Students can use Our Wondrous World Class 5 Solutions Chapter 9 Rhythms of Nature Class 5 Questions and Answers as a quick reference guide.
Class 5 EVS Chapter 9 Rhythms of Nature Question Answer
Rhythms of Nature Class 5 EVS Question Answer
Our Wondrous World Class 5 EVS Chapter 9 Question Answer – Class 5 EVS Rhythms of Nature Question Answer
Write (Page 147)
Question 1.
Try to remember the time you were in Grades 3 and 4. Think and write about the changes that you have noticed in yourself and your friends, in your school, and in your environment.
Answer:
| Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | |
| Yourself and your friends | I was little shy | I became more confident and responsible. | We now take part in competitions and events more actively. |
| School | We had simpler topics and easier projects. | We did group projects and started learning more deeply. | New smartboards and activities have been added. We have subject periods with different teachers. |
| Surrounding area | The school garden had fewer plants and flowers. | More plants and flowers in the school garden. | New roads, buildings, and shops have opened. More vehicles and pollution can be seen. |
Apart from these, many other things have changed. Technology is growing fast. People now care more about protecting nature. I have learned to use computers and speak in front of others with confidence.
Write (Page 148-149)
Question 1.
Can you think of something that takes a really long time to change, maybe over years?
Answer:
Yes, a mountain or a desert takes a very long time to change. These change happen slowly, sometimes over millions of years!
Question 2.
What about something that changes within just a few years?
Answer:
Trees grow and change within a few years. Small plants become big trees. The neighbourhood becomes denser due to rise in population and increased construction of houses and buildings.
Question 3.
Are there changes that happen every year, again and again?
Answer:
Yes, seasons like summer, winter, and monsoon come every year.
Question 4.
Can you name something that changes in just a few minutes or even seconds?
Answer:
The weather is something that can change in just a few minutes or even seconds. It can be sunny and then suddenly start raining.
Activity 1 (Page 150)
Let one student be the ‘Sun’ and another the ‘Earth’ standing at a distance. The Sun stands at the centre.
Let the student playing ‘Earth’ stand in one place and slowly turn around (rotate). As long as the student sees the ‘Sun’, they keep saying – “day … day … day”, looking straight ahead. When the student stops seeing the ‘Sun’ they keep saying “night … night … night”.
Now, let us do this activity using a torch and a globe.
Answer:
Students to do it themselves, as directed.
Find out (Page 151)
Study the globe and write in the space given below, when it is day time in India, which countries will have night?
Answer:
When it is daytime in India, countries like the United States, Canada, and Brazil have night because they are on the opposite side of the Earth.
NCERT (Page 153)
Chart Template
Answer:
(Page 156)
Do you know how many seasons we have in India?
Answer:
In India, we have six seasons that change every few months based on natural changes.
| Seasons | Month of the year (Fill it up for your region) |
| Vasanta (Spring) | March – April |
| Grishma (Summer) | May – June |
| Varsha (Monsoon) | July – August |
| Sharad (Autumn) | September – October |
| Hemant (Pre-winter) | November – December |
| Shishir (Winter) | January – February |
Write (Page 157)
How do you feel when the season changes? Would you prefer one season to continue throughout the year? Give the reasons for your answer.
Answer:
I feel happy and excited when the seasons changes because everything around me looks new and different. Each season has its own beauty and fun activities. I like winter the most because I enjoy wearing warm clothes and drinking hot chocolate.
But, I would not want one season to last all year because every season is unique. Seasons bring different plants, animals, festivals and weather, which make life interesting and full of changes.
Discuss (Page 157)
Winter in Kerala is different from winter in Kashmir valley. Monsoon in Assam is different from Rajasthan. Why do you think it is so?
Answer:
Winter in Kerala is different from winter in Kashmir valley because Kerala is near the sea and close to equator therefore it has warm winters. Whereas Kashmir valley is in the Himalayas so it has very cold winters.
Monsoon in Assam is different from Rajasthan because Assam gets heavy rainfall in monsoon while Rajasthan is mostly dry as it receives very less rainfall.
Celebrating Seasons
In India, we have many songs associated with seasons. Do you know any? Find out some songs. (Page 157)
Answer:
(Suggested answer) In India, many songs are linked to the seasons. For Example:
- Kajri folk songs are sung in the monsoon and are linked to Raga Megh and Raga Malhaar.
- Raga Vasant is for spring and celebrates flowers and new life.
- Hemant Songs are sung in the early winter.
- Raga Multani is linked to hot summer afternoons.
(Page 157)
With the help of your teacher and elders, name the crops that grow in summer and winter in your region.
Answer:
(Suggested Answer) In my region, Uttar Pradesh, farmers grow different crops in winter and summer because the seasons bring changes in weather. Here is the list of crops grown during these seasons:
| Summer Crops | Winter Crops |
| Rice | Wheat |
| Maize | Barley |
| Sugarcane | Mustard |
| Cotton | Peas |
| Watermelon | Gram (Chana) |
(Page 158)
Many of our festivals are connected with seasons. See if you can match these festivals to the season they are celebrated in!
Answer:
| S. No. | Festival | Season | |
| 1. | Pongal, Makar Sankranti | (a) | Spring – when flowers bloom |
| 2. | Holi | (b) | Autumn – after crops are harvested |
| 3. | Diwali | (c) | New year and harvest festival |
| 4. | Baisakhi, Gudi Padwa, Vishu, Rongali Bihu | (d) | Winter |
Let us reflect (Pages 159-160)
Question 1.
Narrate your experiences about the season changes.
Answer:
I enjoy the different seasons because each one brings something interesting. When summer comes, I like eating ice cream and going on holiday to the beach. During the monsoon, I wear raincoats and play in puddles. In winter, I snuggle under blankets and enjoy hot soup. I love seeing how the trees change and how people wear different clothes in every season.
Question 2.
Ask your family members and write about seasons. Do you find any major differences in the patterns or changing seasons? What could be possible reasons for these differences?
Answer:
Seasons are different times of the year that bring changes in weather, such as spring, summer, autumn, and winter. I asked my parents about the seasons, and they said winters used to be colder and summers cooler. Now, winters are not that cold, and summers are hotter and more humid. After listening to them, I realised that the reasons could be climate change, pollution, deforestation, and increased urban development around us.
Question 3.
Seasons have local names. Find out and write the seasons mentioned below are called in your region, and your local language.
Answer:
In my region, Uttar Pradesh, the seasons are called:
- Spring: Vasant
- Summer: Grishma
- Monsoon: Varsha
- Autumn: Sharad
- Pre-winter: Hemant
- Winter: Shishir
Question 4.
Fill the table below based on your observations and experiences:
Answer:
| Name of the Season | Food You Eat | Clothes You Wear | Festivals You Celebrate | Nature Around You |
| Spring | Fresh fruits, juice | Light clothes | Holi, Baisakhi | Flowers blooming, trees regrowing |
| Summer | Mangoes, cold drinks | Cotton clothes | Makar Sankranti |
Hot sun, dry weather |
| Monsoon | Corn, hot snacks | Raincoat, gumboots | Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami |
Rain, clouds, puddles |
| Autumn | Light food, seasonal fruits | Light woollen clothes | Diwali, Durga Puja | Leaves turning yellow, cool weather |
| Pre-winter | Soups, seasonal vegetables | Woollen clothes, light jackets | Karva Chauth, Diwali | Chilly winds, trees shedding leaves |
| Winter | Soup, peanuts, sweets | Warm woollen clothes | Christmas, New Year, Lohri | Fog, chilly air, bare trees |
Question 5.
Share your experience of seasons’ journaling.
Answer:
I decided to keep a journal to observe the changes during winter. For a month, I wrote about how cold the mornings were and how I wore sweaters every day. I drew pictures of the foggy mornings and the sun slowly rising. I also wrote about eating warm food and sitting in the sun to stay warm. It was fun to see how the days slowly changed over time.
Question 6.
Make a comparative drawing of the three major seasons.
Answer:
