Class 6 Science – Chapter 15
Air Around Us | NCERT Complete Notes
STAGE 0: Foundation / Basics
What is this Chapter About?
This chapter explains air, its composition, and the importance of air for living organisms. It helps children understand that air is present all around us even though we cannot see it.
Why Should We Learn This Chapter?
- To know what air is made of
- To understand why air is essential for life
- To learn the role of air in breathing and burning
Basic Meaning
Air: A mixture of gases present all around the Earth.
STAGE 1: Complete Chapter Explanation
What is Air?
Air is a mixture of gases. It occupies space and has weight. Though air is invisible, we can feel it.
Composition of Air
- Nitrogen: Major part of air
- Oxygen: Needed for breathing and burning
- Carbon dioxide: Used by plants to prepare food
- Water vapour: Present in small amount
- Dust and smoke: Present in air
Importance of Air
- Living beings need oxygen for breathing
- Plants use carbon dioxide for photosynthesis
- Air supports burning
Air in Water and Soil
Air is present in water and soil. Aquatic animals use dissolved oxygen in water for breathing. Air in soil helps plants and animals living underground.
Wind
Moving air is called wind. Wind helps in drying clothes and spreading seeds.
STAGE 2: NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers
Q1. What is air?
Answer: Air is a mixture of gases present all around us.
Q2. Name the gas which supports burning.
Answer: Oxygen.
Q3. Why is air important for living beings?
Answer: Air provides oxygen for breathing and carbon dioxide for plants.
Q4. What is wind?
Answer: Moving air is called wind.
STAGE 3: Previous Exam Questions & Answers
Previous Exam Question:
Explain the importance of air.
Answer:
Air is important because it provides oxygen for breathing, carbon dioxide
for plants, and supports burning. It also helps in seed dispersal.
Exam Insight:
Questions on composition and importance of air are frequently asked
in Class 6 exams.
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1. Food – Where Does It Come From?
2. Components of Food
3. Fibre to Fabric
4. Sorting Materials into Groups
5. Separation of Substances
6. Changes Around Us
7. Getting to Know Plants
8. Body Movements
9. The Living Organisms and Their Surroundings
10. Motion and Measurement of Distances
11. Light, Shadows and Reflections
12. Electricity and Circuits
13. Fun with Magnets
14. Water
15. Air Around Us
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Chapter 1: Components of Food
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