Chapter 1: Water—The Essence of Life Assertion-Reason Questions | Environmental Science - EVS Class 5 CBSE

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Question 1

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Assertion (A): Most of the water on Earth is not fit for drinking. Reason (R): Most of Earth's water is salty and found in oceans.

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Question 2

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Assertion (A): The Sun is very important for the water cycle. Reason (R): The Sun's heat causes water to turn into water vapour.

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Question 3

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Assertion (A): Cities often have problems with groundwater recharge. Reason (R): Paved roads and concrete surfaces allow water to soak into the soil easily.

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Question 4

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Assertion (A): Water can exist in three different forms. Reason (R): Rainwater is the solid form of water.

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Question 5

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Assertion (A): Rivers usually flow from mountains towards the sea. Reason (R): Water flows from higher ground to lower ground.

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Question 6

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Assertion (A): The Fishing Cat is an excellent swimmer. Reason (R): It has partially webbed paws that help it swim.

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Question 7

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Assertion (A): Keibul Lamjao National Park is unique. Reason (R): It is the only floating national park in the world.

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Question 8

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Assertion (A): Water vapour forms clouds in the sky. Reason (R): Clouds are made of steam from boiling water on Earth.

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Question 9

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Assertion (A): Hiware Bazar is a water-positive village. Reason (R): The community used watershed management and rainwater harvesting.

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Question 10

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Assertion (A): Lotus leaves do not get damaged by water. Reason (R): Lotus leaves have a special waxy coating.

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Question 11

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Assertion (A): The Luni river is a major river in India. Reason (R): It flows through Rajasthan and ends in a sea.

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Question 12

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Assertion (A): Groundwater can be drawn out using handpumps. Reason (R): Groundwater is found deep under the soil and rocks.

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Question 13

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Assertion (A): Freshwater is a limited resource. Reason (R): All living beings on Earth depend on freshwater to survive.

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Question 14

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Assertion (A): Water Scorpions breathe underwater. Reason (R): They use a tail tube to take air from the surface.

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Question 15

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Assertion (A): Salt pans are white in appearance. Reason (R): They are covered in snow during the winter in Gujarat.

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Question 16

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Assertion (A): Water changes into ice when it is heated. Reason (R): Water changes its form as it travels through air, land, and sky.

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Question 17

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Assertion (A): Rain is the liquid form of water. Reason (R): Snow is the solid form of water.

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Question 18

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Assertion (A): Water always flows in a straight line. Reason (R): Water flows according to the shape of the land.

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Question 19

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Assertion (A): The water cycle is a constant movement of water. Reason (R): Sunlight is necessary for water to become water vapour.

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Question 20

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Assertion (A): Pond herons stand still in water. Reason (R): They have long legs to stand and a beak to catch fish.

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Chapter 1: Water—The Essence of Life | Assertion-Reason

Assertion (A): Most of the water on Earth is not fit for drinking. Reason (R): Most of Earth's water is salty and found in oceans.

Assertion (A): The Sun is very important for the water cycle. Reason (R): The Sun's heat causes water to turn into water vapour.

Assertion (A): Cities often have problems with groundwater recharge. Reason (R): Paved roads and concrete surfaces allow water to soak into the soil easily.

Assertion (A): Water can exist in three different forms. Reason (R): Rainwater is the solid form of water.

Assertion (A): Rivers usually flow from mountains towards the sea. Reason (R): Water flows from higher ground to lower ground.

Assertion (A): The Fishing Cat is an excellent swimmer. Reason (R): It has partially webbed paws that help it swim.

Assertion (A): Keibul Lamjao National Park is unique. Reason (R): It is the only floating national park in the world.

Assertion (A): Water vapour forms clouds in the sky. Reason (R): Clouds are made of steam from boiling water on Earth.

Assertion (A): Hiware Bazar is a water-positive village. Reason (R): The community used watershed management and rainwater harvesting.

Assertion (A): Lotus leaves do not get damaged by water. Reason (R): Lotus leaves have a special waxy coating.

Assertion (A): The Luni river is a major river in India. Reason (R): It flows through Rajasthan and ends in a sea.

Assertion (A): Groundwater can be drawn out using handpumps. Reason (R): Groundwater is found deep under the soil and rocks.

Assertion (A): Freshwater is a limited resource. Reason (R): All living beings on Earth depend on freshwater to survive.

Assertion (A): Water Scorpions breathe underwater. Reason (R): They use a tail tube to take air from the surface.

Assertion (A): Salt pans are white in appearance. Reason (R): They are covered in snow during the winter in Gujarat.

Assertion (A): Water changes into ice when it is heated. Reason (R): Water changes its form as it travels through air, land, and sky.

Assertion (A): Rain is the liquid form of water. Reason (R): Snow is the solid form of water.

Assertion (A): Water always flows in a straight line. Reason (R): Water flows according to the shape of the land.

Assertion (A): The water cycle is a constant movement of water. Reason (R): Sunlight is necessary for water to become water vapour.

Assertion (A): Pond herons stand still in water. Reason (R): They have long legs to stand and a beak to catch fish.

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