General Knowledge Class 6 - Plants And-Animals Notes

Plants and Animals

Welcome to the chapter on Plants and Animals for Class 6. In this chapter, you will learn interesting facts about different types of plants and animals, their uses, habitats, and importance in our world. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to identify many plants and animals and understand why we need to protect them!

Introduction

Plants and animals are found everywhere on Earth. They are important for the balance of nature and for our survival. Let’s explore their amazing world!

Types of Plants

• Trees: Large, woody plants like mango, neem, and banyan.
• Shrubs: Small, bushy plants like rose and hibiscus.
• Herbs: Small, soft plants like mint and coriander.
• Climbers and Creepers: Plants that need support or grow along the ground, like money plant and pumpkin.

Uses of Plants

• Give us oxygen to breathe.
• Provide food like fruits, vegetables, and grains.
• Give us medicines, wood, and shade.
• Help keep the environment clean and cool.

Types of Animals

• Wild Animals: Live in forests and jungles (lion, tiger, elephant).
• Domestic Animals: Live near us or on farms (cow, goat, dog).
• Pet Animals: Live with us at home (cat, rabbit, parrot).
• Aquatic Animals: Live in water (fish, dolphin, octopus).
• Birds: Have feathers and can fly (sparrow, eagle, pigeon).

Uses of Animals

• Give us milk, eggs, meat, and wool.
• Help in farming and carrying loads.
• Some animals are kept as pets for companionship.
• Help maintain balance in nature.

Habitats of Plants and Animals

• Plants grow in forests, gardens, deserts, and water.
• Animals live in forests, farms, homes, water, and air.
• Each plant and animal has a special place where it can live and grow.

Importance of Protecting Plants and Animals

• They keep our planet healthy.
• We should not cut trees or harm animals.
• Plant more trees and take care of animals.

Fun Activity: Nature Walk!

Go for a walk in a garden or park. List the plants and animals you see. Try to find out their names and uses!

Summary

• Plants and animals are important for life on Earth.
• They give us food, oxygen, and many useful things.
• We must protect and care for them.

Practice Questions

1. Name two uses of plants.
2. What is a wild animal? Give one example.
3. Where do aquatic animals live?
4. Why should we protect plants and animals?
5. Name a bird that cannot fly.

Challenge Yourself

• Make a chart of five plants and five animals found in your area.
• Write a short paragraph on how you can help protect nature.

Did You Know?

• The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth!
• The banyan tree can live for hundreds of years.

Glossary

• Habitat: The place where a plant or animal lives.
• Aquatic: Living in water.
• Domestic: Living near humans or on farms.
• Wild: Living in forests or jungles.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. Give us oxygen, provide food (any two).
2. A wild animal lives in the forest. Example: Lion.
3. In water.
4. To keep our planet healthy and safe.
5. Ostrich.

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Plants and animals make our world beautiful. Take care of them and learn more every day!