BAL BHARATI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NAVI MUMBAI

PRACTICE WORKSHEET-2 (2020-21)

Std: V Sub: Science Lesson - Houses All Around

I. Fill in the blanks:

1. Houses in hot places have thick walls and _____________ roofs.
2. In places where it rains a lot, houses are built on _______________.
3. Houses made of mud, bamboo and palm leaves are called _____ houses.
4. In very cold places, houses have ________________ to keep them warm.
5. An ______________ makes the plan or design of the house.
II. Write True or False:
1. A house is made safe by fitting the doors and windows with grills .________
2. In big cities where is shortage of space, people build tents._______
3. In places where there frequent earthquakes, houses are built of cement, glass and
iron.____________
4. The budget or money determines the size and design of the house to be
built._________
5. A house should be well ventilated and airy.________
III.Choose and circle the correct answer:
1. Igloos are shelters made by Eskimos for
a.Holidays b. permanent stay c. Temporary stay
2. Cement, steel, bricks and glass are used to make
a. Tents b.Flats c. Igloo
3. The construction of a house does not depend on
a. Money available b. Members of the family c. Neighbours
4. Cooperative housing societies help to save
a. Space b.Water c. Space and money
IV.We need to take care of certain points before (B), during (D) and after (A)
building a house. Write B, D,or A against each statement.
1. The floor of the house must be levelled properly.________
2. The walls of the house must be well plastered.________
3. A plan or blueprint of a house must be made._______
4. Floors must be swept and mopped every day.________
5. Doors and windows must have grills and wire nettings._____
6. The house should be whitewashed periodically.________
V. Identify the things required for good house from the word search.
M O P P E R X C G C
Q I R O N Z H R L O
B R I C K S J I A N
D Y H B R O O M S C
T W O O D I U E S R
D U S T B I N F L E
M C E M E N T U T T
H A R P I C Z X C E

VI. Identify the houses shown below:

a.________________ b________________ c_____________