) a) (i)What is winnowing?Give example.
(or)
b) (i)What are forests?List the uses of forests.
32. a)Define [Link] one example
(or)
b) (i) Name two seeds of the flowering plants, which require light to germinate.
(ii) Name two seeds of the flowering plants, which do not require light to germinate.
33.a)(i)What are called fossil fuels?How are fossil fuel are formed?
(or)
b) (i) Which planet is known as the “Red Planet” and why?
(ii) Why is the Earth called a blue planet?
SECTION - D (5x3=15)
[Link]. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
34.a)(i) Describe the difference between clinical thermometer and laboratory thermometer.(3)
(ii)What is the Si unit of Temperature (1)
(ii))Name the thermometer that measures temperature without touching a person’s body. (1)
(OR)
b) (i) What is Sieving ?Where is it used? (3)
(ii) Explain the process to obtain clear water from a mixture of water and soil / sand. (2)
35.a)Define Transparent, Translucent and Opaque materials. Give an example for each
material.
(OR)
b)Explain the renewable and nonrenewable natural resources with examples.
36.a) Explain the life cycle of frog with a neat diagram.
(OR)
b) Explain the life cycle of mosquito with a diagram.
SECTION - E (3x4=12)
[Link]. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts
[Link] following questions are case-based. Read the case carefully and answer the
questions that follow.
The Sun is the center of our solar system, with the Earth orbiting around it. Beyond Earth,
comets originate from the outer reaches of the solar system. Our solar system is part of the vast
Milky Way galaxy, home to billions of stars. Within the galaxy, asteroids are found in orbit
around the Sun, often between Mars and Jupiter. These small rocky objects offer clues to the
solar system’s formation. Comets, on the other hand, are icy bodies that release gas and dust
as they approach the Sun. The Earth passes through trails of comet debris, creating spectacular
meteor showers. The Milky Way galaxy stretches across the night sky, a reminder of our place
in the universe. Asteroids and comets provide insights into the early days of our solar system.
The Sim’s gravity holds our celestial neighborhood together.
[Link] the four inner planets nearest to the Sun.
[Link] the four outermost planets around the Sun.
[Link] planet is known as ‘dwarf planet’?
[Link] an instrument that is used to see celestial objects in the sky.
[Link] the method that is used for the separation of:
(a) small stones from pulses ____________________________
(b) seeds from watermelon ____________________________
(c) sawdust from iron nails ___________________________
(d) coconut pieces from wheat flour ____________________________
(e) mustard oil from water ___________________________
(f) (f ) green chilies from poha.____________________________
(g) Picking marigold flowers from a heap of other flowers to make
garland..______________________
(h) Chalk powder mixed with water ____________________________
[Link] the given passage below and answer the questions that follow:
Soil formation is a natural process that occurs over thousands of years through the
disintegration or weathering of rocks, facilitated by the actions of the Sun, water and living
organisms. As rocks break down into smaller particles, these particles, combined with decaying
plant and animal matter, contribute to the creation of fertile soil. Soil is composed of various
particles, including sand, pebbles and organic matter, as well as living organisms like
earthworms and microorganisms. Organic matter enriches the soil with essential nutrients, while
earthworms help improve soil structure by turning and loosening it, which enhances air
circulation and root growth.
1. Soil is primarily formed through the ________ (1)
(a) Melting of rocks (b) Disintegration or weathering of rocks
(c) Volcanic activity (d) Erosion of soil
2. Which of the following is a benefit of earthworms in the soil? (1)
(a) They increase soil acidity.
(b) They enrich the soil with chemical fertilisers.
(c) They improve air circulation and root growth.
(d) They decrease the amount of organic matter.
[Link] the role of organic matter in soil formation . ( 2)