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Class – 6 , Subject – Science
Multiple Choice Question
[Link] how much of the Earth is covered by water? (b) Snowfall
(a) One-third (c) Hail

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(b) Two-thirds (d) Vapor
(c) Half Answer: (d) Vapor
(d) One part [Link] which processes is the water cycle

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Answer: (b) Two-thirds completed?
[Link] does water turn into clouds in the water cycle? (a) Only evaporation
(a) By evaporation (b) Only condensation

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(b) By condensation (c) Evaporation, condensation, and rainfall
(c) By rainfall (d) Melting
(d) By runoff Answer: (c) Evaporation, condensation, and rainfall

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Answer: (b) By condensation [Link] does hail occur?
[Link] is the process of water turning into vapor due (a) In extreme cold
to sunlight called? (b) In extreme heat

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(a) Rainfall (c) After rainfall
(b) Evaporation (d) When the wind stops
(c) Condensation Answer: (a) In extreme cold
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(d) Melting [Link] usually forms —
Answer: (b) Evaporation (a) During the day
[Link] is the main source of energy for the water (b) Early morning
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cycle? (c) Noon
(a) Moon (d) Evening
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(b) Air Answer: (b) Early morning

(c) Sun [Link] process by which water enters the soil is
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(d) Volcano called —

Answer: (c) Sun (a) Rainfall
[Link] process of water vapor in the atmosphere (b) Infiltration
turning into liquid is called — (c) Evaporation
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(a) Evaporation (d) Condensation

(b) Melting Answer: (b) Infiltration
(c) Condensation [Link] does rainwater go through drains?
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(d) Rainfall (a) Rivers and lakes

Answer: (c) Condensation (b) Tree leaves
[Link] of the following is not a natural source of (c) Atmosphere
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water? (d) Mountains

(a) River Answer: (a) Rivers and lakes
(b) Lake [Link] is the main cause of depletion of
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(c) Tank groundwater?

(d) Sea (a) Increased rainfall
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Answer: (c) Tank (b) Excessive well digging

[Link] is groundwater stored? (c) Increase in vegetation
(a) In rivers (d) Deepening of rivers
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(b) In clouds Answer: (b) Excessive well digging

(c) In aquifers [Link] is the most effective way to prevent water
(d) In mountains wastage?
Answer: (c) In aquifers (a) Keep taps open
[Link] of the following is not a form of (b) Fix leaking taps
precipitation? (c) Waste water
(a) Dew

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(d) Use excessive water (c) Melting

Answer: (b) Fix leaking taps (d) Runoff
[Link] of the following is not a way to conserve Answer: (a) Condensation
water? [Link] what condition does water turn into water
(a) Collecting rainwater vapor?
(b) Polluting rivers (a) When cold
(c) Reusing water (b) When hot
(d) Planting trees (c) When frozen
Answer: (b) Polluting rivers (d) When condensed

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[Link] what temperature does water freeze? Answer: (b) When hot
(a) 0°C [Link] does ‘Rainwater Harvesting’ mean?
(b) 100°C (a) Collecting river water

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(c) 37°C (b) Boiling seawater
(d) 10°C (c) Collecting rainwater
Answer: (a) 0°C (d) Melting ice

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[Link] what temperature does water boil? Answer: (c) Collecting rainwater
(a) 0°C [Link] of the following is not part of the water
(b) 50°C cycle?

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(c) 100°C (a) Evaporation
(d) 150°C (b) Condensation
Answer: (c) 100°C (c) Rainfall

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[Link] process forms clouds in the water cycle? (d) Melting
(a) Condensation Answer: (d) Melting
(b) Evaporation
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Answer to the question of Marks 1
1. About what percentage of the Earth’s surface is 10. Why is water conservation important?
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covered by water? Answer: Because the amount of potable water
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Answer: About 71% of the Earth’s surface is on Earth is limited.

covered by water. 11. How is groundwater formed?
2. Where is most of the Earth’s water found? Answer: Rainwater seeps into the soil and forms
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Answer: In oceans and seas. groundwater.

3. What is potable water called? 12. How is water vapor formed?
Answer: Fresh water or drinkable water. Answer: Sun’s heat converts water from rivers,
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4. Rainwater is an example of which type of ponds, seas, etc., into vapor.

water? 13. What happens through rainfall?
Answer: An example of fresh water. Answer: Condensed vapor forms clouds and
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5. What are the three states of water? falls as rain.

Answer: Solid (ice), liquid (water), and vapor 14. What happens when ice melts?
(gas). Answer: Ice melts and turns into liquid water.
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6. What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle? 15. How does the water cycle help conserve water?
Answer: Sun’s heat converts water into vapor Answer: The water cycle ensures the continuous
(evaporation). reuse of water.
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7. What is evaporation? 16. Give an example of water wastage at home.

Answer: When liquid water gets heated and Answer: Leaving the tap open while brushing
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turns into vapor, it is called evaporation. teeth.

8. What is condensation? 17. Write a way to prevent water wastage.
Answer: When vapor cools down and turns back Answer: Do not leave taps open unnecessarily.
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into liquid, it is called condensation. 18. What is the main source of rainfall in our
9. How many main steps are there in the water country?
cycle? Answer: Seasonal monsoon winds.
Answer: Four steps — evaporation,
condensation, precipitation (rainfall), and
collection.

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Fill in the Blanks

1. Water exists in __________, __________, and 9. When rainwater seeps into the soil, it is called
__________. __________.
Answer: Solid, liquid, gaseous Answer: Groundwater
2. When ice melts, it turns into __________. 10. Rivers, lakes, seas, and rainwater together form
Answer: Liquid water the Earth’s __________.

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3. The process by which water turns into vapor is Answer: Water bodies
called __________. 11. Drinking water should always be __________
Answer: Evaporation before use.

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4. When water vapor cools down and turns back Answer: Boiled or purified
into liquid, it is called __________. 12. Rivers and lakes get polluted due to humans
Answer: Condensation throwing __________ and __________.
5. Clouds are formed due to __________. Answer: Garbage, chemicals

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Answer: Condensation 13. About __________ percent of the Earth’s total
6. The water cycle on Earth occurs with the help water is salty.

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of __________. Answer: 97%
Answer: Sun’s heat 14. Fog and dew are formed due to __________.
7. The main steps of the water cycle are Answer: Condensation

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__________, __________, and __________. 15. Water conservation is important because it is a
Answer: Evaporation, condensation, __________ resource.
precipitation Answer: Renewable but limited
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8. Water vapor released by plants through their
leaves is called __________.
Answer: Transpiration
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Answer to the Question of Marks 3
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[Link] is the water cycle? Explain briefly. humans and animals. It also contaminates rivers,
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Answer: The water cycle is the continuous movement lakes, and soil, harming the environment.
of water on Earth. Heat from the Sun turns water into [Link] to conserve water in soil and rivers?
vapor, which rises into the air. The vapor then Answer:  Collect rainwater.
condenses to form clouds. Water returns to the Earth  Prevent pollution of rivers and lakes.
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as rain, snow, or hail. Rivers, lakes, and seas collect  Avoid wasting water and use it sparingly.
water, which eventually evaporates again, continuing  Plant trees and use natural methods to retain water.
the cycle. [Link] the importance of water briefly.
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[Link] which states does water exist? Answer: Water is essential for human life and daily
Answer: Water exists mainly in three states: solid activities. It is used for drinking, cooking, bathing,
(ice), liquid (rivers, lakes, seas), and gas (vapor). In agriculture, and industries. Life cannot exist without
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solid form, water is hard and stationary. In liquid water. It helps regulate temperature and supports
form, it flows easily. In gaseous form, water disperses digestion and respiration.
in the air. [Link] does water in the air form clouds?
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[Link] does water enter the soil? Answer: Sun’s heat evaporates water from rivers,
Answer: Rainwater falls on the ground and gradually lakes, and seas. The vapor rises, cools, and condenses
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seeps into the upper layers of the soil. Water fills the into tiny droplets, forming clouds.
pores and spaces in the soil. Some water goes deeper [Link] happens if rainfall decreases?
into underground reservoirs, forming groundwater, Answer: Reduced rainfall leads to a decrease in water
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which can be accessed through ponds, wells, or levels. Rivers, lakes, and groundwater dry up.
springs. Agriculture is affected, and humans and animals face
[Link] is polluted water harmful to humans and water shortages. Droughts may occur during dry
animals? seasons.
Answer: Polluted water contains germs, chemicals, [Link] is water from melting ice and snow
and harmful substances. Drinking it can cause important?
infections, diarrhea, jaundice, and other diseases in Answer: Melting ice and snow add water to rivers,

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lakes, and ponds. This is important for maintaining repair leaking pipes, and use water wisely in
river flow in winter and supporting agriculture. agriculture and gardening.
Snowmelt in mountainous areas also creates water 12Ways to reduce water pollution in rivers and
sources. lakes?
[Link] does evaporation occur in the water cycle? Answer:  Stop dumping industrial waste directly
Answer: Sun’s heat causes water from rivers, lakes, into rivers.
and seas to evaporate. This vapor rises into the air,  Do not throw plastic or garbage into rivers.
forms clouds, and eventually returns to Earth as rain.  Raise awareness among people.
[Link] can we prevent water wastage?  Use natural filters and sustainable irrigation

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Answer: To conserve water, we should: maintain methods.
taps, avoid unnecessary water use, collect rainwater,

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Answer To the Question of Marks 5

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[Link] the sources of water. earth’s surface. It is usually obtained through wells,
Answer: The main sources of water are rivers, lakes, springs, and underground reservoirs. Rainwater

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ponds, wells, springs, rain, and glaciers. Rivers and percolates through soil and accumulates as
lakes are important for drinking water and irrigation. groundwater. This water is used for drinking and
Wells and springs provide water naturally. Melting irrigation. To conserve groundwater, water from

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glaciers also supply water. Water beneath the ground wells and ponds should not be wasted.
is called groundwater. These sources are essential for [Link] is water pollution and its causes?
daily life and agriculture. Answer: Water pollution occurs when harmful
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[Link] is the water cycle? Explain. substances mix with water, reducing its quality.
Answer: The water cycle is a natural process in Industrial waste, sewage, garbage in rivers,
which water changes from one form to another and pesticides, and chemical fertilizers pollute water.
circulates in the Earth’s atmosphere. The main stages Polluted water becomes unfit for drinking and
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are evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. agriculture. It is harmful to human health and aquatic
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Sun’s heat causes water in rivers, lakes, and seas to life.

evaporate. The vapor rises, condenses, and forms [Link] are evaporation and condensation? Give
clouds. Then water returns to Earth as rain or snow. examples.
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[Link] the importance of water conservation. Answer: Evaporation is the process of liquid water
Answer: Water conservation is extremely important turning into vapor. For example, river water
because water is a limited natural resource. Wasting evaporates under the Sun’s heat. Condensation is the
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water affects humans, animals, and plants. Proper use process of vapor turning back into water droplets. For
of water is necessary in irrigation, homes, and example, in clouds, water vapor condenses to form
industries. To conserve water, rainwater should be tiny droplets. Both processes are part of the water
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collected, every drop should be used wisely, and cycle.

leaks should be prevented. This also protects the [Link] happens during ice melting?
environment and ensures water availability for future Answer: Ice melting is the process of solid ice or
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generations. snow turning into liquid water. Sun’s heat melts ice,
[Link] are the uses of water? adding water to rivers, lakes, or ponds. This helps
Answer: Water is essential for humans, plants, and maintain water supply. Melting ice also replenishes
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animals. It is used for drinking, cooking, irrigation, groundwater.

industry, and hygiene. Rivers and lakes are habitats [Link] ways to conserve rainwater.
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for fish and aquatic animals. Through evaporation Answer: Rainwater can be conserved by storing it in
and rainfall, water makes soil suitable for agriculture. tanks or ponds. Water from house rooftops can be
Water is also important for generating hydroelectric collected through drains. This increases water supply
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power. and replenishes groundwater. It also reduces water

[Link] is groundwater? Where is it found? wastage and ensures water availability during dry
Answer: Groundwater is water stored beneath the seasons.

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