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Materials Around Us Class 6 Worksheet
This Materials Around Us Class 6 Worksheet provides complete practice based on NCERT Chapter 6. It covers properties of materials, grouping of materials, solubility, transparency, hardness, and uses of materials.
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 Questions)
1. Objects around us are made of:
A. Energy only
B. Materials
C. Air only
D. Water only
2. Which material is transparent?
A. Wood
B. Glass
C. Cardboard
D. Stone
3. Which material is translucent?
A. Butter paper
B. Metal sheet
C. Brick
D. Iron plate
4. Which material is opaque?
A. Clear glass
B. Water
C. Wood
D. Air
5. Which material dissolves in water?
A. Sand
B. Salt
C. Chalk powder
D. Oil
6. Which material floats on water?
A. Iron nail
B. Cork
C. Stone
D. Coin
7. Which property allows a material to be bent into wires?
A. Hardness
B. Solubility
C. Ductility
D. Transparency
8. Which material is lustrous?
A. Iron spoon
B. Rubber eraser
C. Wooden stick
D. Chalk piece
9. Which material is soft?
A. Sponge
B. Stone
C. Iron rod
D. Glass sheet
10. Which of the following is insoluble in water?
A. Sugar
B. Salt
C. Sand
D. Alum
11. Which material is commonly used to make electrical wires?
A. Plastic
B. Copper
C. Wood
D. Glass
12. Which material is used to make window panes?
A. Glass
B. Rubber
C. Cloth
D. Clay
13. Which property helps us choose raincoat material?
A. Solubility
B. Waterproof nature
C. Transparency only
D. Softness only
14. Which material sinks in water?
A. Dry leaf
B. Stone
C. Cork
D. Thermocol
15. Which of the following is a natural material?
A. Plastic
B. Cotton
C. Nylon
D. Polyester
16. Which material has a shiny appearance?
A. Metal
B. Chalk
C. Rubber
D. Paper
17. Which material is flexible?
A. Rubber band
B. Brick
C. Stone
D. Glass
18. Which material does not allow light to pass through?
A. Transparent material
B. Translucent material
C. Opaque material
D. Colourless material
19. Which property helps us classify materials?
A. Appearance
B. Solubility
C. Hardness
D. All of these
20. Which material is used to make cooking utensils because it conducts heat well?
A. Plastic
B. Wood
C. Metal
D. Cotton
Section B: True or False (10 Questions)
- Different objects can be made from the same material.
- Glass is transparent.
- Wood is opaque.
- Salt dissolves in water.
- Sand is soluble in water.
- Metals are usually lustrous.
- Cork floats on water.
- Sponge is a soft material.
- Materials are chosen according to their properties.
- Plastic is a natural material.
Section C: Fill in the Blanks (10 Questions)
- Objects are made of different __________.
- Materials that allow light to pass completely are called __________.
- Materials that do not allow light to pass are called __________.
- Salt is __________ in water.
- Sand is __________ in water.
- Metals are generally __________ in appearance.
- Cork __________ on water.
- Sponge is a __________ material.
- Plastic is a __________ material.
- Materials are grouped according to their __________.
Section D: Give Reasons (10 Questions)
- Give reason: Glass is used to make window panes.
- Give reason: Metals are used for cooking utensils.
- Give reason: Plastic is used to make raincoats.
- Give reason: Salt disappears when mixed with water.
- Give reason: Wood is used for furniture.
- Give reason: Cork floats on water.
- Give reason: Materials are classified.
- Give reason: Sponge is soft.
- Give reason: Butter paper is translucent.
- Give reason: Copper is used in electrical wires.
Section E: Long Answer Questions (5 Questions)
1. Why do we classify materials? Explain with examples.
2. Differentiate between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials.
3. Explain soluble and insoluble substances with examples.
4. Describe different properties of materials used for classification.
5. How do the properties of materials determine their uses?
Section F: HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) Questions (5 Questions)
1. Why is glass used for windows but not for school bags?
2. Why are cooking utensils usually made of metal rather than wood?
3. If salt and sand are mixed, how can you separate them using their properties?
4. Why is plastic suitable for making raincoats?
5. How would life be affected if all materials had the same properties?
Real Assignment Activity
Materials Detective Project
Collect 10 household objects such as a spoon, bottle, eraser, toy, notebook, and glass.
Create a table with the following columns:
- Object Name
- Material Used
- Hard or Soft
- Transparent/Translucent/Opaque
- Floats or Sinks
- Soluble or Insoluble
- Reason for Its Use
Write a short conclusion explaining how the properties of materials decide their uses.
Bonus Challenge Questions
- Why can two different objects be made from the same material?
- Can one object be made from more than one material? Give examples.
- Research and list five synthetic materials used in your home.
Conclusion
Additional Resources
- NCERT Science Textbook: https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php
- NCERT Official Website: https://ncert.nic.in
- FlashCards of this Chapter : Click Here
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