Nature S Treasures — Class 6 Science NCERT Solutions (Free)

Free step-by-step NCERT solutions for Class 6 Science chapter "Nature S Treasures" — 8 important questions with detailed answers for CBSE board exam preparation.

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Key Questions Covered:

What are natural resources? Give five examples.
Why is air important? Explain its composition and uses.
Describe the properties and importance of soil.
What are minerals? How are they classified?
Explain the importance of water in nature.
What are fossil fuels? Name the three main types and explain their uses.
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What are natural resources? Give five examples.	✓ Solved
Why is air important? Explain its composition and uses.	✓ Solved
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Q1: What are natural resources? Give five examples.

Natural resources are materials found in nature that are useful to humans and can be used to produce goods. Examples: - Air: breathing, combustion - Water: drinking, agriculture, industry - Soil: growing crops, plants - Minerals: metals for tools and industries - Fossil fuels: coal, oil, natural gas for energy - Forests: wood, medicines, food

Q2: Why is air important? Explain its composition and uses.

Air is a mixture of gases: - Nitrogen: 78% - Oxygen: 21% - Argon and other gases: 1% Importance of air: - Oxygen is needed for respiration in animals - Carbon dioxide is used by plants for photosynthesis - Air is needed for combustion - Air helps in pollination and seed dispersal

Q3: Describe the properties and importance of soil.

Soil properties: - Mixture of rock particles, minerals, and organic matter - Contains organisms like earthworms, bacteria, fungi - Has pores that hold water and air Importance: - Medium for plant growth - Stores water for plants - Home for soil organisms - Filters water - Stores nutrients needed for plants

Q4: What are minerals? How are they classified?

Minerals are naturally occurring solid substances with definite chemical composition and crystalline structure. They are classified as: - Metallic minerals: contain metals (iron, copper, gold, aluminium) - Non-metallic minerals: do not contain metals (limestone, salt, gypsum, asbestos) - Precious gems: valuable minerals used in jewellery (diamond, emerald, ruby)

Q5: Explain the importance of water in nature.

Importance of water: - Essential for all life (animals and plants need water) - Used for drinking, cooking, cleaning - Used in agriculture for crops - Used in industries for manufacturing - Helps in nutrient transport in plants and animals - Regulates temperature in environment - Home for aquatic organisms

Q6: What are fossil fuels? Name the three main types and explain their uses.

Fossil fuels are formed from dead plant and animal remains buried for millions of years. The three main types are: - Coal: used for electricity generation, heating, and in industries - Petroleum (Oil): used to produce petrol, diesel, and many chemicals - Natural Gas: used for heating, cooking, and electricity They are non-renewable resources and burning them causes pollution.

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