Class 5 Environmental Studies Chapter 9: Rhythms of Nature — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In the globe activity, what does the torch represent?
- The Sun
- The Moon
- A star
- A cloud
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Answer: A. The Sun
Why: Step 1 says the torchlight represents the Sun. [p.150]
Why: Step 1 says the torchlight represents the Sun. [p.150]
Q2. On a globe, the side where the torchlight falls has ______.
- day
- night
- winter
- rain
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Answer: A. day
Why: The side of the globe where light falls has day; the side with no light has night. [p.150]
Why: The side of the globe where light falls has day; the side with no light has night. [p.150]
Q3. A globe is ______.
- a model that represents our Earth
- a kind of lamp
- a map of one city
- a picture of the Sun
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Answer: A. a model that represents our Earth
Why: A globe is a model that represents our Earth, shaped like a ball. [p.151]
Why: A globe is a model that represents our Earth, shaped like a ball. [p.151]
Q4. The repeating pattern of changes in nature through the year is called ______.
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Answer: seasons
Why: The chapter says this repeating pattern in nature is what we call seasons. [p.155]
Why: The chapter says this repeating pattern in nature is what we call seasons. [p.155]
Q5. How many seasons do we experience in India, according to the chapter?
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Answer: 6 (± 0)
Why: In India we experience six seasons: Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemant and Shishir. [p.156]
Why: In India we experience six seasons: Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemant and Shishir. [p.156]
Q6. Which themes are recorded in the seasons chart? (Tick all that apply)
- Plant life
- Birds and animals
- Water and water bodies
- Human activities
- Favourite cartoons
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Answer: A. Plant life; B. Birds and animals; C. Water and water bodies; D. Human activities
Why: The rows are plant life, birds and animals, air, heat and light, water and water bodies, and human activities. [p.152–153]
Why: The rows are plant life, birds and animals, air, heat and light, water and water bodies, and human activities. [p.152–153]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 Environmental Studies Chapter 9: Rhythms of Nature?
30 questions (7 easy, 16 medium, 7 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 5 Environmental Studies syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.