Topics
Natural Resources – Air, Water and Land
The Living World
Diversity in Living Things and Their Classification
Disaster Management
Substances in the Surroundings –Their States and Properties
Substances in Daily Use
Nutrition and Diet
- Nutrients and Nutrition
- Component of Food
- Carbohydrates
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Carbohydrates
- Fats (Lipids)
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Fats
- Proteins
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Proteins
- Vitamin and Minerals
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Vitamin
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Minerals
- Fibre
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Fibre
- Water
- Diseases Due to Deficiency of Water
- A Balanced Diet
- Nourishment and Malnutrition
- Food Adulteration
Our Skeletal System and the Skin
Motion and Types of Motion
Force and Types of Force
Work and Energy
- Force, displacement and work
- Energy
- The relationship between work and energy
- Forms of Energy > Solar Energy
- Forms of Energy > Mechanical Energy
- Forms of Energy > Geo Thermal Energy
- Forms of Energy > Light Energy
- Forms of Energy > Sound Energy
- Forms of Energy > Chemical Energy
- Conversion of Energies
- Energy Resources
- Energy Resources > Conventional energy resources or non-renewable energy resources
- Energy Resources > Non-conventional energy resources or renewable energy resources
- Energy saving and green energy
Simple Machines
Sound
Light and the Formation of Shadows
Fun with Magnets
The Universe
Maharashtra State Board: Class 6
Advantages and Disadvantages of Synthetic Fibers:
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| 1. These fibres can be made in large amounts. | 1. They are water repellent. Hence, do not absorb sweat from the skin. |
| 2. They are cheaper to make. | 2. Wearing them all the time can cause skin issues. |
| 3. They are strong and durable. | 3. Synthetic clothes are uncomfortable to wear, especially in summer. |
| 4. They can be used for a long time. | 4. Synthetic fabric catches fire easily. |
| 5. They are water-resistant, don’t rot, and dry quickly. | 5. If they catch fire, the cloth sticks to the skin and causes serious injuries. |
| 6. They are lightweight and comfortable to wear. | 6. Microorganisms do not decompose these fibres. |
| 7. As they have a shine, they enhance the appearance of the wearer. | 7. Some synthetic fabrics generate static electricity, causing discomfort. |
| 8. Clothes made from these threads are wrinkle-free and scratch-free. | 8. They may contribute to environmental pollution due to their non-biodegradable nature. |
