Lesson 4

Maharashtra Board Textbook Solutions for Standard Four

Lesson 6

Lesson 5 – The Fun of Changing Seasons

  Observe

Observe the pictures above. Discuss with your teachers, parents and friends and find the answers to the following questions.

Lesson 5 – The Fun of Changing Seasons

1. In what season does mango blossom?
Ans: Mango blossoms in the spring season.

 

2. Which fruits do we eat in winter?
Ans: We eat oranges, apples, guavas and custard apples in winter.

 

3. What kind of work do farmers do during the monsoon?
Ans: Farmers plough the fields and sow seeds or transplant paddy seedlings during the monsoon.

 

4. When do we need watermelon, cucumber and other cold drinks?
Ans: We need watermelon, cucumber and other cold drinks during the summer season.

 

5. In which season is it beneficial for health to eat dry fruits?
Ans: It is beneficial to eat dry fruits during the winter season.

 

6. How do animals protect themselves in the rain?
Ans: Animals protect themselves by taking shelter under trees, in sheds, caves or other safe places during the rain.

  Perform the activity

Lesson 5 – The Fun of Changing Seasons

Observe the picture above and write information about it in four to five lines.

Ans: 

  1. The picture shows a tree plantation programme in a school.
  2. The students are planting saplings with the help of their teachers.
  3. Some students are digging the soil, while others are watering the plants.
  4. Everyone is working together happily to make the school surroundings green.
  5. Planting trees helps to keep the environment clean and fresh.
  6. Trees give us oxygen, fruits, flowers, shade and wood.
  7. They also provide shelter to birds and animals and help bring rain.
  8. We should plant more trees and take good care of them.
  9. We should not cut trees unnecessarily.
  10. Trees are our best friends, so we must protect them and save our environment.

Let’s Revise

(A) Write the correct word in the blank.

(1) There are ______ major seasons in India.

a) two

b) three

c) five

d) six

 

Ans: b) three

 

(2) Eat food that provides more energy during the ______ season.

a) Summer

b) Monsoon

c) Winter

d) Spring

 

Ans: c) Winter

 

(3) ______ are caused by the Earth’s revolution around the Sun and the Earth’s tilt.

a) Season

b) Water cycle

c) Festivals

d) Day and night

 

Ans: a) Season

 

 (4) Duration of each main season is of ______ months.

a) four

b) three

c) two

d) five

 

Ans: a) four

(B) Write the answers in one sentence.

(1) By how many degrees is the Earth’s axis tilted?

Ans: The Earth’s axis is tilted by 23.30°.

 

(2) What season is there in our country from June to September?

Ans: The rainy season is there in our country from June to September.

 

(3) In which season should we drink more of the drinks like juices and buttermilk?

Ans: We should drink more juices and buttermilk during the summer season.

(C) Write short answers.

(1) Write down the effects of seasonal changes on human health.

Ans: 

  1. Seasonal changes cause physical changes like fatigue and body aches.
  2. They bring changes in our diet according to the season.
  3. They bring changes in clothing according to the season.
  4. They increase the risk of infections.

 

(2) How are seasons formed? Write in two-three sentences.

Ans: Seasons are formed due to the Earth’s revolution around the Sun and the 23°30′ tilt of the Earth’s axis. As the Earth revolves around the Sun, different parts of the Earth receive different amounts of sunlight and heat. This causes changes in temperature and forms different seasons like summer, monsoon and winter.

(D) Complete the table diagram below.

Season Festival Clothing
Summer
Rainy season
Winter

Ans:

Season Festival Clothing
Summer
Gudi Padwa
Loose cotton clothes
Rainy season
Nag Panchami
Raincoats and sandals
Winter
Christmas
Woollen clothes

(E) Discuss in class what effects it will have on our daily life if we do not change our routine and diet according to the seasons.

Ans: If we do not change our routine and diet according to the seasons, it can affect our health. We may suffer from tiredness, body aches, dehydration, colds, coughs, fever and other infections. We may also feel uncomfortable because of unsuitable clothing. Therefore, we should eat seasonal food, wear suitable clothes and follow healthy habits according to the season.

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