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Class IV Chapter 6 (S.ST) - 1

The document is a lesson plan for Class IV Social Studies about the Western Desert. It includes definitions of key terms, short answers to questions about the desert's geography, vegetation, and the impact of the Indira Gandhi Canal, as well as detailed explanations about camels and cactus survival. The chapter concludes with a discussion on temperature variations between day and night in the desert.

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Class IV Chapter 6 (S.ST) - 1

The document is a lesson plan for Class IV Social Studies about the Western Desert. It includes definitions of key terms, short answers to questions about the desert's geography, vegetation, and the impact of the Indira Gandhi Canal, as well as detailed explanations about camels and cactus survival. The chapter concludes with a discussion on temperature variations between day and night in the desert.

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Gargi Girls’ School

Class IV
Subject- Social Studies
Chapter 6 (The Western Desert)

Ex1) Define the following-


a) Desert – A flat area with sandy soil and very little rain and vegetation.
b) Sand dunes – Small hills of sand in a desert.
c) Caravan – A group of people travelling together on camels.
d) Oasis – An area in a desert with water and greenery.
e) Canal –An artificial water way constructed to allow the passage of
boats or to convey water for irrigation.

Ex2) Answer in short-

Q1) Where is the western desert located?


A1) The Western desert is located towards the west of the Northern plains.

Q2) What makes the sand dunes move from one place to another?
A2) The strong winds or dust storms of the desert keep moving the sand
dunes from one place to another.

Q3) What is the natural vegetation of the desert?


A3) Due to less rainfall there is hardly any vegetation. Vegetation is limited
to scattered thorny bushes, shrubs, cactus and keekar.

Q4) Why do people travelling in the deserts rest near an Oasis?


A4) People travelling in the deserts rest near an Oasis to get water for
themselves and their animals.

Q5) How has the Indira Gandhi Canal changed the face of the desert?
A5) The Indira Gandhi Canal, which starts from the Sutlej River provides
water to parts of the Thar desert. These areas have now become green and
the farmers can grow a variety of crops.
Ex3) Answer in detail-

Q1) Why is camel called the ship of the desert?


A1) Camels have padded feet which enable them to walk easily on loose
sand. The camel can store food in its hump and can travel long distances
without food and water for many days. It is thus very useful in a desert and
is called the ‘ship of the desert’.

Q2) How do the cactus plants survive in a desert?


A2) The roots of the cactus spread to collect water when it rains. It also
stores water in its body for future use. They have swollen leaves and stem
so that they store as much water as possible, in them.

Q3) Why is there so much difference in day and night temperature in a


desert?
A3) The climate in the desert is extreme. During the summer, the days are
hot and dry. As the Sun sets, it becomes cooler. This is because the sand
heats up quickly in the day, and cools down fast at night making the night
very cold in desert.

Chapter Completed

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