Class 5 EVS Our Forests Worksheet
Section A – Fill in the blanks
- The Bengal tiger is the national animal of __________ and __________.
- The Ganges shark is found in the rivers __________, __________, __________ and __________.
- __________ forests are also known as tropical forests.
- Van Mahotsav is celebrated in the month of __________ every year.
- Cutting and burning of trees for farming is called __________ cultivation.
- The common trees of tidal forests are __________ and __________.
- __________ is the re-establishment of forests on large areas.
- The __________ sea turtle is the largest turtle in the world.
- __________ National Park is in Uttarakhand.
- A forest is a large area covered by __________ and __________.
Section B – Match the following
A.
- Kaziranga National Park – (a) Gujarat
- Gir National Park – (b) Uttar Pradesh
- Dudhwa National Park – (c) Assam
- Corbett National Park – (d) Madhya Pradesh
- 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
- What is wildlife?
- Name two extinct species from India.
- Which animal is steadily decreasing due to overfishing?
- Name two animals categorised as endangered species.
- Who started Van Mahotsav and in which year?
- Name two products we get from forests.
- What is deforestation?
- Where are tidal forests found?
- What is afforestation?
- Which trees are found in deciduous forests?
Section D – Short Answer
- Why has the Bengal tiger’s population reduced?
- How do coniferous trees adapt to snowy conditions?
- What measures can be taken to protect forests? (any two)
- What is the difference between afforestation and reforestation?
- Why are forests important for us? (any two points)
- Where are evergreen forests found in India?
- Why are tidal forests also called mangrove forests?
- What is Jhum cultivation?
- Name any two tribes living in forests.
- What is the importance of Van Mahotsav?
Section E – Long Answer
- Explain endangered animals with examples.
- Write a short note on coniferous forests.
- How can we protect forests? Mention four ways.
- What are the uses of forests? Explain.
- Differentiate between evergreen, deciduous and thorn forests.
