Std 3 The World Around Us Part 1 Lesson 1: Treasures of Nature – Air, Water and Soil | In-text & Exercise Question Answers

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Class 3 EVS Chapter 1 Treasures of Nature – Complete Solutions with Easy Answers

STD 3 

SUBJECT : THE WORLD AROUND US – PART 1 

ANSWERS OF IN-TEXT AND EXERCISE QUESTIONS

LESSON 1. TREASURES OF NATURE – AIR, WATER AND SOIL

LETS REVISE 

Q (1) Fill in the blank with the correct word.

1)Windmill blades rotate due to  wind.  

2)Utensils are made from  Soil.  

3) Water is the gift of nature.

4) The texture of soil is determined by the size of particles in it.

Q (2) Answer in one sentence.

1) What do we get from nature?

Answer: We get water, air, sunlight, food, soil, and plants from nature.

2) What are the modern methods of storing water?

Answer: Tanks, dams, and water bottles are modern methods of storing water.

3) What items are made from clay?

Answer: Pots, diyas, kulhads, toys, and flower vases are made from clay.

Q (3) Write answers in short.

1. What is water cycle?

Answer: The water cycle is how water moves from sea to sky and back. Sun heats sea water. It becomes vapour. Vapour makes clouds. Clouds give rain. Rain goes back to sea in rivers.

2. Write the process of making pottery.

Answer: Take wet clay. Make a pot shape on a wheel. Dry the pot in the sun. Bake the pot in a kiln to make it hard.

3. Write the benefits of saving water.

Answer:We will have water for drinking. Plants and animals will live. Farmers can grow food. We can use water tomorrow also.

4. Write the importance of air in daily life.

Answer:We breathe air to live. Plants use air to make food. Air helps us burn fire to cook. Windmills make electricity from air.

5. What measures should be taken to prevent shortage of natural resources?

Answer:Save water and do not waste it. Plant more trees. Do not cut forests. Use solar and wind energy. Reuse and recycle things.

Q (4) What measures should be taken to keep the water clean in the house?

Answer:Keep the water tank covered. Clean water pots daily. Do not touch water with dirty hands. Boil or filter drinking water. Do not throw waste near water.

Q (5) Observe the pictures. What will you do to save water?

Picture 1 – Running tap: 

Answer: I will turn off the tap when not in use.

Picture 2 – Washing car with pipe: 

Answer: I will use a bucket and mug to wash the car.

Picture 3 – Washing buffalo in river: 

Answer: I will not wash animals in rivers. I will use less water.

Q (6) Why do you think water is a natural resource?

Answer: Water is a natural resource because we get it from nature. We do not make water. Rain, rivers, and seas are made by nature.

7) Observe the pictures. Tick the picture you have liked and tell why?

Answer: I like the third picture with children walking in nature.

Why: It has clean air, green trees, and a bright sun. There is no smoke and no dirty water. It is healthy and beautiful.

ACTIVITY 

1. Find designs on objects around you and draw one in the given box.

2. Decorate the objects in the pictures with designs.

3. Draw pictures of different containers for storing water. Write their names.

4. Make a list of the containers in which water is stored in your home.

Answer: Water is stored in these containers in my home: Bucket , Bottle , Tank , Matka , Steel drum , Glass jug, Filter. 

Remember: For activities, drawing is more important than writing. Draw neatly and colour if you can.

In-text questions – Come inside the lesson while reading.

ANSWERS OF IN-TEXT QUESTIONS

Let’s identify – 

Answers in simple words for Class 3:

1. What makes the blades of a windmill spin?

Answer: Wind makes the blades of a windmill spin.

2. Where do we get water from?

Answer: We get water from rivers, lakes, wells, taps, and rain.

3. What do we use water for?

Answer: We use water for drinking, bathing, washing, cooking, and for plants.

4. What is the colour of soil in the picture?

Answer: The colour of soil in the picture looks brown.

5. Why is soil necessary for plants growth?

Answer: Soil gives water, food, and support to plants so they can grow.

Let’s find out! –

1.It’s here but not visible.

Answer: Air. 

2.Many substances dissolve in it.

Answer: Water. 

3.Seeds germinate easily in this.

Answer: Soil.

What other tools can you fill with air according to the picture below?

Answer: We can fill these things with air:  

Bicycle tyres – The boy is using a pump on the cycle.  

Footballs – The boy is pumping air into the ball.  

Balloons – The girl is holding colourful balloons full of air.

Other things in the picture that use air:

Kites – Kites  fly because of air, 

Windmills – Windmills spin because of wind.

Let’s discuss.

Uses of air with examples:  

Answer: We breathe air to stay alive. 

Example: We take in air through our nose.  

Air helps things move. 

Example: Wind moves kites and windmills.  

Air fills things up. 

Example: We fill balloons and tyres with air.  

Fire needs air to burn. 

Example: We blow air to make fire bigger.  

Can you tell! – 

1. Where does the water come from in your area?

Answer: In my area, water comes from taps, wells, and tankers. Rain also gives us water.

2. How is water stored in the house?

Answer: We store water in tanks, buckets, bottles, and pots at home.

3. What are the uses of water in your home?

Answer: We use water for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing clothes, and watering plants.

Perform the activity – 

Slogans on importance of water  

 1. Save Water, Save Life

   Water is life. Don’t waste it.

2. Water is Precious

   Use it wisely every day.

3. No Water, No Life

   Plants, animals and humans need water.

4. Every Drop Counts

   Turn off the tap. Save water.

5. Keep Water Clean

   Don’t throw waste in rivers and lakes.

6. Be a Water Hero

   Collect rainwater. Reuse water.

7. Jal Hai To Kal Hai

   If there is water, there is tomorrow.

Observe – 

Write the colour of the soil in the box:

Picture 1 (left): Red soil

Answer: The colour of this soil is red or reddish-brown.

Picture 2 (middle): Black soil

Answer: The colour of this soil is black.

Picture 3 (right): Sandy soil

Answer: The colour of this soil is light grey or whitish.

Can you tell! – 

1. What are earthenware pots used for?

Answer: Earthenware pots are used for storing water and keeping it cool. We also use them for cooking food and growing plants.

2. What types of clay items do potters make?

Answer: Potters make pots, diyas, cups, plates, toys, and flower vases from clay.

3. Why do clay pots have to be baked?

Answer: Clay pots are baked to make them hard and strong. If we don’t bake them, they will break easily and melt in water.

In the box given below, draw pictures of some clay items:

You can draw these easy things in the box:

Matka – A round pot for water

Diya – Small lamp used in Diwali  

Kulhad – Small clay cup for tea

Clay toy – Like a horse or elephant

Can you tell! – 

1. Explain how water travel starts from the sea and terminates in the sea?

Answer:Sea water becomes vapour, forms clouds, falls as rain, and goes back to the sea through rivers.

2. What are the natural sources of water?

Answer: Rain, rivers, lakes, seas, and wells are natural sources of water.

Complete the table.