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This PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 4 Sorting Materials into Groups will help you in revision during exams.

PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 4 Sorting Materials into Groups

→ The matter is defined as anything that has mass and takes up space.

→ All material around us is matters because all materials occupy space and have mass.

→ Feelings of love or sadness, signals received by radio and television, different forms of energy do not matter.

→ Some of these substances are made up of one material whereas others are made up of more than one material.

→ Atom is the smallest part that is found in all types of matter.

→ We are surrounded by different substances having different shapes, sizes, colours, and uses.

→ Some articles can be made from different materials. There are certain different articles that are made up of the same materials.

→ Due to the large variety of objects, it is better if we classify these. We can classify these different bases i.e. shape, the material used, use, etc.

→ Objects made from one material have simple composition. Objects made from many materials have complex compositions.

→ Materials are used to make objects depending upon their properties and the purpose for which the objects are to be used.

→ Some materials have similar and some have dissimilar properties.

→ Some substances completely disappear when dissolved in water. These are called soluble substances.

→ Substances that do not mix with water or do not disappear in water even after stirring for a long time are called insoluble substances.

→ Some materials have a shining appearance. These are called lustrous.

→ The substances which have a dull appearance are called non-lustrous substances.

→ Some materials are hard. These are called rigid substances.

→ We can see across certain substances these are called transparent substances.

→ We cannot see across certain substances. These are called opaque substances.

→ We can see only up to a certain extent across some substances. These are called translucent substances.

→ Liquids that completely mix with each other are called miscible liquids.

→ Liquids that do not mix with each other are called immiscible liquids.

→ Liquids that partially mix with each other are called partially miscible liquids.

→ The mass per unit volume of a substance is known as density.

→ If an insoluble substance has a density higher than water then it will sink.

→ If an insoluble substance has a density lower than water then it will float.

→ Out of a pair of immiscible liquids, the one with the higher density will form the lower layer and the one with the lower density will form the upper layer.

→ Miscible: The liquids which mix completely are called miscible liquids.

→ Immiscible: The liquids which do not mix with each other are called miscible liquids.

→ Soluble: The solid substance that on dissolving in water or any other liquid completely disappear is called a soluble substance.

→ Insoluble: The solid substance that on dissolving in water or any other liquid that does not disappear is called an insoluble substance.

→ Transparent: The substances through which one can see, are called transparent.

→ Opaque: The substances through which one cannot see are called opaque.

→ Translucent: The substances through which one can see partially but not clearly, are called translucent.

→ Lustre: The shining that we see on a substance is called lustre.

→ Atom: The smallest part of the matter is known as an atom.

→ Texture: It means how we feel upon touching the surface of a substance.

→ Rigid: It means whether a substance can be compressed or not.

→ Density: The mass per unit volume of a substance is known as density.

This PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 3 Fibre to Fabric will help you in revision during exams.

PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 3 Fibre to Fabric

→ Clothes are important as they

• protect us from sunlight, wind, cold, heat, rain, etc.
• help us to feel comfortable in different weather conditions and to look smart.

→ People commonly wear different types of clothes like sari, coat-pent, suits, jeans,I shirts, T-shirts. Turban, kurta-pajama, salwar-kameez, lungi, dhoti, etc.

→ Cotton, silk, wool, and polyester are different variety of clothing materials, called fabrics.

→ Bedsheets, blankets, towels, curtains, duster, floor mats, our school bags, belts, socks, ties are made up of different kinds of fabric. Thus, different kinds of fabrics are used! to make different types of clothes.

→ Yarn is a thin thread used for making different fabrics. It is made from fibre.

→ Fibres are of two types:

• natural
• man-made (Synthetic).

→ Fibres that are obtained from nature are called natural fibre.

→ Natural fibres can be obtained from plants and animals.

→ Fibres obtained from plants are called plant fibres.

→ Similarly, fibres obtained from animals are called animal fibres.

→ Cotton, Jute, and coir are examples of plant fibres whereas wool, silk, etc. are examples of animal fibres.

→ Ginning, spinning, weaving, knitting, etc. are some processes that are used to make fabric or clothing material from cotton fibre.

→ The fibres made by man from, chemicals are called synthetic fibers.

→ Nylon, acrylic, and Polyester are examples of synthetic fibres.

→ Synthetic fibre is used to make socks, toothbrush bristles, car seat belts, carpets, ropes, school bags, etc.

→ Jute fibre is obtained from the stem of the jute plant by the process of retting.

→ Synthetic fibres dry easily, have lesser air spaces between them, are stronger and wrinkle-free.

→ Synthetic fibres do not absorb water, so these fibres are not suitable for hot and humid weather.

→ Cotton clothes are good for humid and hot weather. It absorbs water easily.

→ The process of separating cotton fibres from the seeds by combing is called ginning Removing of wool from sheep using clippers is called shearing.

→ The rearing of silkworms to produce silk.

→ The process of arranging two sets of yarn together to make a fabric is called weaving.

→ In contrast, a single yam is used to make a piece of fabric in knitting.

→ Knitting is done by hands or by machines.

→ Yarn: Yarn is a thin thread used for making different fabrics.

→ Fibres: Yarn is made up of very small strands called fibres.

→ Jute: Jute is strong and rough, the necktie is smooth and shiny as it is made up of silk.

→ Plant Fibres: The Fibres obtained from plants are called plant fibres.
For example cotton, jute, coir.

→ Animal fibres: The fibres obtained from animals are called animal fibres.
For example wool, silk.

→ Synthetic Fibres: Fibres prepared by a man using chemicals and other materials are called synthetic fibres.

→ Ginning: The separation of cotton from its seeds by steel combs is called ginning.

→ Sericulture: The rearing of silkworms to produce silk.

→ Retting: Formation of jute fibre from the stem of the jute plant by the process of retting.

→ Shearing: Removing wool from sheep using clippers.

→ Spinning: The process of making yarn from fibres is called spinning.

→ Weaving and Knitting: The process of arranging two sets of yarn together to make a fabric is called weaving.

→ In contrast, a single yarn is used to make a piece of fabric in knitting.

This PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 2 Components of Food will help you in revision during exams.

PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 2 Components of Food

→ Nutrients are the substances that are needed for the proper growth and development of the body.

→ Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins are the main nutrients in our food.

→ In addition to these, our body needs water and roughage.

→ Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. These are instant sources of energy and are called energy-giving food.

→ Bajra, jowar, rice, wheat, jaggery, mango, banana, and potato are the main sources of carbohydrates.

→ We have two types of carbohydrates. These are simple carbohydrates and complex hydrates.

→ Examples of simple carbohydrates are glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose, etc.

→ Examples of complex carbohydrates are starch, cellulose, glycogen, etc.

→ Carbohydrates sweet in taste are called sugars.

→ Sucrose is known as table sugar.

→ Fructose is called fruit sugar.

→ Lactose is called milk sugar.

→ Starch is tasteless and insoluble in water. It is made up of many glucose units.

→ The main sources of starch are potatoes, wheat, rice, maize, etc.

→ During digestion, starch is first converted into glucose and finally into carbon dioxide and water. So, starch is not an instant source of energy.

→ Starch detection can be done by an iodine test. It gives a blue-black colour with iodine.

→ Proteins are made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. They are called body-building foods.

→ The growth and repair of body cells is the main function of proteins. These also protect us from many diseases.

→ Plants and animals both are sources of proteins.

→ Proteins from plants are called plant proteins and proteins from animals are called animal proteins.

→ Beans like soybeans, peas, and pulses like gram and moon are sources of plant proteins.

→ We also get proteins from spinach, mushroom, broccoli, etc.

→ Mean, fish, poultry, milk, and milk products are the main sources of proteins.

→ Some proteins speed up various reactions occurring in our bodies. These are known as enzymes.

→ Enzymes are proteins that speed up various activities inside the body of a living organism.

→ Proteins when added to a solution of copper sulphate and caustic soda gives blue colour. This reaction is used for detecting the proteins.

→ Fats also give us energy. They give larger amounts of energy in comparison to carbohydrates. They do not release energy instantly.

→ Fats are known as the richest source of energy. Carbohydrates are known as instant sources of energy.

→ Important plant sources of fats are vegetable oils like mustard oil, coconut oil, and sunflower oil.

→ Other sources of fats are cashew, almonds, groundnut, and sesame seeds.

→ Important animal sources of fat are meat, eggs, fish, milk, and milk products like butter, ghee, etc.

→ Fats give energy, prevent heat loss from the body.

→ The presence of an oily patch on paper confirms the presence of fat in any food item.

→ Our bodies also need minerals. Calcium, iron, iodine, and phosphorus are important minerals. These do not give us energy.

→ Iron is needed for the formation of haemoglobin and calcium is needed for forming bones.

→ Phosphorus provides strength to bones and teeth.

→ Iodine is needed for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland.

→ Vitamins are essential for the proper functioning of our body.

→ We have different vitamins like A, B, C, D, E, and K.

→ Sources of vitamin A are eggs, meat, milk, cheese, green leafy vegetables, carrot, papaya, etc. It is needed for healthy eyes and skin.

→ Sources of vitamin B are milk, green vegetables, peas, eggs, cereals, mushrooms, etc. It is needed for normal growth and proper functioning of the central nervous system and digestive system.

→ Sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits (lemon, orange, etc.), amla, tomato, broccoli, etc. It is needed for fighting against diseases.

→ Sources of vitamin D are dairy products, fish liver oil, exposure to sunlight, etc. It is needed for healthy bones and teeth.

→ Sources of vitamin E are almonds, peanuts, sunflower oil, soyabean oil, leafy vegetables. It is needed for protecting cells from damage and helping our body to lower different problems.

→ Sources of vitamin K are green leafy vegetables, fish meat, eggs, cereals, etc. It is needed for the clotting of blood.

→ Nutrients: are the substances that are needed for the proper growth and development of the body.

→ Balance diet: The diet that contains an adequate amount of all the essential nutrients, roughage, and water for proper growth and development of the body is called a Balanced diet

→ Deficiency Diseases: The disease which is caused due to shortage of nutrients in our diet for a long time is called deficiency disease.

→ Goiter: A deficiency disease caused due to deficiency of iodine and its main symptom is an enlargement of the gland in the neck.

→ Scurvy: It is a disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C and its main symptoms include bleeding gums.

→ Beri-Beri: It is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin-B.

→ Rickets: It is a disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and its main symptoms include softening and bending of bones.

→ Anaemia: It is a disease caused by deficiency of iron and its main symptoms include weakness, fatigue, and pale skin.

→ Roughage: The fibrous indigestible material present in food is termed roughage.

This PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 1 Food Where Does it Come From will help you in revision during exams.

PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 1 Food Where Does it Come From

→ All living beings need the energy to carry out their daily activities.

→ Food is needed by living beings for their growth, getting energy for doing work, replacement and repair of their damaged body parts, and protection against diseases.

→ Different varieties of food like fruits, vegetables, milk products, sweets, eggs, meat, chapati, and bakery products are present in nature.

→ The materials needed to prepare food items are called ingredients. Food materials can be made of one or two or many ingredients.

→ Plants are the chief source of food for us and other animals. However, few food materials are also obtained from animals.

→ Green plants can prepare their own food by using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to prepare their food. This process is called photosynthesis.

→ Every part of a plant where the food is stored is edible i.e. seed, flower, stem, root, leaf.

→ The plant parts which are used by us as food are called edible parts.

→ We eat roots of carrot, radish, turnip, sweet potato, etc. We also use stems of certain plants.

→ Some stems like those of ginger, potato, onion, turmeric grow underground and store food.

→ Stems of ginger and turmeric are used as spices.

→ The stem of sugarcane is used to make juice, sugar, and jaggery.

→ We eat different types of fruits like apple, mango, guava, papaya, orange, etc.

→ All these fruits are eaten raw i.e. without cooking. We make jams and pickles from some fruits.

→ Fruits are essential for good health as these are important sources of vitamins and minerals.

→ We use leaves of various plants like mustard, spinach, cabbage, coriander, mint, etc.

→ We use seeds of many plants as food like wheat, rice, maize, gram, peas, kidney beans and green gram (moong), etc.

→ Seeds of some crops like gram, peas, kidney beans, and green gram (moong) are known as pulses whereas seeds of wheat, rice, and maize are known as cereals.

→ We get milk, honey, meat, eggs, oil, etc. from animals.

→ Honey contains sugar, water, minerals, enzymes, and vitamins. Nectar of flowers is a source of honey.

→ On the basis of the food taken by animals, there are three categories of the animals:

• Herbivores
• Carnivores
• Omnivores

→ Herbivores are the animals that eat only plants and plant products are called herbivores, e.g. cows, goats, rabbits, sheep, deer, elephants, etc.

→ Carnivores are the animals which eat other animals are called carnivores, e.g. lions, tigers, lizards, snakes, etc.

→ Omnivores are the animals which eat both plants and animals are called omnivores. e.g. Crow, bear, dog, and rat, man, etc.

→ Milk contains proteins, sugar, fats, and vitamins.

→ It is used worldwide as food that can be converted into dairy products like cheese, butter, curd, cream, etc.

→ People eat the meat of goats, sheep, chicken, fish, and sea animals like prawns, crab.

→ Meat is also used as food and it contains a great number of proteins and fats.

→ People eat eggs of hen and duck and other birds.

→ The white part of the egg is called albumen and the yellow part of the egg is called yolk.

→ Albumen is rich in proteins and you are rich in fats.

→ Food: Substances providing energy to do work, maintain body heat, protect us from diseases, etc. is called food.

→ Balance diet: A diet that contains all the nutrients needed by the body is called a balanced diet.

→ Edible: The substances/materials which are safe for eating are called edible substances.

→ Ingredients: Materials needed to prepare food Items.

→ Pulses: Seeds of some crops like gram, peas, moong.

→ Cereals: Seeds of grass crops e.g. wheat, rice, maize

→ Albumin: White part of the egg.

→ Yolk: Yellow part of the egg

→ Nectar: Sugary fluid present in flowers

→ Herbivores: Plant-eating animals are called herbivores.

→ Nectar: Sugary fluid present in flowers

→ Autotrophs: Organisms that can prepare their own food by photosynthesis.

→ Heterotrophs: Organisms that depend on other organisms for food

→ Herbivores: Organisms that eat only plants and plant products

→ Carnivores: Animals eating other animals are called carnivores.

→ Omnivores: Animals that eat both plants and animals are called omnivores.

This PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 12 Electricity and Circuits will help you in revision during exams.

PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 12 Electricity and Circuits

→ An electric cell is a source of electric energy.

→ The electric cell has two terminals: one positive terminal (+) and the other negative terminal (-).

→ The electric bulb has one filament which is connected to its terminals.

→ On passing the electric current, the bulb begins to glow.

→ In a closed electric circuit, the electric current passes from one terminal of the electric cell to the other terminal.

→ The switch is a simple device that is used to either break the electric circuit or to complete it.

→ Materials that allow an electric current to pass through them, are called conductors.

→ Materials that do not allow an electric current to pass through them are called insulators.

→ Light-emitting thin wire of the bulb is called filament of the bulb.

→ On the breaking of filament, the bulb becomes fused.

→ The complete path of electric current is called an Electric circuit.

→ Bulb: It is a simple device that gives out light on passing an electric current through it.

→ Electric conductor: Materials that allow current to pass through them are called electric conductors.

→ Electric cell: Electric cell is a source of electricity. The chemicals stored in it produce an electric current.

→ Electric circuit: The path of current from one terminal to another terminal, through a switch, bulb, and switch, is called an electric circuit.

→ Filament: A small thin metallic wire (Tungsten) inside a bulb that glows when current is allowed to pass through it, is called a filament.

→ Insulators: Materials that do not allow current to pass current through them are called insulators.

→ Switch: A simple device that is used to break or complete a circuit is called a switch.

→ Terminal: The point of entering or exit of electric current is called terminal.

→ An electric cell has two terminals:

• Positive terminal
• Negative terminal.

This PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 11 Light Shadows and Reflections will help you in revision during exams.

PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 11 Light Shadows and Reflections

→ Light is a form of energy that enables us to see the things around us.

→ A source of light can be either natural or artificial as for example Sun, Moon, Stars CFL, Candle, and LED.

→ Light ordinarily travels along a straight path.

→ Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through them and the objects lying on the other side of it cannot be seen.

→ Transparent objects allow light to pass through them and we can see through these objects clearly.

→ Translucent objects allow light to pass through them partially and the objects lying on another side of these objects are not seen clearly.

→ Shadows are formed when an opaque object comes in the path of light.

→ A pinhole camera can be made with simple materials and can be used to obtain the image of the Sun and other bright (luminous) objects. This image is inverted and small in size.

→ Reflection from the mirror gives us clear images.

→ Luminous Object: Such objects have light of their own and give out light.

→ Non-Luminous Object: Such object which has no light of its own and becomes luminous from light emitted by other luminous objects.

→ Light: It is a form of energy that enables us to see the surrounding objects but light itself is not seen.

→ Source of light: Such luminous bodies which have the light of their own and which emit light as for example candle CFL etc. The source light may either be a Natural or Artificial source.

→ Transparent objects: Such objects through which light can pass and on the other side of which we can see clearly are called transparent objects. Examples are Air, water, glass, etc.

→ Opaque objects: Those objects which do not allow light to pass through them and the objects on the other side of which cannot be seen are called opaque objects. Examples are Cardboard sheets, wood, metal, and rubber, etc.

→ Translucent objects: Those objects through which light can pass but partially and the objects lying on the other side of which are not seen clearly are called translucent objects. Examples are Tissue paper, thin cloth, oiled paper, etc.

→ Shadow: When an opaque object is placed in the path of the light rays coming from a source of light then light cannot pass through and a black region is formed on the other side of the opaque body. This black region where no light is received is called the shadow. The size of the shadow can be small or large.

→ Sundial: It is an instrument that shows time with the help of shadows formed by sunlight.

→ Solar Eclipse: When the moon while revolving around the earth comes in such a situation that the moon is in between the earth and the sun and all the three are in a straight line then the shadow of the sun is formed on the earth, a solar eclipse is said to occur.

→ Lunar Eclipse: When the earth comes in between the sun and moon and all the three are in a straight line and the shadow of the moon is formed on the earth; then the lunar eclipse is said to occur.

→ Pinhole camera: It is an instrument in which the inverted and small-sized image of a stationary object such as a building or tree is formed. It is constructed on the principle of propagation of light in a straight line.

→ Mirror: Any smooth and polished surface which changes the path of light rays falling on it, is called a mirror.

→ Reflection of light: When light falls on a mirror and light falling on it is sent back into the same medium in a particular direction, then this phenomenon of change of direction of the path of light is called reflection of light. Reflection of light is of two types:

• Regular reflection
• Irregular reflection

→ Regular reflection: When light falls on a smooth plane mirror or a polished surface then a reflection of light takes place in a regular manner. This reflection of light is called regular reflection.

→ Irregular reflection: When light falls on any rough or uneven surface than light rays after reflection gets scattered. This reflection of light is called irregular reflection. We can see the various objects around us due to this reflection.

This PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 10 Motion and Measurement of Distances will help you in revision during exams.

PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 10 Motion and Measurement of Distances

→ Measurement is a comparison of an unknown quantity with a known fixed quantity of the same kind.

→ Different modes of transport are used to move from one place to another.

→ Earlier cubit, hand span, or foot were used to measure the lengths or distances. Measurements made with them were not accurate.

→ The system of units used is known as the International System of Unit (S.I. Units) and is accepted all over the world.

→ The S.I. unit of length is meter.

→ Change in the position of an object with respect to things in the surroundings is called motion.

→ The motion of an object in a straight line is called linear motion.

→ In a circular motion, the object moves in a circular path and its distance from a fixed point (centre) always remains the same.

→ A motion that repeats itself after a fixed interval of time is called Periodic motion.

→ The fixed amount of known quantity is called unit.

→ The standard unit of length is a meter.

→ Distance: It is a measurement of length between two points.

→ Measurement: The comparison of an unknown quantity with some known quantity of the same kind.

→ Unit: The known fixed quantity taken as standard for comparison.

→ Odometer: A device fitted in motor vehicles to measure the distance covered by the vehicle.

→ Motion: When an object changes its position as compared to the surroundings with the passage of time, then the object is said to be in motion.

→ Linear Motion: The motion of an object in a straight line.

→ Circular motion: The motion of an object in a circular path, is called circular motion.

→ Periodic motion: When an object repeats its motions after a fixed interval of time, its motion is called periodic motion.

This PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 9 The Living Organisms and Their Surroundings will help you in revision during exams.

PSEB 6th Class Science Notes Chapter 9 The Living Organisms and Their Surroundings

→ Different types of living organisms are present everywhere.

→ All living beings have some common characteristics.

→ They need food, respond to stimuli, respire, excrete, grow, reproduce and show movements.

→ The surroundings where organisms live are called a habitat.

→ Habitat may be terrestrial or aquatic or aerial/arboreal. Deserts, mountains, and grasslands are examples of terrestrial habitats. Oceans, ponds, and lakes are examples of aquatic habitats.

→ Organisms having terrestrial habitat are called terrestrial organisms whereas organisms having aquatic habitat are known as aquatic organisms.

→ Plants having terrestrial habitat are called terrestrial plants whereas plants having aquatic habitat are known as aquatic plants.

→ Animals having terrestrial habitats are called terrestrial animals whereas animals having aquatic habitat are known as aquatic animals.

→ All types of habitats have two main components: biotic and abiotic.

→ Biotic components are all living things like plants, animals, human micro-organisms.

→ Abiotic components include all non-living things like rocks, soil, air, water, sunlight.

→ Abiotic factors or components change over thousands of years.

→ The ability of the living things to adjust themselves to their surroundings is called Adaptation.

→ Organisms i.e. plants and animals adapt differently to live better in different habitats.

→ Rats and snakes stay in burrows deep in the sand to stay away from the intense heat.

→ Cactus is a desert plant that has spines to reduce the loss of water from leaves through transpiration.

→ Trees in the mountain regions are normally cone-shaped having sloping branches and needle-like leaves.

→ Animals have thick skin or fur to protect them from the cold of mountainous regions.

→ Lion, deer, or other animals are adapted to live in grasslands.

→ Squids and octopuses are sea animals. Their habitats are deep-sea (sea bed). They make their body streamlined while swimming.

→ Aquatic plants can be floating, totally submerged, or partially submerged type.

→ A frog is an animal that can live both on land and in water. Its body is adapted to both types of abiotic factors.

→ A cloud grows in size, moves from one place to another but it is a non-living thing.

→ Some animals go into a state of long sleep during winter for survival and this winter sleep is called Hibernation.

→ Cell: The basic unit of life is called a cell.

→ Unicellular Organisms: Organisms that are made of only one cell.

→ Multicellular Organisms: Organisms that are made of many cells.

→ Stimulus: Living things respond to immediate and long-term changes in their environment.

→ Adaptations: The presence of specific features and habits, which enable a plant or an animal to live in a particular habitat, is called adaptation.

→ Habitat: The surroundings where plants and animals live, are called their habitat.

→ Biotic Component: The living components of habitat are biotic components, e.g. plants, animals.

→ Xerophytes: The plants which grow and propagate in deserts, e.g. cactus.

→ Hydrophytes: The plants which grow and propagate in water.

→ Photosynthesis: The process of manufacturing food by green plants with the help of water, carbon dioxide, sunlight, and chlorophyll.

→ Breathing: Taking in and releasing out air from the body is called breathing.

→ Respiration: The process of exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen is called respiration.
(or)
The process of taking oxygen in, combining it with food, and throwing out carbon dioxide and water vapour is called Respiration.

→ Excretion: The process by which waste products are removed from the body of organisms.

→ Producers: Organisms that can manufacture their own food. Examples are all types of green plants.

→ Consumers: Organisms that cannot manufacture their own food but consume food prepared by green plants or other organisms.

→ Predators: Some strong animals that make weaker animals their prey are called predators.

→ Decomposers: Microorganisms that feed on dead plants and animals and break them into simpler substances.

→ Scavengers: Animals that feed on dead animals.