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Seeds and Seeds class 5 EVS worksheet
These questions are based on the chapter Seeds and Seeds for the class 5 evs and this worksheet is in accordance with the NCERT book. Practice these questions for better grades in school. Do not forget to check Seeds and Seeds MCQ Class 5 EVS Chapter 5 for this chapter.
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NCERT class 5 EVS chapter 5 worksheet
Name the following:
1. What is the process of keeping something in water before cooking called?
2. What do you call seeds that have started to grow tiny stems?
3. What material did Gopal’s mother use to tie the chana seeds for sprouting?
4. What is the name of the material with tiny hooks that George Mestral invented?
5. What is the process by which seeds spread to different places called?
Answer
1. Soaking
2. Sprouts
3. Cloth
4. Velcro
5. Dispersal
Give two examples of each:
1. What is the purpose of soaking lentils before cooking?
2. Which seeds are commonly eaten after sprouting
3. How long does it typically take for seeds to sprout?
4. Why do doctors recommend eating sprouts?
5. What does moisture provide for seed sprouting?
Answer
1. Softening and reducing cooking time.
2. Mung beans (moong dal sprouts) and fenugreek seeds (methi sprouts).
3. 2-4 days, depending on the seed and environmental conditions.
4. Sprouts are rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes
5. Moisture triggers the germination process in seeds.
Fill in the blanks:
1. Before cooking, we soak __________.
2. Sprouted seeds are rich in __________.
3. Gopal’s mother tied the chana in a damp cloth to maintain __________.
4. We eat mung bean __________ after sprouting.
5. Seeds need air, water, and __________ to sprout.
Answer
1. Lentils
2. Nutrients
3. Moisture
4. Sprouts
5. Soil
True or False:
1. Soaking lentils before cooking helps in reducing the cooking time.
2. Sprouts are rich in nutrients and enzymes.
3. Gopal’s mother tied the chana seeds in a dry cloth.
4. Sprouting seeds require moisture for the germination process.
5. Seeds can sprout without any water or moisture.
Answer
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
Identify the images
Answer
- Chilli
- Tomato
- Pea
- Seed
- Onion
Short answer type questions
Question 1. How do seeds travel and spread to different locations?
Question 2. Why is it beneficial for seeds to spread and not remain in one place?
Question 3. What are some methods humans use to intentionally spread seeds?
Question 4. Describe the importance of sprouting in seeds and its benefits for human consumption.
Question 5. How can the design of certain seeds inspire technological innovations?
Answer
1. Seeds travel using wind, water, animals, and even by sticking to clothes.
2. Spreading seeds helps plants grow in new places and avoid overcrowding.
3. Humans plant seeds in gardens, carry them to new places, and even trade them.
4. Sprouting makes seeds grow into plants and makes them more nutritious for us to eat.
5. The design of sticky seeds inspired the creation of Velcro, a material we use to fasten things.
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