Class 6 Science Food Where Does It Come from Questions and Answers

Last updated on September 17th, 2023 at 11:43 pm

 

Answers

1. Carnivore
2. Herbivore
3. Plant
4. Milk
5. Sugarcane

 

NCERT Class 6 science chapter 1 extra questions

 

Question – What are the two main sources of food?

Ans – The two main sources of food are plants and animals.

 

Question – What are the main sources of food?

Ans – Plants give us food such as grains, cereals, pulses, vegetables, and fruits. Animals give us milk, meat, and eggs. Cows and buffaloes give us milk. Milk and milk products such as butter, cream, cheese, and curd are consumed worldwide.

 

Question – Why do we eat food?

Ans – It gives us the energy to do various as well as nutrients that will help us to grow and fight diseases

What are the functions of food?

Ans – Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, are the main nutrients of the food. Carbohydrates and fats give energy to the body. Proteins are useful in repairing our body and building muscles. Vitamins and minerals are protective foods, they are needed to protect our body.

 

Important Keywords

Ingredients –  Materials needed to make Dish.

Edible – eatable parts of any plant.

Nectar – sweet juices of flowers

Sprouted – a small white plant grown out of seed.

Herbivore – animals eat on plants.

Carnivore – animals eat other animals.

Omnivore – animals eat both plants and animals.

 

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Credit:- NCERT Book Class 6 Chapter 1 Food Where does it come from?