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Give reason

Today’s world is shrinking.

The statement means that the world in current time is becoming compact. In today’s times the population in the world is increasing. Due to which, need for house, clothing and other necessities have increased. To meet these needs and necessities, rapid commercialization is taking place. Trees are cut to build tall buildings, commercial spaces, industries, etc. This why, it is said that today’s world is shrinking.


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2

Tick the correct Answer.

Which vehicle does not pollute the environment


(a) cycle


(b) bus


(c) Aeroplan

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Match the following.























(i) Internet



(a) areas where people are engaged in manufacturing, trade and services



(ii) Canal route



(b) closely built area of houses



(iii) Urban areas



(c) houses on stilts



(iv) Compact settlement



(d) inland waterway




(e) a means of communication


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For fun

Conduct a survey in your locality and find out how people commute to their respective workplaces using –


(a) more than two modes of transport


(b) more than three modes of transport


(c) stay within walking distance.

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For fun

Mention which mode of communication you will prefer most in the following situations –


(a) Your grandfather has suddenly fallen ill. How will you inform the doctor?


(b) Your mother wants to sell the old house. How will she spread this news?


(c) You are going to attend the marriage of your cousin for which you will be absent from the school for the next two days. How will you inform the teacher?


(d) Your friend has moved out with his/her family to New York. How will you keep in touch on a daily basis?