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Subject: Science Date: 28 -1 -2022

Grade: V Topic: Cleanliness for a Healthy Life


Life

Q1. State “True” or “False”. If “False”, write the correct statement: -


a) Diarrhoea, cholera, jaundice, typhoid etc. are diseases that spread through air.
Ans. False. Diarrhoea, cholera, jaundice, typhoid etc. are diseases that spread
through unclean water.
b) Germs are very small living things that cause diseases.
Ans. True

Q.2. Define: -
a) Hygiene: - The condition of maintaining good health and preventing diseases by
maintaining cleanliness is known as Hygiene.
b) Recycling: - Making new things out of old or used things is known as Recycling.
c) Communicable diseases: - Diseases that are caused by germs and passed on from a sick
person to a healthy person are called communicable diseases.

Q.3.Distinguish between: -
a) Biodegradable waste and Non-biodegradable waste
Ans.

Biodegradable waste Non-biodegradable waste

1. Such types of waste materials 1. Such types of waste materials


that can be decomposed by that do not get decomposed by
the microorganisms over a the microorganisms and remain
period of time are termed as unchanged are termed as non-
biodegradable waste. biodegradable waste.
2. These are not harmful for us 2. These are harmful for us and
or our surrounding our surrounding environment.
environment. 3. Examples: - plastic wrappers,
3. Examples: - Food waste, packets, metal tins, cans,
leaves. Twigs, garden waste, plastic bottles, glass bottles etc.
kitchen waste etc.
Q.4. Answer the following questions: -
a) Mention any five benefits of recycling the waste materials.
Ans. Recycling has several benefits. Some of them are-
i) It reduces the volumes of landfills.
ii) It reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
iii) It saves energy and conserves the environment.
iv) It reduces air and water pollution.
v) It reduces the need for fresh raw materials, thereby preserving the Earth’s natural
resources for future use.
b) Mention the measures to be taken to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Ans. To prevent the spread of the communicable diseases, we should:
i) Use handkerchief to cover our mouth and nose while sneezing.
ii) Avoid sharing the handkerchief, towel, food, etc., with the sick person,
iii) Always boil water and then store in clean containers to be used for drinking and
cooking purpose.
iv) Always keep food covered to prevent the flies from sitting and contaminating it.
v) Avoid eating the food from shops or street vendors.
vi) Clean homes regularly with disinfectants. Never allow water to get collected in any
nearby area.
Q.5. Draw the diagram of any two Non-biodegradable wastes.

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