Water is Life — EVS STD 5 — Question

Describe the steps of seed germination.

Solve the riddles and guess the correct word.
(i) Three lions standing side by side, On a wheel where they abide. Symbol of strength and pride, Guess who I am with eyes wide ?
(ii) A book of rules, fair and true, Guides the country through and through.
Started on a January day, Guess what I am ? Come, say!

Why do some objects float in water while others sink in water?

Why is a good weather forecasting system important for reducing the damage due to floods?

Name the gases present in air. Write their percentage and uses.

Which actions would you extend to your home, neighbourhood and communities to make it a happy place for all? Describe any one of them in detail.

Look out for a dripping tap or poke a small hole in a used water bottle filled with water. Now, let the water drip. Collect the dripping water in a glass and carefully measure the time it took for the glass to fill up.
Time taken to fill one glass: …………….
How many glasses would become full in one day?
You will be surprised at how quickly water adds up and how much is wasted without anyone noticing.

Who came to Nilam's nani's house ? How is that person related to Nilam ?

What does the size of a shadow depend on?

Use a globe and find out:
(a) Are all the oceans on Earth connected with each other?
(b) Where is India on the globe?