Fortnightly Portal Assignment

Academic Session 2023-24

Important – This WS will be considered as one of the written work for
the assessment (Rubrics) - Punctuality, Neatness and Upkeep, Work quality,
Correction remarks and Follow-up corrections done by the child
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Grade: 4 Issue date: 31.05.2023
Subject: Science Submission date: 08.06.2023
Chapter: OUR ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION. Assignment No: 02
Name: ___________________________

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1. Fill in the blanks:

a) The loss of fertile soil due to rain or wind is called _____________.
b) _____________ is comprised of all living and non –living things that occur naturally on
the Earth.
c) ____________ are produced from seeds, leaves and barks of some plants that have
medicinal values.
d) The United Nation has declared 5th June as ____________________.
2. Define the following terms:
a. Afforestation.
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b. Pollutants.
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3. Match column A with B and write the answer in column C.

A B C

1.Paper River

2. Pesticides &fertilisers Save natural resources

3. Smoke Trees
4. 3R ‘S Land pollution
5. Fish Air pollution
4. Find the odd one.
1. Smoke, fuel, dust, trees _______________
2. Fertilisers, manure, pesticides, insecticides _______________
3. Paper, cloth, plastic, fruits peel _______________
5. Give two examples for each of the following:
1. Animals living on trees. _____________ ______________
2. Diseases caused by drinking polluted water. _____________ ______________
3. Diseases caused by air pollution. _____________ ______________

6. Write one method for prevention of the following:

Air pollution:
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Land pollution:
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7. What does environment consist of?
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8. Mention two human activities that adversely affect the environment.
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9. Why it is important to protect environment?
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10 Identify and describe the given picture below:

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Extended studies –Browse, Research and challenge Yourself –For self-Study-
Optional
Research and find more about “Our environment and Pollution”
https://www.helpteaching.com/search/index.htm?keyword=Our+environment+and+po
llution