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by classklap SOCIAL STUDIES WORKBOOK - TERM 2 ALPINE SERIES L 5 Name: ___________________________________ Section: ________________ Roll No.: _________ School: __________________________________ PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 1 3/31/2020 6:04:22 PM

Lesson Name Page No. 1) Ancient Excavation 1 2) Hydrosphere 9 3) Continents of the World 16 24 Term Project PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 2 3/31/2020 6:04:24 PM

Lesson 1: Ancient Excavation Concept Map Examples of __________________________________ ___________________ __________________________________ Settlements of the Indus Civilisation __________________________________ Keezhadi PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 1 1 3/31/2020 6:04:26 PM

Remembering Multiple Choice Questions (1M per question) 1) In which of the following countries is the place shown in the picture found?  [     ] (A) China (B) Egypt (C) India (D) United States of America 2) Who are the people that are shown in the given picture? [     ] (A) Teachers (B) Firemen (C) Doctors (D) Archaeologists 3) Which of the following places is an archaeological site near Pondicherry? [     ] (A) Adichanallur (B) Arikamedu (C) Keezhadi (D) Harappa 2 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 2 3/31/2020 6:04:42 PM

Fill in the Blanks (1M per question) 4) An ancient town dating back to the ___________________ Age was excavated in Keezhadi village. 5) The Indus Civilisation is also called the ________________ Civilisation. 6) Excavation at Arikamedu revealed that the village traded with ________________. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ (1M per question) 7) The Indus Civilisation was the first site to be excavated in the early [    ] 20th century. 8) Excavations help us to learn about our past. [     ] 9) The smaller pyramids were made for the kings.  [     ] Very Short Answer Questions (1M per question) Name the following: 10) The objects found during excavations Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 11) The archaeological site in the Thoothukudi district Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 12) Who is an archaeologist? (Textbook, Pg. 108) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Ancient Excavation 3 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 3 3/31/2020 6:04:43 PM

13) What is an excavation? (Textbook, Pg. 108) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding Very Short Answer Question (1M per question) 14) Where is Keezhadi located? (Textbook, Pg. 108) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 15) Write a short note on the pyramids. (Textbook, Pg. 108) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 16) What artefacts were found at Adichanallur? (Textbook, Pg. 108) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 4 3/31/2020 6:04:45 PM PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 4

Long Answer Questions (4M per question) 17) Describe the Indus Civilisation. (Textbook, Pg. 108) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 18) Give a detailed study of Keezhadi. (Textbook, Pg. 108) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 19) Write about Arikamedu in detail. (Textbook, Pg. 108) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Ancient Excavation 5 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 5 3/31/2020 6:04:46 PM

Application Short Answer Question (3M per question) 20) Archaeologists find and study things that are very old. What difficulties do they face while studying these things? Look at the given pictures to write your answer. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question (4M per question) 21) Why were the cities of the Indus Civilisation considered to be advanced? Compare the cities of the Indus Civilisation with the modern-day cities that we see today. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 6 3/31/2020 6:04:48 PM PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 6

Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Short Answer Question (3M per question) 22) Imagine that you are an archaeologist. Plan an excavation to an archaeological site in Tamil Nadu and list the steps that you would follow. Hint: Think about the tools you would carry, the number of people you would need and what you would do if you found an artefact. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Question (4M per question) 23) Using the internet, find out about all the different settlements of the Indus Civilisation. Make a list of any four settlements and the artefacts that were excavated there. You can also paste pictures of the sites in the box provided. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Ancient Excavation 7 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 7 3/31/2020 6:04:50 PM

Activity 24) Collect old paintbrushes and go digging around your house or school with your friends. Carry a notebook to record your observations and a bag to store any interesting objects that you might find. 8 3/31/2020 6:04:51 PM PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 8

Lesson 2: Hydrosphere Concept Map Water Cycle ______________ ______________ ______________ Runoff and Stage I Stage II Stage III Infiltration Stage IV PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 9 9 3/31/2020 6:04:53 PM

Remembering [     ] Multiple Choice Questions (1M per question) 1) Which type of water body is shown in the given picture? (A) ocean (B) sea (C) waterfall (D) gulf 2) Which of the following is a river? [     ] (A) Bay of Bengal (B) Ganga (C) Palk Strait (D) Gulf of Kuchch 3) What is a water body surrounded by land on all sides called?  [     ] (A) river (B) lake (C) strait (D) ocean Fill in the Blanks (1M per question) 4) ____________ are vast water bodies that usually separate continents from one another. 5) Sea water is ____________ in nature. 6) Rivers usually drain into oceans or ________________. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ (1M per question) 7) Seas are bigger than oceans in size.  [     ] 8) We should be careful about how we use water. [     ] 9) A river is a large area of an ocean that is surrounded by land. [     ] 10 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 10 3/31/2020 6:04:57 PM

Very Short Answer Questions (1M per question) Name the following: 10) The strait that joins the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 11) The term for the total amount of water present on the planet Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 12) The number of oceans on Earth Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding Very Short Answer Questions (1M per question) 13) What type of water body is the Cauvery? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 14) How much percentage of the Earth’s surface is covered with water? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 15) Define hydrosphere. (Textbook, Pg. 123) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 16) Why is the hydrosphere important? (Textbook, Pg. 123) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Hydrosphere 11 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 11 3/31/2020 6:04:59 PM

________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Long Answer Questions (4M per question) 17) Name the different types of water bodies. (Textbook, Pg. 123) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 18) What are the different stages of the water cycle? (Textbook, Pg. 123) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 19) List a few steps to save water. (Textbook, Pg. 123) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 12 3/31/2020 6:05:00 PM PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 12

Application Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 20) One of the largest lakes in Bengaluru, the Bellandur Lake, has spilled toxic froth many times since 2015. In 2017, many industries around the lake were shut down. Why do you think that happened? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 21) Identify the process shown in the given picture. What is the importance of this process? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Hydrosphere 13 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 13 3/31/2020 6:05:03 PM

Long Answer Question (4M per question) 22) Mention two reasons why we need to look after the different water bodies. Describe two ways in which you can help to look after the water bodies. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Short Answer Question (3M per question) 23) Look at the given pictures. Why is water important for farmers and animals? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 14 3/31/2020 6:05:12 PM PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 14

Long Answer Question (4M per question) 24) Find out the names of any four rivers that flow through Tamil Nadu. List them. Also mention the length of these rivers and the states where they originate. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Activity 25) Make a poster on ‘Save Water’. Write a slogan and use the poster to create awareness. Hydrosphere 15 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 15 3/31/2020 6:05:14 PM

Lesson 3: Continents of the World Concept Map Asia Continents of ________________ the World ________________ South America ________________ Europe ________________ 16 3/31/2020 6:05:15 PM PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 16

Remembering Multiple Choice Questions (1M per question) 1) Which continent experiences half a year of sunlight and half a year of [    ] complete darkness? (A) Africa (B) Australia (C) Antarctica (D) Asia 2) Which is the world’s smallest country? [     ] (A) Ukraine (B) Vatican City (C) Spain (D) Sri Lanka 3) In which continent is Mt. Cotopaxi found? [     ] (A) Europe (B) North America (C) South America (D) Asia Fill in the Blanks (1M per question) 4) North America is located entirely in the ________________ hemisphere. 5) _____________ is the second largest continent. 6) _________________ is the capital of India. Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ (1M per question) 7) India is known as the land of unity in diversity.  [     ] 8) The Sanchi Stupa is in Mumbai.  [     ] 9) Egypt is a country in Asia.  [     ] Very Short Answer Questions (1M per question) Name the following: 10) The world’s longest river Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Continents of the World 17 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 17 3/31/2020 6:05:17 PM

11) The world’s largest desert Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 12) The number of states in India Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Understanding Very Short Answer Questions (1M per question) 13) Where is the Taj Mahal located? (Textbook, Pg. 137) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 14) Where is the Great Barrier Reef located? (Textbook, Pg. 137) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ 15) Which continent is called the ‘Frozen Continent’? (Textbook, Pg. 137) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 16) Name the continents of the world. (Textbook, Pg. 137) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 17) Describe North America’s important features. (Textbook, Pg. 137) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 18 3/31/2020 6:05:18 PM PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 18

Long Answer Questions (4M per question) 18) Write a short note on any two continents. (Textbook, Pg. 137) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 19) Write a note on the monuments of India. (Textbook, Pg. 137) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 20) Give a detailed study of Australia. (Textbook, Pg. 137) Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Continents of the World 19 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 19 3/31/2020 6:05:20 PM

Application Short Answer Questions (3M per question) 21) A few scientists want to study the bird shown in the picture. Which continent should they visit? Mention any two difficulties that they might face there. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 22) Sumit wants to climb to the highest point on the Earth. Which place is he planning to go to? Which other sites can he visit when he is in that continent? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 20 3/31/2020 6:05:23 PM PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 20

Long Answer Question (4M per question) 23) Asia is the world’s largest continent in size and in population. How do you think the high population affects the people and the natural resources of the continent? Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Higher Order Thinking Skills (H.O.T.S.) Short Answer Question (3M per question) 24) Find out which state is known as India’s ‘breadbasket’ and why. State the reason below. Ans. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Continents of the World 21 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 21 3/31/2020 6:05:24 PM

Long Answer Question (4M per question) 25) Mark and label the seven continents on the world map given below. Ans. 22 3/31/2020 6:05:26 PM PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 22

Activity 26) Collect and paste pictures of the seven wonders of the world. Write one feature of each of them. Continents of the World 23 PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 23 3/31/2020 6:05:27 PM

Term Project Survey your household Follow the given steps. 1. Create a list of five questions that you will ask all your family members, so that you can understand the water consumption of your household. (Hint: How many buckets of water do they use for a bath? Do they brush their teeth with the water tap open?) 2. In your notebook, make a table to note down the responses of your family members. 3. Analyze the information that you have collected from your survey and think of ways in which water can be conserved in your household. 4. Share your ideas with your family. 24 3/31/2020 6:05:29 PM PNC_G5_SST_T2_WB_QC4.indb 24

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