NCERT solutions for class 6 science chapter 9:The Living Oraganisms and Their Surroundings

Discover our NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Chapter 9: Living Organisms and Their Habitats. This resource explores the diverse habitats of living organisms, their adaptations, and the interdependence of organisms within ecosystems. Our thorough answers enhance students’ understanding of biodiversity and ecological relationships. These solutions are perfect for exam preparation and building a strong foundation in ecological science.

Exercise Question

Question 1

. What is a habitat?

Answer 1

A habitat is the type of natural environment in which a particular species of organism lives. The organisms depend on their habitat for their food, water, air, shelter , protection and other needs. Habitat means a dwelling place.it is characterized by both physical and biological features

Question 2

How are cactus adapted to survive in a desert?

Answer 1

Cactus are adapted to survive in a desert as they have
(i) The leaves present in cactus in shape of spiny that help to prevent water loss through transpiration.
(ii) Stem is modified in such a way that it performs photosynthesis and conserves water.
(iii) It has long roots that go deep inside the soil for absorbing water

Question 3

Fill in the blanks: (a) The presence of specific features which enables a plant or an animal to live in a particular habitat is called___________ .
(b) The habitats of the plants and animals that live on land are called _________________ habitats.
(c)The habitats of plants and animals that live in water are called ____________________ habitats.
(d) Soil, water and air are the____________ factors of a habitats.
(e) Changes in our surroundings that make us respond to them are called______

Answer 3

(a) The presence of specific features which enables a plant or an animal to live in a particular habitat is called adaptation .
(b) The habitats of the plants and animals that live on land are called terrestrial habitats.
(c)The habitats of plants and animals that live in water are called aquatic habitats.
(d) Soil, water and air are the abiotic factors of a habitats.
(e) Changes in our surroundings that make us respond to them are called stimuli

Question 4

Which of the things in the following list are non-living?
plough, Mushrooms, Sewing machine, Radio, Boat, Water, Hyacinth, Earthworm.

Answer 4

Plough, Sewing machine, Radio, Boat and water are non-living.

Question 5

Give an example of a non-living thing which shows any two characteristics of living thing.

Answer 5

Bus and machine non-living thing which shows any two characteristics of living thing.
(i) Its consume energy

Question 6

Which of the following non-living things were once part of a living thing?
Butter, Leather, Soil, Wool, Electric Bulb, Cooking Oil, Salt, Apple, Rubber.

Answer 5

Butter, Leather, Wool, Cooking oil, Apple and Rubber are the non-living things that were once part of a living thing.

Question 7

List the common characteristics of living things.

Answer 7

Some common characteristics of living things are: They need food ,they Growth,move ,Reproduction, Respirationand and also they Response and excretion

Question 8

Explain why speed is important for survival in the grasslands for animals that live there.
(Hint: There are few trees or places for animals to hide in grasslands habitats).

Answer 8

Due to lack trees or places for animals to hide in grassland for survival. When their predators(lion, tiger etc) attacks they have to run faster so as to reach a safe place. If they not run fast they lose their life. So, the speed is very important for survival of grassland animals.

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