LOOKING AROUND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES [2 Mark Question Answer]

Sometimes, these statues are made of the same clay that is used to make pots but majorly, sculpting clay is used to make statues. It is easy to mould.

If there were no patterns in nature, will not be able to differentiate the objects. For example, tigers and leopards would look same without patterns.

People wear helmets at construction sites because there are many iron objects like rods and pillars. Helmets protect their heads in case any hard object falls.

We have different kinds of houses according to the climate needs of the place. For example,

• In summers people make mud houses to give cooling effect inside.
• In hilly areas people slanting roof so that snow may slide off easily.

The process of making pot is as follows

• Step 1 Taking the clay.
• Step 2 Adding water to make it wet.
• Step 3 Kneading a dough.
• Step 4 Shaping of clay on a stone wheel.
• Step 5 Drying those pots in the kiln.

There are following safety rules at the school

• Not run fast at the stairs.
• Always walk in the queue.
• Do not jump or climb upon the walls, or desks in the classroom.

Yes, there many safety rules at home like

• Do not play with fire.
• Do not play with the sharp objects like knife.
• Never run on wet floor.
• Always avoid swinging on the railings.

1. The second image (below) will be sturdier.
2. The first image (above) will fall easily when pushed.

Mud houses are better for the environment because of the following reasons
(a) They are made of the natural materials like mud, straw and cow dung. These materials are not harmful for the environment.
(b) These houses give natural cooling effect in summers.

Yes, I have seen that bricks are made with clay. This clay is put into a mould which is placed inside the kiln. Finally it gets baked and dried.

I have seen bricks in the under construction buildings of my school, neighbourhood and in brick kilns while travelling.

I help my parents in cooking, washing clothes and cleaning the room.
I help my grandparents in gardening, massaging their legs and giving them medicines on time.