NCERT Solutions for Class 6th Science

Chapter 15 - AIR AROUND US

Q.1

What is the composition of air?

Ans

Air is a mixture of nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), carbon dioxide, water vapour and a few other
gases like argon etc. Some dust particles may also be present in it.

Q.2

Which gas in the atmosphere is essential for respiration?

Ans

Oxygen is essential for respiration.

Q.3

How will you prove that air supports burning?

Ans

Fix a candle in the middle of water container. Now, fill the container with some water. Light the
candle and then cover it with an inverted glass. The candle continues to burn till the complete
consumption of oxygen. This shows that air supports burning.

Q.4

How will you show that air is dissolved in water?

Ans

Take some water in a glass vessel. Heat it slowly on a tripod stand. Well before the water begins
to boil, bubbles can be seen at the inner surface of the vessel. These bubbles are due to the air
dissolved in water.

Q.5

Why does a lump of cotton wool shrink in water?

Ans

Air is present in the cotton wool. When immersed in water the air escapes and the lump of cotton
wool shrinks.

Q.6

The layer of air around the earth is known as ___________.

Ans

The layer of air around the earth is known as _atmosphere_.

Q.7

The component of air used by green plants to make their food is ___________.

Ans

The component of air used by green plants to make their food is _carbon dioxide_.

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Q.8

List five activities that are possible due to the presence of air.

Ans

Activities possible due to air are:

1) Respiration
2) Plants preparing their food by Photosynthesis
3) Energy generation by windmills
4) Movement of aeroplanes, sailing yachts etc.
5) Dispersal of seeds and pollen of flowers of several plants.

Q.9

How do plants and animals help each other in the exchange of gases in the atmosphere?

Ans

Plants use carbon dioxide for making their food by photosynthesis and release oxygen into the
atmosphere. On the other hand animals inhale oxygen and release carbon dioxide during
respiration. Thus, plants and animals help each other in the exchange of gases in the atmosphere.

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