1.

Draw the diagram of “COMPONENTS OF OUR ENVIRONMENT”

2. Write about “CHIPKO MOVEMENT” .

3. Human beings are responsible for environmental degradation. Justify the statement with
example.

1. Define the following terms with examples-

a) Environment: ENVIRONMENT means everything surround us such as place, things, people and
nature etc. It also includes things created by human beings (industries, settlements and means of
transport etc.)

b) biotic components : Biotic describes a living component of an ecosystem; for example organisms,
such as plants and animals

c) human-made environment: Human made environment refers to the artificial environment that is
created by humans. It includes buildings, roads, cities , agriculture, industries, settlements, means of
transport.

2. Write the difference between natural and human-made environment.

Natural Environment:

Natural environment refers to the natural biotic and abiotic components of

the environment.
2.They are naturally occurring.
3.Eg: Mountain, rivers, vegetation and animals etc.
human-made environment: Human environment refers to the artificial environment

it is created by humans.

It includes buildings, roads, cities, agriculture, industries, settlements, means of transport.

3. Why do you think the earth is home to human beings and other organisms?( page

no.109,HOTS question no.5)

Ans: Human world entirely depends on the environment for their survival. The
basic needs of life like food, cloth and shelter are fulfilled by the environment.
They are also able to adapt and modify the environment according to their needs.
Earth is the only planet with favourable living conditions, which form our environment.  
2. In our solar system, the earth is the only planet where life is possible due to the availability of
natural resources.

3. The availability of a large amount of water has made it possible for all living beings to survive
easily on earth.

4. How the change in natural environment influence the change in human-made environment?

OUR ENVIRONMENT

1. Complete the following flowcharts:

2. Give one word for the following:

a. An envelope of air surrounding the earth. ...............................

b. The cutting down of trees at a rapid rate for human use............................

c. The chemicals sprayed on the crops to kill insects. .................................

3. Rewrite the false statement:

a. During photosynthesis, green plants absorb oxygen from the atmosphere.

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b. We should cover the dustbins to reduce noise pollution.

Gases released by Industries

into air

Types of

Environment

Examples of

Human

Environment

A)
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C)

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c. Oxygen is a poisonous gas.

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d. Listening to loud music can increase our sensitivity to hearing.

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e. Air consists of 21% nitrogen.

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f. An average healthy person can survive without food for 3 months.

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4. Give reasons for the following:

a. Earth is called the Blue Planet.

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b. Burning of forests should be avoided.

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c. Vehicles should be checked periodically for pollution control.

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5. Write the full forms of the following:

a. C.N.G. ...................................................................................................................

b. L.P.G. ...................................................................................................................
6. Look at the pictures and name the causes of water pollution shown here.

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a).................................................. b)..................................................

c) .................................................. d) ..................................................

7. Look at the pictures A and B given here. Spot the difference and give reason for the

two.

AB

1.Go through the Worksheet in drive. If you don’t have printer at

home you can write all the answers in your notebook (200

pages). Write the heading as Geography Worksheet.

2. DO “tick the correct answers” and “fill in the blanks” in

textbook (Use pencil).

3. Explain the different domains of the earth? (for each domain

write at least 3 to 4 points)

Write the following question and answers in your notebook

(Mention today’s date)

1. Explain the following terms-:

a) Ecosystem b) Urbanization c) Biosphere d) Urbanization

2. State the reason for the dependency of plants and animals on

each other.

Or
Why do plants and animals depend on each other?

Or

Why plants can’t survive without the help animals?

3.Question no.4 (80 words) of F bit and (HOTS) question no. 6 and

7 (50 words) in your notebook (Text book -page no.109)