Class 6 Science curiosity Chapter 2 Diversity in the Living World
Q: What is biodiversity?
A: Biodiversity refers to the variety of plants and animals found in a particular region.
Q: How can plants be grouped based on their height and stem type?
A: Plants can be grouped into herbs, shrubs, and trees based on their height and stem characteristics.
Q: What are the two main types of leaf venation?
A: The two main types of leaf venation are reticulate venation and parallel venation.
Q: What is the difference between taproot and fibrous root systems?
A: Taproots have one main root with smaller side roots, while fibrous roots have many thin roots of similar size.
Q: How are dicot and monocot plants different?
A: Dicot plants have seeds with two cotyledons, reticulate leaf venation, and taproots. Monocot plants have seeds with one cotyledon, parallel leaf venation, and fibrous roots.
Q: What is an adaptation?
A: An adaptation refers to special features that enable plants and animals to survive in a particular environment or habitat.
Q: What is a habitat?
A: A habitat is the natural environment where a plant or animal lives and grows.
Q: How can animals be grouped based on their habitat?
A: Animals can be grouped into terrestrial (land-dwelling) and aquatic (water-dwelling) based on their habitat.
Q: Why is it important to protect biodiversity?
A: Protecting biodiversity is important to ensure the planet remains full of life and to help plants and animals survive and thrive.
Q: What is venation in leaves?
A: Venation refers to the pattern of veins on a leaf.
Q: What are sacred groves?
A: Sacred groves are undisturbed patches of forests protected by local communities, serving as treasures of biodiversity.
Q: Who is known as the “Birdman of India”?
A: Salim Ali is known as the “Birdman of India” for his extensive work on Indian birds.
Q: What is the purpose of grouping plants and animals?
A: Grouping makes it easier to understand and study plants and animals based on their similarities and differences.
