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Class 5 Social Science Chapter 5 Let’s Draw and Read Notes Questions and Answers

Class 5 Social Science Chapter 5 Question Answer Kerala Syllabus

Question 1.
Aji has come to participate in the Kerala School Arts Festival being held in Thrissur district. His family is also with him. Given below is the layout of the venue with them.
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i. In which direction should Aji go to reach the venue quickly, from the Programme Committee Office’?
ii. Find where the dining hail is, by checking the layout?
iii. In which direction should one travel from Govt HSS Thrissur to reach the dining hall?
Answer:
i. Go straight towards the Northern direction and turn right towards the East.
ii. West
iii. West

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Question 2.
Haven’t you seen the layout maps showing the location of buildings, displayed in front of some institutions? Are such layouts made only to understand the direction?
Answer:
Yes the layout maps displayed in front of institutions like universities. hospitals, shopping malls, and large office complexes. But These layout maps serve several important purposes beyond simply understanding directions, such as safety and emergency planning, finding out the important infrastructure in the building and so on.

Question 3.
How about making a sketch of your classroom?
Answer:
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i. In which direction is the door of the classroom?
ii. Where are the windows located?
iii. Where is the Blackboard/Whiteboard fixed?
Answer:
i. East
ii. West
iii. North

Question 4.
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Aji is standing near his house facing the rising sun.
i. In which direction is Aji facing?
ii. To which direction has Aji stretched out his right hand? What about his left hand?
iii. Which direction is indicated by Aji’s shadow?
Answer:
i. East
ii. Right Hand – North, Left Hand – South
iii. West

Question 5.
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i. In which direction is Aji facing in this Picture?
ii. To which direction is Aji’s right hand stretched out? What about his left hand?
iii. Which direction does Aji’s shadow indicate?
iv. Which is the direction opposite to the direction that Aji faces?
Answer:
i. West
ii. Right Hand – North, Left Hand – South
iii. West
iv. East

Question 6.
What are the things that we should pay attention to while drawing the sketch on a paper or in a book based on the direction?
Answer:
North, South, East, West of the particular sketch, important institutions, landmarks, Emergency Exit areas etc.

Question 7.
Find out the north direction of your classroom. Now, put any symbol indicating direction as shown below on the top right side of the paper in which you prepare the sketch of your classroom.
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Answer:
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Question 8.
Haven’t you completed the sketch? Prepare an index for things such as windows, door, table etc. as given below and include it in the outline.
D. Door
T. Table
W. Window
B.B Blackboard
WB. Whiteboard
B. Bench
C. Chair
Answer:
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Question 9.
The sketch of Aji’s school is given below.
Observe the sketch and complete the table.
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Answer:

To which direction of the basketball court is the office building located? East
To which direction of the basketball court is the entrance of the school located? South
To which direction of the toilet complex are the library and reading room located? South
To which direction of the building with the store room is the kitchen located? North
To which direction should one move from the auditorium to exit through the entrance gate? South

Question 10.
Haven’t you marked the position of the bench, desk, and blackboard/whiteboard in your classroom on the sketch? How do you tell where you sit in the classroom?
Answer:

  • Second on the first bench
  • First on the last bench
  • Third on the second bench
  • Fourth on the first bench

Question 11.
Observe the Figure given below. Write down the position of the house on the ball.
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Answer:
House lies between horizontal Lines D and E, Vertical Lines 2 and 3

Question 12.
Check out the titles given to the different maps in the Social Science lab of your school.
Answer:
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Question 13.
List the coastal districts to the north of Thrissur and the ones to the south of Thrissur.
Answer:
Coastal districts to the north of Thrissur – Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasargod
Coastal districts to the South of Thrissur – Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram

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Question 14.
Which state lies to the east of Kerala?
Answer:
Tamil Nadu

Question 15.
Which colour is used to represent water bodies in the globe and the maps?
Answer:
Blue Colour

Question 16.
Exmine the map of kerala and find and Draw the symbols indicating features of the earth’s surface in the given table.
Answer:
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Question 17.
Observe the map of Kerala in the Social Science lab of your school and complete the worksheet.
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Answer:

The southern most district of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram
The northern most district of Kerala Kasaragod
The district which shares its border with two states Wayanad
The direction in which the Bharatapuzha flows From east to west
Direction of railway line from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram From North to South
The neighbouring states of Kerala Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Question 18.
Prepare district ID cards and display them in the classroom.
Answer:
Prepare district ID cards as per the sample given below :

Name of the district: Ernakulam
Neighbouring Districts: Thrissur, Idukki, Alappuzha, Kottayam Location: The eastern part of kochi city is mainly known as Ernakulam,
While the westren part of it after the Venduruthy Bridge is Called as Western kochi
Airport: Cochin International Airport
Other Features; Ancient Churches, Temples, Synagogues, Mosque and Rivers etc

Question 19.
Kerala is a state in India. Do you know how many states and union territories are there in India?
Answer:
28 states and 8 Union territories

Question 20.
Prepare a list of the states, their capitals and union territories of India.
Answer:

States Capital Union Territories
Andhra Pradesh Amaravati Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar Chhattisgarh
Assam Dispur Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Bihar Patna Delhi
Chandigarh Raipur Lakshadweep
Goa Panaji Puducherry
Gujarat Gandhinagar Jammu and Kashmir
Haryana Chandigarh Ladakh
Himachal Pradesh Shimla
Jharkhand Ranchi
Karnataka Bangalore
Kerala Thiruvananthapuram
Madhya Pradesh Bhopal
Maharashtra Mumbai
Manipur Imphal
Meghalaya Shillong
Mizoram Aizawl
Nagaland Kohima
Odisha Bhubaneshwar
Punjab Chandigarh
Rajasthan Jaipur
Sikkim Gangtok
Tamil Nadu Chennai
Telangana Hyderabad
Tripura Agartala
Uttarakhand Dehradun
Uttar Pradesh Lucknow
West Bengal Kolkata

Question 21.
Complete the table given below by observing the map of India showing borders, states, union territories, neighbouring countries, etc.
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Answer:

Hint Facts
The sea to the east of India Bay of Bengal
The sea to the west of India Arabian Sea
The capital of India New Delhi
The northernmost Union Territory of India Ladakh
In which part of India is Arunachal Pradesh situated? Northeast
The neighbouring country to the south of India Sri Lanka and Maldives
The southernmost union territory of India Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Neighbouring countries of India Pakistan
Afghanistan
China
Nepal
Bhutan,
Bangladesh

Question 22.
Strips with names of Indian states are deposited in a box. Students can form group of three. One from each group can draw a strip from the box. Prepare a note with the help of Atlas and Map about the state mentioned in the strip. What information can be included in the note?
Answer:

  • Name of the state
  • Capital
  • Neighbouring countries
  • Neighbouring states
  • Major cities
  • Major Rivers
  • Culture
  • Art forms

Question 23.
Through which oceans did Vasco da Gama make his voyage and reach India from Europe? Find these oceans by observing the world map given below.
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Answer:
Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean
i. Which are the other oceans?
ii. Are all these oceans lying close to each other?
iii. Observe the globe and find out the largest ocean.
Answer:
i. Pacific Ocean, Southern Ocean
ii. No
iii. Pacific Ocean

Question 24.
Observe the given map and globe to identify the continents.
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Answer:
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia

Question 25.
Which continent is our country, India a part of?
Answer:
Asia

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Question 26.
Most of the continents are surrounded by oceans. Which continents are surrounded by oceans?
Answer:
Antarctica and Australia

Question 27.
Observe the given world map. The colours of the respective continents are given. Now, give the corresponding colours of the continents to their images in the map. After giving the colour add the name of the continents also.
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Answer:
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Question 28.
Complete the worksheet with the help of an Atlas and a World Map.
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Answer:

Worksheet
Features Continent
Continents found to the west of the Atlantic Ocean North America, South America
Continent to the east of the Indian Ocean Australia
The largest continent Asia
The continent found between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean Africa

Question 29.
Identify and name the Continents
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Answer:
A – South America
B – North America
C- Asia
D – Africa
E – Australia
F-Europe
G – Antarctica

Question 30.
Prepare an ID card of Continents.
Answer:
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Extended Activities

Question 1.
Prepare a sketch of your school with the help of your teacher. Organise an exhibition of the sketches you prepared.
Answer:
(Hints)
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Question 2.
Observe the map of Kerala and List out the major tourist destinations. By using the posibilities of internet, find out the fastest route and distance from your current location to the tourist spots you want to visit.
Answer:

Districts Tourist Destination
Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Beach
Kollam Sasthamkotta Lake
Pathanamthitta Gavi
Alappuzha Kuttanad Backwaters
Kottayam Kumarakom
Idukki Eravikulam National Park
Ernakulam Cherai Beach
Thrissur Athirappilly Waterfalls
Palakkad Silent Valley National Park
Malappuram Kadalundi bird Sanctuary
Kozhikode Kappad Beach
Wayanad Edakkal Caves
Kannur Fort St.Angelos
Kasaragod Bekal Fort

Hints: Find fastest route and distance to your favourite tourist spot by using google map
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Question 3.
Draw the sketch of India on a chart. Mark states, capitals and union territories. Give different colours to states and union territories. Display the prepared charts in the class.
Answer:
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Question 4.
Organise ‘Kerala-Map Reading Quiz Competition’ with the help of digital technology as part of Kerala Day celebrations on 1st November. What topics can be included in the quiz?
Answer:

  • Tourist destinations
  • Rivers
  • Ports
  • Lakes
  • Airports
  • Places of historical importance
  • Celebrations
  • Districts
  • National parks

Class 5 Social Science Let’s Draw and Read Notes Questions and Answers

Question 1.
Define direction.
Answer:
Direction is the particular way to get from one place to another.

Question 2.
Which instrument is used to find Direction?
Answer:
Compass

Question 3.
The direction from where the sun rises to be the ………..
Answer:
East

Question 4.
What is a Globe?
Answer:
Globe is a Spherical model of the Earth.

Question 5.
How does the equator divide the globe?
Answer:
The equator divides the globe into two hemispheres: the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.

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Question 6.
What are the lines drawn parallel to the equator called?
Answer:
The lines drawn parallel to the equator are called latitude lines.

Question 7.
How is the location of a place on Earth determined?
Answer:
Based on these imaginary lines of latitude and longitude.

Question 8.
What are the lines drawn perpendicular to the lines of latitude called?
Answer:
Longitudinal lines or meridians.

Question 9.
What is a map?
Answer:
A Map is a symbolic representation of selected characteristics of a place. usually drawn on a flat surface.

Question 10.
Maps are used in which fields?
Answer:
Different types of maps are used in fields such as geographical studies, defence, tourism, administration, and transport.

Question 11.
Which are the essential elements of a map?
Answer:
Title, Direction, Index

Question 12.
Which are the four major directions?
Answer:
North, South, East, West

Question 13.
What is Continents?
Answer:
Vast stretches of landmasses are called continents

Question 14.
Which tools can be used to find direction, and what is the significance of the direction from where the sun rises?
Answer:
Tools that can be used to find directions include a compass and mobile apps. The direction from where the sun rises is significant because it indicates the east.

Question 15.
How are directions indicated on a map?
Answer:
Directions on a map are usually indicated with a sign showing the north direction, typically seen at the top of wall maps. The bottom of the map points to the south, the right side points to the west, and the left side points to the east. (perspective of wall map)

Question 16.
What is the difference between a sketch and a plan?
Answer:
Plans are prepared based on exact measurements. However, sketches may not have exact measurements.

Question 17.
What is a globe, and what is the name of the line that divides it into two hemispheres?
Answer:
A globe is a spherical model of the Earth. The line that divides it into two hemispheres is called the equator.

Question 18.
Which are the lines that are drawn above and below the equator, and which are the semicircular lines that intersect these lines called?
Answer:
The lines drawn above and below the equator are called latitudes. The semicircular lines that intersect these lines are called longitudinal lines.

Question 19.
What are the essential elements of a map, and what does each element represent?
Answer:
The essential elements of a map include:

  • Title: Given at the top of the map, it refers to the content of the map.
  • Direction: Includes North, South, East, and West, which can be found using a magnetic compass.
  • Index: Helps identify features on the map using different colours to represent various features of the Earth’s surface.

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Question 20.
What do you mean by continents, and which are the seven continents?
Answer:
Continents are vast stretches of landmasses. The seven continents are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.

Question 21.
Differentiate between Globe and Map.
Answer:
A globe is a spherical model of the earth. A Map is a symbolic representation of selected characteristics of a place, usually drawn on a flat surface.

Question 22.
Identify A, B, and C marked on the given globe.
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Answer:
A- Latitudes
B- Equator
C- Longitudes

Question 7.
Complete the Table
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Answer:
a) Airport
b) —————–
c) District headquarters
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Std 5 Social Science Let’s Draw and Read Notes

This chapter provides detailed information on the maps and globes, essential tools for understanding our planet. Begins by learning about directions North. South. East, and West and their importance in navigation. The globe, a spherical model of the Earth, and understand how the equator divides it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Maps provide a flat, symbolic representation of various places and are used in fields like geography. tourism, and disaster management. Also covers the essential elements of a map, including the title, direction, and index. which help us interpret the information shown. Additionally, it explains the seven continents Asia. Africa, North America. South America, Antarctic Europe, and Australia and their significance.

Direction

  • Direction is the particular way to get from one place to another.
  • The direction from where the sun rises to be the east.
  • A compass is commonly used to find the direction.
  • A map will usually have a sign indicating the direction.
  • A sign indicating the north direction can be seen at the top of the wall maps.
  • The bottom of the map points to the south, the right side of the map points to the west, and the left side to the east.(perspective of map)

Globe

  • A Globe is a Spherical model of the Earth.
  • The line in the centre of the globe is the equator.
  • This line divides the globe into two hemispheres namely Northern Hemisphere and Southern hemisphere.
  • The lines drawn above and below parallel to the equator are called latitude.
  • Semicircular lines drawn perpendicular to the lines of latitudes are longitudinal lines.

Map

  • A Map is a symbolic representation of selected characteristics of a place, usually drawn on a flat surface.
  • Different types of maps are used in fields such as geographical studies, defence, tourism, administration and transport.
  • Essential Elements of a Map:
    • Title – It refers to the Content of the Map.
    • Direction – North, South, East and West are the four major directions.
  • Index – The index helps to identy the features of the map.
  • Vast stretches of landmasses are called Continents.
  • Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia are the Seven Continents.

Direction

  • Direction is the particular way to get from one place to another.
  • A sketch and plan are prepared while constructing a new house or building.
  • While preparing the plan of buildings. it also Includes exact measurements. But when sketches are prepared, measurements may not be exact.
  • The direction from where the sun rises to be the east.
  • A compass is commonly used to find the direction. Nowadays, also use mobile apps to find direction.
  • A map will usually have a sign indicating the direction.
  • A sign indicating the north direction can be seen at the top of the wall maps.
  • The bottom of the map points to the south; the right side of the map points to the west, and the left side to the east. (perspective of Map)
  • Symbols commonly used to indicate direction on maps are:
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Globe

  • A Globe is a Spherical model of the Earth.
  • The line in the centre of the globe is the equator.
  • This line divides the globe into two hemispheres namely Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.
  • The Lines drawn above and below parallel to the equator are called latitude.
  • Semicircular lines drawn perpendicular to the lines of latitudes or latitudinal lines are longitudinal lines.
  • The location of a place on the earth is determined based on these imaginary lines.
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Map

  • A Map is a symbolic representation of selected characteristics of a place. usually drawn on a flat surface.
  • Different types of maps are used in fields such as geographical studies, defence, tourism, administration and transport.
  • When natural disasters like floods. landslides and other catastrophic events occur, maps and route maps are used to reach quickly in such areas and engage in relief operations.
  • Map reading has become an essential factor to build up human life in the modern world.
  • For Example, a World Map Contains different Continents which include Countries, States, Districts and so on.
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Essential Elements of a Map
1. Title

  • The title is generally given at the top of the Map
  • It refers to the Content of the Map.
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2. Direction

  • North. South, East and Vest are the four major directions.
  • A Magnetic Compass ¡s an instrument to find out directions.
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3. Index

  • Index helps to identify the features of the map.
  • Different colours are used to represent the features of the earths surface on maps.
  • Some important Index seen in the map are:
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Continents

  • Vast stretches of Iandmasses are called continents.
  • Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia are the Seven Continents.
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  • Direction is the particular way to get from one place to another.
  • While preparing the plan of buildings, it also includes exact measurements. But when sketches are prepared, measurements may not be exact.
  • The direction from where the sun rises to be the east.
  • A compass is commonly used to find the direction. Nowadays, also use mobile apps to find direction.
  • A map will usually have a sign indicating the direction.
  • A sign indicating the north direction can be seen at the top of the wall maps.
  • The bottom of the map points to the south; the right side of the map points to the west, and the left side to the east.
  • A Globe is a Spherical model of the Earth.
  • The line in the centre of the globe is the equator.
  • This line divides the globe into two hemispheres namely Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.
  • The lines drawn above and below parallel to the equator are called latitude.
  • Semicircular lines drawn perpendicular to the lines of latitudes or latitudinal lines are longitudinal lines.
  • The location of a place on the earth is determined based on these imaginary lines.
  • A Map is a symbolic representation of selected characteristics of a place, usually drawn on a flat surface.
  • Different types of maps are used in fields such as geographical studies, defence, tourism, administration and transport.
  • When natural disasters like floods, landslides and other catastrophic events occur, maps and route maps are used to reach quickly in such areas and engage in relief operations.
    Essential Elements of a Map :
  • Title -The title is generally given at the top of the Map and It refers to the Content of the Map.
  • Direction North, South, East and West are the four major directions. A Magnetic Compass is an instrument to find out directions.
  • Index – Index helps to identify the features of the map. Different colours are used to represent the features of the earth’s surface on maps.
  • Vast stretches of landmasses are called Continents.
  • Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia are the Seven Continents.

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