Class 5 EVS Our Forests Worksheet

Class 5 EVS Our Forests Worksheet

 

Section A – Fill in the blanks

1. The Bengal tiger is the national animal of __________ and __________.
2. The Ganges shark is found in the rivers __________, __________, __________ and __________.
3. __________ forests are also known as tropical forests.
4. Van Mahotsav is celebrated in the month of __________ every year.
5. Cutting and burning of trees for farming is called __________ cultivation.
6. The common trees of tidal forests are __________ and __________.
7. __________ is the re-establishment of forests on large areas.
8. The __________ sea turtle is the largest turtle in the world.
9. __________ National Park is in Uttarakhand.
10. A forest is a large area covered by __________ and __________.

 

Section B – Match the following

A.

1. Kaziranga National Park – (a) Gujarat
2. Gir National Park – (b) Uttar Pradesh
3. Dudhwa National Park – (c) Assam
4. Corbett National Park – (d) Madhya Pradesh
5. Bandhavgarh National Park – (e) Uttarakhand

B.
6. Slash and burn cultivation – (f) Jhum
7. Trees shedding leaves in summer – (g) Deciduous forests
8. Needle-shaped leaves – (h) Coniferous forests
9. Rosewood, mahogany, ebony – (i) Evergreen forests
10. Cactus, kikar, prickly pear – (j) Thorn forests

 

Section C – Very Short Answer

1. What is wildlife?
2. Name two extinct species from India.
3. Which animal is steadily decreasing due to overfishing?
4. Name two animals categorised as endangered species.
5. Who started Van Mahotsav and in which year?
6. Name two products we get from forests.
7. What is deforestation?
8. Where are tidal forests found?
9. What is afforestation?
10. Which trees are found in deciduous forests?

 

Section D – Short Answer

1. Why has the Bengal tiger’s population reduced?
2. How do coniferous trees adapt to snowy conditions?
3. What measures can be taken to protect forests? (any two)
4. What is the difference between afforestation and reforestation?
5. Why are forests important for us? (any two points)
6. Where are evergreen forests found in India?
7. Why are tidal forests also called mangrove forests?
8. What is Jhum cultivation?
9. Name any two tribes living in forests.
10. What is the importance of Van Mahotsav?

 

Section E – Long Answer

1. Explain endangered animals with examples.
2. Write a short note on coniferous forests.
3. How can we protect forests? Mention four ways.
4. What are the uses of forests? Explain.
5. Differentiate between evergreen, deciduous and thorn forests.

 

 Answer Key

 

Section A

1. India, Bangladesh
2. Hooghly, Ganga, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi
3. Evergreen forests
4. July
5. Jhum
6. Sundari, nipa
7. Reforestation
8. Leatherback
9. Corbett
10. Trees, plants

 

Section B
1 → c, 2 → a, 3 → b, 4 → e, 5 → d
6 → f, 7 → g, 8 → h, 9 → i, 10 → j

 

Section C

1. Wild plants and animals in natural habitat
2. Mountain quail, pink-hued duck / Sikkim stag (any two)
3. Ganges shark
4. Tigers, lions / bison, antelopes (any two)
5. K.M. Munshi, 1950
6. Rubber, bamboo / resin, oils, wood (any two)
7. Cutting down trees on a large scale
8. Deltas of Ganga, Mahanadi, Godavari
9. Planting trees on non-forest land
10. Sal, teak, sandalwood, sheesham (any two)

 

Section D

1. Due to poaching
2. They have cones and needle-shaped leaves so snow cannot collect.
3. Prevent deforestation, stop Jhum cultivation / afforestation, reforestation (any two)
4. Afforestation = planting trees on non-forest land; Reforestation = planting trees in deforested areas.
5. Provide oxygen, prevent soil erosion / give products like wood, rubber (any two)
6. Western Ghats, North-east hills, Andaman & Nicobar
7. Because they grow in salty tidal waters.
8. Cutting and burning trees for farming.
9. Bhils, Gonds, Banjaras (any two)
10. To encourage tree plantation.

 

Section E

1. Endangered animals are species in danger of extinction, e.g., Bengal tiger, Ganges shark, bison.
2. Found in Himalayas and Nilgiris, cone-bearing trees like pine, spruce, deodar, birch, needle-like leaves.
3. Stop deforestation, stop Jhum, promote afforestation, encourage reforestation.
4. Provide oxygen, prevent soil erosion, home for tribes, products like wood, oils, rubber.
5. Evergreen = trees always green, found in hot regions; Deciduous = shed leaves in summer; Thorn = found in dry regions with cactus-like plants.