How is this bridge different from a bamboo bridge?

Short/Brief Note

A cement bridge is made from cement, bricks and iron rods, whereas a bamboo bridge is made of bamboo sticks, ropes and poles.
A cement bridge is stronger than a bamboo bridge.
More people can cross a cement bridge at a time.

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Chapter 1 Going to School
Let us do | Q 4.1 | Page 3

Make a small bridge by tying 4 or 5 bamboo poles together. Ask your teacher to help you. Now walk on your bridge.

Do you think it would be easier to walk on this bridge barefoot or with shoes or slippers? Why?

You have seen how children use a different kind of bridges, to cross rivers and other uneven areas to reach school.

Is there any bridge near your house? Find out more about the bridge.

Where is the bridge – over water, over a road, between two mountains or somewhere else?
Who all use the bridge? Is it used by people on foot and also by vehicles and animals?
Does the bridge seem to be old or is it new?
Find out what materials are used in making this bridge. List some of them.

Make a drawing of the cart in your notebook.

Do you have such vehicles in your area?

What do you call them in your area?

Have you ever been in a thick jungle or any such place?

Do you think that such places have snow all the time? Why?

Which is the best month, in which you like to go to school? Why?