Chapter 16 Management of Natural Resources

Chapter 16 Management of Natural Resources In Text Questions Question 1. What changes would you make in your habits to become environment friendly ? (CBSE AI 2009) Answer: Three Rs — reduce, recycle and reuse. Reduce: It is to reduce consumption by preventing wastage. Switching off unnecessary lights, fans and other electrical appliances, Repair of leaky […]

Chapter 15 Our Environment

Chapter 15 Our Environment In Text Questions Question 1. Why are some substances biodegradable and some non-biodegradable ? (CCE 2011) Answer: Biodegradable substances are substances of organic origin which can be broken down by enzymes of saprophytes, e.g., garbage, sewage, livestock waste, agriculture waste. Non-biodegradable substances are man-made substances which cannot be degraded by saprophytes […]

Chapter 14 Sources of Energy

Chapter 14 Sources of Energy In Text Questions Question 1. What is good source of energy ? Answer: A substance which produces sufficient amount of energy over a long period of time without producing much smoke is known as good source of energy. Characteristics of a good source of energy. Question 2. What is good fuel […]

Chapter 13 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Chapter 13 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current In Text Questions Question 1. Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a bar magnet ? Answer: Compass needle is a small magnet which experiences a force in the magnetic field of a bar magnet. Due to this force, it gets deflected. Question 2. Draw […]

Chapter 12 Electricity

Chapter 12 Electricity In Text Questions Question 1. What does an electric circuit mean ? (CBSE 2011, 2013, 2014) Answer: An electric circuit is a closed conducting path containing a source of potential difference or electric energy (i.e. a cell or battery) and a device or element utilizing the electric energy. Question 2. Define the […]

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