Samacheer Kalvi Class 6 English Solutions Term 1 Chapter 1 Sea Turtles

Warm-Up (Text Book Page No. 86)

Question 1. Have you seen turtles? Where do they live?
Answer: Yes, I have seen turtles. They usually live in the oceans. Sea turtles are truly fascinating creatures of the deep blue.
In simple words: I have seen turtles, and they live in the ocean.

🎯 Exam Tip: For general knowledge questions, provide a clear and direct answer based on your observations or learned facts.

Question 2. What do you know about turtles?
Answer: Turtles spend their entire lives in the sea. They are quite large in size and only come ashore to lay their eggs. These ancient reptiles have been swimming our seas for millions of years.
In simple words: Turtles are big sea animals. They live in the sea and only come to land to lay eggs.

🎯 Exam Tip: Include key facts like habitat, size, and unique behaviors when describing animals to show comprehensive understanding.

Question 3. Why do you think the turtles in the picture have names such as Leatherback and Hawksbill?
Answer: I believe these turtles are named Leatherback and Hawksbill because their shells resemble leather or a hawk's bill. This method of naming helps people easily identify them by their distinct physical characteristics. For example, a Leatherback turtle's shell actually feels leathery instead of hard.
In simple words: I think these turtles are named after how their shells look. Leatherback might have a leathery shell, and Hawksbill might have a shell shaped like a hawk's beak.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about names, relate them to the animal's physical appearance or unique features if possible, as these are often the origin of common names.

Section - I

Textual Exercises

Question. Mark (√) for the correct statements and Wrong(X) for the incorrect statements (Text Book Page No. 89)
(i) Turtles are different from tortoises. (√)
(ii) Turtles are sea animals. (√)
(iii) There are seven kinds of sea turtles in the world. (√)
(iv) Sea turtles are very small. (X)
(v) Turtles come ashore to lay eggs. (√)
(vi) Sea turtles come to rest on land. (X)
(vii) Olive Ridleys are the only sea turtles seen on Indian shores. (√)
Answer:
(i) Turtles are different from tortoises. (√)
(ii) Turtles are sea animals. (√)
(iii) There are seven kinds of sea turtles in the world. (√)
(iv) Sea turtles are very small. (X)
(v) Turtles come ashore to lay eggs. (√)
(vi) Sea turtles come to rest on land. (X)
(vii) Olive Ridleys are the only sea turtles seen on Indian shores. (√)
In simple words: This exercise checks if you know the facts about sea turtles. You need to put a tick mark for sentences that are true and a cross mark for sentences that are false.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read each statement carefully to distinguish between facts and common misconceptions about sea turtles, paying attention to specific details like their habitat and behavior.

Section - II

Textual Questions

Question. Are these statements right? Discuss with your partner and (√) them if they are correct. Correct (X) them if they are wrong. Share your answers in class. (Text Book Page No. 93)
(i) Female Olive Ridleys come ashore at night to lay eggs. (√)
(ii) The eggs of an Olive Ridley are in the shape and size of a cricket ball. (X)
(iii) Ridleys come to lay their eggs in the month of January. (X)
(iv) The turtles use their flippers and make a hollow for their nests. (X)
(v) The hatchlings use a tiny egg-tooth to come out of the eggs. (✔)
Answer:
(i) Female Olive Ridleys come ashore at night to lay eggs. (√)
(ii) The eggs of an Olive Ridley are in the shape and size of a cricket ball. (X)
(iii) Ridleys come to lay their eggs in the month of January. (X)
(iv) The turtles use their flippers and make a hollow for their nests. (X)
(v) The hatchlings use a tiny egg-tooth to come out of the eggs. (✔)
In simple words: This activity asks you to check if the given sentences about Olive Ridley turtles are true or false. You put a tick for true and a cross for false based on what you learned from the text.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to specific details like time, size, and tools mentioned in the statements to decide if they are correct, as small inaccuracies can make a statement false.

Section - III

Textual Questions

Question. Fill in the table given below: (Text Book Page No. 94)
Answer:

In simple words: This table shows common problems young sea turtles face, like pollution and animals that hunt them. It also lists what happens because of these problems and some ways we can help solve them.

🎯 Exam Tip: When filling out tables, ensure each column's information lines up correctly with the corresponding row. For problems and solutions, a clear cause-and-effect link is important.

Read and Understand (Text Book Page No. 94)

Question A. Choose the correct answers. You may choose more than one answer if needed.
(i) The ................... is a biological relative of tortoises.
(a) sea turtle
(b) fish
(c) reptile
Answer: (a) sea turtle
In simple words: Sea turtles are related to tortoises, meaning they share a common family history, even though they live in different places. They are like cousins in the reptile family.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the difference between sea turtles and tortoises, especially their habitats and physical characteristics, to correctly identify their relationships.

Question A. (ii) In India's coastal waters we can see a species of ....................
(a) tortoises
(b) sea turtles
(c) dolphin
Answer: (b) sea turtles
In simple words: In the sea areas near India's coast, we can often see different types of sea turtles. They are a common sight in these waters, often visiting for nesting.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify specific animals that are commonly found in particular geographical locations, such as India's coastal waters, based on your studies.

Question A. (iii) Sea turtles come to the shore to ...................
(a) visit their birthplace
(b) lay eggs
(c) go back to sea
Answer: (b) lay eggs
In simple words: Female sea turtles only come out of the ocean and onto the beach to dig a nest and lay their eggs. This is a very important part of their life cycle.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that the primary reason female sea turtles visit land is for reproduction, specifically to lay their eggs in sandy nests.

Question A. (iv) It is a problem for sea turtles to come ashore because of...................
(a) they find it difficult to walk on the sand
(b) they don't know their way to the shore
(c) animals and people hunt them
Answer: (c) animals and people hunt them
In simple words: When sea turtles come to the beach, they are in danger because animals and even people might try to harm them or steal their eggs. This makes it unsafe for them.

🎯 Exam Tip: Be aware of the various threats sea turtles face on land, including natural predators and human activities, which make their nesting process dangerous.

Question A. (v) A turtle's flippers help it to ...................
(a) swim
(b) dig a nest
(c) climb
Answer: (a) swim
In simple words: The big, flat flippers of a turtle are perfectly shaped for moving through water. They use these strong flippers to push themselves forward and swim quickly in the ocean.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the primary function of a sea turtle's flippers, which are specialized limbs adapted for efficient movement in aquatic environments.

Question A. (vi) A sea turtle camouflages its nest by tossing sand on it to ...................
(a) hide its eggs from predators
(b) incubate eggs in the warmth of the sun
(c) keep the hatchlings safe
Answer: (a) hide its eggs from predators
In simple words: After laying eggs, a mother sea turtle covers her nest with sand. This helps to hide the eggs from other animals that might try to eat them, keeping them safe until they hatch.

🎯 Exam Tip: Recognize that camouflage is a survival tactic used by animals to blend into their surroundings and protect themselves or their offspring from danger.

Vocabulary (Text book Page No. 95)

Question B. Find any five words related to sea from the text (Sections I & II). Write them below. Then use the words to frame sentences of your own.
Answer:
• Turtle - The turtle lives in India's coastal areas. Many types of turtles call the ocean their home.
• Coastal water - We find many turtles in India's coastal water. This salty water near the land is where sea life thrives.
• Ashore - The fishermen keep their boats ashore. Boats are parked on the beach when not in use.
• Coast - They find coconut trees all along the sea coast. The coast is the land next to the sea.
• Sand - Children play on the sandy beach. Sand makes up the soft ground of beaches.
In simple words: Pick five words about the sea from the lesson. Then, make a simple sentence for each word to show what it means.

🎯 Exam Tip: To effectively frame sentences, ensure the word is used correctly in context and the sentence clearly conveys its meaning without being overly complex.

Question C. Fill in the blanks with words that convey the correct meaning of the sentences. (Text Book Page No. 95)
(i) Tiny hatchlings fall \( \underline{prey} \) (pray / prey) to many predators.
(ii) Sea turtles live their \( \underline{whole} \) (hole/whole) life in the sea.
(iii) The turtles come ashore only during the \( \underline{night} \) (night/knight).
(iv) The predators follow the \( \underline{scent} \) (sent / scent) of the turtles to eat their eggs.
(v) The female turtles lay eggs and go back to the \( \underline{sea} \) (see / sea).
Answer:
(i) Tiny hatchlings fall \( \underline{prey} \) (pray / prey) to many predators. Young hatchlings are often hunted by other animals.
(ii) Sea turtles live their \( \underline{whole} \) (hole/whole) life in the sea. They spend their entire lives in the ocean.
(iii) The turtles come ashore only during the \( \underline{night} \) (night/knight). They lay eggs under the cover of darkness.
(iv) The predators follow the \( \underline{scent} \) (sent / scent) of the turtles to eat their eggs. Animals find the eggs by smelling them.
(v) The female turtles lay eggs and go back to the \( \underline{sea} \) (see / sea). After nesting, they return to the ocean.
In simple words: For each sentence, choose the correct word from the two similar-sounding options to make the sentence meaningful.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on understanding the meaning of each homophone (words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings) to choose the correct one for the context of the sentence.

Question D. Use the clues and fill in the crossword puzzle. (Text Book Page No. 95)
(i) This word rhymes with seen.
(ii) This animal has two horns and a spotted coat.
(iii) This is a huge sea animal.
(iv) Sounds like hair
(v) Shines brightly
(vi) Rhyme with load
Answer:

In simple words: This is a completed crossword puzzle. The words fit into the grid based on the clues given earlier. Look at the numbers to see where each word goes across or down.

🎯 Exam Tip: When solving crosswords, start with clues you are most confident about to fill in common letters, which will then help you solve other intersecting words.

Question E. Listen to the flash news. Read the questions given below, then listen to the flash news again and complete the responses. (Text Book Page No. 97)
Answer:

In simple words: This table shows the correct answers to questions about news of a monkey escaping the zoo. You mark the right option for each question based on what the news said.

🎯 Exam Tip: For listening comprehension tasks, focus on keywords and numbers in the audio to accurately select the correct responses and fill in the information.

Speaking (Text Book Page No. 97)

Question F. Look at the picture. Work in groups and give a short talk about it using the words given below.
Answer: The picture shows volunteers from the Student's Sea Turtle Conservation Network (SSTCN), who are young boys, releasing Olive Ridley hatchlings into the sea. Female Olive Ridleys come ashore at night to lay many eggs, choosing a place away from the rough sea. They scoop out a nest cavity, lay eggs in it, and cover it with sand. The warmth of the sun helps to incubate the eggs until they hatch and come to the surface. The hatchlings then hurry to the sea. The boys enjoy collecting these hatchlings in a basket and letting them go into the waves. This effort helps protect baby turtles.
In simple words: Boys are helping baby sea turtles go into the sea. Mother turtles lay eggs on the beach at night, and after the eggs hatch, the baby turtles quickly go towards the water.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing a picture, use descriptive words and connect the actions shown with the provided vocabulary to create a coherent story.

Use Grammar (Text Book Page No. 98)

Question G. Make meaningful sentences from the table given below.
Answer: A turtle is huge. It uses flippers to swim. Turtles live in the sea. They have a connection with the land. They are found in coastal waters. They are wonderful creatures. All these sentences describe different aspects of turtles.
In simple words: We can make sentences by combining the parts from the table. For example, "A turtle is huge" or "Turtles live in the sea."

🎯 Exam Tip: To create meaningful sentences from jumbled parts, identify the subject and suitable predicates that logically complete the thought.

Textual Exercise

Question H. Write a suitable sentence for the pictures given below. (Text Book Page No. 99)
Answer:
(i) He broke the glass.
(ii) He goes to school.
(iii) She has a bag.
In simple words: Look at each picture and write a short sentence that describes what is happening or what is shown in it.

🎯 Exam Tip: When writing sentences for pictures, focus on simple, clear actions or descriptions to convey the main idea of each image.

Question I. Match the two halves of the sentences and read them. (Text Book Page No. 99)
Answer:

In simple words: Match the first part of each sentence with the correct second part that completes its meaning logically.

🎯 Exam Tip: Read both columns carefully and consider the subject-verb agreement and logical flow to find the best match for each sentence half.

Writing

Question J. Tortoises and Turtles are not the same. Read the facts given below. List the similarities and differences between them. (Text Book Page No. 99)
Answer:

In simple words: This table shows how tortoises and turtles are alike and how they are different. They are both reptiles and live a long time, but one lives on land and walks, while the other lives in the sea and swims.

🎯 Exam Tip: When comparing and contrasting, organize your points clearly using categories to highlight both shared characteristics and unique features.

Question K. Write a paragraph from the contents of the table given above. Frame sentences with these words – but, as well as, whereas. (Text Book Page No. 100)
Answer: A turtle, as well as a tortoise, belongs to the reptile family. A tortoise is a land animal, whereas a turtle is a sea animal. A tortoise uses its tiny feet to walk, but a turtle uses its flippers to swim. A tortoise eats grass, weeds, and flowers, whereas a turtle eats insects and bugs. Both animals have a long life, showing their shared heritage in the animal kingdom.
In simple words: Use the information about tortoises and turtles from the table to write a paragraph. Make sure to use the words "but," "as well as," and "whereas" to connect your sentences and show comparisons.

🎯 Exam Tip: Practice using conjunctions like "but," "as well as," and "whereas" to effectively link ideas and show relationships between different pieces of information in your writing.

Creative Writing

Question L. Describe the picture in about fifty words and give a suitable title. Make use of the words/phrases given below.
Answer:
**Title: Underwater World**
There are many sea animals in this picture, and some are rare species. They all live in the deep sea. The fishes swimming under the sea are in different colours and sizes. There are also many other varieties of sea animals, making the ocean a truly wondrous place full of life and beauty.
In simple words: Write a short description of the sea picture. Talk about the many colorful fish and other sea animals living deep underwater. Also, give your description a good title.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing an image, choose a title that summarizes the main theme and use descriptive adjectives to bring the scene to life for the reader.