IPAS Learning for Grade 6

What is the main function of the roots of a plant?

• To store energy for photosynthesis.

• To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients.

• To provide shade for the plant.

• To produce flowers and fruits.

Name two types of renewable energy sources.

• Nuclear energy

• Coal energy

• Natural gas

• Solar energy, Wind energy

What is the water cycle?

• The water cycle refers to the movement of water only through solid forms like ice.

• The water cycle is the process of water being stored in lakes and rivers.

• The water cycle is the process of water moving through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• The water cycle is the method of water being filtered through soil and rocks.

Explain the importance of biodiversity.

• Biodiversity is irrelevant to agricultural practices.

• Biodiversity is important for ecosystem health, stability, and human survival.

• Biodiversity has no impact on climate change.

• Biodiversity is only important for aesthetic purposes.

What are the three states of matter?

• solid, liquid, gas

• gas, liquid, crystal

• solid, liquid, plasma

• plasma, vapor, foam

Define ecosystem in your own words.

• An ecosystem is a complex network of living organisms and their environment, functioning together as a unit.

• A group of unrelated species living in isolation.

• A collection of plants and animals in a single location.

• A simple environment with no interactions between organisms.

What is the role of producers in a food chain?

• Producers are organisms that decompose organic matter.

• Producers are consumers that eat plants.

• Producers convert sunlight into energy and form the base of the food chain.

• Producers rely on other organisms for energy.

How does pollution affect the environment?

• Pollution improves air quality and promotes biodiversity.

• Pollution negatively impacts the environment by harming ecosystems, reducing biodiversity, and degrading natural resources.

• Pollution has no effect on natural resources or ecosystems.

• Pollution only affects human health, not the environment.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather affects climate; climate does not affect weather.

• Weather is the average of conditions over years; climate is daily changes.

• Weather is determined by geography; climate is determined by time.

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.

Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

• It is important to conserve natural resources to ensure sustainability, protect the environment, and support future generations.

• To limit access to resources

• To promote wastefulness

• To increase resource consumption