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How Things are Made

CBSE · Class 4 · EVS

Flashcards for How Things are Made — CBSE Class 4 EVS. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Paper Making Process

What is the first step in making recycled paper?

Answer

Tear old newspapers into small pieces and soak them in water. Add fenugreek seeds (methi) to act as a binding material and leave overnight.

Card 2Paper Making Process

Why are fenugreek seeds (methi) added when making recycled paper?

Answer

Fenugreek seeds are used as a binding material to help hold the paper fibers together and make the paper stronger.

Card 3Natural Dyes

Name three natural ingredients that can be used to color paper and their colors.

Answer

1. Turmeric - Yellow color (dull) 2. Spinach - Green color 3. Beetroot - Red/Pink color 4. Henna - Orange/Brown color

Card 4History of Writing Materials

What materials did people use for writing before paper was invented?

Answer

People used cloth, leaves, wooden boards, and palm leaves called 'talapatra' in India for writing before paper was invented.

Card 5Types of Paper

Why is tissue paper used for cleaning?

Answer

Tissue paper is used for cleaning because it is very thin, soft, and absorbs water easily.

Card 6Types of Paper

Why is cardboard used for making boxes?

Answer

Cardboard is used for making boxes because it is thick and hard, which makes it strong enough to pack and protect various objects.

Card 7Special Paper Types

What is the Braille system and how does it help visually challenged people?

Answer

The Braille system helps visually challenged people read and write by feeling different patterns of tiny bumps on special Braille paper. These patterns represent different numbers, alphabets, and punc

Card 85Rs of Waste Management

What are the 5 Rs of waste management?

Answer

The 5 Rs are: 1. Refuse - Say no to things that create waste 2. Reduce - Use things carefully to create less waste 3. Reuse - Use something many times 4. Repurpose - Use something in a new way 5. Recy

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