1. Items like plastic, paper, cans, food waste and chemicals are thrown into dustbins. If they enter rivers, plastic can trap fish and birds. Food waste rots and pollutes water, reducing oxygen for aquatic life. Chemicals from batteries or cleaners poison water and living beings. Even things like clothRead more

    Items like plastic, paper, cans, food waste and chemicals are thrown into dustbins. If they enter rivers, plastic can trap fish and birds. Food waste rots and pollutes water, reducing oxygen for aquatic life. Chemicals from batteries or cleaners poison water and living beings. Even things like clothes or packaging cause harm. Proper waste disposal is crucial to keeping water safe for nature and people.

     

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  2. Things like salt, sugar and some natural juices dissolve in water. Others, like oil, sand, plastic pieces and rubber, do not dissolve. These undissolved items can float, sink or pollute water bodies. Dissolved chemicals may remain hidden and harmful. This knowledge helps us understand how to treat pRead more

    Things like salt, sugar and some natural juices dissolve in water. Others, like oil, sand, plastic pieces and rubber, do not dissolve. These undissolved items can float, sink or pollute water bodies. Dissolved chemicals may remain hidden and harmful. This knowledge helps us understand how to treat polluted water and protect animals and people who depend on clean water for survival.

     

    For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:

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  3. A healthy river has clear water and balanced aquatic life. When fertilizers from farms enter rivers, they cause plants and algae to grow rapidly, covering the surface in a green layer. This “green blanket” blocks sunlight, reduces oxygen and suffocates fish and aquatic life. It also makes the waterRead more

    A healthy river has clear water and balanced aquatic life. When fertilizers from farms enter rivers, they cause plants and algae to grow rapidly, covering the surface in a green layer. This “green blanket” blocks sunlight, reduces oxygen and suffocates fish and aquatic life. It also makes the water unsafe for people. Controlling fertilizer use and runoff can help maintain river health.

     

    For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:

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  4. The term “green blanket” refers to the thick growth of water plants or algae covering a water body. This usually happens when fertilizers from farms enter rivers, causing fast plant growth. The blanket blocks sunlight, reduces oxygen and makes life hard for fish and underwater plants. It also makesRead more

    The term “green blanket” refers to the thick growth of water plants or algae covering a water body. This usually happens when fertilizers from farms enter rivers, causing fast plant growth. The blanket blocks sunlight, reduces oxygen and makes life hard for fish and underwater plants. It also makes the water look dirty and unsafe. Managing farming practices can reduce such harmful growth.

     

    For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:

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  5. To protect water bodies, you can: Stop throwing garbage or plastic into rivers or drains. Use eco-friendly cleaning products to reduce chemical pollution. Save water and encourage others to use it wisely. Additionally, participate in clean-up drives and plant trees near ponds or rivers. All these acRead more

    To protect water bodies, you can:

    1. Stop throwing garbage or plastic into rivers or drains.
    2. Use eco-friendly cleaning products to reduce chemical pollution.
    3. Save water and encourage others to use it wisely.
      Additionally, participate in clean-up drives and plant trees near ponds or rivers. All these actions, though small, help keep rivers fresh and support life around them.

     

    For more NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS Our Wondrous World – The World Around Us Unit 1: Life Around Us – Chapter 2: Journey of a River Extra Questions & Answer:

    https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-5/evs/

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