6 Mark Questions - Chapter 9 - Spectacular Wonders (Unit 3)

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1. “Spectacular Wonders teaches scientific curiosity without destroying a sense of wonder.” Discuss. 6 Marks
How to answer: Organise the answer across several phenomena.
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Answer: The chapter presents sights that initially seem impossible: living bridges, a meteorite lake, vehicles apparently moving uphill, glowing water and a disappearing sea. Descriptive questions create surprise, then explanations reveal living roots, geological impact, optical illusion, bioluminescence and tides. The explanations do not make the phenomena ordinary; they reveal complex natural systems and local knowledge. Curiosity and wonder therefore work together.

2. How do the seven examples show different kinds of Nature’s Power? 6 Marks
How to answer: Organise the answer across several phenomena.
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Answer: The Valley of Flowers shows biological diversity and seasonal growth. Root bridges show the strength of living roots. Lonar records meteorite impact. Magnetic Hill demonstrates perception shaped by landscape. Kumbalangi shows biological light. The Sundarbans shows mangrove adaptation and coastal protection. Chandipur demonstrates tidal movement. Together they show biological, geological, visual, ecological and tidal forms of natural power.

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