Class 5 EVS Worksheet Chapter 1- Water The Essence of Life

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Class 5 EVS Worksheet

Chapter 1: Water — The Essence of Life

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(Circle the correct answer)

1. Water is called the essence of life because –
   a) It is found everywhere
   b) All living things need it to survive
   c) It is salty
   d) It is used for decoration
2. Which of these is NOT a source of freshwater?
   a) Pond
   b) River
   c) Ocean
   d) Well
3. The process of water changing into vapor is called –
   a) Condensation
   b) Evaporation
   c) Freezing
   d) Melting
4. Rain, snow, or hail falling from clouds is called –
   a) Evaporation
   b) Precipitation
   c) Condensation
   d) Filtration
5. Rivers usually start from –
   a) Plains
   b) Deserts
   c) Mountains
   d) Oceans

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Section B: Fill in the Blanks

1. Water is essential for all __________ beings.
2. Rainwater fills up rivers, ponds, and __________.
3. The process of changing water vapor into drops is called __________.
4. The continuous movement of water from the Earth to the atmosphere and back is called the __________.
5. Plants absorb water from the soil through their __________.

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Section C: Match the Following

(Scrambled version for practice)

Column A	Column B
1. Condensation	a. Kills germs in water
2. Wasting water	b. Continuous movement of water on Earth
3. Water cycle	c. Water turning into vapor
4. Wells and ponds	d. Store groundwater
5. Rainwater harvesting	e. Bad habit we should avoid
6. Evaporation	f. Storing rainwater for future use
7. Plants	g. Absorb water through roots
8. Boiling	h. Water turning into drops
9. Rivers	i. Flow into seas and oceans
10. Rain	j. Main source of fresh water

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Section D: True or False

1. Water is not necessary for living beings.
2. The water cycle helps in maintaining the balance of water on Earth.
3. Condensation is the process of water vapor changing into water drops.
4. Boiling water makes it dirty and unfit for drinking.
5. Plants absorb water through their leaves.
6. Rainwater harvesting helps to save water.

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Section E: Short Answer Questions

(Write 2–3 lines each)

1. Why is water called the essence of life?
2. Name three sources of freshwater.
3. What is groundwater and how do we get it?
4. How does a river make land fertile?
5. List two ways we can save water at home.

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Answer Key (For Teachers / Self-Check)

MCQs: 1-b, 2-c, 3-b, 4-b, 5-c
Fill in the Blanks: 1-living, 2-lakes, 3-condensation, 4-water cycle, 5-roots
Match the Following: 1-h, 2-e, 3-b, 4-d, 5-f, 6-c, 7-g, 8-a, 9-i, 10-j
True/False: 1-F, 2-T, 3-T, 4-F, 5-F, 6-T
Short Answers: Refer to NCERT notes / summary above

Class 5 EVS Worksheet – Answer Key free Pdf (For Teachers / Self-Check)

Chapter 1: Water — The Essence of Life

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(Circle the correct answer)

1. Water is called the essence of life because –
   a) It is found everywhere
   b) All living things need it to survive ✅
   c) It is salty
   d) It is used for decoration
2. Which of these is NOT a source of freshwater?
   a) Pond
   b) River
   c) Ocean ✅
   d) Well
3. The process of water changing into vapor is called –
   a) Condensation
   b) Evaporation ✅
   c) Freezing
   d) Melting
4. Rain, snow, or hail falling from clouds is called –
   a) Evaporation
   b) Precipitation ✅
   c) Condensation
   d) Filtration
5. Rivers usually start from –
   a) Plains
   b) Deserts
   c) Mountains ✅
   d) Oceans

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Section B: Fill in the Blanks

1. Water is essential for all living beings.
2. Rainwater fills up rivers, ponds, and lakes.
3. The process of changing water vapor into drops is called condensation.
4. The continuous movement of water from the Earth to the atmosphere and back is called the water cycle.
5. Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots.

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Section C: Match the Following

(Scrambled version for practice)

Column A	Column B
1. Condensation	f. Water turning into drops ✅
2. Wasting water	e. Bad habit we should avoid ✅
3. Water cycle	b. Continuous movement of water on Earth ✅
4. Wells and ponds	d. Store groundwater ✅
5. Rainwater harvesting	c. Storing rainwater for future use ✅
6. Evaporation	a. Water turning into vapor ✅
7. Plants	g. Absorb water through roots ✅
8. Boiling	i. Kills germs in water ✅
9. Rivers	h. Flow into seas and oceans ✅
10. Rain	j. Main source of fresh water ✅

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Section D: True or False

1. Water is not necessary for living beings. — False
2. The water cycle helps in maintaining the balance of water on Earth. — True
3. Condensation is the process of water vapor changing into water drops. — True
4. Boiling water makes it dirty and unfit for drinking. — False
5. Plants absorb water through their leaves. — False
6. Rainwater harvesting helps to save water. — True

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Section E: Short Answer Questions

(Write 2–3 lines each)

1. Why is water called the essence of life?
   Answer: Because all living things — humans, animals, and plants — need water to survive. Without water, life on Earth would not exist.
2. Name three sources of freshwater.
   Answer: Rivers, ponds, and wells.
3. What is groundwater and how do we get it?
   Answer: Water that collects under the Earth’s surface is called groundwater. We get it through wells, handpumps, and borewells.
4. How does a river make land fertile?
   Answer: Rivers carry soil and sand from mountains and deposit it on plains, making the soil rich and fertile for farming.
5. List two ways we can save water at home.
   Answer:

• Turn off taps when not in use.
• Reuse leftover water for plants or cleaning.

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Other Important Notes Related to This Chapter

Summary Notes Chapter 1: Water — The Essence of Life
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