CBSE Class 5 EVS Our School A Happy Place Worksheet Set 03

Fill in the Blanks

Question. Can you identify the colour of the bin used for the following? Dry waste: ........... Wet waste: ...........
Answer: Dry waste: Blue dustbin, Wet waste: Green dustbin
Explanation: We throw dry items like paper and plastic bottles into the blue bin, and moist kitchen scraps like fruit peels into the green bin so they can be recycled easily.

Question. Time required to fill one glass from a dripping tap: ........... glasses would become full in a full day.
Answer: 1 hour; 24 glasses
Explanation: Even slow water drops add up quickly over 24 hours, wasting a whole bucket of clean drinking water without us realizing it!

Question. Segregate wet waste in the ______ bin and dry waste in the ______ bin.
Answer: green, blue
Explanation: Green dustbins are used for wet kitchen scraps like fruit peels that turn into soil compost, while blue dustbins are for dry items like paper and plastic that can be recycled.

True or False

Question. A white roof absorbs more heat from the Sun than a black roof.
Answer: False
Explanation: White colour reflects sunlight away like a mirror, while dark colours like black soak up heat and become very hot.

Question. Mixing wet food peels and dry paper makes it difficult to recycle waste.
Answer: True
Explanation: When dry paper gets wet and soggy from leftover food, it gets dirty and factories cannot turn it into fresh new paper.

Question. During a fire emergency, students should rush and push others to reach the exit quickly.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pushing and running cause people to fall down and get injured. Walking calmly in a single line keeps everyone safe.

Question. Trees provide shade and release clean oxygen to help keep the school campus cool.
Answer: True
Explanation: Large leafy trees block hot sunlight like big umbrellas and clean the air so that our school feels fresh and pleasant.

Question. Painting a roof white helps keep a school cooler in summer.
Answer: True
Explanation: White colour reflects the bright sunbeams away like a mirror, preventing the building from heating up like an oven.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. Why should schools conduct fire drills?
Answer: Schools have fire drills so students learn how to stay safe, remain calm, and exit the building quickly during emergencies.
Explanation: Practicing the exit route during a drill helps us remember exactly where to walk safely without being afraid if a real emergency happens.

Question. What can we do to make the duty of sanitation workers easier and safer?
Answer: We should separate our waste into green bins for wet waste and blue bins for dry waste. Sharp items like broken glass or pins should be carefully wrapped in old newspaper before throwing them away.
Explanation: When we sort our trash and wrap sharp objects, sanitation helpers do not get hurt with cuts or fall sick when handling garbage.

Question. What are some simple steps we can take in our school to prevent the wastage of water?
Answer: We can tightly close taps after washing our hands, inform our teacher immediately if any pipe is leaking, use only as much water as we need, and display 'Save Water' posters near washbasins.
Explanation: Small habits like turning off taps while applying soap help conserve gallons of precious water every single day.

Question. How can I make my school greener?
Answer: I can make my school greener by managing waste properly, saving water, using electricity judiciously, and planting more trees and caring for them.
Explanation: A green school is kind to nature because students plant shady saplings, switch off unneeded fans, and keep the campus trash-free.

Question. If we paint the roof of our school or home white, what will occur?
Answer: The white roof will reflect the Sun's heat instead of absorbing it. This keeps the classrooms cooler inside and saves electricity because fans and coolers run less.
Explanation: Light colours bounce the hot sunbeams right back into the sky, stopping the ceiling from heating up like a frying pan!

Question. Where is the fire extinguisher positioned in your school?
Answer: The fire extinguisher in my school is kept near the main entrance, outside the staff room, in the science laboratory, and near the staircases.
Explanation: Fire extinguishers are kept in visible, easy-to-reach places so teachers can grab them quickly to put out small fires.

Question. How is wet waste handled at school and at home?
Answer: At school, wet waste like fruit peels and food scraps is collected in green bins and sent for composting. At home, kitchen scraps and tea leaves are collected in a covered bucket to make organic garden compost.
Explanation: Wet waste comes from plants and food. When kept in a pit, tiny friendly soil bugs break it down into natural fertilizer for flowers and veggies.

Question. What things does your school donate to recyclers?
Answer: My school gives old newspapers, used notebooks, magazines, cardboard cartons, and broken metal items to recyclers.
Explanation: Instead of dumping old paper and broken desks into garbage heaps, giving them to recyclers allows factories to melt or pulp them into new usable items.

Question. In case of an emergency, where is the assembly spot in your school?
Answer: In case of a fire or emergency, the assembly point in my school is the open playground where all students and teachers gather safely.
Explanation: An open playground has no falling walls or ceilings, making it the safest place for everyone to stand together while teachers check attendance.

Question. What do you really appreciate about your school?
Answer: I like that my school gives me the opportunity to meet my teachers and classmates daily, learn interesting new topics, and play games with my friends.
Explanation: School is a cheerful place where we share lunch, make lifelong friends, and discover amazing things about our world.

Question. How can students gather and use rainwater at home or at school?
Answer: We can place clean tubs or buckets under open rooftops to collect rainwater, and use that stored water to wash floors and water garden plants.
Explanation: Rainwater is clean, free water from the sky that is perfect for watering thirsty plants and washing courtyards.

Question. Why should we observe traffic rules near school gates?
Answer: We should obey traffic rules near schools to protect students, teachers, and parents from road accidents and ensure children cross safely.
Explanation: Following zebra crossings and telling drivers to go slowly keeps energetic kids safe when arriving at or leaving school.

Question. What happens when two water glasses are placed—one in the Sun and one in tree shelter—for an hour?
Answer: The glass of water placed under the tree remains cooler, while the glass placed directly under the Sun becomes noticeably warmer.
Explanation: The leafy branches of the tree block heat rays and provide cool shade, showing how trees naturally protect our environment from overheating.

Question. As principal for a day, what three reforms would you introduce to make your school happier and safer?
Answer:
1. Start each morning with a friendly greeting assembly where everyone smiles and says 'Good Morning'.
2. Paint a clear zebra crossing and install slow-speed road signs right outside the school gate.
3. Plant shady flowering trees all around the school boundaries.
Explanation: Combining kindness, road safety, and fresh green trees turns any school into a wonderful haven for children.

Question. If your locality is becoming warmer, what actions can be taken to keep it cool?
Answer: We can plant more shady trees, paint home rooftops white to reflect sunlight, keep windows open for cross-ventilation, and encourage neighbors to grow small gardens.
Explanation: Nature cools the air through leafy trees, and white roofs stop buildings from storing sun heat like giant heaters.

Question. What should you do if you detect smoke in a school corridor?
Answer: We should stay calm without screaming, alert the nearest teacher or school staff immediately, and walk through the closest safe emergency exit.
Explanation: Fast warnings let grown-ups handle the smoke with fire extinguishers before any big fire can start.

Match the Following

Question. Match the school survey findings with the corresponding group who shared them:

Answer:
(i) Student 1 — (b) Playing games and sports with classmates
(ii) Student 2 — (c) Spotless corridors, clean classrooms, and tidy playground
(iii) Student 3 — (d) Sitting by the open window enjoying fresh breezes
(iv) Student 4 — (e) Lush green trees, plants, and colorful flowers
(v) Student 5 — (a) Clean and properly covered drinking water tanks
(vi) Class Teacher — (f) A safe zebra crossing and careful drivers near the school gate
Explanation: When our classrooms are clean, water is pure, and friends play peacefully together, both teachers and students feel proud and happy.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. Name the community helper who collects household scrap and old newspapers from our doorsteps to send them for recycling.
Answer: Kabadiwala / Scrap Dealer
Explanation: Scrap collectors buy discarded items from our homes and deliver them to factories that remelt metal and make recycled paper.

Question. What do we call an outdoor space designated for all students to assemble safely during a fire evacuation?
Answer: Assembly Point
Explanation: The assembly point is an open area, such as a sports field, where everyone gathers away from buildings during an alarm.

Question. Name the red cylinder tool kept on school corridor walls to combat sudden fires.
Answer: Fire Extinguisher
Explanation: This emergency tool sprays pressurized gas, foam, or water to snuff out flames before they spread.

Question. What name is given to a school that saves electricity, conserves water, and grows leafy trees?
Answer: Green School
Explanation: A green school teaches students to love Mother Nature by keeping power consumption low and recycling waste properly.

Question. Name the initiative focused on clean schools under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Answer: Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya
Explanation: This government program helps schools provide clean drinking water, neat and clean toilets, and teach handwashing habits to students [1].

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. Why should waste be separated at source? Give three reasons.
Answer:
1. It prevents dry recyclable materials (like paper and cardboard) from getting soiled and ruined.
2. It protects sanitation workers from getting hurt by sharp, mixed objects.
3. It allows wet waste to be composted into rich manure for plants.
Explanation: Sorting trash right where it is created makes recycling easy and keeps garbage handlers safe and healthy.

Question. Which action enhances safety near the school gate?
(a) Running across the road
(b) Ignoring traffic signs
(c) Using a pedestrian crossing
(d) Walking on the road instead of the footpath
Answer: (c) Using a pedestrian crossing
Explanation: A pedestrian or zebra crossing tells approaching drivers that children are crossing the street, prompting them to slow down and stop safely.

Question. You are a "School Explorer." Design a short improvement plan for your class to make it greener and safer. Include: (a) One electricity-saving action, (b) One waste-management action, (c) One traffic-safety action, (d) One way to keep classrooms cool, (e) How the class will monitor progress.
Answer:
(a) Electricity-saving action: Turn off lights and fans every time students leave the classroom.
(b) Waste-management action: Set up labelled green and blue bins and strictly avoid littering.
(c) Traffic-safety action: Always walk on the footpath and use zebra crossings outside the school gate.
(d) Way to keep classrooms cool: Keep windows open for cross-ventilation and add potted green plants.
(e) How the class will monitor progress: Maintain a weekly student duty checklist pinned to the class notice board.
Explanation: When every classmate takes on a small responsibility, the classroom becomes a safe, pleasant, and eco-friendly home for learning.

Question. List three simple actions students can take to conserve water in school.
Answer:
1. Turn off water taps tightly after washing hands.
2. Report leaking faucets or pipes to teachers or school staff immediately.
3. Pour leftover drinking water from bottles into garden plant pots instead of down the drain.
Explanation: Clean water is scarce and precious, so saving small drops prevents gallons of water from being wasted.

Question. Write three safety measures to follow during a fire drill at school.
Answer:
1. Stay calm and do not scream or panic.
2. Walk quickly in a single line without running or pushing classmates.
3. Follow the marked exit route and gather at the safe outdoor assembly point.
Explanation: Walking quietly in an orderly line ensures that nobody trips or gets injured on the way to the open playground.