Extra Questions for Class 6 Science Curiosity Chapter 2 Diversity in the Living World

Extra Questions for Class 6 Science Curiosity Chapter 2 Diversity in the Living World 

Question 1:
What does diversity in plants and animals mean?
Answer
Diversity refers to the variety and differences among living things in an area.

Question 2:
What is biodiversity?
Answer

Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms including plants and animals, in a particular region.

Question 3:
Define the following terms:
(1) Trees 
(2) Shrubs
(3) Herbs
(4) Climbers
(5) Creepers
(6) Veins
(7) Venation
(8) Reticulate venation
(9) Parallel venation
Answer
(1) Trees - Some plants grow really tall and have hard, thick, brown and woody stems. These plants are called trees.

(2) Shrubs - These stems of some plants are hard but not as thick as the stem of a tree. These plants are called shrubs.

(3) Herbs - Some plants are typically small with soft and green stems. These are known as herbs.

(4) Climbers - Some plants with weak stems need support to climb and grow, and are called climbers.

(5) Creepers - Some plants creep along the ground and are called creepers.

Question 4:
Write the difference between tap roots and fibrous roots with example.
Answer

Tap Roots	Fibrous Roots
1.  A tap root has one main root called the primary root.	1.  A fibrous root has many roots of similar size.
2.   The main root grows deep into the soil.	2.   The roots spread out near the surface of the soil.
3.   Smaller lateral roots grow from the main root.	3.   All roots arise from the base of the stem.
4.   Examples: Mango, Neem, Rose, Mustard	4.   Examples: Grass, Wheat, Rice, Onion