RBSE Class 4 EVS Chapter 7 Question Answer Desert Storm

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RBSE Class 4th EVS Chapter 7 Question Answer in English Desert Storm

Desert Storm Class 4 Questions and Answers

Desert Storm Class 4 Question Answer – InText

Think and Answer : Page-58

Question 1.
How does a tortoise manage to survive both in water and on land?
Answer:
The tortoise manages to survive both in water and on land because it is an amphibian, that is, it can breath in water and on land as well. In water it breath through skin and on land through lungs.

Question 2.
How do cats, leopards etc. climb on trees but dogs cannot? Why is it so?
Answer:
The body structure and claws of cat and leopards are better adapted for climbing trees where as the claws and body structure of dog are not adapted for such task.

Question 3.
What do animals do to keep themselves warm in extreme cold? Similarly, how do they keep themselves cool in extreme heat?
Answer:
In cold weather, animals adapt their bodies to maintain warmth using fur, feathers, and by producing internal heat. In extreme heat, they cool down by sweating or bathing in water.

Question 4.
How would animals and birds protect themselves when there is a fire in the forest?
Answer:
When a forest fire occurs, animals and birds try to stay away from the fire. They run away from the fire and seek a safe place. If there is a water source nearby, they stay near it.

Question 5.
What would be the lifestyle of the families living in the desert?
Answer:
Some families in the desert are nomadic. They move from one place to another in search of food and water. Others settle permanently in desert areas and are involved in farming or animal husbandry. They live in houses made from mud, stones, and local materials.

Do it yourself : Pages 58-59

Question 1.
Have you ever thought, about the difference between a tortoise’s feet and a rabbit’s feet?
Answer:
Tortoise has short and thick feet that are helpful in walking slowly. Rabbit has thin and long feet that are helpful in hopping and jumping.

Question 2.
What is the difference between the feet of a duck and a pigeon?
Answer:
Duck’s feet are webbed that is its toes are connected by a membrane that help for efficient movement in water. Pigeon’s feet have clawed toes that are helpful in walking on land.

Question 3.
Look carefully at the beaks of the birds around you. Do all their beaks look the same?
Answer:
No, all the beaks do not look the same.

Question 4.
Do you think the shape of birds’ beaks is related to what they eat? How?
Answer:
Yes, the shape of birds’ beaks is related to their food; for example the beaks of birds that eat grains are short, strong and thick. The beaks of carnivorous birds are pointed, slightly curved and sharp.

Question 5.
Compare the structure of the wings of a pigeon and a hen. What are the differences between the two and why?
Answer:
The pigeon has long, pointed wings that are helpful in flying, where as hens has shorter and rounded wings with dense feathers which protect them during winter season.

Question 6.
Listen to the sounds of the animals surrounding you. Do you understand their emotions from their voices?
Answer:
Yes, we understand the emotions of the animals surrounding us from there voices.

Question 7.
Have you ever wondered how ants find their way?
Answer:
Ants release a chemical smell called pheromone while walking. They find their way by following that smell.

Question 8.
Observe animals around you searching for food and see how they find it?
Answer:
Animals around us like dog, cat and cow use their nose to find foods. They find food by smelling.

Question 9.
Write the names of animals that live in water.
Answer:
Animals like fish, crab, frog, crocodile, sea-turtle etc. live in water.

Question 10.
Look at the colours, shapes and sizes of different animals and birds. Can you think of how their colours help them? (e.g. in hiding, hunting or calling a mate)
Answer:
The chameleon changes its colour to hide and protect itself. The stripes on the tiger’s body help it to blend in with the grass while hunting. The peacock’s attractive, bright colour help to attract the peahen.

Question 11.
Why the tortoise walks so slowly and the rabbit runs fast?
Answer:
The tortoise’s body is heavy and loose and its feets are small which are not suitable for speed. The rabbit’s body is light in weight and feets are long that help in running fast.

Group assignment : Page-61

Question 1
Pictures of first aid kit is given below. Make a list of the essential items for first aid from the picture and write down.

Answer:

• Dettol
• Scissors
• Bandage
• PainKiller tablet
• Cotton
• Antiseptic-cream

Question 2.
If a road accident occurs infront of you-
(i) What will you do to help an injured person?
Answer:
To help an injured person we will first give him first aid.

(ii) How will you provide first aid?
Answer:
We will provide first aid in following ways-

• First of all we will wash the wound with clean water.
• Then we will wipe the wound with clean cloth or cotton.
• Now we will apply antiseptic cream on the wound.
• Now we will tie bandage on the wound.

(iii) How will we inform his family?

Answer:
We will inform his family through mobile phone.

Think and write : Page-63

Question 1.
Create a list of what to do and what not to do for rescue during flood.
Answer:
Rescue during flood-

1. Move to a higher place and stay away from flowing water.
2. Do not walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters.
3. Follow the instructions of public safety officials.

Question 2.
Create a list of the equipment used for swimming and rescue.
Answer:
The list of the equipments used for swimming and rescue are-

• Life jacket
• Rescue stick
• Rescue ladder
• Rescue boat
• Rescue hook
• Air-filled tube, Fin
• Rope
• Wood etc.

RBSE Class 4th EVS Chapter 7 Question Answer – Practice Work

Choose the correct answer-

Question 1.
Why did the camel make the monkey, rabbit and tortoise sit on its back?
(a) Because the camel was enjoying.
(b) Because the camel’s feet do not sink in the sand.
(c) Because the camel had more space.
(d) None of the above.
Answer:
(b) Because the camel’s feet do not sink in the sand.

Question 2.
Which animal can walk easily in the desert?
(a) Rabbit
(b) Monkey
(c) Tortoise
(d) Camel
Answer:
(d) Camel

Question 3.
What is Chinkara?
(a) Bird species
(b) Aquatic animal
(c) Deer species
(d) Reptiles
Answer:
(c) Deer species

Fill in the blanks –

1. Camel is called the ship of ______ .
Answer: Desert

2. The camel’s feet are ______ and ______ , so they do not sink in ______.
Answer: broad, padded, sand.

Write True/False-

1. The camel is afraid of strong wind.
Answer: False

2. The tortoise hid its head between the camel’s humps during a storm.
Answer: True

3. Monkeys and rabbits can live in the desert without water.
Answer: False

4. Acacia (Babool), Rohida and bushes are found in the desert.
Answer: True

Write the answer in two to three lines-

Question 1.
Why is the camel called the “ship of the desert”?
Answer:
Camel is the main mode of transportation in the desert, its feet are broad, flat and padded so it can walk fast in desert. Therefore it is called the “ship of the desert”.

Question 2.
Why does a camel not feel thirsty for hours?
Answer:
A camel can drink 100 to 150 liters of water at a time. Due to this it can stay without drinking water for a long time and it can stay thirsty for hours.

Question 3.
What difficulties would the rabbit and the monkey face if they travelled alone?
Answer:
If the rabbit and monkey travel alone, they would have to face problems like sand storms and their feet would sink in the sand while walking on sand.

Question 4.
How would the people of desert live during the summer?
Answer:
People living in the desert stay inside huts or other shelters during the daytime to avoid the heat of the Sun. At night, they feel safe staying outside. They survive by searching for water and hunting or gathering food.

Do it yourself-

Question 1.
What is the difference between the feet of an elephant and a cat?
Answer:
(i) Elephant’s feet are large and strong, while cat’s feet are small and thin.
(ii) Elephant has a broad, flat nail on the sole instead of claws, while cats have claws on each toe.

Question 2.
How is the shape of the beaks of birds related to their diet?
Answer:
The shape of a bird’s beak is related to its eating habits.
(i) For example, hunting birds have curved and sharp beaks to tear meat or fish.
(ii) Birds that eat seeds have thick and strong beaks to break seeds.
Thus, the shape of the beak helps the birds in their eating habits.

Question 3.
Do all birds fly ? If not, what kind of wings do they have?
Answer:
No, all birds do not fly. Birds that are unable to fly generally have small, curved, and stiff wings which help them maintain balance, swim, or do other tasks, but not for flight.

Question 4.
How do ants walk in a line? How do they find their way?
Answer:
Ants walk in a line by following a chemical signal called a pheromone left behind by another ant. Using their antennae, they smell this pheromone and move forward in the same direction. This is how they find their way.

Question 5.
Which animals and birds are found in the forest, fields, ponds and houses?
Answer:
Different animals and birds are found in forests, fields, ponds, and homes. Forests have large animals and birds-such as tigers, bears, deer, and various types of birds like eagles, peacocks, and owls are found. In the fields and homes, animals such as mice, cats, dogs, cows, buffaloes, sheep, goats, and birds like pigeons, sparrows, crows, cuckoos, peacocks, etc., are found.

Question 6.
At the time of first aid-
Think and tell what would be the correct sequence of treatment if someone falls down and gets injured?

1. Tie a bandage made of a clean cloth.
2. Wipe the wound with a dry cloth.
3. Wash the wound thoroughly.
4. Applying antiseptic cream on the wound.

Answer:
The correct sequence of treatment will be :

1. Wash the wound thoroughly.
2. Wipe the wound with a dry cloth.
3. Applying antiseptic cream on the wound.
4. Tie a bandage made of clean cloth.

RBSE Class 4 EVS Chapter 7 Desert Storm Question Answer

Multiple Choice Questions-

Question 1.
Which of the following is sign of No Parking?
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Answer:
(b)

Question 2.
Which of the following is most suitable animal to travel to the desert?
(a) Lion
(b) Sheep
(c) Camel
(d) Elephant
Answer:
(c) Camel

Question 3
.
Above given sign indicates-
(a) To turn right
(b) To turn left
(c) To stop
(d) To walk
Answer:
(c) To stop

Question 4.
Which of the following is sign of Zebra crossing?
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Answer:
(a)

Question 5.
What does a camel store in its body so that it can survive without water?
(a) Blood
(b) Fat
(c) Bone
(d) Water
Answer:
(d) Water

Fill in the blanks-

1. The camel can survive without drinking water for 5 to 6 ______ .
Answer: days

2. ______ is the main mode of transport in desert.
Answer: Camel

3. The ______ is an animal of the deer species found in our desert region.
Answer: Chinkara

4. In desert region of Rajasthan, trees like ______ and ______ are found.
Answer: Acacia, Rohida

5. Major animal found in the desert are ______ and ______ .
Answer: camel, chinkara

State whether the following statements are true or false-

1. All birds have the same kind of beak.
Answer: False

2. We can sense the emotions of nearby animals through their sounds.
Answer: True

3. While rescuing a drowning person, we should hold them from the front.
Answer:False

4. Cat’s feet are large and padded.
Answer: False

Match the Column-

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Essential items of First aid	(a) Wood, rope, air-filled tube
2. Flood rescue items	(b) Camel
3. Padded feet	(c) Animal of deer species
4. Chinkara	(d) Bandage, cotton, antiseptic cream

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Essential items of First aid	(d) Bandage, cotton, antiseptic cream
2. Flood rescue items	(a) Wood, rope, air-filled tube
3. Padded feet	(b) Camel
4. Chinkara	(c) Animal of deer species

Very Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
Which three animals wanted to travel to the desert?
Answer:
Monkey, rabbit, and tortoise.

Question 2.
Sitting on whose back did the monkey, rabbit, and tortoise travel to the desert?
Answer:
By sitting on the camel’s back.

Question 3.
Why can a camel walk easily on sand?
Answer:
The camel’s feet are padded, so they don’t sink in the sand. That’s why it can walk easily on sand.

Question 4.
Which animal did the three-monkey, rabbit, and tortoise – meet during their desert journey?
Answer:
Chinkara.

Question 5.
What species does the “Chinkara” belong to?
Answer:
Chinkara is an animal of the deer species.

Question 6.
What kind of trees did the three see in the desert along with the Chinkara?
Answer:
They saw Acacia (babool), rohida, and bushes during their desert journey.

Question 7.
How do you feel about road accidents?
Answer:
Road accidents make us feel uncomfortable and stressed.

Question 8.
What steps do you take to help others in accidents?
Answer:
We help others in accidents by providing first aid.

Question 9.
What will you do if floodwater enters your house?
Answer:
First, ensure the safety of yourself and your family. Then switch off the electricity, and move to a safe and higher place.

Question 10.
Make the sign of ‘No Parking’.
Answer:

Question 11.
What does given sign of Road Safety indicate?

Answer:
Given sign indicates that one must not use mobile while driving.

Short Answer Type Questions-

Question 1.
What did the monkey, tortoise, and rabbit do during a sandstorm while travelling through the desert?
Answer:
During the sandstorm in the desert, the tortoise sat between the camel’s humps and pulled his head inside his shell. The monkey and rabbit closed their eyes.

Question 2.
During their desert journey, how did the three (rabbit, monkey, and tortoise) satisfy their hunger?
Answer:
During their desert journey, the three of them satisfied their hunger by eating Acacia (babool), rohida, and bushes.

Question 3.
If someone is drowning, what objects can you throw into the water to help them?
Answer:
To help a drowning person, we can throw floating objects into the water such as wood, rope, or air-filled tubes that they can hold onto.

Long Answer/Essay Type Questions-

Question 1.
If someone is drowning, how will you save them?
Answer:

1. First, ensure your own safety before attempting to help. Do not enter in rapidly flowing water.
2. Throw items like wood, rope, or air-filled tubes for the drowning person to catch.
3. Use appropriate swimming equipment before entering the water.
4.  When bringing a drowning person to the shore, always hold them from behind.
5. Keep the person’s head above water. In this way, we can help the drowning person.