Rocks and minerals 1.What are fossils? Ans: Sedimentary rocks contain remains of ancient plants and animals.

These remains are called fossils. 2.How was sedimentary rocks are formed? Ans: Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation of sediments on the beds of rivers and ocean. 3.Define minerals? Ans: Minerals are mostly found in rocks as crystals. They are inorganic substances found in the earth crust and have definite chemical composition. 4.How is coal formed? Ans: It is obtained from underground mines. 5.Mention the two uses of coal? Ans: 1. Coal is used as a fuel for cooking food. 2. In thermal power houses, coal is used as fuel to produce electricity. 6. Explain the formation of petroleum? Ans: Petroleum is formed by the decomposition of matter, both animals and vegetables which got buried under the soil millions of years ago. 7. Mention some uses of rock and minerals? Ans: Marble, slate stone, etc. are used for making buildings. Granite is used for building dams and roads. Food and health 1. Why should we not overcook the food? Ans: We should not overcook the food because it destroys vitamins and other important substances. 2. How does regular exercise help us? Ans: Regular exercise help to keep the muscles in good tone. It helps to keep the bone strong. 3. What do you understand by infection disease ? Give two example. Ans: The disease which a person can catch from another is called a communicable disease. 4. How can we prevent communicable disceasse? Ans: We can prevent communicable disease 1) by keeping the patients absolutely isolated. 2) by avoid the used State of matter 1.What are the three states of matter? Ans:The three state of matter are Solid, liquid and gas. 2. What is intermolecular space? Ans: molecules have certain amount of space in between them. This is called intermolecular space. 3. How many type of atoms are there in water and carbon dioxide? Ans: Water is written as H2O. Each molecule of water contains two atoms of Hydrogen , one atom of oxygen. Similarly Carbon dioxide is made up of one carbon atom and two oxygen atom.