SSC (English Medium) इयत्ता ५ वी - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for Environmental Studies 1

How do we develop a sense of tolerance?

Make as long a list as you can of all the living things you see in the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

What is meant by ‘biosphere’?

Make a list of the landforms you see in your surroundings and give a description of any two of them.

In which direction do these things fall?

Leaves, flowers, fruits from a tree.

In which direction do these things fall?

Rocks that come loose from a hillside.

In which direction do these things fall?

Rain falling from the sky.

In the course of your observations, did you notice any signs of the presence of living things, though the living things themselves were not seen? For example, did you notice any partly eaten fruits or shells, fallen feathers, animal tracks, dung, droppings, nests, cocoons, eggs, honeycombs, etc.?

Could you observe any microorganisms?

Which one of the places you visited shows greater biodiversity?

What’s the solution?

We have to remove insects from the grain without using insecticides.

What substances in the soil are useful for the growth of plants?

Micro-organisms form a part of the environment.

What are the different purposes for which fuels such as petrol, diesel, kerosene, natural gas, coal, and wood are used?

Give reason.

It is important to conserve the living components of the environment.

______ leads to diseases of the liver, intestines, and urinary bladder.

Classify the following as natural or man-made.

Soil.

Classify the following as natural or man-made.

horse.

Classify the following as natural or man-made.

stone.

Classify the following as natural or man-made.

water hyacinth.