CBSE Class 6 Science Garbage in Garbage out Assignment Set 02

Question 1. Complete the following word ladder with the help of the clues given_
Answer:
ACROSS:
1. COMPOSTING
3. SEWAGE
5. LANDFILL
6. EARTHWORM
DOWN:
2. PLASTIC
4. GARBAGE
In simple words: The puzzle is solved by identifying waste management terms based on the given crossword clues.

Exam Tip: Read crossword clues carefully, keeping key science vocabulary related to waste management in mind.

Question 2. Write three ways to minimise over use of plastics.
i) Carry jute or cloth bags when going for shopping.
ii) Avoid using plastic bags for storing eatables.
iii) Reuse plastic bottles and containers wherever possible.
Answer: Minimising plastic use helps protect the environment from non-biodegradable pollution. Three effective ways are:
1. Use cloth, paper, or jute bags instead of polythene bags for shopping.
2. Minimize the use of plastic lunch boxes and water bottles; opt for steel or glass alternatives.
3. Do not burn plastic waste, and properly segregate plastics for recycling.
In simple words: Reduce plastic consumption by switching to reusable, eco-friendly alternatives.

Exam Tip: Mention practical, everyday habits like carrying cloth bags and using steel containers to score full marks.

Question 3. Place following waste into two groups - rotton or decomposed and not decomposed. tea leaves, piece of cloth, polythene bag, broken glass fruit-vegetable peels, News paper, Iron nails, paper bags.
Answer:
Group - I (Waste can be decomposed / Biodegradable):
- Tea leaves
- Fruit-vegetable peels
- News paper
- Paper bags
- Piece of cloth (natural fibers like cotton)

Group - II (Waste can not be decomposed / Non-biodegradable):
- Polythene bag
- Broken glass
- Iron nails

In simple words: Biodegradable waste rots naturally in the soil, while non-biodegradable waste stays in the environment for a very long time without decaying.

Exam Tip: Remember that plant and animal products generally decompose easily, whereas plastics, glass, and metals do not.

Question 4. List 4 things that can be reduce, reuse and recycle.
Answer:
 

In simple words: The 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) help minimize waste generation and conserve natural resources.

Exam Tip: Provide clear and distinct examples for each category to demonstrate full understanding of waste management.

Question 5. Make flower or any use ful thing by using waste material like peelings of pencil, paper cuttings, pulses. Using gluestick, scissors etc.
Answer:
Steps to make a decorative flower using waste materials:
1. Draw the outline of a flower on a thick piece of cardboard or waste paper.
2. Apply glue along the petals and carefully paste pencil shavings along the edges to create textured petals.
3. Fill the center of the flower using mixed pulses (like masoor dal or moong dal) fixed securely with glue.
4. Cut out the shape using scissors and use paper cuttings to make the stem and leaves.
In simple words: Creative crafting using everyday waste items teaches us the best out of waste principle.

Exam Tip: Practical activity questions evaluate creativity and resourcefulness in waste recycling.