EVS Worksheet: Journey of a River
Competency 1: Observation and Reporting
Q1. Observation & Reporting – Picture-based question. Look at the map below showing the Godavari River. Name three states through which it flows.
Q2. Observation & Reporting – Image-based question. Observe the picture of the Coringa Mangrove Forests at the river delta. What happens to the river water at this point?
Q3. Observation & Reporting – Scenario question. A river flows all year round. What type of river is this?
Q4. Observation & Reporting – Picture-based question. In the picture of the dam on the Godavari, what is the main purpose of the dam?
Q5. Observation & Reporting – Image-based question. Observe the wildlife in the forests near the river. Name two animals or plants found there.
Q6. Observation & Reporting – Scenario question. What happens to homes and animals when dams are built across rivers?
Q7. Observation & Reporting – Image-based question. Look at the two images of rivers: one clean and one covered with a green blanket of plants. Which river is healthy and why?
Q8. Observation & Reporting – Fill in the blanks. The Godavari River is also known as _____ because it is considered sacred in southern India.
Q9. Observation & Reporting – Short answer. Why do people build their homes and cities near rivers?
Q10. Observation & Reporting – Scenario. What is ecotourism and how is it connected to rivers and forests?
Competency 2: Identification and Classification
Q1. Identification & Classification – Match the following. Match the dams to the states they are located in.
- Polavaram Dam
- Sriram Sagar Project (SRSP)
- Other Dams
- Maharashtra
- Telangana
- Andhra Pradesh
Q2. Identification & Classification – Sorting activity. Sort the following rivers into perennial and seasonal rivers: Godavari, Ganga, Sabari, another small river flowing only during monsoon.
Q3. Identification & Classification – Naming. Name two animals found in the forests along the Godavari river.
Q4. Identification & Classification – Matching. Match the following wildlife sanctuaries to their states: Pench National Park, Kawal Tiger Reserve, Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
Q5. Identification & Classification – Fill in the blanks. The Bay of Bengal lies to the _____ of the Godavari River.
Q6. Identification & Classification – Grouping. Group the following as crops grown near the Godavari river: rice, wheat, sugarcane, maize.
Q7. Identification & Classification – True/False. The Godavari river flows into the Arabian Sea. (True/False)
Q8. Identification & Classification – MCQ. Which of the following animals live near the river Godavari?
a) Tiger
b) Camel
c) Deer
d) Shark
Q9. Identification & Classification – Matching activity. Match the following water bodies to their types: Lake, River, Sea, Reservoir.
Q10. Identification & Classification – Fill in the blanks. The water stored behind a dam is called a _____.
Competency 3: Discovery of Facts
Q1. Discovery of Facts – Short answer. Why is it important to use water wisely and not waste it?
Q2. Discovery of Facts – Reasoning. What problems can arise after a dam is built? How can these be solved?
Q3. Discovery of Facts – Inquiry question. What kind of pollution affects rivers like the Godavari?
Q4. Discovery of Facts – Fill in the blanks. Fertilisers washed into the river cause too many plants to grow on the surface, which is called a _____ .
Q5. Discovery of Facts – Application. List three ways you can protect water bodies near your home.
Q6. Discovery of Facts – True/False. Dirty river water can make people sick. (True/False)
Q7. Discovery of Facts – Reasoning. Why do many people build their homes near rivers even though flooding can occur?
Q8. Discovery of Facts – Experiment observation. If you add sugar to a glass of water and oil to another, which one dissolves and why?
Q9. Discovery of Facts – Scenario. What happens when there is heavy rain and rivers overflow their banks?
Q10. Discovery of Facts – Awareness. What is the Namami Gange programme and why is it important?
Activities
Activity 1: Make a Poster
Create a poster showing all the ways rivers like the Godavari help people. Include drawings of homes, farms, boats, fishermen, and animals.
Activity 2: Water Filter Experiment
Design a simple water filter using everyday materials like sand, cloth, and coins. Try filtering dirty water and observe the results. Write down what materials worked best and why.