Here are 10 one-word answer type questions based on the subtopic “Transparency” from the chapter Sorting Materials into Groups in Class 6 NCERT Science, with answers and explanations included:
1. Question: What do we call materials that allow us to see clearly through them?
Answer: Transparent
Explanation: Transparent materials like glass and clear water allow complete passage of light.
2. Question: What do we call materials that do not allow light to pass through at all?
Answer: Opaque
Explanation: Opaque materials like wood or metal block light completely and do not let us see through them.
3. Question: What do we call materials that allow partial light to pass through?
Answer: Translucent
Explanation: Translucent materials like oiled paper let some light through, but objects can’t be seen clearly.
4. Question: What kind of material is used for shop display windows?
Answer: Glass
Explanation: Glass is transparent and used in windows so that items can be seen clearly.
5. Question: What kind of paper becomes translucent when oil is applied?
Answer: Oily
Explanation: Oily paper allows partial light and becomes translucent after oiling.
6. Question: Which property of a material is tested when looking through it at a bulb?
Answer: Transparency
Explanation: Transparency is tested by observing how well light passes through the material.
7. Question: What kind of container allows you to view food items inside easily?
Answer: Transparent
Explanation: Transparent containers like glass jars are used to easily identify the contents.
8. Question: Is clear plastic wrap transparent, translucent, or opaque?
Answer: Transparent
Explanation: Clear plastic wrap allows complete visibility and is transparent.
9. Question: Is cardboard transparent, translucent, or opaque?
Answer: Opaque
Explanation: Cardboard does not let light pass through and is opaque.
10. Question: What kind of materials are frosted glass and wax paper?
Answer: Translucent
Explanation: Frosted glass and wax paper blur images and allow only partial light, so they are translucent.
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