CBSE Class 5 EVS Rhythms of Nature Worksheet Set 01

Fill in the Blanks

Question. Nag Panchami is observed during the ___________ season.
Answer: Monsoon
Explanation: During the rainy monsoon season, rainwater fills snake holes, making snakes come out onto dry ground.

Question. A ........... is a model that shows our Earth.
Answer: globe
Explanation: A globe is a round, spinning ball that shows where lands and oceans are located on Earth.

Question. Seasons in India follow a natural ___________ that recurs itself every year.
Answer: Rhythm
Explanation: Just like music has a beat, nature follows a repeating pattern of heat, rain, and cold every year.

Question. During monsoon, ........... come out of their flooded holes.
Answer: snakes
Explanation: When heavy rainwater fills underground tunnels, snakes must leave their burrows to find dry safety.

Question. The natural pattern of shifts during a year is called ............
Answer: seasons
Explanation: The yearly cycle of weather changing from hot to rainy to chilly is known as seasons.

Question. ___________ is the time when farmers in Odisha start sowing seeds, after hearing the koel sing.
Answer: Monsoon
Explanation: When the sweet-voiced koel bird sings, farmers know good rains are coming to help their seeds grow.

Question. The form of the Earth is like a ___________.
Answer: Ball
Explanation: Our planet Earth is round in shape, just like a giant floating ball.

True or False

Question. Earth's rotation has no part in causing day and night.
Answer: False
Explanation: Day and night happen only because the Earth spins around on its axis like a toy top.

Question. Holi is enjoyed in the spring season.
Answer: True
Explanation: Holi is the joyful festival of colors celebrated when cold winter ends and warm spring begins.

Question. About three-fourths of the Earth's surface is blanketed with land.
Answer: False
Explanation: Most of the Earth is covered with water, not land! Nearly three-fourths is ocean water.

Question. Ants carrying eggs to higher ground is a clue of rain coming.
Answer: True
Explanation: Tiny ants sense damp air before it rains and quickly carry their eggs to higher places to stop them from drowning.

Question. In the summer season, people like to drink cold water and wear cotton garments.
Answer: True
Explanation: Cotton clothes keep our bodies cool, and cold water quenches our thirst on hot sunny days.

Question. Seasons never recur every year.
Answer: False
Explanation: Seasons always repeat in the same regular order year after year.

Question. The blue area on a globe displays the seas and oceans.
Answer: True
Explanation: Blue color on maps and globes always stands for water bodies like deep seas and oceans.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. What happens if the monsoon comes late?
Answer: If the monsoon arrives late, farmers cannot sow their crops on time, which may lead to a poor harvest and an increase in food prices. Water levels in rivers, ponds, and wells may go down, causing a scarcity of water for people.
Explanation: Plants need rain to grow; if rain comes late, crops dry up and wells run low on drinking water.

Question. Explain how the activity with a torch and a globe assists to understand day and night.
Answer: By shining a torch on a globe, we see that only the part facing the light experiences day, while the opposite side has night. As the globe is rotated, different areas experience day and night. This shows that it is Earth's rotation that causes day and night.
Explanation: The torch acts like the Sun; as the globe spins, the side in the light enjoys daytime while the dark side sleeps in night.

Question. List three human habits that follow seasonal rhythm.
Answer: 1. Wearing different clothes in different seasons (such as woollens in winter and cotton in summer).
2. Planting and harvesting crops according to rainfall and warmth.
3. Celebrating seasonal festivals like Holi, Diwali, Eid, and Christmas.
Explanation: We change what we wear, what we eat, and what festivals we celebrate depending on the weather outside.

Question. Why do we have different experiences of seasons in various regions of India? Give one example.
Answer: Different areas of India have distinct climates and geography, so their seasonal experiences vary. For example, winter in Kashmir is cold and snowy, while winter in Kerala is much milder and not as cold. This diversity is due to India's vast size and location.
Explanation: High mountains in northern India get snowy and freezing cold, while coastal areas in the south stay warm and breezy.

Question. Create a “Season Bag”. What items would you pack for each season?
Answer: • Summer: Cap, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen.
• Monsoon: Raincoat, towel, extra socks, umbrella.
• Winter: Sweater, gloves, muffler, moisturiser.
Explanation: Packing the right items protects our body whether the sun is scorching, rain is pouring, or wind is freezing.

Question. How are summer crops distinct from winter crops?
Answer: Summer crops (Kharif crops, like rice and maize) need lots of warm sunlight and heavy monsoon rain to grow. Winter crops (Rabi crops, like wheat and mustard) grow better in cool, dry conditions with less water.
Explanation: Some crops like rice love soaking in water, while other crops like wheat prefer cool, mild weather.

Question. Imagine the Earth stops rotating. What will occur to plants and animals?
Answer: The side of the Earth facing the Sun will always be in sunlight and become too hot. The other side of the Earth will remain dark and very cold. Most animals and plants will not be able to survive in these adverse conditions.
Explanation: One side would burn under unending sunlight while the other side would freeze in pitch-black darkness.

Question. Describe two ways in which festivals are linked to seasons in India.
Answer: 1. Many festivals celebrate the arrival or end of a season, such as Baisakhi celebrating the golden spring harvest.
2. Some festivals are connected to animal and natural events, like Nag Panchami during the monsoon when snakes emerge from waterlogged soil.
Explanation: Our festivals thank nature for ripe harvests, fresh rains, and changing seasons.

Question. Explain how day and night occur on Earth.
Answer: The Earth constantly spins on an imaginary line through its center called an axis. As it turns around once every 24 hours, the half facing the Sun receives bright daylight, while the half turned away stays in darkness, having night.
Explanation: Earth spins slowly like a carousel in front of the Sun lamp, giving us turns in light and turns in shade.

Question. Write down about the features of all six seasons which takes place in India.
Answer: India's six seasons are:
1. Vasanta (Spring): Fresh flowers bloom and the weather is mild.
2. Grishma (Summer): Days are hot and sunny.
3. Varsha (Monsoon): Dark clouds bring refreshing rain for farms.
4. Sharad (Autumn): Pleasant skies appear as the rain slows down.
5. Hemant (Pre-winter): Mornings turn crisp and cool.
6. Shishir (Winter): Coldest period with chilly breezes and warm afternoon sun.
Explanation: India has six wonderful seasons that bring different colors, temperatures, and celebrations to our lives.

Match the Following

Answer:
(i) Spring — (f) Vasanta
(ii) Autumn — (e) Sharad
(iii) Winter — (b) Shishir
(iv) Summer — (c) Grishma
(v) Pre-winter — (d) Hemant
(vi) Monsoon — (a) Varsha
Explanation: Traditional Indian calendars give beautiful Sanskrit names to each of the six distinct seasons.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. Which place is known as India's 'First Village of the Sunrise'?
Answer: Dong in Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Because it lies on the eastern edge of India, this village gets touched by the morning sun before anywhere else in our country.

Question. Which festival is celebrated in the cold season? (a) Holi (b) Baisakhi (c) Diwali (d) Makar Sankranti
Answer: (d) Makar Sankranti
Explanation: Makar Sankranti arrives in mid-January when winter is chilly, bringing kite-flying fun and sweet jaggery treats.

Question. Which is the most wettest spot on the Earth?
Answer: Mawsynram in Meghalaya
Explanation: Mawsynram is surrounded by high green hills that trap rain clouds, causing it to receive the most rain in the whole world.

Question. Name two festivals which are observed in winter.
Answer: Pongal and Makar Sankranti
Explanation: Both of these cheerful harvest festivals are celebrated during the cool month of January across India.

Question. What describes rotation of the Earth?
Answer: Rotation is the spinning movement of the Earth on its axis, causing day and night.
Explanation: Spinning around its own center like a spinning top is what we call Earth's rotation.

Question. What do ants carrying eggs to higher ground normally tell us?
Answer: It is a natural sign that rain is coming soon.
Explanation: Ants can sense moisture rising in the soil and run upward so their eggs do not drown in puddles.

Question. Name any two festivals in India tied with seasons.
Answer: Pongal (winter harvest) and Holi (arrival of spring)
Explanation: Pongal celebrates the winter rice harvest, while Holi greets the blooming flowers of fresh spring.

Question. Which state in India receives very scant rain during the monsoon?
Answer: Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan has vast desert plains that receive very little rainfall during the annual monsoon season.