CBSE Class 6 Science – The Living Organisms and Their Surroundings

Chapter Overview

Living organisms exist in diverse environments, from forests to deserts to deep oceans. This chapter explores their characteristics, adaptations, and the relationship between organisms and their surroundings.

Important Keywords

• Habitat: The natural environment where an organism lives.
• Adaptation: Special features that help an organism survive in its habitat.
• Terrestrial habitat: Land-based habitats like forests, deserts, and mountains.
• Aquatic habitat: Water-based habitats like ponds, lakes, and oceans.
• Biotic components: Living things in an environment, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.
• Abiotic components: Non-living elements like air, water, sunlight, and soil.
• Photosynthesis: The process by which plants make food using sunlight.
• Mimicry: When an organism imitates another to protect itself from predators.