CBSE Class 6 Science Nature’s Treasures (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 2

1. Stepwells like Bawadi or Vav helped people in dry regions mainly because they

A used machines to create artificial rain B froze water to keep it clean for months C pumped seawater inland for farming D collected rain and seepage in lined trenches

2. A house wants to use the Sun’s energy for everyday tasks. Which option correctly matches a device with what it provides?

A Solar panel — cools rooms using stored snow B Solar cooker — cooks food using sunlight heat C Streetlight pole — reflects sunlight at night D Solar water heater — freezes water into ice

3. Which option best explains why forests are important for animals?

A Forests give shade from strong sunlight B Forests provide food and shelter to animals C Forests stop wind from blowing strongly D Forests make rivers longer and deeper

4. Which process best explains how soil forms over time?

A Evaporation of water leaving salt behind B Solidification of magma into new rock C Compression of dead plants into coal D Disintegration of rocks by natural agents

5. Why do earthworms help plants grow better in garden soil?

A They turn and loosen soil for roots B They eat roots to reduce crowding C They keep soil dry during rains D They add pebbles that drain water

6. Which rock–use pair is correctly matched?

A Slate — used for roofing tiles B Marble — used mainly as road tar C Laterite — used for glass making D Granite — used only for jewellery

7. The jumbled name 'ocrk' likely refers to which natural resource?

A Core B Cork C Rock D Crop

8. Which list shows only non-renewable resources?

A Coal, petroleum, minerals B Forests, wind, sunlight C Air, water, forests D Sunlight, water, wind

9. Which statement best explains why regrowing forests is difficult?

A Seeds never germinate naturally B Trees need no soil nutrients C Trees take many years to mature D Forests do not need water

10. Which daily action would reduce the use of natural resources the most?

A Keeping the tap running while brushing B Walking short distances instead of driving C Using plastic bags for every purchase D Leaving lights on during the day