NCERT Solutions for Class 5 EVS PDF Download
Bowl 1 | Bowl 2 | Bowl 3 | |
Are the seeds getting air? | No | Yes | Yes |
Are the seeds getting water? | Yes | Yes | No |
What changes did you see? | The seeds swelled up. | The seeds sprouted. | No change, the seeds remained dry. |
Have the seeds sprouted? | No | Yes | No |
Date | Height of plant (in cm) | Number of leaves seen | Any other change |
12th April | 2 | 2 | Tiny leaves appeared |
14th April | 3.5 | 3 | Leaves got bigger |
16th April | 5 | 5 | First true leaves developed |
18th April | 7 | 7 | The plant looked stronger |
Name of the seed | Colour | Shape (draw) | Texture |
Rajma | Reddish brown | Kidney shape | Smooth |
Wheat | Golden brown | Oval | Smooth |
Sunflower | Greyish black | Tear drop | Rough |
Pumpkin | Cream to orange | Flat, oval | Smooth |
Mustard | Brownish yellow | Small, round | Smooth |
Answer: Seeds need water, air, and warmth to sprout. They absorb water, which swells them up, and then they use the air and warmth to start growing. Without these, Reena’s seeds would stay small and hard, just like they were when she first planted them. They wouldn’t grow roots or a stem, and they would look the same as they did before being planted.
Q2: How do seeds spread to far-off places? Write in your own words.Answer: