Question Bank science std v

CLASS - V

QUESTION BANK

SUBJECT - SCIENCE

TERM - II ( 2017 - 18 )

I .         Fill in the blanks:                                                                               ( 1 x 10 )

1.            The ______ of the lotus plant is eaten as a vegetable.

2.            ______ %  of water is present in the seas and oceans.

3.            Our clothes dry up due to the process __________ .

4.            Transpiration takes place from the parts of the ________ .

5.            Powerhouses often burn ________ to convert water into steam.

6.            __________  gas comprises nearly 78% of air.

7.            On an average human beings take in about ________ kgs of air.

8.            _________ layer protects us from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

9.            Astronomer _____________ found out that orbits were elliptical.

10.          The sun shines with a __________ white light.

II.         Name two of each:                                                                            ( 1 x 10 )

1.            Two processes for which water is required  by animals.

2.            Two processes for which water is required by plants.

3.            Two liquids that are soluble in water.

4.            Two liquids insoluble in water.

5.            Two clean fuels.

6.            Two appliances that run on solar energy.

7.            Two solid pollutants.

8.            Two  forms of nitrogen absorbed by plants.

9.            Two things of which Jupiter is mostly made up of.

10.          two things for which the ancient man dependent on stars and constellations.

III.        Express in one word:                                                                         ( 1 x 10 )

1.            The first planet discovered using the telescope -

2.            A self luminous celestial body consisting of very hot gases -

3.            The family of sun and its eight planets -

4.            The first satellite launched by India -

5.            Mixture of acidic gases with rain water -

6.            The phenomenon that keeps the Earth suitably warm -

7.            A substance that produces energy on burning -

8.            The term used for the waste matter produced by animals and plants -

9.            The cyclic process of evaporation of water from the surface of the earth followed by its                condensation -

10.          A huge wheel used to draw water from the ground mainly for irrigation -

IV.        Answer the following in one sentence:                                           ( 1 x 10 )

1.            What are aquatic plants?

2.            What is a stepwell?

3.            What happens to the solubility of a substance when the temperature is decreased?

4.            What is transpiration?

5.            Why is biogas called a clean fuel?

6.            What are the fossil fuels known to you?

7.            What is natural gas?

8.            What is air?

9.            What is global warming?

10.          What is the asteroid belt?

V.         Answer the following questions:                                                     ( 2 x 10 )

1.            Why  is venus referred to as the hottest planet?

2.            In what way is the geo stationary satellite similar to earth?

3.            In what way is the pole star special?

4.            Write two ways  in which the artificial satellites have revolutionized the field of revolution.

5.            How does planting of trees help in reducing pollution?

6.            Why should we cover our nose while sneezing or coughing?

7.            Write two harmful effects of acid rain?

8.            Why should fossil fuels be used judiciously?

9.            What is the difference between renewable and non - renewable sources of energy?

10.          Write two differences between evaporation and transpiration?

VI.        Answer the following:                                                                       ( 3 x 10)

1.            Write three uses of water other than its domestic use.

2.            How are clouds formed?

3.            Write three advantages of car pooling.

4.            Why is CNG called the green fuel?

5.            What are the harmful effects of air pollution?

6.            Write three ways in which the sun is indispensable for our survival.

7.            What are the motions of the earth? How are they caused?

8.            Write three qualities of a good fuel.

9.            How does nature maintain a balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide?

10.          How do stars vary from each other? Why is the sun referred to a star of average brightness?  

VII.       Answer the following:                                                                       ( 4 x 10)

1.            Draw a neat labelled diagram of the solar system.

2.            Draw a neat labelled diagram of the phases of the moon.

3.            Draw a neat labelled diagram of the water cycle.

4.            Design a poster to create awareness about saving energy. Write a slogan to support       the         move.

5.            Design a poster to create awareness about reducing air pollution.  Write a slogan in favour of     the cause.

6.            Draw a neat labelled diagram of the change of seasons.

7.            Draw a pie chart to show the composition of air.

8.            Which planets are referred to as the jovian planets? Write a few lines about each?

9.            Draw any two constellations.

10.          With the help of a simple activity show that air is required for burning.