Grade 6 Science Questions and Answers

 1.
What is the SI unit (International System of Units) of
speed?

o A.

M/s

o B.

Cm/kg

o C.

Km/h

o D.

V/A
Correct Answer
A. M/s
Explanation
The SI unit of speed is meters per second (m/s). This unit
represents the distance traveled in meters divided by the time
elapsed in seconds. Meters per second (m/s) is commonly used
in scientific and engineering calculations to measure the rate at
which an object or person is moving. The m/s unit allows for
precise and consistent measurements, making it the standard
unit for speed in the International System of Units (SI).
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 2.
What is the process by which plants make their food?
 o A.

Transpiration

o B.

Photosynthesis

o C.

Translocation

o D.

Perspiration
Correct Answer
B. pHotosynthesis
Explanation
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert water,
and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen by fixing or
absorbing sunlight. During photosynthesis, plants use chlorophyll
in their leaves to capture solar energy, which is then used to
convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose. This process is
essential for plants to produce their own food and release
oxygen into the atmosphere. Transpiration is the process of
water movement through a plant. Translocation refers to the
movement of sugars and other nutrients within a plant.
Perspiration is the process of sweating in animals.
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 3.
Plants do not breathe.

o A.

True
 o B.

False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Plants do not have lungs like animals, but they also perform
respiration. Through tiny openings called stomata, plants take in
carbon dioxide and release oxygen. This process is essential for
their survival, as it provides them with the energy they need to
grow and carry out other metabolic activities.
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 4.
From where does a solar cell receive its energy?

o A.

Sunlight

o B.

Artificial light

o C.

Earth

o D.

Moon
Correct Answer
A. Sunlight
Explanation
A solar cell receives energy from sunlight. Sunlight is the
 primary source of energy for solar cells because they convert
solar energy into electricity via the photovoltaic effect. However,
solar cells can also generate electricity from artificial light
sources such as incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. These
artificial light sources emit photons that can be absorbed by the
solar cell's semiconductor material, allowing for the generation
of electricity.
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 5.
How many planets are there in our solar system?

o A.

o B.

o C.

o D.

11
Correct Answer
B. 8
Explanation
Our solar system consists of eight planets. These planets, in
order from the Sun, are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter,
Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Pluto, once considered the ninth
planet, was reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International
Astronomical Union in 2006. Each planet has unique
 characteristics and orbits the Sun, forming the planetary system
that we observe today.
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 6.
What is the moon?

o A.

Satellite

o B.

Plant

o C.

Round

o D.

Glowing object
Correct Answer
A. Satellite
Explanation
The moon is considered a satellite because it orbits around a
larger celestial body, which in this case is Earth. Satellites are
objects that revolve around a planet or a star. The moon fits this
definition as it maintains a consistent orbit around our planet.
The moon is not a plant: it does not possess any characteristics
of a living organism. While the moon is round, this is not the
primary reason for it being classified as a satellite; objects that
are not spherical and orbit around planets, such as the Martian
moons Phobos and Deimos, are considered satellites. Lastly, it is
not a glowing object because its illumination is caused by the
reflection of sunlight rather than its own light source.
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 7.
What is the movement of the earth on its axis called?

o A.

Revolution

o B.

Rotation

o C.

Motion

o D.

Vibration
Correct Answer
B. Rotation
Explanation
Rotation refers to the circular movement of an object around its
axis. In this case, the Earth rotates on its axis and causes day
and night. Earth’s rotation takes approximately 24 hours to
complete. Revolution refers to the Earth's movement around the
Sun, which takes about 365.25 days to complete. Motion and
vibration are not specific to the earth's movement on its axis and
do not accurately describe this phenomenon.
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 8.
Walking on the Earth’s moon is as easy as walking on
Earth.
 o A.

True

o B.

False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Walking on the Earth’s moon is difficult due to the Moon’s
significantly reduced gravity. The Moon has approximately 1/6th
of Earth’s gravity, which means that our bodies would feel much
lighter. Due to the reduced gravity on the Moon, it would be
difficult to maintain balance and stability while walking.
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 9.
What is the collection of hundreds of millions of stars in
a large celestial body called?

o A.

Galaxy

o B.

Constellation

o C.

Satellite

o D.
 Orbit
Correct Answer
A. Galaxy
Explanation
A galaxy is a collection of hundreds of millions of stars, along
with gas, dust, and other smaller celestial bodies, held together
by gravity. Galaxies come in various shapes and sizes and are
the building blocks of the universe. They can contain billions or
even trillions of stars, along with other celestial objects like
planets, asteroids, and comets. The term "galaxy" is commonly
used to refer to the Milky Way, the galaxy in which our solar
system resides, but there are countless other galaxies in the
universe, such as Andromeda.
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 10.
What type of objects can we see through?

o A.

Opaque

o B.

Translucent

o C.

Transparent

o D.

Any
Correct Answer
C. Transparent
 Explanation
Transparent objects allow light to pass through them with
minimal scattering and absorption, making them see-through.
This optical clarity means that we can clearly observe objects
located on the other side of transparent materials, such as glass
or clear plastic, without any obstruction to the view, enhancing
visibility and light transmission.
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 11.
What type of energy is stored in food that we eat?

o A.

Kinetic Energy

o B.

Thermal Energy

o C.

Chemical Energy

o D.

Nuclear Energy
Correct Answer
C. Chemical Energy
Explanation
The energy stored in the food we eat is known as chemical
energy. This type of energy is stored in the bonds of molecules
within the food. When we digest food, these chemical bonds are
broken down, releasing energy that our bodies use to perform
various functions such as movement, growth, and maintaining
 body temperature. Kinetic energy, thermal energy, and nuclear
energy do not describe the stored energy in food.
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 12.
What causes the different phases of the Moon?

o A.

The Moon's rotation around the Earth.

o B.

The Earth's rotation on its axis.

o C.

The Earth's shadow falling on the Moon.

o D.

The Moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun.

Correct Answer
D. The Moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun.
Explanation
The different phases of the Moon are caused by the changing
angles of the Moon, Earth, and Sun as the Moon orbits the Earth.
As the Moon moves around the Earth, we see varying portions of
its illuminated side, leading to the phases such as new moon,
crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full moon.