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Q1. A) Fill in the blanks
1. ____________________reduces friction between parts of a machine.
2. ____________________ makes it difficult to slide heavy objects on the floor.
3. The door of a refrigerator closes automatically due to ____________________ force.
4. The push or pull acting on a body is called ___________________
5. Air contains water in the form of water___________________
6. Animals use _______________ present in the air for breathing.
7. Water exists in _________________forms.
8. Water droplets join together to form __________________.
9. In cold places, water droplets come down as __________________.
10.Fruits like __________ and ______________ are available in summers.
11.Rains are often accompanied by ________________and ________________.
12.Flowers bloom during ____________________season.
13.We wear ______________ clothes during winter season.
14.Smoke from the vehicles and ___________causes air pollution.
15.Fish can die if the water they live in is ___________________.
16.Rise in the temperature of the atmosphere is caused by
_________________pollution.
17.Headache and earache are caused due to _________________ pollution.
18.Washing clothes near river causes _____________________pollution.
19.Ursa major is a
20.There is no life on the moon because there is no air and ___________________on
the Moon.
21.____________________is the farthest planet from the Sun.
22.Different shapes of the Moon seen from the Earth are called __________of the
Moon.
23.Holes present on surface of the Moon are called ___________________
24.A minute contains ____________seconds.
25.The thermometer is used to measure the ___________________
26.If you measure how much water a glass can hold, then you are measuring its
_______________.
27.Standard unit of mass is _________________.
28.______________ is measured using a clock or a watch.
29.A __________ is formed when an object blocks the path of light.
30.Transparent objects do not form shadows because light ____________through
them.
31.The shadow formed due to the Sun is ______________ at noon.
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32.The Moon shines due to the light of the ______________.
Q1. B) Tick the correct answer
1. In which of the following games only pull is used?
a. Football b. Tug of war c. Boxing d. Hockey
2. Which of the following forces acts when the Earth attracts other objects
towards itself?
a. Gravitational force c. Mechanical force
b. Magnetic force d. Frictional force
3. Which of the following forces is responsible for wear and tear of
machines?
a. Gravitational force b. Magnetic force c. Buoyant force d Frictional
force
4. Which of the following happens due to buoyant force?
a. Stopping of a ball rolling on the ground b. Automatic closing of a
refrigerator door
c. Staying of a boat on water d. Change in the shape of a dough
5. Which of these gases is used for breathing by humans and animals?
a. Nitrogen b. Smoke c. Oxygen d. Carbon dioxide
6. Which of these is formed when water is heated?
a. Ice b. Snow c. Water vapour d. Smoke
7. What is the name of the process during which water vapour changes into
water droplets?
a. Condensation b. Evaporation c. Water cycle d. Precipitation
8. What is atmosphere?
a. Conversion of water into water vapour b. Natural cycle of water
c. Blanket of air around the Earth d. Presence of water on the Earth
9. Which of the following terms is used for hot winds during the summer
season?
a. Heat waves b. Flood c. Drought d. Storm
10. Which of the following crops is grown in places with heavy rainfall?
a. Wheat b. Cereals c. Groundnuts d. Rice
11. Which season is related with trees shedding all the leaves?
a. summer b. Winter c. Autumn d. Spring
12. How is the weather at night after a cloudy day?
a.Cool b. Dry c. Rainy d. Hot
13. Which of the following diseases is caused due to regular drinking of
polluted water?
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a. Malaria b. Headache c. Deafness d. Jaundice
14. Which of the following types of pollution can cause hearing problems?
a. Land pollution b. Air pollution
c. Water pollution d. Noise pollution
15. Which of the following is released from vehicles and pollutes our
environment?
a. Smoke and poisonous gases b. Fragrance c. Oxygen d. CNG
16. Which of the following human activities is a cause of pollution?
a. Planting of trees b. Use of bags made of cloth
c. Using solar energy d. Continuous construction of buildings
17. Which planet has two moons?
a. Earth b. Venus c. Mars d. Saturn
18. What is the Sun?
a. Star b. Galaxy c. Natural satellite d. Planet
19. How many moons does the Earth have?
a. 1 b. 50 c. 3 d. 4
20. Which is the largest planet of the solar system?
a. Jupiter b. Neptune c. Saturn d. Mars
21. What is Orion?
a. Constellation c. Planet b. Star d. Natural satellite
22. Which of the following is the unit of capacity?
a. Metre (m) b. Second (s) c. Litre (L) d. degree Celsius (°C)
23. Which of the following is measured using a physical balance?
a. Capacity b. Mass c. Time d. Temperature
24. Which of the following is measured using a measuring tape?
a. Length b. Mass c. Temperature d. Capacity
25. Which of the following is the normal temperature of the human body?
a. 98 °F b. 89.4 °F c. 37 °F d. 98.6 °F
26. Which of the following are standard units of length and mass?
a. Metre and Kilogram b. Kilometre and Gram
c. Metre and Gram d. Handspan and Milligram
27. Which of the following is a natural luminous object?
a. Bulb b. Candle c. Sun d. Moon
28. Which of the following objects allow light to pass through them?
a. Opaque objects b. Luminous objects
c. Non-luminous objects d. Transparent objects
29. When is the length of the shadow formed by the Sun shortest?
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a. At noon b. In morning c. In evening d. At night
30. Which of the following objects does not form a shadow when light falls on it?
a. Tree b. Glass c. Umbrella d. Our body
31. Which of the following vibrates in our body to produce sound?
a. Stomach b. Tongue c. Voice box d. Lungs

Q2 A) State whether the following statements are true or false

1. People slip on a polished surface because of less friction.
2. Only one force can act on an object at a time
3. We are able to walk on the ground because of the magnetic force.
4. Friction helps in increasing the speed of a moving object.
5. Smoke from factories and vehicles pollutes the air.
6. Sea water can be used for cooking.
7. Water can be changed into ice at any temperature.
8. Plants give out nitrogen when they prepare their food.
9. Condensation is a process by which water changes into water vapour.
10.Mango is a winter fruit.
11.On a cloudy day, the sun's rays are blocked by the clouds.
12.The autumn season comes after the winter season.
13.Mosquitoes start breeding in stagnant water.
14.Daily human activities like bathing in the river does not cause pollution.
15.Oil spill is a cause of water pollution.
16.We should use polythene bags to avoid land pollution.
17.Diarrhoea and jaundice are caused by drinking polluted water.
18.Planting more trees can help in reducing air pollution.
19.There are nine planets in our solar system.
20.The earth is present at the centre of the solar system.
21.Moon is one of the planets of our solar system.
22.Saturn has many rings around it.
23.Venus is the planet closest to the Sun.
24.In early times, people used a scale to measure the length.
25.Millimetre is the smaller unit of length.
26.Digital balance is used to measure the volume.
27.Months and years are units used for measuring time.
28.40 °C is the normal temperature of a human body.
29.A table is a transparent object.
30.We cannot hear any sound in the dark.
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31.We cannot see through opaque objects
32.The sound of the loudspeaker is a soft sound.
33.A shadow is formed on the same side of the source of light.

Q2B) Match the following columns

1. Breeze a. During summer
2. Storm b. Excess of rain
3. Drought c. Gentle wind
4. Heat wave d. Wind with thunder and lightning
5. Flood e. Lack of rain

1. Noise a. Loss of crops

2. Polluted water b. Asthma
3. Air pollution c. Headache
4. Soil pollution d. Jaundice

1. Length a. Degree Celsius

2. Mass b. Seconds
3. Capacity c. Kilogram
4. Temperature d. Metre
5. Time e. Litre

Q3 A) Name the following

1. Push or a pull acting on an object force
2. The force with which a body is attracted towards the eartharavita
3. The force acting between a magnet and an iron object
4. The force exerted by liquids in the upward direction
5. The force which opposes the motion of an object
6. Layer of air around the earth it mosphere
7. Water droplets cool down and combine to form these clouds
8. The complete process of change of water from one form to another in the
nature Watercycle
9. The process of change of water to water vapour Evaporation
10.Closest star to the earth
11.Objects that move around the planets
12.Objects that give light of their own
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13.The largest planet of the solar system
14.Main source of light on the Earth
15.Objects that emit light of their own
16.Sound that is unpleasant to our ears
17.Objects that allow light to pass through them
18.Dark patch formed when an object blocks the path of the light

Q3 B) Write one example of each of the following

Q4 A) Circle the correct answer

Q4 B) Answer the following in one or two sentences

1. What is force?
2. Give two examples to show that force changes the direction of a moving object.
3. Define friction.
4. How do we reduce friction on board while playing carrom?
5. What are the main components of air?
6. Name the three states of water.
7. What is precipitation?
8. Define evaporation.
9. Arrange condensation, precipitation and evaporation in the correct order as they
occur in the water cycle?
10.Define weather.
11.Which season is considered as the most pleasant season?
12.Why do we not wear woollens in summer?
13.Which fruits are available in abundance in winters?
14.What are heat waves?
15.Define pollution.
16.Name the various sources of air pollution.
17.What do you understand by the term oil spill?
18.What is noise pollution?
19.What is the solar system?
20.What do you mean by the term natural satellite?
21.Name any two constellations.
22.Are stars present in the sky during day time?
23.Define capacity. Write its standard units.
24.What do you understand by temperature?
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25.What is normal body temperature of human beings?
26.What are the different devices used for measurement of mass?
27.Give two examples of non-luminous objects.
28.When is the size of a shadow formed by the Sun shortest?
29.Define transparent objects.
30.Name any two sources of light that are man made.
31.Which organ produces sound in human beings?

Q5 A) Give reasons for the following statements

1. A kite falls back to the ground when its thread is cut.
2. We put oil in the parts of our bicycle.
3. We feel sticky during rainy season.
4. We find snow mostly on mountains.
5. Noons are warmer than mornings and evenings.
6. We wear Woolen clothes in winter.
7. We should use cloth bags instead of polythene bags.
8. We should plant more trees.
9. The Sun appears so big and other stars appear so small in the sky.
10.The moon is called a natural satellite.
11.Standard units are used for measurement.
12.Bigger units of measurement like kilometer/kilogram are used.
13.We cannot see objects in a dark room.
14.Moon is a non-luminous object.

Q5 B) Answer the following questions in brief

1. Write two advantages and two disadvantages of friction.
2. Why do we need to be very careful while walking on a smooth surface?
3. How is the gravitational force different from the magnetic force?
4. Write any three uses of air.
5. What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?
6. What are the uses of salt water?
7. Why is water essential for us?
8. Differentiate between a breeze and a storm.
9. What can happen during strong storms?
10.How will you feel if there was the same season throughout the year?
11.Why is the night after a cloudy day warm?
12.What are the different causes of water pollution?
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13.What are the effects of noise pollution?
14.How does excessive use of fertilisers pollute the soil?
15.Name the planets of solar system in the correct order starting from the Sun.
16.Write any two differences between the Moon and the Earth?
17.What are celestial objects? Name any five celestial objects of our solar system.
18.Arrange month, second, hour, minute, year and a day in the increasing order of the
time duration they measure.
19.Write the units you will use for measuring the following:
a. Quantity of water in a jug
b. Weight of rice in a sack
c. Length of cloth for making your shirt
d. Temperature to check whether you have fever or not.
e. Distance between two countries
20.Differentiate between luminous and non-luminous objects.
21.How does the size of the shadow of an object change with the change in the
position of the Sun in the sky?
22.What is the difference between transparent and opaque objects?

Q6 A) Answer the following questions in detail

1. With the help of examples, explain the effects of force.
2. Write five examples of the different effects of force from your daily life. Also
write the type of force exerted in each case
3. Describe the water cycle with the help of a diagram.
4. Describe the three forms of water. Also state how one form can be changed to
the other form.
5. How can rain be harmful for living beings? Explain.
6. Differentiate between the clothing choices for different seasons.
7. What are the five main seasons in India? Give a brief description of each
8. Which human activities are the causes of various kinds of pollution?
9. Suggest any five ways to stop pollution.
10.What do you mean by the phases of the moon? Draw them.
11.How are planets, satellites and stars different from each other?
12.What are the characteristics of a shadow?
13.Differentiate between pleasant and unpleasant sound.
14.Define Length. What are the Units to measure length

Q6 B) Draw a neat and label the diagram

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