Let Us See an Amazing World

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Here are the answers to the “Improve Your Learning” section from the lesson Let Us See an Amazing World (Class 5 EVS)

I. Conceptual Understanding

1. Name the means of transport used to travel abroad.

• Airways: Aeroplanes, helicopters.

• Waterways: Ships, cargo ships, ferries.

2. Why do people travel abroad?

People travel abroad for various purposes, such as:

• Business: To trade and expand their business.

• Employment: To work in other countries.

• Education: To pursue higher studies.

• Tourism: To visit famous places.

• Sports: To participate in international games and championships.

3. Explain the terms import and export.

• Import: Buying goods from another country. Example: India imports Kiwi, Durian fruit, and Dragon fruit from other countries.

• Export: Selling goods to another country. Example: India exports mangoes, bananas, and pomegranates to foreign countries.

II. Questioning and Hypothesis

4. What type of questions would you like to ask your mother about the availability of apples in your village?

• Where do the apples in our village come from?

• Are apples grown in our village or imported from other places?

• How do apples reach the local market?

• Why do apples cost more than some other fruits?

• Are there any varieties of apples available?

III. Experiments and Field Observations

5. Visit a nearby paddy field and observe the process of exporting paddy, then prepare a report.

(Students should visit a local paddy field and observe the process. Example report:)

• Farmers grow paddy and harvest it when the grains are ready.

• After harvesting, the paddy is sent to mills for processing.

• Some of the paddy is kept for local use, while the extra paddy is packed in bags and sent to nearby cities.

• Large quantities of paddy are transported by trucks and ships to other countries for export.

6. Collect information about important tourism places around your village or town and prepare an album.

(Students should collect pictures and details of tourist spots. Example:)

• Tirupati Temple: Famous pilgrimage site.

• Lepakshi Temple: Historical site with ancient sculptures.

• Borra Caves: Beautiful natural caves.

• Lambasingi: Known as Andhra Kashmir for its cold climate.

IV. Drawing Pictures and Model Making

7. Identify and label different sea ports and airports on the map of Andhra Pradesh.

Major Airports in Andhra Pradesh:

• Visakhapatnam International Airport

• Vijayawada Airport

• Tirupati Airport

• Rajahmundry Airport

Major Sea Ports in Andhra Pradesh:

• Visakhapatnam Port

• Krishnapatnam Port

• Kakinada Port

• Gangavaram Port

V. Appreciation

8. What are the advantages of an airport?

• Fastest mode of transport for long distances.

• Helps people travel internationally for business, education, and tourism.

• Allows quick delivery of goods and cargo between countries.

• Supports economic growth by increasing trade and tourism.

• Provides employment opportunities for many people.