Class 3General Knowledge NotesFFS Mianwali

UNIT:12 CHANGES IN LIVING THINGS.

1. Which thing is common in all living things?

Ans: All living things have the ability to reproduce their own kind.
2. There are some animals whose offsprings look like their parents at the time of birth. Can you
name them?

Ans: Yes, the answer is lion, goat, dog, etc.

3. There are some animals who do not resemble their parents after birth, but later they look like
their parents. Can you name them?
Ans: Yes, the example is frog, butterfly, and mosquito.
4. Define a life cycle in easiest words for grade 3 students.

Ans: A life cycle is the stages of growth and change that a living thing goes through from birth to becoming
an adult.

5. Explain life cycle of a plant along with stages.

Ans: A plant’s life cycle has four main stages:

1. Seed – the plant starts as a seed. 2. Germination – the seed grows roots and a small shoot. 3.
Young plant – the plant grows leaves and becomes bigger. 4. Adult plant – the plant makes flowers,
fruits, and new seeds.

6. Explain life cycle of a bird along with stages.

Ans: A bird’s life cycle has four stages:
1. Egg – the bird starts as an egg. 2. Chick – the egg hatches and a baby bird comes out. 3. Young bird
– the chick grows feathers and learns to fly. 4. Adult bird – the bird is fully grown and lays new
eggs.

7. Explain life cycle of an insect along with stages.

Ans: An insect’s life cycle has four stages:
1. Egg – the insect starts as an egg. 2. Larva – the egg hatches and a worm-like baby come out. 3. Pupa
– the insect rests inside a covering and changes shape. 4. Adult – the grown insect comes out, like a
butterfly or mosquito.

8. Explain life cycle of a frog along with stages.

Ans: A frog’s life cycle has four stages:
1. Eggs – frogs lay eggs in water. [Link] – the eggs hatch into small tadpoles with tails. 3. Young
frog – the tadpole grows legs and the tail becomes shorter. 4. Adult frog – the frog is fully grown and
can live on land and water.

UNIT:10 Diseases and Their Control

1. What is a disease?

Ans: A condition in which a part of our body cannot function properly is called a disease.

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2. How many types of diseases are there? Explain them.

Ans: Diseases are of two types: infectious and non-infectious.

1. Infectious diseases.

2. Non-infectious diseases.

3. What are infectious or communicable diseases?

Ans: The diseases which are transmitted from one organism to another are called infectious diseases.
Examples are polio, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria, diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough.

3. What are non-infectious or non-communicable diseases?

Ans: The diseases that are not transmitted from one infected person to another are called non-infectious
diseases. Examples are diabetes, cancer, stroke, and heart diseases.
4. What are the causes of infectious diseases?

Ans: The main causes of infectious diseases are bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They spread from infected
humans, animals, food, or objects.

5. What are the causes of non-infectious diseases?

Ans: The main causes of non-infectious diseases are drugs, poor diet, pollution, smoking, and unhealthy
lifestyle.

6. Define vaccine. What is its importance?

Ans: A vaccine is a special medicine that protects us from diseases. Vaccines make our body immune to
infectious diseases. They keep us safe and healthy.

7. What do you know about polio?

Ans: Polio is an infectious disease. It makes a person disabled.

8. How can we prevent diseases? Mention any four to six points.

1. Keep the environment clean.

2. Eat a balanced diet.
3. Wash hands properly.
4. Do exercise.
5. Cook food safely.
6. Cover mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing.

UNIT:17 Conservation of Natural Environment.

1. Define environment.
Ans: Environment is everything around us like air, water, land, animals, and plants.
2. How has man changed the natural environment?
Ans: Man has changed the environment by cutting trees, making smoke, throwing garbage, using
chemicals on crops, and making noise with machines.
3. What is pollution?
Ans: The addition of harmful substances in the environment is called pollution. Types: land, water, air, and
noise pollution.

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4. Define conservation of natural resources.
Ans: Conservation means saving and using air, water, land, forests, and animals wisely so they do not
finish.
5. What will happen if there is no water on earth?

Ans: Land will become dry, crops will not grow, and people will face hunger.

6. What will happen if there are no forests?

Ans: Animals and birds cannot survive and the temperature will rise.
7. What will happen if minerals like gas, oil, and coal are scarce?
Ans: It will cause an energy crisis and many problems.

8. Write steps to protect resources.

1. Use resources carefully.

2. Do not cut trees, plant new trees.
3. Collect rainwater.
4. Use solar or wind energy.
5. Throw garbage properly.

9. Define endangered animals. Give examples.

Ans: Endangered animals are in danger of disappearing due to forest cutting and hunting. Examples: Indus
Dolphin, Snow Leopard, Brown Bear, Marco Polo Sheep.

10. Write steps to protect endangered animals.

Ans: 1. Grow more forests. 2. Stop hunting. 3. Teach people to protect animals.

11. Define extinct animals. Give examples.

Ans: Extinct animals lived in the past but do not exist now. Examples: Dinosaurs, Dodo bird, Tasmanian
tiger, Wild bull.

12. What is celebrated on May 17 every year?

Ans: Endangered Species Day to raise awareness about saving animals.

13. Name the national animal and bird of Pakistan.

Ans: Markhor is the national animal and Chakor is the national bird.

14. What will happen if we run out of natural gas, water, and forests?

Ans: No fuel for cooking, no water for life, no forests for animals and weather will get hotter.

15. Write two ways to conserve water, forest, and air.

Ans: Water: Save water, collect rainwater.

Forest: Don’t cut trees, plant new ones.
Air: Don’t burn garbage, plant trees.

UNIT:2 Safety

1. Define safety.
Ans: Safety means protecting ourselves from harm and danger.
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2. What dangers can dams, rivers, seas, and wells cause?

Ans: Dam: Floods, drowning.
River: Drowning, strong currents.
Sea: High waves, drowning.
Well: Falling inside, drowning.

3. Give three examples of wild and three of domestic animals.

Ans: Wild: Lion, tiger, elephant. Domestic: Cow, goat, dog.

4. How can domestic animals harm us?

Ans: By biting, spreading diseases, and damaging crops.

5. What are indoor safety measures?

Ans: 1. Learn to use tools. 2. Do not touch electricity with wet hands. 3. Switch off before plugging. 4. Do
not put fingers in sockets. 5. Do not use faulty appliances.

6. What are outdoor safety measures?

Ans: 1. Do not play on busy roads. 2. Cross carefully. 3. Stay away from water and poles. 4. Do not push. 5.
Follow traffic rules.

7. What is a disaster?

Ans: A sudden event that causes harm to people and the environment.

8. Define man-made disaster. Give examples.

Ans: Disaster caused by humans. Examples: fires, wars, accidents, pollution.

9. Define natural disaster. Give examples.

Ans: Disaster caused by nature. Examples: floods, earthquakes, storms, volcanoes.

10. What should we do in case of a natural disaster?

A10. Stay inside, go to the safest place, help others and be brave.

11. What safety rules should children follow?

Ans: 1. Do not go out alone. 2. Stay away from strangers. 3. Do not take things from strangers. 4. Shout and
run to a safe place.

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