THE SCHOLAR SCIENCE SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
Class: 5th | Subject: Science | Study & Revision Guide
Chapter #04: Environmental Pollution
1. Choose the Correct Answer (Answer Key)
1. A potato peel
2. It will not decompose
3. All of them
4. All of the above
5. Reap
2. True / False & Sentences Marking
1. — 2. ✘ 3. ✘ 4. ✘ 5. ✓
6. ✓ 7. — 8. ✘ 9. ✘ 10. ✓
3. Questions & Answers
Q1. Define the following terms:
a. Environment: Everything that is around us forms our environment. For example: plants, animals,
soil, water, etc.
b. Pollution: The introduction of harmful materials into the environment is called pollution.
4. Environmental Pollution Matrix Table
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Type of Causes Effects Ways to Reduce
Pollution
Land Littering waste, Soil erosion, pollution of Reduce, reuse, recycle;
deforestation water resources proper waste disposal
Air Vehicle exhaust, burning of Respiratory problems, acid Use public transport,
materials rain plant more trees
Water Sewage and industrial waste Pollution of marine life, Conserve water, reduce
disposal waterborne diseases the use of pesticides
Unit #05: Physical and Chemical Changes of Matter
1. Choose the Correct Answer
i. (a) Melting iv. (c) Irreversible
ii. (d) Freezing water v. (b) Water vapour condensing
iii. (a) Tearing of paper
2. Fill in the Blanks
i. On absorbing heat, a solid changes into a gas. This process is known as sublimation .
ii. Upon cooling, a gas changes into liquid. This process is known as condensation .
iii. A change of state is also known as a physical change .
iv. Ice is the solid state of water.
3. Short & Detailed Questions
Q1. What do you understand by physical change? Give three examples of physical changes taking
place in your environment.
A physical change is a change in which no new substance is formed. It usually affects the shape, size, or
state of a substance without altering its chemical composition.
Examples:
• Melting of ice
• Tearing of paper
• Evaporation of water
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Q2. Describe three different states of water with diagrams.
Water exists naturally in three states of matter:
• Solid (Ice): Has a fixed shape and volume.
• Liquid (Water): Has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.
• Gas (Water Vapour): Has no fixed shape or volume.
Solid (Ice) Liquid (Water) Gas (Vapour)
Q3. What is the difference between strong and weak concentrations of simple solutions?
• Strong (Concentrated) Solution: Contains a large amount of solute dissolved in a relatively small
amount of solvent.
• Weak (Dilute) Solution: Contains a small amount of solute dissolved in a large amount of solvent.
Example: A glass of water mixed with a lot of sugar forms a strong solution, while a glass with very
little sugar forms a weak solution.
4. Comparison Matrix: Physical vs. Chemical Changes
Physical Changes Chemical Changes
Temporary change Permanent change
No new substance is formed A new substance is formed
Generally reversible Generally irreversible
Brings about a change in physical properties only Brings about a change in both chemical and
physical properties
The constituents of the original substance can be The constituents of the new substance cannot be
restored to their original states easily restored to their original states
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