1st Term
Based On chapters 1 to 4, 12, 13 & 16
5th Science(EVS-I) IMOPRTANT Q&A(Semi) for 1st Term
5th Science(EVS-I)IMOPRTANT Q&A(Semi) for 1st Term
Q.1. A. Answer whether the following statements are True or False.
(a) We get rainwater throughout the year. - False.
(b) Foodstuffs get warmth when put in a fridge.- False.
(c) Use of improved seeds does not lead to higher yields. - False.
(d) India is an agricultural country. - True.
(e) When something is boiled, the microorganisms in it are destroyed. - True.
(f) Foodstuffs dried during summer season cannot be used for the rest of the year.- False.
(g) There is only one way of farming. - False.
(h) It is necessary to maintain biodiversity. -True
(i) A grasshopper eats birds. -False.
B. Fill in the blanks: - 3
(a) The motion of the earth around itself is called rotation.
(b) The motion of the earth around the sun is called revolution.
(c) The rotation of the earth gives rise to day and night.
C. Who am I? - 4
(a) I turn around myself and revolve around the sun. - Planet
(b) I have my own light. It is only from me that the planets get light and heat. - Sun
(c) You can see me from the earth but the lighted part of me that you see changes every day. - Moon
(d) I turn around myself, around a planet and also around a star. - Satellite
(e) I am the nearest star to the earth. - Sun
(f) No other planet has a living world like mine. - Earth
Q.2.A. Match the following: - - 3
'A' Group Answer 'B' Group
(1) Grain stored in damp place ( ) (a) Prevents growth of fungus
(2) Grain stored in dry air ( ) (b) P Preserves insect infestations
(3) Adding proper chemicals to the stored grains. ( ) (c) Fungus attack
B. Give any two examples of each: - 4
(a) Weather related events.
Ans. (1) Formation of clouds (2) Rainfall (3) Fog (4) Winds (5) Storms.
(b) Sources of water.
Ans. (1) Rills and brooks (2) Streams (3) Wells and rivers (4) Lakes and ponds (5) Glaciers.
B. What is meant by each of the following terms? - 4
(a) Full moon: When the complete and round moon is seen in the sky, it is known as full moon.
(b) New moon: When the moon is not visible in the sky, it is known as new moon.
(c) Lunar month: The period of 28 to 30 days from one new moon day to the next new moon day is called a lunar month.
(d) Tithi: Every day in the lunar month is called tithi.
Q.3.A. Answer the following questions: - 10
(a) What are the two parts of the earth made by the equator?
Ans. The Northern hemisphere and the Southern hemisphere are the two parts of the earth made by the equator.
(b) What is the equator?
Ans. An imaginary circle present between the North and the South pole is called the equator.
(c) Which are the three states of water?
Ans. Three states of water are
(1) Solid form - e.g., Ice
(2) Liquid form - e.g., Plain water
(3) Gaseous form- e.g., Vapour
(d) What are the different methods of preserving food?
Ans. Drying, cooling, boiling, placing in airtight containers and using food preservative substances are the different methods of preserving food.
(e) In which layer of the atmosphere do we see the rainbow?
Ans. We see rainbow in the layer of troposphere of the atmosphere.
(f) What is the food of the tiger?
Ans. Tiger is a carnivorous animal. It feeds by hunting on small prey. Flesh of these animals is food for the tiger.
Ans. A pair of oxen help the farmer to drive the 'mot'.
